 
For Immediate Release: CXR/Larus Announces New DUC GPS Antenna Extender KitIncreases maximum Timing System GPS cable length
to 1500 ft while using inexpensive RG58 Coax San Jose, Calif., October 3, 2005 –CXR/Larus, a leading
manufacturer of network timing, test and access solutions today
announced the latest addition to the industry standard StarClockTM and StarSyncTM product families, the DUC
(Down/UpConverter) GPS Antenna Extender Kit, part
number 007-02319-004. This kit, utilizing innovative patented
technology, greatly increases the allowable length of inexpensive
generic RG58 type coax which is typically utilized in L1 GPS based
synchronization and timing system installations.
L1 frequency GPS Signal up/down conversion is required when signal
losses in the antenna cable exceed the receive threshold of the timing
system's GPS receiver, and utilizing large diameter coaxial runs to keep
the losses to acceptable levels are sometimes a very expensive solution.
Typically, when cable distances exceed 50 feet (16 m), the generic RG58
type coax which comes with the GPS antenna kits is replaced in the
installation with more expensive RG213 type coax. When cable distances
exceed 250 feet (76 m), special large diameter low loss coaxial cable is
generally called for. This cable can be very expensive, and also may
create many installation headaches, such as dealing with the bend radii
and the special connectorization requirements of large cables. In-line
amplifiers, another common way to extend the reach of the GPS signal,
can sometimes introduce noise into the system, compromising signal
quality. The CXR/Larus DUC GPS Antenna Extender is the perfect solution
to these problems, providing both installation and cost benefits. The
longer the coax run required for an installation, the more these cost
savings add up.
The CXR/Larus DUC GPS Antenna Extender consists of a downconverter at
the GPS antenna and an upconverter at the GPS input of the timing
system. Patented technology phase locks the converter pair to provide
high quality signal transport. This technique uses the same reference
for both up and down conversion, which eliminates frequency error.
Included as part of the kit are a special combination
antenna/downconverter, an upconverter module, power supply, 25 feet of
connectorized cable to connect between the upconverter module and the
timing system GPS input, a mounting bracket with hardware, and up to
1500 feet of RG58 cable and connectors to connect the
downconverter/antenna and the upconverter module.
For a data sheet for this product,
CLICK HERE About CXR/Larus
CXR/Larus Corporation is comprised of three telecommunication units of
EMRISE Corporation, an international manufacturer of defense and
aerospace electronic components, subsystems and telecommunications
equipment with operations in the US, France, UK and Japan.
Together, these business units combine common technologies and markets
to develop transmission and network access products, timing and
synchronization systems, and test instruments for a global marketplace.
The focus is on providing equipment to meet the emerging requirements
for voice, data and video transport, synchronization and timing, and
testing for public and private networks.
For more information:
Contact: Mike Ritz
Director, Product Marketing
CXR/Larus Corporation
Email: mritz@laruscorp.com
Tel +1 (408) 573-2782
Fax +1 (408) 573-2708
www.cxrlarus.com
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