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RF Measurement
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Automatic protection for water-cooled RF loads.
RF Load Switches
Bird Load Switches and Thermoswitches provide fast, automatic protection for high-power, water-cooled RF terminations. Whether you're preventing damage from poor coolant flow or managing temperature limits, these compact, field-proven devices are essential for reliable system performance.
Choose Your Load Protection Setup
Choose a Load Protection Switch or Thermoswitch to safeguard water-cooled RF loads—each designed for specific control and protection needs.
Load Protection Switches
Designed to block RF power until coolant flow is confirmed, these switches provide critical protection for water-cooled loads. Ideal for Bird 3-1/8" flanged Moduloads® and other high-power systems.
- Ensures RF power is only applied when coolant is flowing
- Helps prevent thermal damage during power-up
- Simple integration with existing load systems
Thermoswitch Temperature Controllers
Bird Thermoswitches provide automatic on/off control based on temperature—no power or software needed. Compact and fast-acting, they’re ideal for managing fans, alarms, or shutdowns in water-cooled RF load systems.
- Fast, passive response to temperature changes
- Compact and cost-effective
- Easy integration with Bird RF load systems
Simple Safeguards. Reliable Performance.
Bird Load Switches and Thermoswitches give you automatic protection you can trust—keeping your RF loads safe from overheating, coolant loss, and system faults.
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