GigaXtend XMT Series Taps Faceplates
Futureproof Your Network with a Motorola-Compatible Multitap Faceplate Upgrade
Upgrade your network without starting from scratch. The GigaXtend® XMT Series Taps Faceplate lets you extend your existing Motorola/ARRIS multitap infrastructure to 1.8GHz without removing or replacing the housing.
Built for speed, savings and simplicity, the XMT faceplate is a drop-in upgrade that helps you modernize faster, with less disruption and at a fraction of the cost of full tap replacement.
Whether you’re preparing for DOCSIS 4.0, extending spectrum capacity or reducing upgrade costs, GigaXtend gives you a clear, practical path forward — one that leverages the infrastructure you’ve already invested in.
HFC Plant Modernization &
Frequency Expansion
Network Upgrades Where Minimizing
Service Interruption is a Priority
Cost-Sensitive Deployments Making
the Most of Existing Infrastructure
Supports All Architectures:
Compatible with Centralized and Distributed Access Architectures (CAA/DAA), Standard Spectrum DOCSIS (FDD) and Full Duplex DOCSIS (FDX), wherever you’re deploying.
Ready for Upgrades up to 1.8GHz:
Extend your network’s frequency range using your existing legacy Motorola housings. No new enclosures required.
Designed for Motorola/ARRIS Housings:
Purpose-built to interface precisely with legacy Motorola/ARRIS multitap housings, so you get a reliable, consistent fit every time. Verify housing condition before installation to ensure the best performance.
Faceplate-Only Replacement:
No need to remove the backhousing, hardline connectors or environmental seals. Less disruption, less work.
Maintain RF Continuity:
Engineered to support upgrade workflows that keep your signal running smoothly throughout the process.
Faster to Install:
Reusing your existing housing cuts installation time by more than half and reduces truck rolls.
Lower Total Upgrade Cost:
Fewer materials, less labor and reduced field complexity compared to full multitap replacement.
Features
- Supports over 15A continuous AC power passing (exceeding the 12A capacity of legacy housing)
- Supports field-replaceable plug-in accessories, including Cable Sim/EQ
- Rugged, powder-coated aluminum alloy (ADC-12) housing engineered for extreme outdoor conditions
- Built-in matching circuit for consistent RF performance across the full frequency range
- Built-in matching circuit for consistent RF performance across the full frequency range
- Waterproof and RFI gaskets included with every faceplate upgrade
Where Legacy Meets Innovation
GigaXtend XMT faceplates uses precision electro-mechanical interfaces that reliably connect with legacy Motorola multitap in/out ports, ensuring consistent RF performance as you extend into higher frequency ranges.
- Low insertion loss across the full operating band
- High return loss for improved signal integrity
- Robust power handling for modern HFC networks
- Precise mechanical alignment with legacy Motorola housing tolerances
Solution: Distributed Access Architecture (DAA)
ATX offers an extensive portfolio of next-generation inside and outside plant equipment — including Video Engines, Digital Optical Transport, HFC Amplifiers and Hardline Passives—built to support all major architectures and specifications, including DAA, DOCSIS® 3.1, DOCSIS 4.0 and Extended Spectrum.
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