Posts Tagged ‘Surge’
Compact DC Block Arrestors For Radio Protection – Featured Product
We have added NexTek’s new coaxial arrestor product to the website and product selection tool, and you can now find information about all four variations! The PTI series provides effective protection in an extremely compact form factor, and includes a series capacitor to block DC energy and further reduce the amount of energy that gets…
Read MoreUpdated Industry and Technology Pages – Automotive, Aerospace, Rugged Mobile Electronics, Electric & Hybrid Vehicles Pages
We are proud to announce that we have posted some updated and revised Industry and Technology pages to nextek.com! The new pages have been expanded and edited to include more useful information about each Industry or Technology including additional descriptive language, common industry standards, new photos, and additional links to other pages on our website…
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 MoreProduct Spotlight: Ultra-Wideband Coaxial Arrestor – 5.2-18.0 GHz
NexTek’s portfolio of available Coaxial Surge Arrestors covers a wide range of potential applications, ranging from DC (0 hz) to 18GHz at a wide level of RF Power levels. However, there is one device that is uniquely suited and positioned to provide industry-leading protection for microwave, satellite, and other high frequency applications within the 5.2-18.0GHz…
Read MoreFeatured Link: “The Science Behind Lightning’s Electric Shows”
Today’s post features a short but interesting article on wired.com, which explains the fundamentals behind how lightning is formed and works! Also included in this post are some interesting lightning-related photos which include some unique shots of various lightning bolts and their effects! For example, did you know that the earth itself operates as a massive…
Read MoreNew Page: Coaxial Surge Protector Home Page
NexTek, LLC. is proud to announce the release of our brand-new Coax Surge Arrestor Home Page, found HERE. The new landing page includes the following information and links: BASIC PRODUCT INFO: The new landing page contains a multitude of basic information about NexTek’s line of coaxial lightning and surge suppressors, including: Connector Types Offered Threat…
Read MoreProduct Spotlight: Lightning Arrestor for High RF Power Broadcast Applications
NexTek’s portfolio of available Coaxial Surge Arrestors contains one design that is uniquely suited for High RF Power radio applications. With Protection Voltage Ratings of up to 3500V and RF Power Ratings of up to 30kW+, the PTR7AF7AFxxK1 is uniquely suited to provide Lightning Protection for High RF Power installations. The availability of 1400, 2500,…
Read MoreVideo – Lightning Strike Hits Cell Tower!
Captured on video in June 2015, this amateur footage shows a lightning bolt hitting a Telecommunications tower directly! The awesome power that thunderstorms contain is on full display, and the speed and violence of a lightning strike are evident. It is easy to understand why lightning can be such a dangerous and damaging event when…
Read MoreApplication Spotlight – GPS Timing/Synchronization Surge Protection
A good example of an application where coaxial lightning protection is recommended or required are permanently-installed GPS Timing & Synchronization systems. Used across more and more types of industrial and commercial applications every day, GPS Clock systems provide ultra-accurate time by utilizing signals from GPS satellites. The resulting timing reference signal is used to coordinate actions across a large network (Cellular, Electrical…
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