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Fairview Microwave Releases New Series of RF Surge Protectors Featuring 4.3-10 Connectors
December 11, 2019 | Infinite ElectronicsEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Fairview Microwave Inc., an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of on-demand RF, microwave and millimeter wave components, has unveiled a new line of coaxial surge protectors created to guard valuable communications equipment from power surges and indirect lightning strikes.
Fairview’s new RF surge protectors are offered with either male-to-female or male-to-male 4.3-10 connectors. This product line features low insertion loss, maximum input power as high as 500W and multi-strike capability. It also boasts VSWR as low as 1.12:1, a surge current rating of 20kA and the lowest let-through energy in the industry. Plus, the models in this line have a waterproof IP67 rating and are CE & RoHS compliant.
“Our new 4.3-10 RF surge protectors were made to protect sensitive hardware and maintain high RF performance with a proprietary surge technology that supports fast responses to lightning and power surges. Plus, this entire product line is available off-the-shelf with same-day shipping and no minimum order quantity,” explains Dan Rebeck, Product Line Manager.
Fairview’s new 4.3-10 coaxial lightning and surge protectors are in-stock and ready for immediate shipment.
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