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Milenium Multitaps
Description
The Antronix Milenium series 1 GHz multitaps are the industry’s benchmark for performance, flexibility, and reliability. Designed for today’s two-way active broadband networks, this flagship series is the industry’s most advanced, full-feature multitap with our patented E-Option Drop Signal Conditioning. The Milenium series is available with plug-in directional coupler, twisted pair powering, and F-port drop powering versions. All Antronix Milenium multitaps fit into the same housing. Once installed, the multitap will not have to be respliced again, reducing cost and time during upgrades or system design changes.
Features
- Forward/backward compatible with previous versions
- Patented E-Option Drop Signal Conditioning standard
- Patented Uninterrupted Signal and Power USP bypass switch
- Patented auto-seizing CamPort for reliable drop connection
- 12 amps current capacity
- Extended surge protection
- Rotational seizure posts for aerial and pedestal installations
- Four stage corrosion protection process
- A 360 Aluminum alloy housing (most corrosive resistant alloy for diecasting)
- Housing is impregnated with a sealer to prevent porosity
- Clear chromate coating applied inside and out
- Double baked-on coating of polyurethane applied for superior protection
- Heat-treated stainless steel hardware with proprietary plating to reduce galvanic reaction
- Color coded multitap values for easy identification
- Integrated drip wells, numbered ports, and strip gauge
- Ribbed main line entry ports for proper adhesion of heat shrink
- Exceeds all SCTE standards
- Tap Values
- 2 output: 04, 08, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32 dB
- 4 output: 08, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32 dB
- 8 output: 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33dB
Benefits
- Future-proof design – all future Antronix multitaps will fit into today’s housings
- E-Option Drop Signal Conditioning at the tap port
- Save time and money during installation – No need to splice in new housings
- Quick, simple and inexpensive system modifications via the plug-in DC and E-option
- Increased system integrity and reliability
- E-option flexibility – tools to condition the return path for reliable data communications
- Superior hum modulation performance
Housings Available
/U: Standard 5-1/4” Milenium housing
/9: Patented 9” Dual Compartment housing
Patented 9” Dual Compartment Econo housing for aerial only application
Multimedia Multitaps
Description
The Antronix Multimedia series multitaps are full-featured taps that incorporate the latest electrical and mechanical technology for optimal performance. The standard 1 GHz bandwidth ensures your system can handle present and future multimedia bandwidth requirements. Multimedia multitaps include a full line of interchangeable faceplates and multitap values, thus eliminating the need to resplice.
Features
- Make-before-break AC/RF bypass switch
- 12 amps current capacity
- Extended surge protection
- One housing for aerial and pedestal installations
- Four stage corrosion protection process
- A 360 Aluminum alloy housing (most corrosive resistant alloy for diecasting)
- Housing is impregnated with a sealer to prevent porosity
- Clear chromate coating applied inside and out
- Double baked-on coating of polyurethane applied for superior protection
- Heat-treated stainless steel hardware with proprietary plating to reduce galvanic reaction
- Color coded multitap values for easy identification
- Integrated drip wells, numbered ports, and strip gauge
- Exceeds all SCTE standards
- Tap Values
- 2 output: 04, 08, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32 dB
- 4 output: 08, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32 dB
- 8 output: 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33dB
Benefits
- Uninterrupted signal and power during faceplate exchanges/upgrades
- Interchangeable base plates allow for quick and easy exchange of multitap values
- Excellent field reliability
- Available in narrow body housing for compact installations
- Available in
wide body housing for interchangeable base plates between
Housings Available
OMT: Narrow Body housing OMTW/9: Patented Auto-Seizing 9” housing
OMTW: Wide Body housing
MileniumLine Passives & Equalizers
Description
The superior performance of the Milenium Series main line passives and equalizers are tangible evidence of our mission to become the benchmark for the broadband industry. The Milenium main line passives are capable of handling 15 amperes of continuous AC-current on all ports. Our unique circuit design and proprietary ferrite core material provide the highest level of RF performance on the market. Our low insertion loss reduces costly amplifier requirements. Power to each main line passive port can be individually controlled with a field changeable shorting bar or fuse. All ports can withstand 6 KV combination wave surge protection per IEEE C62.41-1991 Cat. B3.
Features
- 15 amps continuous AC current handling in main line passives
- 25 amps for 2 hours AC fault current handling in main line passives
- 6 KV combination wave surge protection
- Direct power to each main line passive port individually with shorting bar or fuse
- Four stage corrosion protection process
- A 360 Aluminum alloy housing (most corrosive resistant alloy for diecasting)
- Housing is impregnated with a sealer to prevent porosity
- Clear chromate coating applied inside and out
- Double baked-on coating of polyurethane applied for superior protection
- Heat-treated stainless steel hardware with proprietary plating to reduce galvanic reaction
- Rotational seizure post for flexible installations
- Unique equalizer configurations for independent control of forward and reverse signals
- Exceeds all SCTE standards
Benefits
- Optional Sidactor surge protection for 3000 amps
- Can be manufactured with the PCB in the faceplate for easy replacement or with the PCB in the housing for troubleshooting and uninterrupted service when the plate is removed
Multimedia Line Passives
Description
The superior performance of the Multimedia Series main line passives is tangible evidence of our mission to become the benchmark for the broadband industry. The Multimedia main line passives are capable of handling 15 amperes of continuous AC-current on all ports. Our unique circuit design and proprietary ferrite core material provide the highest level of RF performance on the market. Our low insertion loss reduces costly amplifier requirements. Power to each main line passive port can be individually controlled with a field changeable shorting bar or fuse. All ports can withstand 6 KV combination wave surge protection per IEEE C62.41-1991 Cat. B3.
Features
- 15 amps continuous AC current handling
- 25 amps for 2 hours AC fault current handling
- 6 KV combination wave surge protection
- Direct power to each port individually with shorting bar or fuse
- Four stage corrosion protection process
- A 360 Aluminum alloy housing (most corrosive resistant alloy for diecasting)
- Housing is impregnated with a sealer to prevent porosity
- Clear chromate coating applied inside and out
- Double baked-on coating of polyurethane applied for superior protection
- Heat-treated stainless steel hardware with proprietary plating to reduce galvanic reaction
- Rotational seizure post for flexible installations
- Exceeds all SCTE standards
Benefits
- Optional Sidactor surge protection for 3000 amps
- Can be manufactured with the PCB in the plate for easy replacement or with the PCB in the housing for troubleshooting and uninterrupted service when the plate is removed
Residential Amplifiers
Description
The Antronix Residential Amplifier was designed for reliable subscriber premise amplification. By using Gallium Arsenide technology, the Antronix Residential Amplifier provides improved distortion and noise performance required for today’s digital applications. This is the first residential amplifier to use the patent CamPort to provide an auto-seizing F-port for maximum contact area and reliability for multimedia applications. The lightweight powder coated aluminum 360 housing provides superior corrosion resistance for year after year of quality performance.
Features
- Patented auto-seizing CamPort for reliable drop connection
- 3 dB Noise Figure
- 6KV combination wave surge protection available on all ports
- Supports two-way digital communication
- High port-to-port isolation
- Full 5-1000 MHz bandwidth
- 15 psi sealed SCTE compliant brass CamPort
- Powder painted 360 aluminum alloy housing
- Local or remote powering
- Self-resetting short circuit power adaptor
- Exceeds all SCTE standards
Benefits
- Environmentally robust with the highest level of surge protection
- Error-free installation with CamPort
- Clean amplification overcomes the poor noise figure present in TV tuners and converters
- Optional equalization available for long cable drops
Distribution Amplifiers
Description
The Antronix Distribution Amplifier is ideal for multi-dwelling distribution systems where extra signal boost is needed. Do your customers demand cable modem? No problem. Antronix’s multimedia distribution amplifier has two way capabilities. For ease of setup, the unit also provides external RF test points.
Features
- 38dB RF gain
- Dual hybrid push-pull design for maximum gain and low distortion
- Independent forward gain and tilt controls
- Plug-in return amplifier with independent reverse gain tilt control
- Input and output surge protection
- External input and output RF test points
- Wire mesh gasket for maximum RFI suppression
- Aluminum alloy housing for efficient thermal dissipation
- 120VAC/60Hz or 90-260Vac/60Hz input powering
Benefits
- High gain with minimum distortion
- Maximum signal flexibility
- Simple installation and system alignment
Digital Splitters
Description
The CMC series digital splitter by Antronix are premium grade passives designed specifically for two-way multimedia applications. Our low intermodulation design and optimized return band prevents high cable modem signals from affecting forward band transmission. Therefore, the CMC series digital splitter is ideal for present and future multimedia applications including video, telephony, and transmission sensitive digital signals such as QPSK and QAM data.
Features
- 6KV ring wave surge protection on all ports
- 40 dB port-to-port isolation in return band
- 35 dB output return loss in return band
- Low intermodulation design
- Nickel alloy plating for the highest level of corrosion resistance
- Zinc alloy diecast housing and backplate for superior housing integrity
- Industry leading insertion loss
- 15 psi sealed SCTE compliant F-ports
- 100% soldered backplate
- Machine threaded F-ports
- Available with SCTE Compliant CamPort or Eclipse Contact Technology F-Port
Benefits
- Ideal for digital and cable modem applications
- High surge resistance to withstand harsh environments
- Unique plating for unmatched corrosion resistance
- Comprehensive line of digital splitters: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 16-way splitters, horizontal, vertical, power passing, digital interface splitter.
Digital Directional Coupler
Description
The CMCDT series digital directional couplers by Antronix are designed specifically for two-way multimedia applications. Our low intermodulation design and optimized return band prevents high cable modem signals from affecting forward band transmission. Therefore, the CMCDT series digital directional coupler is ideal for present and future multimedia applications including video, telephony, and transmission sensitive digital signals such as QPSK and QAM data.
Features
- 6KV ring wave surge protection on all ports
- High port-to-port isolation in return band
- Excellent output return loss in return band
- Low intermodulation design
- Nickel alloy plating for the highest level of corrosion resistance
- Zinc alloy diecast housing and backplate for superior housing integrity
- Industry leading insertion loss
- 15 psi sealed SCTE compliant F-ports
- 100% soldered backplate
- Machine threaded F-ports
- Available with SCTE Compliant CamPort or Eclipse Contact Technology F-Port
Benefits
- Ideal for digital and cable modem applications
- High surge resistance to withstand harsh environments
- Unique plating for unmatched corrosion resistance
- Comprehensive line of digital directional couplers: L and T-style housings
Digital Taps
Description
The Antronix digital taps are designed for two-way drop networks. Available with two, four, or eight outputs, our digital taps are perfect for everyday low-level signal installation and high-level signal applications like cable modems.
Features
- 2, 4, or 8 outputs with a variety of multitap values
- 6KV ring wave surge protection on all ports
- Low intermodulation design
- Zinc alloy diecast housing with nickel alloy plating
- Diectional coupler and splitter integrated into the same housing
- 15 psi sealed SCTE compliant F-ports
- 100% soldered backplate
- Machine threaded F-ports
- Available with SCTE Compliant CamPort or Eclipse Contact Technology F-Port
Benefits
- Ideal for digital and cable modem applications
- High surge resistance to withstand harsh environments
- Unique plating for unmatched corrosion resistance
- Comprehensive line of digital taps: Horizontal and vertical port configurations
- Tap Values
- 2 output: 04, 08, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32 dB
- 4 output: 08, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32 dB
- 8 output: 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33dB
In-Line Attenuators
Description
Antronix offers the GAF series in-line attenuators for excellent RF characteristics. The 22 gauge center pin and solid screw machine brass housing with nickel plating provides a robust mechanical package.
Features
- Attenuation values: 3, 6, 10, 20 dB values
- Excellent return loss
- Available with CamPort
- Accepts RG-59 and RG-6 cables
Benefits
- Quick reliable padding for all CATV applications
- Consistent dB values
F81 Splice
Description
Our brass F81 provides a reliable cable splice designed for the stringent requirements of digital communications.
Features
- Brass F-port
- Flat F-ports for maximum connector surface contact
- Available with CamPort for intermittent-free contact
Benefits
- Exceptional RF characteristics for digital applications
Ground Blocks
Description
Antronix’s high performance ground blocks are perfect for today’s demanding grounding applications. Our corrosive resistant nickel plating and brass F-port ensures a reliable mechanical connection. The ground block is also available with our unique auto-seizing CamPort for the most reliable cable connection available today.
Features
- Nickel plated body for superior corrosion resistance
- Brass F-port
- Excellent return loss
- Flat F-ports for maximum connector surface contact
- Available with CamPort for intermittent-free contact
Benefits
- Exceptional RF characteristics for digital applications
- Reliable, corrosion resistant grounding
Patents and Special Features
- Patent No. 5,677,578. Cable TV Multi-tap with Uninterruptible Signal/Power (USP) Throughput
Provides a dual make-before-break bypass switch to provide uninterrupted signal and power throughput to maintain service when the tap faceplate is removed.
- Patent No. 5,939,672. Hermetically Sealed Electrical Connection to a Junction Box
A gel barrier for twisted pair wires to maintain a hermetically sealed external access compartment for twisted pair taps. Prevents moisture ingress to the tap.
- Patent No. 6,074,250. Dual Compartment Multi-tap
Provides a unique 9 inch solution for upgrades where two tap plates are combined. Mix and match any two 5-1/4 inch tap plates for versatile configuration, including the only 16 way multitap on the market.
- Patent
No. 6,018,278. Low
Provides a patented low pass filter technology to ensure the highest level of AC to RF isolation for power passing taps with an external access compartment
- Patent No. 6,025,760. Tool for Shunting a Cable Multi-tap
Tool is used to shunt the input and output of a tap to maintain signal and power continuity when the faceplate is removed. Tool has circuitry to prevent frequency response discontinuities and provides adequate matching when the faceplate is removed as well as when the faceplate is installed (double termination situations).
- Patent No. 6,069,315. Cable Clamping Apparatus for Junction Box
A clamping apparatus secures twisted pair wires in twisted pair powering multitaps. Prevents the twisted pair wires from being pulled out.
- Patent No. 6,071,144. Hermetically Sealed F-Connector
Our hermetically sealed F-connector provides a moisture seal up to 30 psi to prevent water migration into the tap housing
- Patent No. 6,299,479. F-Connector Assembly
Utilizes a patented technique to lock the F-connector dielectric in the connector barrel. This prevents the F-connector dielectric from being pulled out, which is common in flat F-port connectors.
- Patent
No. 6,309,251. Auto-Seizing
Coaxial Cable
Provides the only auto-seizing 5/8 inch line connection for a multitap in the industry. Uses a one step procedure for installing multitaps. The auto-seizing port provides a true 360 degree contact and grips the line connector similar to a compression connector. The one step installation procedure eliminates the need to remove hex bolts and seizure screws, thus increasing reliability and reducing installation time.
- Patent No. E-option
Our patented E-Option drop signal conditioning plug-in module allows the drop to be equalized without adversely affecting insertion loss. The plug-in module is independent of the directional coupler, therefore allowing more flexibility in your design. E-Option conditioners include:
· Cable Equalization (CE): Provides cable equalization to the drop only without affecting through response. Ideal for long cable drops.
· Cable Simulation (CS): Provides cable simulation to the drop only without affecting the through response. Ideal for high tap value locations in close proximity to amplifiers with excessive tilt.
· Return Path Attenuation (RA): Provides more return band attenuation to the drop only without affecting the through response. Ideal for low tap value locations that use cable modems. Adding attenuation in the return band keeps a cable modem transmitting at higher output power levels, thereby maintaining a high signal to noise ratio for the cable modem. Allows the designer to balance the return and prevent return laser clipping.
· High Tap Value Module (HT): Used in conjunction with a lower tap value to provide less return band attenuation to the drop only without affecting the through response. Ideal for high tap value locations that use cable modems where the excessive tap loss prevents the cable modem signal from being transmitted reliably. The HT module reduces the attenuation in the return band, thus providing more reliable cable modem transmission.
· High Pass Filter (HP): Provides a high pass filter to the drop only without affecting the through response. Ideal for noisy homes that are probable sources of ingress.
- Eclipse Contact Technology F-Port
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- Sidactor Surge Protection
Our main line passives can be equipped with a rugged electronic crowbar device to safeguard the unit from surge related damage. The device activates when hazardous voltages exceed 180V and diverts the overvoltage to ground. With over 3000 amperes of surge protection, the Sidactor surge protection is ideal for installations in areas prone to lightning strikes and power line surges.
Features:
- 6KV CombinationWave Surge protection per IEEE C62.41-1001 Cat. B3
- Surge response of less than one nanosecond
- Surge protection resets once the overvoltage is cleared
- Sidactor surge protection can not be damaged by overvoltage, thus giving superior long term reliability over SCR protection devices
- Surge protection extends to outside the line passive adding a level of protection to the entire distribution line.
- Plug-in DC
The plug-in directional coupler in our MGT3000-SE series provides maximum flexibility to change direction of the signal feed without having to resplice a tap location. By simply removing the baseplate and turning the plug-in directional coupler, you can change the design of your system. The flexibility of the MGT3000-SE series serves to minimize your inventory expenses, as the value of the tap can easily be changed by installing a different plug-in directional coupler value.
Benefit:
· Saves installation costs
· Reduce inventory since the tap’s dB can be easily changed
· System design flexibility