Patch antenna manufacturer and sourcing support
Patch Antenna Manufacturer for GPS/GNSS and Custom RF Projects
Rftech helps engineers and buyers source ceramic patch antennas, active GPS/GNSS antenna assemblies, and custom antenna configurations for tracking devices, GNSS modules, vehicle terminals, timing hardware, UAV equipment, and compact wireless products. Send your receiver, space, cable, connector, and mounting requirements so we can match an existing product or discuss a custom path.
What Rftech Can Help You Source or Customize
This page is for projects where a standard product page is not enough: the patch size, receiver input, cable route, enclosure, mounting method, or production requirements need to be checked before sampling.
| Requirement | What to prepare | Typical support |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic GPS/GNSS patch antenna | Receiver model, target bands, available patch size, PCB ground plane, enclosure material | Existing patch shortlist, datasheet, sample discussion, tuning check |
| Active GPS/GNSS antenna assembly | Cable length, connector, LNA gain range, bias voltage, mounting position, IP or housing needs | Finished antenna recommendation, connector/cable option, sample quote |
| OEM / ODM antenna request | Target application, volume estimate, label/packing needs, mechanical constraints, lead-time target | Custom configuration review, prototype path, production quotation |
| Performance-sensitive GNSS project | Accuracy target, sky-view limits, multipath environment, ground-plane area, RTK/UAV/timing use case | RHCP and placement review, candidate product match, test-plan discussion |
Product Proof and Starting Points
Start from existing products when possible. It makes sampling faster and keeps the RFQ grounded in real dimensions, images, and datasheets.
GNSS patch product line
GPS / RHCP Ceramic Patch Antennas
Compare ceramic GPS/GNSS patch options by size, frequency, RHCP requirements, ground plane, and receiver integration path.
Ceramic patch sample
GL2504 GPS / GLONASS Ceramic Patch Antenna
GPS 1575.42 MHz and GLONASS 1602 MHz ceramic patch option for embedded positioning products.
Compact patch option
GL-DYS18N4 GPS/GNSS Ceramic Patch Antenna
Compact ceramic patch option for space-constrained GNSS receiver boards and tracker hardware.
Assembly support
Finished Active GPS/GNSS Antenna Assemblies
For cable, connector, housing, magnet mount, adhesive mount, or LNA requirements, quote the finished antenna assembly separately from the ceramic patch element.
How to Get a Useful Manufacturer Response
A vague request such as “send GPS patch antenna price” usually leads to slow back-and-forth. A useful RFQ describes the device, RF path, mechanical space, and buying stage clearly enough for the first reply to include the right datasheet or sample option.
- For board-level patch antennas, include receiver model, required bands, maximum patch size, ground-plane area, and antenna position.
- For active assemblies, include cable length, connector type, bias voltage, LNA/filter requirements, housing, and mounting method.
- For production sourcing, include expected annual quantity, sample quantity, target lead time, packaging requirements, and compliance needs.
Best first email: attach the receiver/module name, product photo or enclosure drawing, antenna location, connector requirement, cable length, target bands, expected quantity, and whether you need datasheets, samples, or a formal quotation.
Custom Options to Discuss
| Option | Common decisions |
|---|---|
| Frequency and tuning | GPS L1, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, or wider GNSS requirements; tuning may change after mounting in the final enclosure. |
| Patch size | Compact, 18 mm class, 25 mm class, or larger ceramic patches depending on board area and sensitivity target. |
| Cable and connector | U.FL/IPEX, SMA, MCX, Fakra, custom cable length, strain relief, and routing constraints. |
| LNA and filter | Active antenna gain, noise figure, SAW filtering, bias voltage, and receiver overload margin. |
| Mechanical package | Adhesive mount, magnet mount, screw mount, housing shape, label, packing, and environmental requirements. |
| Documentation | Datasheet, drawing, sample confirmation, test report, RoHS/REACH or other compliance documents when available. |
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FAQ
Can Rftech manufacture a fully custom patch antenna?
Rftech can discuss custom antenna requirements, but the fastest route is often to start from an existing ceramic patch or active GNSS antenna assembly and adjust cable, connector, housing, label, or packing around the project. For electrical changes, send the receiver, band, size, and mounting information first.
What information is needed before quoting samples?
Send the receiver or module model, required GNSS bands, patch size limit, ground-plane area, passive or active requirement, cable length, connector, enclosure material, mounting position, sample quantity, and expected production volume.
Can you support both passive patch antennas and active GPS antennas?
Yes. Passive ceramic patch products are suitable for short controlled RF layouts. Active GPS/GNSS antenna assemblies are used when the antenna is remote from the receiver or needs cable, connector, LNA, filter, housing, or mounting hardware.
Do you provide datasheets and drawings?
Datasheets and drawings can be provided for available products. For custom configurations, documentation depends on the confirmed antenna structure, cable, connector, housing, and sample stage.
What affects lead time?
Lead time depends on whether the request uses an existing product, changes cable or connector only, requires a custom housing, or needs electrical tuning and validation. Quantity, compliance documents, and packaging also affect timing.
