Posts Tagged ‘ESD’
Using COTS Arrestors in Defense Applications – Article Spotlight
This week’s featured content is an article written by NexTek’s VP of Engineering, George Kauffman, and published in Defense Electronics magazine. As military and defense programs demand more efficiency and value for the dollar, many Commercial-Off-The-Shelf components and solutions are being used in defense systems and equipment. Not only does the use of COTS parts…
Read MoreDid You Know? – NexTek Enables Compliance with DO-160G Avionics and Aircraft Equipment Standards
The DO-160 Series (currently DO-160G) regulations regarding Avionics cover a wide range of test requirements that every piece of certified Avionics equipment must comply with. With the range of requirements covered under this wide-reaching document, covering everything from Temperature Range and Vibration Ratings to EMI Susceptibility and Lightning Protection. Learn more about DO-160 and it’s…
Read MoreExtremely Compact Lightning Arrestor Ideal for Mounting Inside Radio Chassis – New Product Release – PTCTNFMMFxxS
We are excited to announce the release of a brand-new Coaxial Arrestor design, the PTCTNFMMFxxS series of compact GDT arrestors. Just like other examples of NexTek’s compact arrestor options, this unit is perfect for chassis-mount applications where space is at a premium…But at the same time, it provides heavy duty, military grade protection for your equipment and will not…
Read MoreCompact Form Factors and Unique Packaging Allows Arrestors To Fit In Tight Spaces – Arrestor Design Spotlight
As one of NexTek’s primary product lines, our range of Coaxial Surge Protectors is designed to cover a wide range of potential application requirements with high-performance, military-grade designs that are built using top-notch quality control systems. One of the many factors that makes NexTek’s line of solutions unique is our use of compact form factor…
Read MoreFeatured Transient Threat Type/Application: Static [ESD] Protection for Coaxial RF Lines
Today’s post highlights a type of Transient Threat that NexTek arrestors provide protection against. Although Lightning energy is the primary source of damage to coaxial lines and systems where they are used, there are also other types of Surge Energy that can cause damage to electronics. ESD, or Electro-Static-Discharge, discharges can reach many kilovolts in potential and therefore could cause…
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