Active Amplifiers & RF Switches

SignalOn provides hot-swappable GaAs technology forward and return path amplifiers, as well as an RF switch module.

Fully integrated, high density, modular-based, F connector-based RF/L-Band signal management platform
DOCSIS^® 3.1 and CCAP™ compliant

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Data Sheet: SignalOn Amplifiers

Data Sheet: SignalOn RF Switch

Data Sheet: SignalOn Product Overview

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Features

Detects both high and low power failures
Built-in delay to prevent false switching
Dual-width module amplifiers include front access -20 dB input and output monitor ports, as well as pushbuttons for gain/tilt adjustment with no discontinuity of signal
RF switches with bandwidth 5-1218 MHz, which detect both high and low power failures and built-in delay to prevent false switching
RF switches include manual versus automatic switch mode selection, status LEDS, RF level bar graph indicator for continuous monitoring of both A and B inputs relative to switch threshold, user selectable switching threshold, and alarm relay contact for remote monitoring

Chassis & Power Supplies

Pads / EQs / Connectors / Accessories

Specifications Ordering Information Documentation

Forward Path Amplifier

	20 dB FORWARD AMPLIFIER	30 dB FORWARD AMPLIFIER	30 dB FORWARD AMPLIFIER
BANDWIDTH	50-1002 MHz	50-1002 MHz	50-1218 MHz
MINIMUM RF INPUT(1)	+20 dBmV per Channel	+10 dBmV per Channel	+10 dBmV per Channel
MINIMUM FULL GAIN	20 dB	30 dB	30 dB
GAIN FLATNESS	+/- 0.4 dB from 50-870 MHz +/- 0.5 dB from 870-1000 MHz	+/- 0.45 dB from 50-870 MHz +/- 0.65 dB from 870-1000 MHz	+/- 0.45 dB from 50-870 MHz +/- 0.65 dB from 870-1218 MHz
RETURN LOSS, INPUT & OUTPUT PORTS	-19 dB from 50-870 MHz -16.5 dB from 870-1000 MHz	-18 dB from 50-870 MHz -15 dB from 870-1000 MHz	-16 dB from 50-1218 MHz
NOISE FIGURE	7.3 dB from 50-870 MHz 7.6 dB from 870-1000 MHz	5.7 dB from 50-870 MHz 6.2 dB from 870-1000 MHz	6.2 dB from 50-870 MHz 6.7 dB from 870-1218 MHz
GAIN/TILT ADJUSTMENT RANGE	10 +/- 1 dB @ 50 MHz in 0.5 dB Steps	10 +/- 1 dB @ 50 MHz in 0.5 dB Steps	10 +/- 1 dB @ 50 MHz in 0.5 dB Steps
CTB/CSO(2)	-73/-81 dB
MONITOR PORTS	-20 +/-1 dB Test Point for both RF Input and RF Output
OPERATING VOLTAGE/POWER DISSIPATION	24 VDC +/- 5%, 17W (max)
POWER CONNECTOR	Gold-on-Gold, Slide-on Contacts
THERMAL SHOCK	Meets MIL-STD-202 Method 107
OFFICE VIBRATION	Meets GR-63-Core Section 5.4.2
MECHANICAL SHOCK	Meets MIL-STD-202 Method 213
ACCELERATED AGING	Meets MIL-STD-202 Method 108
CERTIFICATIONS	FCC Class A, U/L, NEBS Level 3

NOTES:

(1) Analog channel input level, regardless of channel load.

(2) Measured with 110 channel loading and optimum RF input level at full gain and no tilt. Specifications are typical worst-case numbers across the given frequency range, unless otherwise noted.

Reverse Path Amplifier

ELECTRICAL (Typical Values Reflected Below)
MAXIMUM RF INPUT POWER(1) (Before Damage)		+65 dBmV
MAXIMUM RF INPUT POWER(1) (Before Distortion Limits are Exceeded)		+27 dBmV
POWER CONSUMPTION		5.5W (not to exceed 6W)
BANDWIDTH		5-200 MHz
		5-250 MHz
IMPEDANCE		75 Ω
RF GAIN		> 22 dB
GAIN FLATNESS		+/- 0.25 dB (from 5-200 MHz)
		+/- 0.4 dB (from 5-250 MHz)
RETURN LOSS, ALL PORTS		-18 dB
MONITOR LEVEL		-20 dB, +/- 1 dB
NOISE FIGURE		< 5.0 dB
DISTORTION	CTB/CSO(2)	-69/-67 dBc
ENVIRONMENTAL
OPERATING TEMPERATURE		0ºC to +50ºC (+32ºF to +122ºF)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE		-40ºC to +70ºC (-40ºF to +158ºF)
OPERATING HUMIDITY		20-55% (without condensation)
STORAGE HUMIDITY		5-95% (without condensation)

NOTES:

(1) Composite RF power level.

(2) Measured with 22 carriers spaced 6 MHz with power out = 49 dBmV per carrier.

Common Amplifier

	COMMON MODULE
PHYSICAL
DIMENSIONS	8.55”H x 1.67”W x 7.9”D (21.72H x 4.24W x 20.07D cm)
WEIGHT	2.69 lbs (1.22 kg)
ENVIRONMENTAL
OPERATING TEMPERATURE	0ºC to +50ºC (+32ºF to +122ºF)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE	-40ºC to +70ºC (-40ºF to +158ºF)
OPERATING HUMIDITY	20-55% (without condensation)
STORAGE HUMIDITY	5-95% (without condensation)

Amplifier module

Part Number	Description
1.218 GHz Forward Path Amplifier Module
N-MAF30FAH	F Connector, 30 dB, 1.218 GHz
1 GHz Forward Path Amplifier Modules
N-MAF30FA	F Connector, 30 dB, 1 GHz

Reverse Path Amplifier Modules

Part Number	Description
Reverse Path Amplifier Modules
N-MAF22RA	22 dB Fixed Gain, F Connectors

RF Switch Modules

Part Number	Description
1 GHz Redundant RF Switch Modules
N-MRFSM2-F	Dual Circuit, 1 GHz, F Connector

Active Accessories

Part Number	Description
Attenuator Pads (1.218 GHz)
N-ACC-AP-XX	XX dB Pads, Qty 25 (XX = 00 through 26)
N-ACC-AP-S1	1-5 dB Pads, Five of each Pad Value, Total Qty 25
N-ACC-AP-S2	6-10 dB Pads, Five of each Pad Value, Total Qty 25
N-ACC-AP-S3	11-15 dB Pads, Five of each Pad Value, Total Qty 25
N-ACC-AP-S4	16-20 dB Pads, Five of each Pad Value, Total Qty 25
N-ACC-AP-S5	21-25 dB Pads, Five of each Pad Value, Total Qty 25
N-ACC-AP-M0	3, 6, 9, 12, 15 dB Pads, Five of each Pad Value, Total Qty 25
N-ACC-TP-75	75 ohm Termination Pads, Qty 25
Equalizer Pads
N-ACC-LE-XX	Linear Plug-in EQ, 1 GHz (XX = 02 through 13 dB)
JXPEQL85-X	Linear Return Path JXP Plug-in EQ, 85 MHz (X = 2, 4, 6 or 8 dB)
JXPEQL204-X	Linear Return Path JXP Plug-in EQ, 204 MHz (X = 2, 4, 6 or 8 dB)
JXPEQLH-X	Linear JXP Plug-in EQ, 1.218 GHz (X = 02 through 20 dB)
DC Power Upgrade Kits
N-ACC-PWRKIT-08B	2RU Chassis, Black – used to power 8-position
Power Supply Accessories
N-ACC-CBL-DC-DC	Power Cord for Power Supply
N-ACC-FAN-01	Fan with Filter Replacement Kit for Power Supply