SSL990XF

Multi-Constellation Full-Band Antenna

Frequency Coverage: GPS L1, L2, L5 | QZSS L6 | GALILEO E1, E5a, E5b, E6 | BEIDOU B1, B2a, B2b, B3 | GLONASS G1, G2, G3 | NavIC L5 + L-Band

The patent-pending SSL990XF low-profile cross dipole antenna is designed for precision
positioning, covering the GPS/QZSS-L1/L2/L5, QZSS-L6, GLONASS-G1/G2/G3, Galileo-
E1/E5a/E5b/E6, BeiDou-B1/B2/B2a/B3, and NavIC-L5 frequency bands, including the
satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) available in the region of operation [WAAS
(North America), EGNOS (Europe), MSAS (Japan), or GAGAN (India)], as well as L-band
correction services.

The SSL990XF utilizes Tallysman’s latest wideband antenna element design. The
antenna element provides 67 MHz of signal bandwidth supporting the entire upper
GNSS band and L-Band corrections (1539 - 1606 MHz) and 136 MHz of the lower band
signal bandwidth (1164 - 1300 MHz). The SSL990XF provides superior Axial Ratio over the
same wide bandwidth. The Tallysman SSL990XF has a high peak gain of 2.5 dBi and ≤
1.5 dB (typical) axial ratio at zenith, enabling excellent multipath mitigation and a very
precise phase centre.

The SSL990XF features Tallysmans eXtended Filter (XF) and industry-leading low
current, low-noise amplifier (LNA) that includes an integrated low-loss pre-filter to
prevent harmonic interference from high-amplitude signals, such as 700 MHz band LTE
and other near-band cellular signals. As the radio frequency spectrum has become
more congested, the signals or harmonic frequencies of new LTE bands [e.g. 800MHz x 2
= 1600MHz (GLONASSG1)] can affect GNSS antennas and receivers. In North America,
planned Ligado signals at 1525 - 1536 MHz can especially impact GNSS antennas that
support space-based L-band correction services (1539 - 1559 MHz). New LTE signals in
Europe [Band 32 (1452 - 1496 MHz)] and Japan [Bands 11 and 21 (1476 – 1511 MHz)]
have also been observed to interfere with GNSS signals. In addition, Inmarsat satellite
communication (uplink: 1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz) can also affect GNSS signals. The new
Tallysman XF antennas have been designed to mitigate out-of-band signals and prevent
GNSS antenna saturation. Tallysman’s custom XF filtering mitigates all existing signals
and new Ligado and LTE signals, enabling the antennas and attached GNSS receivers to
perform optimally.

The SSL990XF is available in two mechanical configurations. Configuration '-1' and '-2'
as shown in the image; with an extended ground plane or with a mounting ring
respectively. The SSL990XF-1 weights only 88 g (SSL990XF-2 weighs 75 g). It is housed in
a weatherproof (IP67) enclosure and is mounted using screws through the aluminum
ground plane. The aluminum also provides a slot base and a waterproofing O-ring. Two
antenna cable connector options are available the first is a female SMA and the second
is an MMCX. It is an ideal antenna for precision UAV and all applications where light
weight and precision matters.

Applications Features Benefits

• Autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) • Very low noise preamp (2.5 dB typ.) • Extremely light (88 g)
• Precision GNSS positioning • Axial ratio (≤ 1 dB at zenith) • Excellent RH circular polarized signal
• Precision land survey positioning • High LNA gain (28 dB typ. | 35 dB typ.) reception
• Mission-critical GNSS timing • Low current (28 dB gain>>>30 mA typ.) • Great multipath rejection
• Marine and avionics systems • Low current (35 dB gain>>>35 mA typ.) • Increased system accuracy
• ESD circuit protection (15 kV) • Excellent signal-to-noise ratio
• Invariant performance from 2.2 to 16 VDC • Industrial temperature range
• REACH and RoHS compliant

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 Multi-Constellation Full-Band Antenna
Frequency
GPS L1, L2, L5 | QZSS L6 | GALILEO E1, E5a, E5b, E6 | BEIDOU B1, B2a, B2b, B3 | GLONASS G1, G2, G3 | NavIC L5 + L -Band
Coverage:

Antenna (Measured with 100 mm ground plane) Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) - Measured at 3V and 25°C
Technology Full-spectrum, RHCP cross dipole antenna
Frequency Bandwith Out of Band Rejection
Gain Axial Ratio ≥ 85 dB @ ≤ 0950 MHz
Lower Band 1164 - 1300 MHz ≥ 70 dB @ ≤ 1125 MHz
dBic typ. at Zenith dB at Zenith ≥ 75 dB @ ≥ 1350 MHz

GNSS L-Band - Correction ≥ 65 dB @ ≤ 1500 MHz

1539 - 1559 MHz ≥ 45 dB @ ≤ 1525 MHz
L1 3 ≤ 1.0 Services
≥ 05 dB @ ≤ 1536 MHz
GPS / QZSS L2 3 ≤ 1.0 ≥ 30 dB @ ≥ 1626 MHz
Upper Band 1559 - 1606 MHz
L5 2.2 ≤ 1.0 ≥ 65 dB @ ≥ 1650 MHz
G1 3 ≤ 1.0

GLONASS G2 2.5 ≤ 1.0 Architecture Pre-filtered

G3 2.5 ≤ 1.0 Gain 28 dB typ. | 35 dB typ.
E1 3 ≤ 1.0 Noise Figure 2.5 dB typ.
E5A 2 ≤ 1.0 VSWR < 1.5:1 typ. | 1.8:1 max.
Galileo
E5B 2.5 ≤ 1.0 Supply Voltage Range 2.2 to 16 VDC

E6 2.3 ≤ 1.0 Supply Current 30 mA (28 dB), and 35 mA (35 dB) typ.

B1 3 ≤ 1.0 ESD Circuit Protection 15 kV air discharge

B2a 2 ≤ 1.0 P 1dB Output 13.3 dBm @ L1 | 13.1 dBm @ L2/L5
BeiDou
B2b 2.5 ≤ 1.0 LNA Group Delay 20 ns @ L1 | 3 ns @ L2 | 48 ns @ L5
B3 2.2 ≤ 1.0
Mechanical Diagram
IRNSS / NavIC L5 2 ≤ 1.0
QZSS L6 2.2 ≤ 1.0
L-Band Services (1525 MHz - 1559 MHZ) 2.5 ≤ 1.0
Satellite Communications
Iridium - -
Globalstar - -
Phase Centre
PC Variation < 5 mm typ.
Phase Centre
TBD
Offset

Mechanicals
Mechanical Size 100 mm (dia.) x 32 mm (h.)
Weight 88 g (-1), 75 g (-2)
Radome EXL-9330
Mount 3 screws
Available Connectors SMA Female or MMCX

Environmental
Operating Temperature -45 °C to +85 °C
Storage Temperature -55 °C to +95 °C
Vibration TBD
Shock TBD
Salt Fog TBD
IP Rating TBD
Compliance IPC-A-610, FCC, RED / CE Mark, RoHS, REACH

Warranty: Ordering Information

Parts and Labour 3-year standard warranty Part Number 33-SSL990XF-Y-GG-xx; Y = config., GG = gain (28 or 35);
xx = connector (SMA Female = 20, MMCX = 19)

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