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How Do I Measure and Compare Feedthrough Filter Performance?
Have you ever wondered how to test feedthrough filters to verify their actual performance versus their ratings, or to compare multiple filter options to select the best performer? Is it possible to perform measurement on filtering performance through the MHz and GHz range without having the full-scale system and large test chamber available? In this week’s featured White Paper…
Read MoreGuidelines for Installing Lightning Protection within Hazardous Environments – NexTek White Paper
Have you ever wondered if it was possible to install lightning and surge protection within or nearby to a Hazardous Environment? If so, what sort of factors are important to be aware of during system design and maintenance? Are you familiar with NEC, NFPA, or ANSI Explosive Atmosphere Ratings but unsure about how to apply…
Read MoreHow Do I Estimate Lightning’s Effects on my Radio Antenna?
Have you ever wondered how to calculate lightning-induced antenna-coupling levels for a specific radio setup? How much energy could theoretically flow along my coaxial cable due to a nearby lightning strike? Today’s highlighted article is a useful tool for anyone looking to make a assessment of a specific radio antenna’s susceptibility level when a lightning…
Read MoreContent Spotlight – Coaxial RF Protector Reliability (MTBF) Calculations
Have you ever wondered how to calculate Mean Time Between Failure [MTBF] estimates for a coaxial RF surge arrester? How about whether there is a significant difference between MTBF figures for different types of protection technology, i.e. Gas Discharge Tube vs. Quarter Wavelength Shorted Stub arrestors? Do you know how to use MIL-HDBK-217? Today’s Content…
Read MoreFeatured Content & Website Update – NexTek Environmental Policy, REACH & CE Compliance Documents
The most recent uploads to nextek.com include some recently updated Environmental Policy and CE/RoHS/REACH Compliance documents. All standard products from NexTek, LLC. are fully compliant with relevant EU requirements. NexTek minimizes or avoids the use of any hazardous materials wherever possible, and our standard range of products have been fully compliant to EU regulations since…
Read MoreContent Highlight – Transient Handling by Coaxial Connector Type
Have you ever wondered how large a lightning strike an N-type coaxial connector can handle before it melts/fails? How does an SMA connector compare? Based on many years of direct experience during full-scale Lightning Testing, NexTek Engineering has put together a table of Transient Handling values for the most common types of coaxial connector. As you will see in the white paper, these ratings also allow for a range of values according…
Read MoreFeatured Content: Updated High Current Filter Selection Guide and Mounting/Installation Guide
This week, NexTek, LLC. is proud to announce the release of some updated content on nextek.com. Specifically, NexTek’s Feedthrough Filter Brochure and Selection Guide has been updated to include the latest member of the range (HPR300) and also includes updated links, information, installation tips, and other information about NexTek’s HPR series. Secondly, there is also…
Read MoreDid You Know? – NexTek Products Meet Many MIL-STDs!
Did you know that NexTek’s wide range of EMC solutions meet a huge number of MIL-STD requirements, from Environmental and Material standards to specific EMC-related Threat Standards. For example, MIL-STD 202 is a comprehensive Environmental Conditions standard which most NexTek products meet to various levels. Although these requirements have nothing to do with Surge or EMI…
Read MoreApplication Spotlight: Protecting CCTV, Cable TV , and Satellite TV Lines
As an industry-leader in Coaxial Lightning & Surge Protection solutions, NexTek offers a wide array of products that cover a range of applications. However, there is one type of coaxial cable that can be found in almost everyone’s personal lives! The 75ohm coaxial video cable that is used in most homes and businesses for transmitting television and video signals! …
Read MoreArticle Spotlight: Feedthrough EMI/RFI Filters For High Current Applications – Part 2
As Part 2 of a three part series of articles covering High Current Feedthrough EMI Filters, from the basics of power filtering, factors that are unique to high current filters, all the way through to accurate feedthrough filter performance measurement. If you have not seen Part 1 of this Series, start here: Compact EMI Filtering for High Current Applications,…
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