Why "BeO-Free" Matters
Beryllium Oxide (BeO) is a ceramic often used in RF resistors for its thermal conductivity, but it is highly toxic if machined or pulverized. COM-TECH was the first to introduce a complete line of BeO-Free Dry Loads, using advanced alternative ceramics that offer equal thermal performance without the health hazards.
- Safety: No risk of toxic dust contamination during handling or failure.
- Compliance: Fully RoHS and ISO 14001 compliant.
- Maintenance-Free: No oil levels to check, no leaks to clean.
Product Series
1. Dry Loads (DH, DL, DT Series)
Designed for natural convection or forced-air cooling, these loads are the workhorses of the industry. They feature a compact aluminum heat sink design that can be mounted in any orientation.
- DH Series: Low power (10W – 90W)
- DL Series: Medium power (250W – 800W)
- DT Series: High power (1.1kW – 3.5kW)
- Cooling: "H" (Heatsink) standard, with forced air options for higher densities.
2. High-Power Liquid Cooled Loads
For high-power transmitter combining and termination, COM-TECH offers liquid-cooled variants. These compact units use a coolant loop (water/glycol) to dissipate massive amounts of heat efficiently, replacing the need for bulky oil drums.
3. The "DP" Power Load Series
The DP Series bridges the gap, offering robust power handling (2.5kW – 5.0kW) in a standalone chassis, ideal for test benches and combiner reject loads.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC – 860 MHz (FM / VHF / UHF) |
| Technology | 100% BeO-Free Ceramics |
| Power Handling | 10W up to 5kW+ (Modular) |
| Cooling Options | Natural Convection, Forced Air, Liquid Cooled |
| Return Loss | > 26 dB (Typical > 30 dB) |
| Connectors | N, 7/16, 7/8", 1-5/8", 3-1/8" |
| Monitoring | Optional Thermal Switch & Directional Coupler Port |
Why Upgrade with MDL?
Old oil loads are a liability. They leak, they drift, and they take up valuable floor space. MDL Communications can help you retrofit your site with modern COM-TECH dry loads.
- Canadian Inventory: We stock common termination sizes for immediate emergency replacement.
- Custom Integration: We can mount loads directly onto your patch panels or combiners.
- 10-Year Warranty: Guaranteed reliability you won't find with generic replacements.
Stop worrying about oil leaks.
Contact MDL Communications for a quote on a modern, safe RF termination.