AP.10C.01 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The AP.10C.01 is a 1.575GHz GPS ceramic patch RF antenna manufactured by Taoglas Limited, designed for navigation applications in the UHF frequency band (1GHz ~ 2GHz). This surface mount component features solder termination and integrated LNA functionality. The part is currently classified as obsolete, making identification of suitable substitute components essential for ongoing design support and production continuity.

Substiute Parts

AP.10C.01

Taoglas LimitedIn Stock: 851AP.10C.01 Datasheet

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AP.10G.01

Taoglas LimitedIn Stock: 3567AP.10G.01 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute components for the AP.10C.01 are identified based on the following critical parameters that determine functional compatibility:

• Frequency alignment: Center frequency of 1.575GHz for GPS navigation band
• Antenna type: Ceramic patch construction
• Mounting configuration: Surface mount with solder termination
• RF performance metrics: VSWR and gain characteristics
• Compliance standards: RoHS3 and REACH compliance
• Moisture sensitivity: MSL 3 rating

The AP.10G.01 qualifies as a substitute component within this product family, sharing the same base product number (AP.10) and maintaining core functional parameters across frequency, antenna type, mounting, and termination specifications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The AP.10G.01 is an active production component from Taoglas Limited that maintains compatibility with the AP.10C.01 across core RF parameters and compliance requirements. Both components operate at 1.575GHz with identical VSWR specifications and MSL ratings. The AP.10G.01 offers reduced physical height (4.00mm vs 4.50mm) and includes integrated filter functionality in addition to LNA. The gain differential (-10dBic vs -3dBic) reflects design optimization in the active variant. Both components maintain ROHS3 compliance and identical moisture sensitivity classifications, supporting direct substitution in GPS navigation applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the AP.10G.01 directly replace the AP.10C.01 in existing designs?

A: The AP.10G.01 maintains identical frequency, antenna type, mounting configuration, and termination specifications. The primary differences are reduced height, additional filter integration, and gain characteristics. Design validation is required to confirm gain profile compatibility with system requirements.

Q: What is the significance of the gain difference between these components?

A: The AP.10C.01 provides -3dBic gain while the AP.10G.01 provides -10dBic gain. This 7dBic difference reflects distinct design optimization approaches. System-level performance depends on receiver sensitivity and overall signal chain design.

Q: Are both components suitable for the same packaging and assembly processes?

A: Both components feature surface mount solder termination and identical MSL 3 ratings. The AP.10G.01 is available in Tape & Reel packaging, while the AP.10C.01 packaging format is not specified in available data. Confirm packaging compatibility with assembly requirements.

Q: Do compliance certifications differ between these components?

A: Both components maintain ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status. Identical MSL ratings (3, 168 Hours) apply to both variants, supporting equivalent handling and storage requirements.

Q: What is the functional difference between LNA-only and LNA+Filter configurations?

A: The AP.10C.01 integrates LNA functionality, while the AP.10G.01 integrates both LNA and filter stages. The filter addition in the AP.10G.01 provides additional signal conditioning for GPS band selectivity.