Two more Technetix innovations have been recognized among the best in the industry in this year’s Lightwave+BTR Innovation Reviews. Taking a 4.5 honoree status for our XFO 9” Stretch Tap in the Broadband Cabling & Accessories category, and 4.0 for our LiFePO4 Heated battery in the Broadband Active Network Hardware category, this achievement is testament to the hard work we do at Technetix.  

We’re delighted by the acknowledgment from Lightwave+BTR’s judging panel of experts. Lightwave+BTR Editor-in-Chief, Sean Buckley told us, “On behalf of the Lightwave+BTR Innovation Reviews, I would like to congratulate Technetix on achieving a well-deserved level honoree status.” He went on to add that, “This competitive program enables Lightwave+BTR to showcase and applaud the most innovative products, projects, technologies, and programs that significantly impact the industry.”  

More about our winning technology 

XFO SA 9” stretch tap   

4.5 honoree status, Broadband Cabling & Accessories category 

The XFO’s advanced electro-mechanical design enables the connection of legacy in/out screw contacts. Solving the issues presented by legacy housings, XFO’s 1.8 GHz components and printed circuit board (PCB) creates a good flat in/out response and acceptable return loss levels on official housings.  

Offering superior RF performance to 1.8 GHz, the XFO SA 9” stretch tap range has the option to use signal conditioning plug-ins and is compatible with originally manufactured SA 9” housings.   Technetix patented XFO technologies address all of the issues associated with stretch-type housings, such as signal reflections and water ingress.  

Commenting on the award, Technetix Product Manager Cable Broadband, Khanyile Dube said, “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.”     

LiFePO4 Heated Battery (LBLIFEPO4-36V100AHBTH)   

4.0 honoree status, Broadband Active Network Hardware category 

LiFePO4 Heated Battery is a next-generation, professional grade, 36 VDC, 100 Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery. An autonomous self-heated unit for use with HFC network standby power supplies, our solution is a competitive alternative to traditional VRLA batteries, offering premium performance while providing reliable network standby power for extreme weather applications. This clean, safe, and energy efficient solution is ultra-high-density with up to 90% depth of discharge (DoD) for longer run-times, improved network reliability, and little-to-no maintenance. Click here to Learn more about our sustainable powering solution.  

Len Visser, Senior Product Manager Power Solutions, said, “The 4.0 honoree status for the LiFePO4 Heated Battery is a tremendous accolade for our next-generation broadband battery. It’s with great pride and excitement that we bring this innovative and breakthrough technology to our industry.” 

These accolades affirm our commitment to innovation and excellence in delivering cutting-edge solutions to the broadband industry. Our thanks to Lightwave+BTR for this recognition and to our dedicated teams whose efforts made this achievement possible. 

To find out more about the awards, and for the full list of 2025’s honorees, head over to Lightwave+BTR Innovation Reviews here.