Product Specifications

APTA5DC- BDF- D B
Dual Band Integrated dc Passing Surge Arrestor for AVA5­50 cable, 806–960 MHz and 
1700–2170 MHz, with interface type DIN Female Bulkhead 

CHARACTERISTICS

General Specifications
Interface 7-16 DIN Female Bulkhead
Body Style Bulkhead

Electrical Specifications
Operating Frequency Band 1710 – 2000 MHz | 2000 – 2170 MHz | 806 – 960 MHz
3rd Order IMD -116.0 dB
3rd Order IMD Test Method Two +43 dBm Carriers
Average Power 3000 W
Cable Impedance 50 ohm
Connector Impedance 50 ohm
Gas Tube Voltage 350 V
Insertion Loss, typical 0.10 dB
Insulation Resistance, minimum 5000 MOhm
Lightning Strike Capability 10 times @ 20 kA
Lightning Strike Capability Test Method IEEE C62.42-1991
Lightning Strike Capability Waveform 8/20 waveform
Lightning Strike Current 30 kA
Lightning Strike Current Waveform 8/20 waveform
Peak Power, maximum 40.00 kW
Shielding Effectiveness -130 dB

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Product Specifications
Outline Drawing

Mechanical Specifications
Attachment Durability 25 cycles
Connector Retention Tensile Force 495 lbf | 2200 N
Connector Retention Torque 119 in lb | 13 N-m
Inner Contact Attachment Method Captivated
Inner Contact Plating Silver
Interface Durability 500 cycles
Interface Durability Method IEC 169-16:9.5
Outer Contact Attachment Method RingFlare™
Outer Contact Plating Trimetal
Pressurizable No

Dimensions
Height 2.91 in | 73.91 mm
Length 5.24 in | 133.10 mm
Weight 1.65 lb | 0.75 kg
Width 1.93 in | 49.02 mm

Environmental Specifications
Corrosion Test Method MIL-STD-1344A, Method 1001.1, Test Condition A
Immersion Depth 1m
Immersion Test Mating Unmated
Immersion Test Method IEC 60529:2001, IPX8
Mechanical Shock Test Method MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B, Test Condition C
Moisture Resistance Test Method MIL-STD-202F, Method 106F
Operating Temperature -55 °C to +85 °C (-67 °F to +185 °F)

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Product Specifications
Storage Temperature
Thermal Shock Test Method
Vibration Test Method
Water Jetting Test Mating
Water Jetting Test Method
Standard Conditions
Attenuation, Ambient Temperature
Average Power, Ambient Temperature
Return Loss
Frequency Band
806–960 MHz
1710–2000 MHz
2000–2170 MHz
* Footnotes
Immersion Depth
Insertion Loss, typical
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-55 °C to +85 °C (-67 °F to +185 °F)
MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Test Condition A-1, Low Temperature -55 °C
MIL-STD-202F, Method 204D, Test Condition B
Unmated
IEC 60529:2001, IPX6
20 °C | 68 °F
40 °C | 104 °F
VSWR Return Loss (dB)
1.12 25.00
1.13 24.00
1.07 29.00
Immersion at specified depth for 24 hours
0.05√¯freq (GHz) (not applicable for Ellilptical Waveguide)
Outside North America © 2007 Andrew Corporation, Westchester, IL 60154 US
Telephone: +1-708-873-2307 All specifications are subject to change. Please see page 3 of 3
Fax: +1-779-435-8579 www.andrew.com for the most current information. 8/14/2007