The Maxiva™ ULX UHF liquid-cooled, solid-state transmitter provides today’s multimedia broadcaster with one transmitter platform capable of multiple modulation schemes. Featuring the proven Maxiva M2X™multimedia exciter at its core, the Maxiva ULX transmitter is an ideal solution for digital applications, as well as any analog broadcaster planning a future transition to DVB-T/H, DVB-T2, ATSC, ATSC-MDTV, ISDB-Tb, CMMB, CTTB, and other digital standards. Maxiva ULX transmitters incorporate GatesAir PowerSmart®technology, enabling best-in-class power-density and efficiency. With digital power levels up to 28.1 kW COFDM and 44.6 kW ATSC and analog power levels up to 75 kW, the Maxiva ULX transmitter offers the best footprint-to-power ratio in the industry — allowing for simplified installation, easier maintenance and reduced total cost of ownership over the life of the transmitter.

The GatesAir Maxiva™ ULXT with PowerSmart® 3D is a liquid-cooled transmitter that powers over-the-air delivery across the UHF television spectrum. Built on the next generation of GatesAir’s ground-breaking green transmission architecture, Maxiva transmitters offer today’s digital broadcaster compact, energy-efficient solutions to reliably deliver rich, high-quality multi-format content to viewers at home or on the move, and reduce Total Cost of Ownership. Maxiva ULXT utilizes the latest 50-Volt LDMOS amplifier devices, new compact high efficiency power supplies and the Maxiva M2X™ exciter with RTAC™. It provides today’s broadcaster with unparalleled power efficiency and outstanding signal performance. In fact, a single ULXT PowerSmart 3D amplifier model covers the entire frequency range of UHF band IV/V, without the need for adjustment or tuning of any kind. This powerful blend of new technologies provides best-in-class performance with respect to transmitter power efficiency, physical size, performance and features. The modular design allows for simpler installation, infrequent maintenance requirements together with dramatically reduced total cost of ownership over the life of the transmitter. The Maxiva ULXT PowerSmart 3D series is available from low power to high power models, suitable for almost any UHF broadcast application. Designed with future broadcasting needs in mind, the ULXT transmitter is capable of multiple modulation schemes UHF digital operation — including ATSC, ATSC MDTV, DVB-T/H, DVB T2, ISDB-Tb and future digital standards. Upgrading to newer digital standards is readily accomplished to further extend the capability and life of the transmitter.

The Maxiva™ UAX air-cooled UHF solid-state transmitter incorporates PowerSmart® and Maxiva M2X™ multimedia exciter technologies to provide today’s broadcaster unmatched performance, reliability and quality. Designed with future broadcasting needs in mind, the Maxiva UAX transmitter is a single transmitter platform capable of DVB-T/H, DVB-T2, ATSC, ATSC Mobile DTV, ISDB-Tb, CMMB, CTTB or other digital standards. For pre-filter power output requirements up to 2.5 kW COFDM, 2.5kW 8VSB, and 3.75 kW analog, the Maxiva UAX transmitter is capable of serving broadcasters needs for efficient, easy to maintain transmitter systems. The UAX utilizes GatesAir platform technologies such as the Maxiva M2X multimedia exciter, PowerSmart technology and 50v LDMOS amplifier devices. This powerful blend provides best-in-class performance with respect to transmitter RF performance, efficiency, size, and upgradeability.

The Maxiva™ UAX/UAXT Compact family of UHF solid-state transmitters, transposers/translators and gap fillers builds on the proven foundation of GatesAir low-power systems and PowerSmart® technology. It provides today’s digital broadcaster with a suite of compatible products to accomodate any coverage application, along with unmatched performance, reliability and quality. The Maxiva UAX/UAXT Compact extends the capabilities of the Maxiva series, providing one family of transmitters capable of satisfying any coverage architecture. The Maxiva UAX/UAXT Compact provides pre-filter power levels from 5 to 125W in a compact, space-saving 2RU package. Designed for digital broadcasting, the Maxiva UAX/UAXT Compact is a platform available in transmitter, transposer or SFN gap filler configurations for DVB-T/H, DVB-T2, ATSC, ATSC-MDTV, ISDB-Tb, CMMB and CTTB networks. The Maxiva UAX Compact is ideal for extending market coverage and filling in coverage gaps in challenging situations, including busy urban areas that require greater building penetration. The Maxiva UAX/UAXT Compact transmitters maintain the Maxiva M2X™exciter platform, providing broadcasters the highest level of performance and allowing fast setup time with Real Time Adaptive Correction (RTAC™). The shared modulation approach provides a common interface for Maxiva users, reducing training requirements. The Compact Class transposers/translators provide efficient and reliable re-broadcast of the received signal in a small and robust package. The gap filler configuration adds a powerful echo cancellation algorithm to deliver on-channel broadcast. This combination of products enables broadcasters to address any network coverage need.

The Maxiva M2X™ multimedia exciter is a state-of-the-art, software-defined exciter that provides broadcasters with a wide range of benefits and flexibility for their transmission systems. The M2X enables analog broadcasters to transition to digital via a simple software update and DTV broadcasters to recognize the full features and functionality of HDTV, DTV and mobile TV channels. This world-class exciter provides a flawless digital signal with complete technical and regulatory compliance for all digital and analog transmitters. The Maxiva M2X supports a wide range of global digital standards, including ATSC, ATSC MDTV, DVB-T/H, DVB-T2, ISDB-Tb, DAB/DMB, CMMB, CTTB and a range of analog TV standards, including NTSC and PAL. And you can have confidence in your investment knowing that GatesAir digital exciters have logged more hours in real-time broadcast than all others combined.

The new Maxiva™ UAXT & VAXT Ultra-Compact family of UHF solid-state 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 130W, in an exceptionally compact and space-saving 1RU package. Designed for digital broadcasting, the Maxiva UAXT/VAXT Ultra-Compact is a platform available in Transposer or SFN Gap Filler configurations for DVB-T/H, DVB-T2, ATSC, ATSC-MDTV, ISDB-Tb, CTTB and DAB/DAB+/DMB 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 / Translators 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. This combination of products enables broadcasters to address any network coverage requirement.

The new Maxiva™ UAXT/VAXT Multi-Compact family of UHF & VHF 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 takes more than a transmitter to operate a high-quality, revenue-generating over-the-air television service. GatesAir offers a complete range of products and accessories that broadcasters require to build complete, high-performance RF systems.