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Maxiva™ UAXT Ultra-Compact / VAXT Ultra-Compact
Low Power UHF/VHF Transmitter / Transposer / Gap Filler for TV & DAB/DAB+/DMB Applications
OVERVIEW
The new Maxiva UAXT & VAXT Ultra-Compact family of UHF solid-state Transmitters / Transposers (Translators) and on-channel Gap Fillers expands upon the proven foundation of GatesAir low-power systems and PowerSmart® high-efficiency technology. It provides today's digital broadcaster with a suite of compatible products to accommodate any coverage application, along with unmatched performance, reliability and quality.
The Maxiva Ultra-Compact family further extends the capabilities of the Maxiva series, providing a single family of transmission products capable of satisfying any coverage architecture. The Maxiva Ultra-Compact provides pre-filter power levels up to 1,000W, in exceptionally compact and space-saving 1RU, 2RU and 3RU packages.
Designed for both analogue and digital broadcasting, the Maxiva UAXT/VAXT Ultra-Compact is a platform available in Transmitter, Transposer or SFN Gap Filler configurations for DVB-T, DVB-T2, ATSC, ISDB-Tb, DAB/DAB+ and NTSC/PAL analogue networks. The Maxiva Ultra-Compact Series provides an ideal solution for extending market coverage and filling in coverage gaps in challenging situations, including busy urban areas that require greater building penetration.
The Maxiva UAXT & VAXT Ultra Compact family of Transposers and on-channel Gap Fillers provide efficient and reliable re-broadcast of the received signal in a space saving, reliable and robust package. The Gap Filler configuration adds a powerful echo cancellation feature to deliver exceptional on-channel performance. For ATSC (8-VSB) Gap Filler applications, a new on-channel Spectrum Restorer utilizing EDOCR technology provides unsurpassed performance. This combination of products enables broadcasters to address any network coverage requirement.
Main Features of Maxiva™ UAXT Ultra-Compact / VAXT Ultra-Compact
Maxiva Ultra-Compact Platform:
- High-efficiency broadband amplifier technology
- Power levels up to 1,000W (pre-filter average power)
- Frequency agile broadband design (two bands):
- UHF Band IV/V, 470 to 810 MHz
- VHF Band III, 170-240 MHz
- Extremely compact, space-saving, 1RU, 2RU, and 3RU 19” chassis
- Full local/remote control capability including:
- Local touch-screen display
- Web GUI interface
- SNMP
Transposer / Translator:
- Supports analog and digital standards
- Direct baseband conversion (zero IF) and fully regenerative conversion options available
SFN Gap Filler:
- Includes a powerful echo cancellation circuit, 15dB of Gain Margin
- Low processing delay, < 10 µS
- Cancellation window width 20 µS
- Selective cancellation window range 1.6 µS to 820 µs
- MER degradation < 2dB
- ATSC SFN Gap Filler is now realizable using GatesAir's (8-VSB) Spectrum Restorer
Main Features of Maxiva™ UAXT Ultra-Compact / VAXT Ultra-Compact
Maxiva Ultra-Compact Platform:
- High-efficiency broadband amplifier technology
- Power levels up to 1,000W (pre-filter average power)
- Frequency agile broadband design (two bands):
- UHF Band IV/V, 470 to 810 MHz
- VHF Band III, 170-240 MHz
- Extremely compact, space-saving, 1RU, 2RU, and 3RU 19” chassis
- Full local/remote control capability including:
- Local touch-screen display
- Web
Product Literature
- Data Sheet for Maxiva™ UAXT Ultra-Compact / VAXT Ultra-Compact [pdf, 1 MB]
- Presentations
- New Technology DVB-T2 Products from GatesAir 3/19/2015 [pdf, 3 MB]
- ISDBT Workshop 3/12/2015 [pdf, 6 MB]
- Press Releases
- GatesAir and Pinnacle Communications Accelerate Nigerian Digital Switchover Initiative 9/6/2019
- GatesAir to Unveil New DAB Radio Innovations at IBC2019 9/3/2019
- GatesAir Brings Over-The-Air Leadership Message to BroadcastAsia 2019 6/11/2019
- GatesAir Acquires ONEtastic 5/31/2019
- GatesAir to Showcase ATSC 3.0 Innovation at 2016 NAB Show 4/15/2016
- GatesAir Introduces Maxiva Compact High-Efficiency Digital TV Solutions 2/19/2015
- GatesAir Introduces Maxiva Compact High-Efficiency Digital TV Solutions 9/12/2014
Product Literature
- Data Sheet for Maxiva™ UAXT Ultra-Compact / VAXT Ultra-Compact [pdf, 1 MB]
- Presentations
- New Technology DVB-T2 Products from GatesAir 3/19/2015 [pdf, 3 MB]
- ISDBT Workshop 3/12/2015 [pdf, 6 MB]
- Press Releases
Press and Accolades
Articles
- The Challenge of DVB-T2 (Content+Technology ANZ, 8/30/2018)
- Meet the DAB+ Pavilion exhibitors at ABU DBS (WorldDAB Eureka, 2/26/2018)
Press and Accolades
Articles
- The Challenge of DVB-T2 (Content+Technology ANZ, 8/30/2018)
- Meet the DAB+ Pavilion exhibitors at ABU DBS (WorldDAB Eureka, 2/26/2018)
- WorldDAB Saves Spot at IBC2017 (Radio World, 8/14/2017)
- DAB+ in the spotlight at ABU DBS (WorldDAB Eureka!, 3/1/2017)
- GatesAir Debuts Efficient, Compact Gap-Fillers (The Broadcast Bridge, 4/30/2015)
- GatesAir- Introduces Maxiva Compact High-Efficiency Digital TV Solutions (Broadcast Media Communications, 2/27/2015)
- GatesAir presenta las soluciones Maxiva Compact de Alta Eficacia (Newsline Report, 2/23/2015)
- GatesAir introduces Maxiva compact high-efficiency digital TV solutions (TM Broadcast International, 2/20/2015)
- GatesAir Introduces Compact Maxiva Gap-Filler Transmitters (TV Technology, 2/19/2015)
- Solid-State Transmitters: A Conversation with Rich Redmond (TV Technology, 2/13/2015)
- GatesAir introduce Compact Maxiva de alta eficiencia para soluciones de televisión digital (pg. 35) (R&TA (Radio y televisión americana), 2/1/2015)