Telecom Surge Simulator Sports High Repetition Rate

July 22, 2002

The TSS500M/6B telecom surge simulator meets the requirements of Bellcore GR1089 for first- and second-level lightning surges on two or four telecom ports. The unit, which comes in a single 9U high package, simulates the 2/10, 10/360, and 10/1000 surge waveforms at up to 5 kV. Pulse repetition rates vary from one every two seconds for the 2/10 pulse up to one per minute for the 10/1000 pulse. A new high-energy power supply enables this high repetition rate, which in turn translates into fast testing speeds. Other features include a built-in voltmeter and ammeter to measure and record peak surge voltages and currents, IEEE-488 and RS-232 interfaces, and a CRO oscilloscope trigger. Pricing is $50,000.

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In his long career in the B2B electronics-industry media, David Maliniak has held editorial roles as both generalist and specialist. As Components Editor and, later, as Editor in Chief of EE Product News, David gained breadth of experience in covering the industry at large. In serving as EDA/Test and Measurement Technology Editor at Electronic Design, he developed deep insight into those complex areas of technology. Most recently, David worked in technical marketing communications at Teledyne LeCroy. David earned a B.A. in journalism at New York University.