NexTek Launches New TNC to SMA 11 GHz SurgeGuard™ Lightning Arrestor

Sept. 7, 2011 - PRLog -- Westford, MA, August 11, 2011 - - NexTek, Inc., an ISO9001:2008 certified leading designer of best-in-class lightning protection and EMC / power conditioning products, announces a new family of coaxial lightning arrestors designed to operate at frequencies up to 11 GHz. The SurgeGuard™ PTC-TNF-SAF-20G is a gas discharge tube-type lightning arrestor with TNC to SMA connectors. This PTC series surge suppressor is designed for use in DC to 11GHz microwave applications and provides industry-leading performance characterized by very low VSWR and insertion loss.

Compact geometries (≤34.0mm L x 17.0mm D) assure maximum protection in minimum space.  The TNC-female to SMA-female form factor is perfect for mounting as an antenna feedthrough.  In a smaller form factor than most regular bulkhead connectors, this G-Class protector provides robust surge suppression and keeps harmful transient energy away from equipment and personnel.    

Able to withstand harsh environmental conditions, the PTC-TNF-SAF-20G series is both rugged and waterproof. Using nickel-over-brass construction and a gold center conductor and gold contacts on the SMA connector, the PTCTNFSAF20G meets the most stringent military, commercial and environmental standards.  This includes an IP68 rating. Additional features include: TNC to SMA connectors, 10x multiple strike capability @ 5kA, 20 kA (8 x 20μs) surge capability, bi-directional protection and an operating temperature range of -40°C to +90°C.

The SurgeGuard™ PTC series of lightning arrestors is value-priced in OEM quantities around $40 each. For more information or a datasheet with product specifications, visit http://www.nexteklightning.com.  

About NexTek, Inc.

NexTek is an excellence-oriented engineering company that provides best-in-class lightning protection, and EMC / power conditioning products and services.  NexTek designs, develops, manufactures and markets EMI/EMC solutions Internationally.  NexTek provides technical resources and solves customers’ EMC challenges by providing cost-effective, high-quality, high-performance products and services.
 
NexTek offers high quality standard products and continues to evolve products to solve customer challenges. The core product portfolio is based upon coaxial RF protector designs using gas discharge, quarter-wave and filter technology.  Along with the NexTek's High Current DC Feedthrough filter line, the coaxial products form a significant portion of NexTek's standard EMC products.  This industry-leading product portfolio delivers both superior performance and value for wireless communications, SCADA, SmartGrid, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, aviation, military and homeland security applications.
NexTek's corporate headquarters, located in Westford, Massachusetts, house the Engineering, Sales and Marketing, and Supply Chain departments.  NexTek is a Small Business that designs and manufactures products in the United States.  For more information about NexTek and its products, please visit the company's web site at http://www.nexteklightning.com.

The SurgeGuard™ trademark is the property of NexTek, Inc.