594947-006-00 | SSP-16Q
Base Product: SSP-Q
- Available in:
- Asia
- Australia/New Zealand
- EMEA
- Latin America
- North America
STARLINE® SSP‐Q System directional coupler, with 16 dB tap loss

Build America Buy America (BABA)*
Rely on CommScope for Broadband Equity Access and Development (BEAD) Program and other government funded projects
Features and Benefits
- Supports DOCSIS® 3.1 expanded bandwidth up to 1218 MHz
- Supports existing install base with backward compatible faceplates
- Superior flexibility in installation with rotatable faceplate and swivel center seizure mechanism
- Easily configured to enable or block AC power as needed in the network
- Protect valuable network equipment investment with optional heavy surge suppression in Power Inserter
- *Product complies with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (Pub. L. 117- 58, §§ 70901-70953), or is the subject of a waiver approved by the Secretary of Commerce or designee. Compliance requirements and waiver applicability vary based on government funding program. Check the laws and regulations for your specific program.
Specifications
Product Classification
Regional Availability | Asia | Australia/New Zealand | EMEA | Latin America | North America |
Product Type | Directional coupler |
Product Series | SSP-Q |
Government Funding | Build America Buy America (BABA) compliant* |
General Specifications
Location of Manufacturing | Waived per BABA waiver for BEAD Program |
Dimensions
Height | 140.462 mm | 5.53 in |
Depth | 63.500 mm | 2.5 in |
Length | 140.462 mm | 5.53 in |
Electrical Specifications
Current Handling, ac ports | 20 A |
Current Handling, RF ports | 15 A |
Insertion Loss, tap, nominal | 16 dB |
Operating Frequency Band | 5 – 1218 MHz |
Surge Protection | No |
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +60 °C (-40 °F to +140 °F) |
Packaging and Weights
Weight | 0.757 kg | 1.67 lb |
Regulatory Compliance/Certifications
Agency | Classification |
ROHS | Compliant/Exempted |
CHINA-ROHS
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Above maximum concentration value |
UK-ROHS | Compliant/Exempted |
Product Classification
Regional Availability | Asia | Australia/New Zealand | EMEA | Latin America | North America |
Product Type | Directional coupler |
Product Series | SSP-Q |
Government Funding | Build America Buy America (BABA) compliant* |
General Specifications
Location of Manufacturing | Waived per BABA waiver for BEAD Program |
Dimensions
Height | 140.462 mm | 5.53 in |
Depth | 63.500 mm | 2.5 in |
Length | 140.462 mm | 5.53 in |
Electrical Specifications
Current Handling, ac ports | 20 A |
Current Handling, RF ports | 15 A |
Insertion Loss, tap, nominal | 16 dB |
Operating Frequency Band | 5 – 1218 MHz |
Surge Protection | No |
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +60 °C (-40 °F to +140 °F) |
Packaging and Weights
Weight | 0.757 kg | 1.67 lb |
Regulatory Compliance/Certifications
Agency | Classification |
ROHS | Compliant/Exempted |
CHINA-ROHS
![]() |
Above maximum concentration value |
UK-ROHS | Compliant/Exempted |
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