P8AX25-N/FF RF coaxial surge protector 190W - 3.5 GHz

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P8AX25-N/FF RF coaxial surge protector 190W - 3.5 GHz

Name: P8AX25-N/FF RF coaxial surge protector 190W - 3.5 GHz
Brand: CITEL
SKU: P8AX25-N/FF
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Series

P8AX
Model

P8AX25-N/FF
Brand / Made in

CITEL / FRANCE

RF coaxial surge protector DC-3.5 GHz
Power: 190 W
Connectors: N
Technology: Gas discharge tube (removable)
Max. discharge current: 20 kA
Low insertion loss
DC-pass
Bi-directional protection
Standards compliance: IEC 61643-21 / EN 61643-21 / UL497C / UL497E

P8AX series (Gas Tube Protection)

The gas discharge tube (GDT) is the only surge protection component usable on very high frequency transmission (several GHz) due to its very low capacitance. In a coaxial surge protector, the GDT is connected in parallel between the central conductor and the external shield. When its sparkover voltage is reached, during an overvoltage event, the line is briefly shorted (arc voltage).

The sparkover voltage depends on the rise front of the overvoltage. The higher the dV/dt of the overvoltage, the higher the sparkover voltage of the surge protector is.

When the overvoltage disappears, the gas discharge tube returns to its original condition of high isolation and is ready to operate again. The gas tube is removable, making maintenance rapid in the end-oflife scenario (short-circuit).

Product specifications

Product specifications
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ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES

Description: RF coaxial protector - 3.5 GHz
Technology: Gas discharge tube
Frequency range f: DC-3.5GHz
Max Power P: 190 W
Impedance Z: 50/75 ohms
Insertion loss: < 0.2dB
Return loss: > 20 dB
VSWR: < 1.2:1
Max. Load current IL: 10A
Nominal discharge current In: 5 kA
Max. discharge current Imax: 20 kA
Impulse current Iimp: 2.5 kA
Protection level Up: < 800 V
Typical let through energy: 350 μJ
End of life behavior: Short-circuit (fault mode 2 - Transmission interruption)

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Dimensions: see diagram
Connection to Network: Connector N Female/Female
Disconnection indicator: transmission interrupt
Mounting: Feedthrough
Operating temperature: -40/+85°C
Protection rating: IP66
Housing material: Brass/Surface plating: Cu Zn Sn
Contacts: Bronze/Surface plating: Au or Ag
Insulation material: PTFE

NORMS

Standards compliance: IEC 61643-21 / EN 61643-21 / UL497C / UL497E
RohS compliance: yes

INSTALLATION, LOCATION OF THE SPD

The efficiency of coaxial protectors is highly dependent on proper installation, in particular their connection to the earthing network of the installation.
The following installations rules must be strictly observed to ensure the efficiency:

Equipotential bonding network: all the bonding conductors of the installation must be interconnected and connected to the installation earthing network.
Optimized connection of the protector to the bonding network: to reduce the residual voltages during lightning discharge currents, the connection of the protector to the bonding network must be as short as possible (less than 50 cm) and has a proper cross section (at least 4 mm²).

The «feedthrough mounting» versions perfectly meet all these requirements.
Warning: Carefully remove all paintings or insulating coatings to ensure good contact..

Location of the protectors: they should preferably be placed at the entrance of the installation (to limit the penetration of lightning currents) and also near sensitive equipment (to enhance protection).