Active RF Components – High-Performance Distribution Solutions | ETL Systems

ETL Systems offers a comprehensive range of Active RF-Components designed for compact and high-performance RF distribution from DC up to 40 GHz. These components enable passing or blocking of 10 MHz reference signals and DC supply, essential in satellite communication chains and RF infrastructure.

Advantages

• Compact design with high performance
• Wide frequency coverage: DC to 40 GHz, including L, S, C, Ku and Ka bands
• Flexible options: 10 MHz/DC pass or block, inline or external power, smart features such as variable gain, LNA, Ethernet/RS-485 control
• High reliability: redundant power supply, monitoring and SNMP/web control (Dextra series)

Main Features

• Frequency coverage DC–40 GHz with SMA, N-type, BNC, F-type connectors, 50 Ω or 75 Ω
• Active amplifiers: variable gain, AGC, LNA, smart control, IP65 housing options
• Active splitters/combiners: high linearity, monitoring, DC/10 MHz pass/block, redundant options
• RF Over Fibre modules (StingRay): L/S-band over fibre, IP65, 10 MHz & 1 PPS timing
• Frequency converters: Up/Down converters from L- to Ka-band, fixed or synthesized LO, external reference
• Switches & generators: SPDT to SP8T up to 18 GHz, compact USB-controlled signal generators up to Q-band

Typical Applications

• Telecom networks and RF distribution systems
• Satellite ground stations, VSAT, broadcast infrastructure
• Radar, defense, and microwave communication links
• Laboratory and test & measurement environments

Additional Information

• ETL provides a detailed components catalogue including both active and passive devices
• The Dextra series of active splitters/combiners offers redundancy, monitoring and SNMP/web interface in a compact 1RU format
• Customization available: around 40% of orders are tailor-made

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