SURGE PROTECTOR DEVICE F F/F 3GHz

Description

The F-type female-to-female surge protector is a critical safety component designed to shunt high-voltage transients to ground before they can reach sensitive electronic hardware. This variant features an F-Type Female to F-Type Female (Jack to Jack) bulkhead configuration, making it ideal for installation on a ground block, chassis wall, or patch panel. By acting as a feed-through protector, it allows external coaxial leads to connect on one side while providing a protected internal port on the other, effectively isolating the equipment from surge energy.

The device utilizes a Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) mechanism that remains transparent to RF signals during normal operation but reacts in nanoseconds to redirect dangerous surges to a dedicated grounding terminal. Optimized for applications up to 3GHz, it provides a wideband solution for satellite LNB signals, high-speed cable internet (DOCSIS), and MoCA home networks. Manufactured with a ruggedized nickel-plated brass body, it ensures high shielding effectiveness and minimal insertion loss for critical residential and commercial infrastructure.

Key Technical Advantages

• Bulkhead Feed-Through Design: Ideal for enclosure entry points or grounding blocks, providing a secure mechanical mount while protecting the entire internal signal path from external surges.

• High-Frequency Performance: Supports a wide frequency spectrum from DC to 3GHz, maintaining compatibility with modern satellite, cable, and terrestrial broadcast frequencies.

• Rapid Response Time: The integrated gas discharge tube provides near-instantaneous diversion of lightning-induced transients and electrical spikes.

• Low Signal Interference: Precision-engineered to ensure minimal insertion loss and low VSWR, preserving signal power in high-sensitivity digital communication environments.

• Robust Grounding Port: Features a heavy-duty grounding screw to ensure a low-impedance connection to the main building ground, essential for effective surge diversion.

Key Features

• Interface Type: F-Type Female (External) to F-Type Female (Internal) Bulkhead configuration.

• Technology: Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) Surge Arrestor.

• Frequency Range: DC – 3.0 GHz.

• Impedance: 75 Ohm (Standard).

• Body Material: Nickel-Plated Brass for superior durability and shielding.

• Common Application: Satellite television entry points, CATV grounding blocks, broadband modems, and outdoor-to-indoor signal transitions.

🔹 Applications:

• RF surge protection in cable systems
• Broadband and satellite networks
• Antenna feeder protection
• Signal line safety
• Communication systems
• RF installations