February 27, 2025, Denver, USA – Once again, Technetix innovation has been recognized among the best in the industry in the 2025 Lightwave+BTR Innovation Reviews. Securing accolades within two categories, the XFO 1.8 GHz SA 9” Stretch Tap takes a 4.5 honoree status, with the Technetix LiFePO4 Heated Battery honored with 4.0.
Lightwave+BTR Editor-In-Chief Sean Buckley expressed his congratulations, stating, “On behalf of the Lightwave+BTR Innovation Reviews, I would like to congratulate Technetix on achieving a well-deserved level honoree status.” Buckley went on to reinforce the company’s reputation for advanced solutions, adding, “This competitive program enables Lightwave+BTR to showcase and applaud the most innovative products, projects, technologies, and programs that significantly impact the industry.”
Technetix is delighted that the judging panel have continued to recognize their industry-leading solutions, and thanks Mr. Buckley for his remarks.
About the technology
XFO 1.8 GHz SA 9” stretch tap plate upgrade
Status: 4.5 honors
Category: Broadband Cabling & Accessories
The SA 9” stretch tap plate upgrade allows existing multitaps that have been previously installed in the field to upgrade to 1.8 GHz. XFO’s breakthrough plate-only replacement eliminates the need to swap out the full tap housing in operation. This saves significant cost and time by avoiding the rip-out-and-replace approach to existing housing.
XFO’s advanced electro-mechanical design creates a good flat in/out response and return level loss level, and a connection between legacy in/out screw contacts that is simple and rapid. The plate is a distinctive blue color to provide easy identification of plates that have already been implemented in 1.8 GHz upgrades.
XFO SA 9” stretch tap provides superior RF performance to 1.8 GHz, with signal conditioning plug-in options. The range is fully compatible with originally manufactured SA 9” housings.
Wider than normal outdoor taps, the 9” stretch tap is frequently used throughout networks when a new tap is spliced in and the in/out connection cables are too short. This removes additional costs and the technical challenges associated with connector extensions for upgrading to 1.8 GHz with a faceplate-only swap.
Technetix patented XFO technologies address all of these issues.
Khanyile Dube, Product Manager Cable Broadband at Technetix commented that, “We are truly honored to receive this award for the XFO SA 9” stretch tap. It’s a proud moment for our team, whose dedication and innovation have made this breakthrough possible.” Responding to the company’s efforts to mature their reputation as the leading sustainable vendor, Khanyile went on to add, “This recognition reinforces our commitment to delivering smarter, more efficient solutions that keep networks running at their best.”
Features:
- One product compatible with all original legacy 9” SA housings: no need to splice new multitap housings to achieve 1.8 GHz
- Ensures power and radio frequency (RF) continuity for end users down the coaxial line; reduces downtime and customer churn during upgrades to 1.8 GHz
- 60% faster to install than a full station 1.8 GHz multitap
- Less technician expertise and experience required to execute upgrade
- Eliminates investments associated with new housings, hardline connectors and heat shrinking; up to 70% cost saving compared to full station replacements
- Premium RF performance on legacy housings, with no dip in performance when signal measures around 1.4 GHz
- Backward compatibility with SA 9” products sustains ‘business as usual’ service to subscribers during the upgrade process
- Spare replacement housings are available for situations where existing device is damaged
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Learn more about the XFO Series here. Please note that our SA 9” variation will be officially launched later in the year – contact our media enquiries team for more information.
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LiFePO4 Heated Battery (LBLIFEPO4-36V100AHBTH)
Status: 4.0 honors
Category: Broadband Network Hardware
Technetix LiFePO4 Heated Battery is a next-generation, autonomous self-heated broadband battery for use with HFC network standby power supplies. This professional grade, 36 VDC, 100 Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) unit offers premium performance while providing reliable network standby power for extreme weather applications. Clean, safe and energy efficient, Technetix’ sustainable solution is an ultra-high-energy density alternative to traditional VRLA lead acid batteries, with up to 90% depth of discharge (DoD) for longer run-times, improved network reliability, and little-to-no maintenance.
Features:
- Offers in-built heater pad options and high-grade insulation to maintain optimal conditions for internal cells even in external temperatures as low as -40°C/-40°F
- Reduces service disruptions and supports longer network standby run-time during power outages
- Self-regulated control, supporting a significantly faster installation process
- Ultra-flat discharge curve; high-energy density; and long cycle life is a superior choice for standby applications
- Integrated battery management system (BMS) monitors the battery’s key parameters, such as cell and battery voltage, current, cycle count and temperature for stable function within correct operational range
“The 4.0 honoree status for the LiFePO4 Heated Battery is a tremendous accolade for our next-generation broadband battery,” says Technetix’ Senior Product Manager Power Solutions, Len Visser; “It’s with great pride and excitement that we bring this innovative and breakthrough technology to our industry. It reinforces Technetix’ commitment to providing increased reliability in harsher environments while providing higher performance, safer and greener environmentally friendly products.”
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