Difference between GPS active antenna and GPS passive antenna

GPS active antenna

An active antenna generally refers to an antenna that needs to be powered, which is composed of a ceramic antenna, LNA (Low Noise Signal Module), cables, and connectors.

(GPS active antenna AGPS25A-60C)

GPS passive antenna

For example, a flat antenna, it is mainly ceramic media, and most of them are square design, with a size of 25*25 to 12*12mm, and the larger the area, the higher the resonance frequency. Since it does not need power supply, it is called passive antenna.

(GPS passive antenna AGPS25P-60C)

Difference between GPS active antenna and GPS passive antenna

The following is a comparison of AGPS25A-60C active antenna and GPS  AGPS25P-60C passive antenna , both antennas come from NiceRF Company.

Similarities between the two GPS antennas:

• Center frequency: 1575.42MHz、1602MHz
• Storage temperature: -40℃～+80℃
• Polarization: Right-Handed Circular(RHCP)
• VSWR≤2.0

Differences between the two GPS antennas:

That’s all about the differences between GPS active antenna and GPS passive antenna ,Feel free to contact us if you would like to more details about GPS antennas, here is our email address: sales@nicerf.com.