ADC RF Signal Management SignalOn Series User manual

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Spec Sheet
SignalOn®Series
RF Signal Management
Advanced broadband services are being developed and launched at an ever-accelerating
pace. While these services vary, they have one thing in common. Whether it be high-speed
data, video-on-demand, or IP telephony, broadband subscribers expect a reliable, high-quality
experience at an affordable price.
ADC’s SignalOn®Series has been designed with these demanding service requirements in mind.
This next generation RF signal management platform provides unmatched density, RF performance,
and reliability—all at a competitive price. With its patented hitless “make-before-break” attenuator
circuit design, maintaining your RF signal network has never been easier.

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freq
dB
Broadband CATV RF Spectrum
VOD servers
Network
diagnostics/test gear
QPSK set-top
control network
CMTS for
HSD, VoIP
Fiber plant
from subscribers
S
C
A
C = Combiner
S = Splitter
A = Amplifier
S
S
S
A
A
A
Fiber outside plant
to subscribers
L-Band
Satellite
Splitters
VOD servers
dB
freq
Broadband CATV RF Spectrum
Receivers
processors
modulators
CMTS for
HSD, VoIP
QAM
modulators
RFSM
Amplifiers
RFSM
Splitter
Redundant Amplifiers
with RF Switch
IRD Receiver
IRD Receiver
IRD Receiver
IRD Receiver
IRD Receiver
IRD Receiver
IRD Receiver
IRD Receiver
C
C
C
S
S
S
S
S
C
C
C
C
S
A
A
A
A
A
S
A
A
C = Combiner
S = Splitter
A = Amplifier
Typical Downstream Configuration
Typical Upstream Configuration

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Type
32D 32-position, Drawer
20V 20-position, Vertical
08H 8-position, Horizontal
04H 4-position, Horizontal
02H 2-position, Horizontal
Catalog Number
N - C __ __ __ __ B
Power Kit
N No
Y Yes*
Chassis
Description Catalog Number
Passive Chassis
32-position high-density chassis, 4 RU, black N-C32DNB
20-position chassis, 5 RU, black N-C20VNB
20-position chassis, 5 RU, NEBS N-C20VN-NEBS
8-position chassis, 2 RU, black N-C08HNB
8-position reversible chassis, 2 RU, black N-C08HNB-R
4-position chassis, 1 RU, black N-C04HNB
2-position chassis, 1 RU, black N-C02HNB
Active Chassis
20-position powered chassis, 5 RU, black N-C20VYB
20-position powered chassis, 5 RU, NEBS N-C20VY-NEBS
8-position powered chassis, 2 RU, black N-C08HYB
Ordering Information
20-Position, 5 RU Chassis
8-Position, 2 RU Chassis
4-Position, 1 RU Chassis
2-Position, 1 RU Chassis
* 20 and 8-position only
32-Position, 4 RU Drawer

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Plain Splitter/Combiner
Module
Pad and Monitor Module
with Make-Before-Break
Attenuation
Passives:
RF Splitter/Combiner Modules
5 MHz to 1 GHz
Features
Industry's highest density with standard F•
and BNC connectors
Industry's best performance and specifications•
Individual performance certificate shipped•
with every module
Patented make-before-break attenuator pad•
design for hitless signal balancing
Chassis supports both passive and active•
modules
Clear chassis door provides protection and•
clear view of modules
Clear attenuator pad covers and patented•
pad guides for simplified maintenance
High quality, precision F or BNC connectors•
Designed to exceed NEBS requirements for •
grounding/bonding
Independent EMI near and far-field testing•
Ten year warranty on all passive modules•
Available in 1 RU, 2 RU, 4 RU and 5 RU chassis•
NEBS Level 3 compliant•
Module Type
P Plain splitter/
combiner
C Combiner with
pad/monitor
S Splitter with pad/
monitor
X Splitter and
combiner with
pad/monitor (2 x
4:1 module only)
Catalog Number
N - M __ __ __ __ __ __
Make-Before-Break
Attenuation**
M0 0 dB default
M6 6 dB default
Connector Type
F F
B BNC
*3 x 2:1 and 2 x 4:1 housed in a single module.
**Leave last two digits blank for plain modules.
Configuration
12 2:1
14 4:1
18 8:1
32 3 x 2:1*
24 2 x 4:1*
Selection of default pad option for pand and monitor modules
The make before break attenuation feature requires that a default attenuation padding value be chosen
for the module. The two options are:
M0 – 0 dB loss on the splitter or combiner leg when attenuator pad is removed
The M0 option is used in systems where the attenuator pad values will range from 0 dB to 10 dB.
M6 – 6 dB loss on the splitter or combiner leg when attenuator pad is removed
The M6 option is typically used in systems where the attenuator pad values range from 10 dB to
25 dB. In this situation, the additional 6 dB of loss that is placed in line when the pad is removed
will help to limit overdriving active devices further downstream and will help limit transmitter laser
clipping, and overdriving of RF amplifiers in the distribution plant.
Passives: Introduction
The SignalOn®Series, combined with the
innovative cable management of the chassis,
provides engineers with a variety of products to
simplify the RF signal management challenge.

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Ordering Information
Description Catalog Number
Plain Splitter/Combiner Modules
BNC connector 2:1 plain N-MPB12
4:1 plain N-MPB14
8:1 plain N-MPB18
3 x 2:1 plain N-MPB32
2 x 4:1 plain N-MPB24
F connector 2:1 plain N-MPF12
4:1 plain N-MPF14
8:1 plain N-MPF18
3 x 2:1 plain N-MPF32
2 x 4:1 plain N-MPF24
BNC connector 0 dB default 2:1 combiner with monitor N-MCB12M0
2:1 splitter with monitor N-MSB12M0
2x4:1 combiner with monitor N-MCB24M0
2x4:1 splitter with monitor N-MSB24M0
2x4:1 splitter/combiner with monitor N-MXB24M0
3x2:1 combiner with monitor N-MCB32M0
3x2:1 splitter with monitor N-MSB32M0
4:1 combiner with monitor N-MCB14M0
4:1 splitter with monitor N-MSB14M0
8:1 combiner with monitor N-MCB18M0
8:1 splitter with monitor N-MSB18M0
6 dB default 2:1 combiner with monitor N-MCB12M6
2:1 splitter with monitor N-MSB12M6
2x4:1 combiner with monitor N-MCB24M6
2x4:1 splitter with monitor N-MSB24M6
2x4:1 splitter/combiner with monitor N-MXB24M6
3x2:1 combiner with monitor N-MCB32M6
3x2:1 splitter with monitor N-MSB32M6
4:1 combiner with monitor N-MCB14M6
4:1 splitter with monitor N-MSB14M6
8:1 combiner with monitor N-MCB18M6
8:1 splitter with monitor N-MSB18M6

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Description Catalog Number
Splitter/Combiner with Pad and Monitor Modules
F connector 0 dB default 2:1 combiner with monitor N-MCF12M0
2:1 splitter with monitor N-MSF12M0
2x4:1 combiner with monitor N-MCF24M0
2x4:1 splitter with monitor N-MSF24M0
2x4:1 splitter/combiner with monitor N-MXF24M0
3x2:1 combiner with monitor N-MCF32M0
3x2:1 splitter with monitor N-MSF32M0
4:1 combiner with monitor N-MCF14M0
4:1 splitter with monitor N-MSF14M0
8:1 combiner with monitor N-MCF18M0
8:1 splitter with monitor N-MSF18M0
6 dB default 2:1 combiner with monitor N-MCF12M6
2:1 splitter with monitor N-MSF12M6
2x4:1 combiner with monitor N-MCF24M6
2x4:1 splitter with monitor N-MSF24M6
2x4:1 splitter/combiner with monitor N-MXF24M6
3x2:1 combiner with monitor N-MCF32M6
3x2:1 splitter with monitor N-MSF32M6
4:1 combiner with monitor N-MCF14M6
4:1 splitter with monitor N-MSF14M6
8:1 combiner with monitor N-MCF18M6
8:1 splitter with monitor N-MSF18M6
Ordering Information

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Connector Type
F F
B BNC
Catalog Number
N - MD __ __ __ __ __
Application Type
R Rear narrowcast signal port
DC Value
09 9 dB
12 12 dB
20 20 dB
V12 12 dB variable
Circuit Quantity
1Single circuit
3 Triple circuit
Ordering Information
Passives:
Directional Coupler Modules
5 MHz to 1 GHz
Description Catalog Number
Directional Coupler Modules
BNC connector 9 dB Triple circuit N-MDB309R
12 dB Single circuit N-MDB112R
Triple circuit N-MDB312R
6x variable N-MDB6V12R
20 dB Single circuit N-MDB120R
Triple circuit N-MDB320R
F connector 9 dB Triple circuit N-MDF309R
12 dB Single circuit N-MDF112R
Triple circuit N-MDF312R
6x variable N-MDF6V12R
20 dB Single circuit N-MDF120R
Triple circuit N-MDF320R
Directional Coupler

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Features
Typically placed at the input to the forward•
path optical transmitter, this module allows
for conditioning and grooming of the RF
signal gain and slope. It is designed as 1:1
input to output with two MBB circuits in
series for pad and EQ placement.
-20 dB front facing monitor port•
NEBS Level 3 compliant• Triple C & M
F-Connectors
Passives: Conditioning and Monitor Modules
Description Catalog Number
Conditioning and Monitor Modules; triple circuit, 20 dB, 0 dB default
BNC connector N-MMB320FM0
F connector N-MMF320FM0
Ordering Information
Conditioning and monitor module schematic
-20 dB
(monitor)
Attenuation
Pad
Equalization
(EQ) Pad
In Out

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Passives: L-Band Satellite Splitter Modules
950 MHz to 2.15 GHz
ADC’s new L-Band series satellite splitter modules are engineered for the highest performance in
the 950 MHz to 2.15 GHz frequency range. These plain splitter/combiner modules feature dual port
power-passing capability for powering LNB’s. All L-Band modules are available with precision F
or BNC connectors, and are NEBS Level 3 compliant.
Connector Type
F F
B BNC
Catalog Number
N - ML __ __ __
Configuration
12 2:1
14 4:1
18 8:1
32 3 x 2:1*
24 2 x 4:1*
*Housed in a single module.
Ordering Information
L-Band
Satellite Splitter
Description Catalog Number
L-Band Satellite Splitter Modules
BNC connector 2:1 splitter N-MLB12
4:1 splitter N-MLB14
8:1 splitter N-MLB18
3x2:1 splitter N-MLB32
2x4:1 splitter N-MLB24
F connector 2:1 splitter N-MLF12
4:1 splitter N-MLF14
8:1 splitter N-MLF18
3x2:1 splitter N-MLF32
2x4:1 splitter N-MLF24
All L-Band modules feature dual port power passing capability.
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
2-Way Splitter 4-Way Splitter
8-Way Splitter
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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SignalOn®Series
RF Signal Management
Today’s broadband services require high-quality
headend infrastructure that offers excellent
performance, reliability and design flexibility.
Furthermore, your infrastructure solution should
maximize the uptime of carrier-class services like
VoIP, VOD and HSD as applications evolve and
your network changes.
Leveraging over a decade of RF amplifier design
experience, ADC’s SignalOn®amplifiers have been
engineered to meet these demanding service
requirements. Featuring operation from 50 MHz to
1 GHz, the amplifiers offer excellent performance
and reliability. SignalOn amplifiers and associated
power supplies can be housed in the same chassis
as the SignalOn passive products for increased
design flexibility. With its electronically variable gain
and slope controls, you can adjust signal levels in
your network with no service downtime.
SignalOn amplifiers feature non-service-affecting
gain and slope controls. This capability along with
the patented make-before-break attenuator pad
design of the splitters and combiners, allow for
"hitless" RF signal adjustment—critical for today's
carrier-class broadband service applications.
Amplifier
(front view)
20-Position, 5 RU Powered Chassis
(with mixture of passive
and active modules)
20-Position, 5 RU Powered Chassis
(rear view)
8-Position, 2 RU Powered Chassis
(front view)
8-Position, 2 RU Powered Chassis
(rear view)
Features
Operation from 50 MHz to 1 GHz •
GaAs technology with near-100% surface •
mount design for high performance
Meets MIL-202 specs for quality and reliability•
Mounts in same SignalOn chassis as passive•
modules for maximum design flexibility
Digitally variable gain and slope control for•
non-service-affecting signal level adjustments
20 dB monitor points on both input and •
output signals for testing and troubleshooting
"Blind-mate" power bus connector with •
gold-on-gold contacts; requires no cabling
Chassis-mounted AC-DC and DC-DC power•
supply options
Redundant powering with dual load shared•
power supplies for increased availability
External +24 Vdc powering option•
NEBS Level 3 compliant•
Actives: Introduction