Pico Macom CA30/550 User manual

PICO MACOM, INC.
CA30/550
Broadband 54-550MHz
frequency range (Channels
CATV 2-78, 95-99)
Available in either 30dB or
45dB gain configurations 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 dis-
tortion-free audio-video quality
Adjustable slope and gain con-
trols for easy system balancing
Easy-access controls and low-
loss (-20dB) test point enable
simplified setup and perform-
ance monitoring
Shielded enclosure provides
over 95dB RFI shielding per-
formance reducing leakage
and ingress
Built-in lightning and line volt-
age surge protection protects
the unit from damage
Black anodized extruded alu-
minum heat-sink maximizes
heat dissipation for improved
reliability and corrosion
resistance
Also available in a rack mount
version as CA30RK-550 (30dB)
and CA45RK-550 (45dB)
Headend Amplifiers
The Pico Macom CA30/550 is a high quality push-pull wall-mounted distri-
bution amplifier producing signals with extremely low-noise and harmonic
distortion.This amplifier is capable of 82 channel operation over the 54-
550MHz range, and makes an excellent distribution system amplifier in MDU,
CATV, and SMATV systems. Because of its extremely low-noise figure and low
distortion, the CA30/550 is ideally suited for use in larger networks where
amplifier cascading is required. In expanding bi-directional broadband systems,
Pico Macom’s PIDA series bi-directional amplifiers should be used.
CA30/550
550MHz Push-Pull Distribution Amplifier
550MHz Push-Pull Distribution Amplifier
www.picomacom.com
Distribution
Active Components
355 Parkside Drive San Fernando, CA 91340
Ph: 818-493-4300 Toll Free: 800-421-6511 Fax: [phone] B-3
Rev. 12/02

CA30/550
Bandwidth: 54-550 MHz
Gain: 30 dB
Gain Adjust Range: 8 dB
Slope Adjust Range: 8 dB
Flatness: ±.5 dB per channel
Max. Output @ Max Slope: 45 dBmV (54 channels)
-57 dB cross modulation)
Noise Figure: 5.0 dB
Second Order Beats: -70 dB
Specifications
Product Specifications
550MHz Push-Pull Distribution Amplifier
Composite Triple Beat: -61 dB
Return Loss In: 16 dB
Return Loss Out: 16 dB
Test Points: -20 dB
Power Input: 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 4 W
Operating Temperature: -10° to +50° C
Dimensions: 8˝(L) x 23/4˝(D) x 41/2˝(H)
Weight: 2.3 lbs.
INPUT
-20dB
INPUT TEST
-20dB
OUTPUT TEST
POWER IN
AC 117V
OUTPUT
CATV DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER
54-550 MHZ
30dB GAIN
MODEL CA30-550
GAIN TILT
MAX MAX
Ordering Information
CA-30/550
744 dBmV 66 dBmV
12 41 dBmV 63 dBmV
36 32 dBmV 54 dBmV
54 23 dBmV 45 dBmV
78 18 dBmV 40 dBmV
Total # of
Channels
Max. Input
Level
Max. Output Level
@ Max Slope
Channel Loading Specifications
www.picomacom.com
355 Parkside Drive San Fernando, CA 91340
Ph: 818-493-4300 Toll Free: 800-421-6511 Fax: [phone]
B-4
Rev. 12/02
Specifications Subject to Change © Copyright 2003 Pico Macom, Inc.