
RF Surge Protectors
Radio Frequency (RF) Coaxial Surge protectors are also known as lightning surge protectors, lightning surge arrestors or surge suppressors. Coaxial radio frequency surge protector products are commonly used for radio and antenna installations where part or all equipment is outdoors. Surge arrestors allow the desired frequency to pass through while suppressing a DC surge. In addition to protection from power surges caused by lightning, some RF surge protectors also protect radios and other sensitive equipment from electromagnetic pulse (EMP) or high-altitude EMP (HEMP) related electrical changes.
RF surge protectors use gas discharge tube or DC blocking capacitor technologies, as well as hybrid or combined technologies.
Lightning surge protectors are available with N connectors, SMA connectors, and TNC connector types with male and/or female connections in various combinations depending on the model.
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