Lightning Protector offers multi-strike capability.
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Model MDS+24-F-F is suited for broadband wireless and satellite applications from 300-2,500 MHz. It utilizes cascaded protection circuit resulting in let-through voltage of 48 Vpk and throughput energy of 1,000 µJ for 3 kA at 8/20 µs waveform. Unit provides low insertion loss of 1 dB and RF power of 50 W. Featuring 75 ohm F female connectors, flange mountable lightning protector passes telemetry frequencies of 10-150 kHz and 10-100 MHz.
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New Lightning Protector for Broadband Wireless and Satellite Applications
Now available from Smiths Interconnect - PolyPhaser is the new MDS+24-F-F lightning protector, designed for broadband wireless and satellite applications from 300 to 2500MHz. Offering low throughput energy and multi-strike capability, Polyphaser's new lightning protector delivers industry leading RF performance.
The MDS+24-F-F utilises a cascaded (multi-stage) protection circuit resulting in low let-through voltage (48Vpk) and throughput energy (1000µJ for 3kA at 8/20µs waveform). It also provides very low insertion loss of just 1dB. RF power is 50 Watts.
The new device will pass telemetry frequencies of 10 kHz to 150 kHz and 10 MHz to 100 MHz. In addition to the RF, the unit will pass up to 24Vdc to power up amplifiers and other tower top electronics. The MDS+24-F-F lightning protector comes with 75 Ohm F female connectors and is flange mountable.
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.
Unlike other cable manufacturers with limited product lines, who try to fit customer applications to their existing products, the philosophy of TMS is to select or design the right product for the application, resulting in an optimal and cost effective solution.
About Smiths Interconnect
Smiths Interconnect companies comprise of; EMC Technology, PolyPhaser, Transtector Systems, Radio Waves, Times Microwave Systems, Summitek Instruments, Florida RF Labs, Hypertac Europe, Hypertronics, LEA International, Sabritec, Icore International, Specac, Smiths Interconnect Shanghai and Smiths Interconnect Japan. Each enterprise within this division is a leader in its field and trades under their own strong brand name.
Smiths Interconnect, a division of Smiths Group, provides specialist engineering solutions for customers, electronics interconnect, telecommunications, aerospace as well as military and satellite markets world wide.
Further information contact:
Pat Heeren
Application Engineer
PolyPhaser
225 Park Place
Minden, NV 89423
USA
Tel.: +1-775-782-2511
Fax: +1-775-782-4476
Email: pheeren@polyphaser.com
Web: www.polyphaser.com
OR
Jim Heitsch
VP Marketing
Polyphaser
225 Park Place
Minden, NV 89423
USA
Tel.: +1-775-782-2511
Fax: +1-775-782-4476
Email: jheitsch@polyphaser.com
Web: www.polyphaser.com
