Motorola MBV3-100S User manual

MBV3 1 GHz Amplifier
STARLINE®Series
Motorola, Inc.
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www.motorola.com/broadband
10.09.08
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Motorola’s 1 GHz STARLINE®Mini-Bridger®series amplifier, model
MBV3*, leads the industry in features and performance and is designed to
meet the needs of today's expanding broadband communication networks.
This two-way capable triple output amplifier offers high gain, three
balanced high output levels, ergonomics, superior distortion performance,
multiple diplex filter options, 16 dB return loss, and Bode equalization. The
MBV3 also allows optional advanced features such as ingress control
switching and status monitoring. The MBV3 can be used as a direct
replacement for the MBE87 amplifier with proper attenuation to create a
trunk output.
The MBV3 Three
balanced output amplifier
offers 1 GHz bandwidth
capability, high gain, high
output level, ergonomics,
and superior distortion
performance.
ENHANCED GALLIUM ARSENIDE
The MBV3 uses Enhanced Gallium Arsenide (E-GaAs) hybrids. This second generation technology provides superior
distortion performance in CTB and CSO over the standard GaAs technology. Compared to silicon and competing GaAs
technology, E-GaAs distortion performance remains linear at significantly higher output levels. This higher output level
allows the customer to maximize system performance and reduce system costs. We encourage our customers to
contact their Motorola Account Representative to determine the optimal levels for their systems.
HIGH GAIN
The MBV3 also offers high gain, which allows the operator to hold existing amplifier locations during system upgrades
thereby reducing system costs such as maintenance, installation and powering.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
•1003 MHz Enhanced Gallium Arsenide (E-GaAs) power
doubling technology
•High gain
•High output level
•Multiple diplex filter options
•N-split (5-85/104-1003 MHz) availability
•Ease-of-use ergonomics
•16 dB return loss
•60/90 V powering
•Meets Telcordia GR-1098-Core voltage surge requirements
using surge waveforms as described in IEEE C62.41
•FCC, CENELEC and CCC approved
•RoHS compliant
•Standard FTEC transient surge protection included
•Bode equalization (thermal or auto controlled)
•15 Ampere AC capability
•Optional return path ingress control and status monitor
•Power factor corrected power supply
•Directional coupler –20 dB test points

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BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY
The MBV3 electronics package can be made backward compatible with the 10-Amp MB*/* housing by installing the MB-
15A Kit or the MB-15A Kit II. These kits contain 50 mil gold plated platform assemblies. This makes it possible for the
amplifier to carry 15 Amperes continuous through the input or output ports.
FORWARD PATH
The operational gain of the MBV3 is 42 dB, with 16 dB return loss. Output level control is achieved through the use of
an interstage Bode equalizer, which compensates for coaxial cable attenuation changes due to temperature.
Equalization may be controlled manually, with a thermal drive unit (TDU), or with a single pilot closed loop automatic
drive unit, model ADU-* (analog pilot) or QADU-* (QAM pilot). Both the ADU and QADU boards are new to the
STARLINE family of amplifiers. These new plug-ins are unique to the MBV3 design as a vertical plug-in module. ADUs
utilize Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) filters for determining pilot frequency. This improves amplifier stability over
temperature.
To further ensure system flexibility, installation ease and maintenance, the amplifier is engineered for compatibility with
standard accessories, such as attenuators, equalizers, return amplifiers, automotive fuses and FTEC crowbar circuits.
The MBV3 uses modular diplex filters, which can be changed for a different frequency split as required. The amplifier is
available with S-split filters for a 5-40 MHz return and a 52-1003 MHz forward band. K-splits (5-42 MHz/54-1003 MHz),
J-splits (5-55 MHz/70-1003 MHz), A-splits (5-65 MHz/85-1003 MHz), and N-split (5-85 MHz/104-1003 MHz) are also
available. These same filters can be used for all US-style Motorola RF distribution amplifiers (models BLE, MB, and
BT).
RETURN PATH
High gain return amplifier kits can be ordered which provide 17 dB minimum station gain. Return path equalizers from 0
to 12 dB can be customer selected. Optional features include thermal compensation and ingress control switching.
Thermal compensation comes in the form of a plug-in JXP-TH*C, which stabilizes gain and match over temperature
extremes.
Also available is Ingress Control Switching (ICS) in 3 states. This pin diode attenuator circuit can lower levels by 6 dB or
by 38 dB with a controlled slew rate for minimum bit errors. The LIFELINE®Mini-Bridger amplifier transponder
(available directly from AM Networks) is required to operate the Ingress Control Switch from a remote location.
Model Availability
To reduce customer costs and to accommodate customer specific needs, the STARLINE MBV3 can be ordered in a
variety of different models. Please refer to the MBV3 ordering information below for options.

MBV3 Specifications
All s
p
ecifications stated as worst
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case over tem
p
erature unless otherwise noted.
STARLINE® 3 Balanced Output Minibridger
Enhanced Gallium
Arsenide MBV3-100S Specifications
1 GHz 3 port MiniBridger
Amplifier
PARAMETER
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UNITS NOTE FORWARD RETURN
Passband
MHz 1 52-1003 5-40
Flatness
dB 2 ± 0.5 ± 0.5
Minimum Full Gain dB 3 46 NA
Operational Gain dB 4 42 20
Manual Bode Slope Control Range dB 5 ± 4 NA
Interstage Equalizer
Slope dB 6 14 ±1 NA
Noise Figure
40/52/1003MHz dB 7 NA / 10 / 10 8 / NA / NA
Test Point (all) dB 13 20 ±1.0
Return Loss dB 14 16
Hum Modulation dBc 15,20 60
DC Voltage VDC 16 24 ±0.25
Current DC mA 17 1900
DC Ripple mV 15 p-p
Power Consumption W 62
AC Input Voltage Range VAC 38 - 90
AC Current Draw @90 VAC A 18 0.64
@75 VAC A 0.8
@60 VAC A 1.0
@53 VAC A 1.13
@45 VAC A 1.35
@38 VAC A 1.65
AC Bypass Current All Ports A 18 15
Group Delay (max) 19
55.25 to 59.68 MHz nSec 32 NA
5.0 to 6.5 MHz nSec NA 45
10.0 to 11.5 MHz nSec NA 10
33.5 to 35.0 MHz nSec NA 12
38.5 to 40.0 MHz nSec NA 32
Housing Dimensions 15.4"L x 5.5"W x 9.6"D
39.1cm x 13.97cm
x
24.3 cm
Weight 15 Pounds 6.8 kg
Ambient Operating Temperature -40° to +140° F -40° to +60° C

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Distortions
Units Bridger out Trunk out (-9dB) Notes
Reference Frequency MHz 1003/550/52 1003/550/52 8
Output level dBmV 45/44/37 36/35/28
Channel loading 79 NTSC 79 NTSC
Data loading MHz 450 450
CTB dBc 76.5 86
9,21,23
CSO dBc 71 76
10,21
XM dB 68.5 78
9,11,21
NTSC
CIN dBc 70 70 12
Bridger out Trunk out (-9dB)
Reference Frequency MHz 1003/599/48 1003/599/48 8
Output level dBmV 45/45/37 36/36/28
Channel loading 65 B/G 65 B/G
Data loading MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz
CTB dBc 76.5 86.5
9,21,23
CSO dBc 71 76
10,21
XM dB 68.5 78.5
9,11,21
PAL-B/G
CIN dBc 65 70 12
Bridger out Trunk out (-9dB)
Reference Frequency MHz 1003/599/112 1003/599/112 8
Output level dBmV 45/45/38 36/36/29
Channel loading 61 D/K 61 D/K
Data loading MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz
CTB dBc 76.5 86.5
9,21,23
CSO dBc 71 76
10,21
XM dB 68.5 78.5
9,11,21
PAL-D/K
CIN dBc 65 70 12

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Specification Notes:
1. Operating passband of station. Diplex filters are plugged into the electronic chassis.
2. Referenced to the average gain across the stated passband.
3. Minimum full gain at 1003 MHz includes loss of equalizer but Bode slope reserves have not been set. Return gain includes loss of SRE-*-4 return equalizer.
4. Operational gain includes loss of slope reserves as well as equalizer.
5. Amount of Bode slope control range from midpoint (typical setting is -4 dB at 1003 MHz @ 20°C). This control should not be used for gain reduction.
6. Amount of slope created and cable equivalence of fixed interstage equalizer. Interstage equalizer is a plug-in.
7. Noise Figure is specified at the cable entry facility of the housing and includes the loss of 1 dB for the pre-stage equalizer. The return Noise Figure includes the station loss preceding the RF
hybrid.
8. Frequencies that relate the picture carriers or passband edges to the specified output levels and tilts.
9. Measured with CW carriers and spectrum analyzer over specified temperature range. References the worst-case channel. Specifications are compliant with the test methods as stated in
NCTA RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR MEASUREMENTS ON CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS.
10. Measured with wave analyzer and synchronous, 100% depth modulated channels. References the worst-case channels over specified temperature range. Specifications are compliant with
the test methods as stated in NCTA RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR MEASUREMENTS ON CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS.
11. Composite Second Order distortion refers only to those beat clusters that fall +0.75 MHz and +1.25 MHz above the subject picture carrier. CSO beat clusters that have a -0.75 MHz and -1.25
MHz relationship to the subject picture carrier are not included in this specification.
12. Carrier / Composite Intermodulation Noise Ratio
13. Test points should be used with GFAL adaptor.
14. Match measurement at the station input and output, cable-entry facilities, at the specified passbands for operational gain.
15. Measured with the stated AC Bypass Current.
16. Measured at the power connector.
17. Current draw at +24.0 VDC.
18. AC current is stated in RMS continuous.
19. Group Delay is specified for standard NTSC video, where delay is the delta from picture carrier to 3.58 MHz color subcarrier. Reverse delay is in a 1.5 MHz bandwidth.
20. Distortion numbers are worst case over temperature in a cascade.
21. The compressed data loading is QAM carriers and are –6 dB relative to the analog CW carriers.
22. Note placeholder
23. CTB (Composite Triple Beat). At the specified channel loading, Enhanced Gallium Arsenide performance varies on a two point three-for-one (2.3:1) basis with amplifier output level.

MBV3 Block Diagram
Hybrid SurgeSurgeJXP JXP LPFSRE
Port2
Port3
Port4
S
JXP
ICS
Hybrid
JXP
JXP
ICS
ICS
S
SHybrid
JXP
Hybrid
JXP
JXP
H
L
AC
Port2
H
L
H
L
Port4
AC
AC
Port3
MPSII
AC
Port1 H
L
SFE Hybrid
JXP JXP Therm MDR HPF Hybrid
Drive
Bode
Bode
ADU
Tilt S
JXPComp
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Part Number Model Description
831000-001-00 MBV3-100K-HXXH-F-90-R Starline ergonomic 1 GHz MB with 5-42 / 54-1003 MHz K-split, 3-output, 42 dB
operational gain, manual gain control, 14 dB internal slope, high gain return, 20A
fuses, FTEC surge protector, full station - 90 Volt configured - RoHS Compliant
831000-002-00 MBV3-100S-HSXH-F-X-R Starline ergonomic 1 GHz MB with 5-40 / 52-1003 MHz S-split, 3-output, 42 dB
operational gain, QAM ADU 711 MHz gain control, 14 dB internal slope, high gain
return, 20A fuses, FTEC surge protector, full station - RoHS Compliant
831000-003-00 MBV3-100K-HXXH-F-X-R Starline ergonomic 1 GHz MB with 5-42 / 54-1003 MHz K-split, 3-output, 42 dB
operational gain, manual gain control, 14 dB internal slope, high gain return, 20A
fuses, FTEC surge protector, full station - RoHS Compliant
831000-004-00 MBV3-100A-HXXH-F-X-R Starline ergonomic 1 GHz MB with 5-65 / 85-1003 MHz A-split, 3-output, 42 dB
operational gain, manual gain control, 14 dB internal slope, high gain return, 20A
fuses, FTEC surge protector, full station - RoHS Compliant
831000-005-00 MBV3-100A-HXXH-E15-X-R Starline ergonomic 1 GHz MB with 5-65 / 85-1003 MHz A-split, 3-output, 42 dB
operational gain, manual gain control, 14 dB internal slope, high gain return, 20A
fuses, FTEC surge protector, 15A electronics module only (no housing) - RoHS
Compliant
831000-006-00 MBV3-100N-HXXH-F-X-R Starline ergonomic 1 GHz MB with 5-85 / 104-1003 MHz N-split, 3-output, 42 dB
operational gain, manual gain control, 14 dB internal slope, high gain return, 20A
fuses, FTEC surge protector, full station - RoHS Compliant
831000-007-00 MBV3-100N-HXXH-E15-X-R Starline ergonomic 1 GHz MB with 5-85 / 104-1003 MHz N-split, 3-output, 42 dB
operational gain, manual gain control, 14 dB internal slope, high gain return, 20A
fuses, FTEC surge protector, 15A electronics module only (no housing) - RoHS
Compliant
831000-008-00 MBV3-100S-HXXH-F-90-R Starline ergonomic 1 GHz MB with 5-40 / 52-1003 MHz S-split, 3-output, 42 dB
operational gain, manual gain control, 14 dB internal slope, high gain return, 20A
fuses, FTEC surge protector, full station - 90 Volt configured - RoHS Compliant
831000-009-00 MBV3-100S-HAXH-F-90-R Starline ergonomic 1 GHz MB with 5-40 / 52-1003 MHz S-split, 3-output, 42 dB
operational gain, ADU 499.25 MHz gain control, 14 dB internal slope, high gain return,
20A fuses, FTEC surge protector, full station - 90 Volt configured - RoHS Compliant
831000-010-00 MBV3-100K-HAXH-F-90-R Starline ergonomic 1 GHz MB with 5-42 / 54-1003 MHz K-split, 3-output, 42 dB
operational gain, ADU 499.25 MHz gain control, 14 dB internal slope, high gain return,
20A fuses, FTEC surge protector, full station - 90 Volt configured - RoHS Compliant
831000-011-00 MBV3-100S-HSXH-F-90-R Starline ergonomic 1 GHz MB with 5-40 / 52-1003 MHz S-split, 3-output, 42 dB
operational gain, QAM ADU 711 MHz gain control, 14 dB internal slope, high gain
return, 20A fuses, FTEC surge protector, full station - 90 Volt configured - RoHS
Compliant
831000-012-00 MBV3-100K-HSXH-F-90-R Starline ergonomic 1 GHz MB with 5-42 / 54-1003 MHz K-split, 3-output, 42 dB
operational gain, QAM ADU 711 MHz gain control, 14 dB internal slope, high gain
return, 20A fuses, FTEC surge protector, full station - 90 Volt configured - RoHS
Compliant
535723-001 SFE-100-0-R Starline Forward 1003 MHz equalizer (0 dB) -or-
MBV3 Ordering Information
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All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
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531124-001 to -022 SFE-100-1-R to -22-R Starline Forward 1003 MHz equalizer (values 1 to 22 dB in 1 dB steps) -or-
531161-001 to -010 SCS-1-R to SCS-10-R Starline Cable Simulator (values 1 to 10 dB in 1 dB steps)
531163-XXX-00 SRE-*-*-R Starline Return Equalizer, 5-40 MHz (S-split), 5-42 (K-split), 5-55 (J-split), 5-65 (A-
split), values 0-12 dB in 1 dB steps for S-split (2 dB steps for all other frequency splits)
531186-XXX-00 JXP-*B-R Plug-in attenuator/pad (values 0 to 26 dB, in 1 dB steps)
535723-001 SFE-100-0-R Starline Forward 1003 MHz equalizer (0 dB) -or-
558958-001-00 QADU-609/V-R QADU-609.00S/V-R,MBV3 VERTICAL AUTOMATIC DRIVE UNIT WHICH USES
QAM CHANNEL AS PILOT SIGNAL. SAW FILTER DESIGN, CONFIGURABLE
OPTION, 609 MHZ FREQUENCY - ROHS COMPLIANT FINISHED GOOD
558958-002-00 QADU-711/V-R QADU-711.00S/V-R,MBV3 VERTICAL AUTOMATIC DRIVE UNIT WHICH USES
QAM CHANNEL AS PILOT SIGNAL. SAW FILTER DESIGN, CONFIGURABLE
OPTION, 711 MHZ FREQUENCY - ROHS COMPLIANT FINISHED GOOD
558958-003-00 ADU-499.25/V-R ADU-499.25S/V-R,MBV3 VERTICAL AUTOMATIC DRIVE UNIT WHICH USES
ANALOG CHANNEL AS PILOT SIGNAL. SAW FILTER DESIGN, CONFIGURABLE
OPTION, 499.25 MHZ FREQUENCY - ROHS COMPLIANT FINISHED GOOD

Ordering guide/matrix.
Notes:
1) Not all combinations in the model guide are available. This is a guide only. Please see list of available models in Customer Print Sheet.
2) FTECs are included in all models as standard.
3) 20A fuses are included in all amplifiers as standard.
4) ICS and status monitor transponders will be available as an accessory option.
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All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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