Lightning Protector delivers multi-strike safeguard.

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Series AL-LSXM offers surge protection with multi-strike capability for broadband wireless, Wi-Fi, and WLAN communication systems. Available with N or TNC connectors, protectors feature weatherized housing and are dc blocked. Devices, designed for 2.0-6.0 GHz frequency range, feature insertion loss under 0.2 dB, return loss above 20 dB, and RF power of 10 W. Surge throughput energy is no more than 0.5 µJ, and peak let-through voltage is ±3 V.



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Excellent Multi-Strike Protection for Low RF Power Wireless Communication Systems



A new lightning protector series from PolyPhaser offers state-of-the-art surge protection with multi-strike capability for broadband wireless, Wi-Fi and WLAN communication systems. The AL-LSXM series is the ideal solution for less exposed subscriber units.

AL-LSXM protectors are available with N or TNC connectors, feature a fully weatherized housing, low throughput energy and are dc Blocked. The new devices are designed for a frequency range from 2.0 to 6.0 GHz, feature, a low insertion loss of under 0.2dB, a return loss above 20dB, RF power of 10W and are surge rated to IEC 1000-4-5, 8/20µs at 10kA.

Surge throughput energy is less than or equal to 0.5µJ (6kV/3kA 8/20µs) and peak let-through voltage is ±3V (6kV/3kA 8/20µs). AL-LSXM surge protectors are designed for an operating temperature range from -40 up to +85 degrees Celsius.

About PolyPhaser

PolyPhaser was founded in 1979 and became part of Smiths Interconnect division in 1997. PolyPhaser is the leading provider of quality RF Lightning Protection and grounding solutions to the Wireless Communications Market. The Company's integrated system solutions encompass lightning and surge protection, grounding solutions to divert surges from communications equipment via entry panels, and a wide range of protectors for broadcasting, cellular, microwave, satellite, PCS and WLL applications.

About Smiths Interconnect

Smiths Interconnect, a division of Smiths Group, is a global provider of electronic application specific components and sub-systems for the electronics interconnect, telecommunications, medical, industrial, aerospace as well as military and satellite markets worldwide.

Smiths Interconnect businesses comprise of; EMC Technology, Florida RF Labs, Hypertac, LEA International, PolyPhaser, Radio Waves, Sabritec, Summitek Instruments, TECOM Industries, Times Microwave Systems, TRAK Microwave, Transtector Systems, Smiths Interconnect Shanghai and Smiths Interconnect Japan. Each business is a leader in its field and trades under their own strong brand name.

For further information:
Stephen Dotter: Product Manager, PolyPhaser
Tel.: +1-775-783 0225, Email: sdotter@polyphaser.com
William O'Keefe: Marketing Manager, PolyPhaser
Tel.: +1-775-783 0244, Email: wokeefe@polyphaser.com

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