Very Low Noise Embedded GPS Antennas
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The Wi-Sys Antenna Family

WS3910
The high gain active GPS antenna with SAW filter
WS3914
Our lowest current model, 2 mA active GPS antenna
WS3916
Low cost GPS antenna
WS3917
Low cost GPS antenna
WS3940
Glass Mount combined Active GPS and Cellular
WS3940-ULD
Embedded, Glass Mount combined Active GPS and Cellular
WS3942
Mag Mount combined Active GPS and Cellular
WS3950
WS3960

The high gain embedded patch antenna with optional ground plane
WS3954
WS3964

The low power embedded patch antenna with optional ground plane
WS3957
WS3967

The low price embedded patch antenna with optional ground plane
WS3977
Through-hole Mount GPS Antenna

Very Low Noise Embedded GPS Antennas

Wi-Sys: WS3951 - Embedded GPS Antenna without ground planeWi-Sys: WS3961 - Embedded GPS Antenna with internal ground plane
  • WS3951: without internal ground plane
  • WS3961: with internal ground plane
  • 28 dB gain @ 3.3 VDC
  • Extremely low noise figure: 0.5 dB
  • Excellent out-of-band signal rejection
  • RoHS compliant

  • Portable Telematics
  • Automotive Navigation Systems
  • Fleet Management & Telematics Systems
  • Precision Ag Equipment
  • Asset Tracking Equipment
  • Military Radios and In-Vehicle Systems
  • Law Enforcement Systems

WS3951/WS3961 Very Low Noise Embedded GPS Antennas

The WS3951 / WS3961 Embedded GPS Antenna series has the industry’s lowest noise figure. It features a perfectly tuned custom ceramic patch element that minimizes detuning effects caused by adjacent objects. As well it features ESD circuit protection, a patented LNA (low noise amplifier) and a high rejection SAW filter which enable these antennas to provide a consistent, clear signal while minimizing loss-of-lock even when GPS conditions are less than ideal. The WS3951 comes in a compact square package and the WS3961 comes with a 45.2 mm diameter mini ground-plane.

Technical Specifications

Environmental Specifications temperature-40c to +80c operating
(-45c to +80c storage)
humidity95% max (non condensing)
Mechanical WS395128.4 mm x 28.3 mm x 7.7 mm
WS396145.2 mm diameter x 7.7 mm
shockVertical axis 50G
Other axes 30G
vibration3 axis, sweep = 15 min
10 - 200 Hz log sweep: 3G
Antenna Response frequency1575.42 MHz
gain@ 90° 3 dBic
@ 20° -2.0 dBic
polarizationRight Hand Circular
axial ratio@ 90° 4 dB
@ 20° 6 dB
Electrical voltage2.7 - 5.0 VDC
current7.5 mA @ 3.3 VDC (typical)
connectorMCX right angle
Other connector types available
cableRG174
cable length15 cm (6”), other lengths available
LNA Specifications frequency1572.5 - 1578 MHz
output impedance50 Ohm
VSWR1.5:1 max (at connector)
gain@ 3.3VDC: 28 dB (typical)
@ 5.0VDC: 30 dB (typical)
noise figure0.5 dB