Pico Macom CA-30RK1000 User manual

PICO MACOM, INC.
CA30RK1000
Broadband 54-1000MHz frequen-
cy range (Channels CATV 2-135)
30dB gain for optimal carrier-to-
noise ratio and superior picture
quality
±0.5dB flatness across band
provides low distortion and
excellent frequency response
Employs state-of-the art hybrid
push-pull technology for distor-
tion-free audio-video quality
Adjustable slope and gain con-
trols for easy system balancing
Front panel controls and test
point enable easy setup and
monitoring
Double shielded enclosure pro-
vides over 95dB RFI shielding
performance reducing leakage
and ingress
Built-in lightning and line volt-
age surge protection protects
the unit from damage
Also available in a wall mount
version as CA30-1000
Distribution Amplifier
The Pico Macom CA30RK1000 is a professional re-broadcast grade push-pull
amplifier producing signals with extremely low noise and harmonic distortion.
The amplifier is capable of 135 channel operation over the 54-1000MHz range.
This rack-mounted amplifier makes an excellent headend launch amplifier and is
frequently used in conjunction with Pico Macom’s passive headend combiners
(PHC12G or PHC24G) to overcome losses associated with signal combining in
broadband CATV systems. Also, the CA30RK1000 is ideally suited for amplify-
ing the cable input prior to Pico Macom’s CEF channel elimination filter in
applications requiring “mix-and-match” channel applications or those requiring
local insertion. Pico Macom backs up this product with its industry leading
5-year limited warranty.
CA30RK1000
1GHz Broadband Push-Pull Headend Amplifier
1GHz Broadband Push-Pull Headend Amplifier
www.picomacom.com
Headend & Electronics
355 Parkside Drive San Fernando, CA 91340
Ph: 818-493-4300 Toll Free: 800-421-6511 Fax: [phone] A-57
Rev. 12/02

CA30RK1000
Bandwidth: 54-1000 MHz
Gain: 30 dB
Gain Adjust Range: 12 dB
Slope: 9 dB
Flatness: ±1.5 dB (54-1000 MHz)
Max. Output (@ Max. Slope) 45 dB (54 channels, -57 dB
cross modulation)
Noise Figure: 7.5 dB
Second Order Beats: -60 dB (129 channels @
13 dBmV input level)
Composite Triple Beat: -58 dB (129 channels @
13 dBmV input level)
Cross Modulation: -62 dB (129 channels @
13 dBmV input level)
Return Loss In: >20 dB to 800 MHz
Return Loss Out: >12 dB to 800-1000 MHz
RF
Product Specifications
1GHz Broadband Push-Pull Headend Amplifier
Power Input: 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 4 W
Operating Temperature: -10° to +50° C
Dimensions: 19˝ (L) x 3˝(D) x 13/4˝ (H)
Weight: 3.8 lbs.
Test Points: -20 dB
CA-30RK1000 DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER
-30 dB
TEST
MAX MAX
R.F.
GAIN TILT
OUT IN 120VAC
60Hz 40W
Front View
Rear View
744 dBmV 66 dBmV
12 41 dBmV 63 dBmV
36 32 dBmV 54 dBmV
54 23 dBmV 45 dBmV
78 18 dBmV 40 dBmV
108 14 dBmV 36 dBmV
125 11 dBmV 32 dBmV
158 8 dBmV 30 dBmV
Total # of
Channels Max. Input
Level Max. Output Level
@ Max Slope
Channel Loading Specifications
Ordering Information
CA-30RK1000
General
www.picomacom.com
A-58
Rev. 12/02 355 Parkside Drive San Fernando, CA 91340
Ph: 818-493-4300 Toll Free: 800-421-6511 Fax: [phone]
Specifications Subject to Change © Copyright 2003 Pico Macom, Inc.