MAC-110

ANTENNA COUPLER PRE-AMP W/ BNC - The STS Satellite Technology Services MAC-110 is an RF (Radio Frequency) hardware component engineered to combine, amplify, and distribute signals between a central antenna system and multiple specialized receivers. In satellite and advanced communication setups, it serves as a high-performance Antenna Coupler and Pre-Amplifier designed to maintain signal integrity, isolate system ports, and minimize noise figure losses.Key Technical BreakdownAntenna Coupler: This circuitry actively matches the electrical impedance between your antenna system and downstream equipment. It splits or distributes incoming RF feeds across multiple receivers or test lines while preventing feedback or cross-port signal degradation.Pre-Amplifier (Pre-Amp): Positioned at the beginning of the signal chain to boost weak signals coming directly from the antenna. By adding clean gain, it compensates for down-line cable attenuation and insertion losses before the signal hits the main receiver or distribution network.BNC Connectors: Outfitted with professional-grade Bayonet Neill–Concelman (BNC) RF connectors. BNC coaxial terminations feature a quick-disconnect twist-lock mechanism that provides stable 50-ohm or 75-ohm impedance performance ideal for test benches, aerospace ground stations, and commercial telecommunication racks.Common ApplicationsSatellite Earth Stations: Used to manage multiple tracking matrices and route downconverted satellite signals to separate demodulators.GNSS & Telecommunication Timing: Integrating inline signal boosts for GPS/GNSS receiver networks requiring ultra-stable reference signals over extended cable runs.RF Testing & Development: Ideal for lab-bench environments requiring real-time signal division and attenuation-isolated coupling for spectrum analyzers or oscilloscopes.