Passive Modules

SignalOn passives include RF splitting/combining modules (8, 4, 2, dual 4-way and triple 2-way), DCs, conditioning and monitor module, and L-Band splitters. Some SignalOn passive modules have front access to make-before-break attenuation along with front access to test points.

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Data Sheet: SignalOn Splitter/Combiner Module

Data Sheet: SignalOn DC Module

Data Sheet: SignalOn Broadcast/Narrowcast Combiner Module

Data Sheet: SignalOn Conditioning & Monitor Module

Data Sheet: SignalOn L-Band Satellite Splitter Module

Data Sheet: SignalOn Product Overview

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Features

Fully integrated, high density, modular-based, F connector-based RF/L-Band signal management platform
DOCSIS^® 3.1 and CCAP™ compliant
Patented make-before-break attenuator pad design for uninterruptible signal balancing
Chassis supports both passive and active modules
RF modules available in 5-1002 MHz (equalized) or 5-1218 MHz (non-equalized)
L-Band modules available in 950-2150 MHz and feature dual-port power passing capability for LNBs

Chassis & Power Supplies

Pads / EQs / Connectors / Accessories

Specifications Ordering Information Documentation

Make-Before-Break (MBB)Splitter/Combiner Module

MEASUREMENT	FREQUENCY	MIN (dB)	MAX (dB)	MIN (dB)	MAX (dB)	MIN (dB)	MAX (dB)	MIN (dB)	MAX (dB)	MIN (dB)	MAX (dB)	MIN (dB)	MAX (dB)
		8-WAY WITH TP & MBB				DUAL 4-WAY WITH TP & MBB				TRIPLE 2-WAY WITH TP & MBB
		*N-MF18M0**		N-MSF18M0H		*N-MF24M0**		*N-MF24M0H**		N-MSF32M0		*N-MF32M0H**
FREQUENCY RANGE	Fmin – Fmax	5-1002 MHz		5-1218 MHz		5-1002 MHz		5-1218 MHz		5-1002 MHz		5-1218 MHz
INSERTION LOSS	5 MHz	11.9	12.9	9	11	8.1	9.1	6.3	8.3	4.1	5.1	2.7	4.7
	50 MHz	11.9	12.9	9.1	11.1	8.1	9.1	6.4	8.4	4.1	5.1	2.7	4.7
	550 MHz	11.9	12.9	10.3	12.3	8.1	9.1	6.9	8.9	4.1	5.1	3.2	5.2
	870 MHz	11.9	13.1	11.1	13.1	8.1	9.3	7.3	9.3	4.1	5.3	3.5	5.5
	1002 MHz	11.9	13.1	11.5	13.5	8.1	9.3	7.5	9.5	4.1	5.3	3.6	5.6
	1218 MHz			12	14			7.9	9.7			3.8	5.8
FLATNESS	50-Fmax MHz		< 1.0		< 0.7		< 1.0		< 0.6		< 1.0		< 0.5
TEST POINT	5-Fmax MHz	19.2	20.8	19	21	19.2	20.8	19	21	19.2	20.8	19	21
RETURN LOSS	5-50 MHz	16		16		16		16		16		16
	50-1002 MHz	20		20		20		20		20		20
	1002-1218 MHz			18				18				18

NOTE:

** – 1st * = S (splitter), C (combiner) or X (one splitter, one combiner).

Plain Splitter/Combiner Module

MEASUREMENT	FREQUENCY	MIN (dB)	MAX (dB)	MIN (dB)	MAX (dB)
		PLAIN SINGLE/DUAL 4-WAY
		N-MPF24		N-MPF24H
FREQUENCY RANGE	Fmin – Fmax	5-1002 MHz		5-1218 MHz
INSERTION LOSS	5 MHz	7	7.8	5.5	7.5
	50 MHz	7	7.8	5.5	7.5
	550 MHz	7	7.8	5.7	7.7
	870 MHz	7	7.8	5.9	7.9
	1002 MHz	7	7.8	5.9	7.9
	1218 MHz			6	8
FLATNESS	50-Fmax MHz		< 1.0		< 0.5
RETURN LOSS	5-50 MHz	20		18
	50-1002 MHz	20		20
	1002-1218 MHz			18

NOTE:

* = F connectors.

RF Module

ENVIRONMENTAL
OPERATING TEMPERATURE	0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE	-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
STORAGE HUMIDITY	5-95% Non-condensing
ELECTRICAL
EMI (EXTERNAL)	< -100 dBc
INTERNAL ISOLATION OF DUAL/TRIPLE MODULES	< -70 dBc
TEST POINT	Splitter: Measured between COMMON INPUT and TP MONITOR
	Combiner: Measured relative to COMMON OUTPUT
	+/- 1 dB Accuracy from Nominal
RETURN LOSS, IN/OUT	> 20 dB
RETURN LOSS, TP	> 16 dB
ISOLATION, PORT-TO-PORT	> 30 dB
FLATNESS	Defined as MAX +/- dB Deviation from Linear Trend Line
IMPEDANCE	75 Ω Nominal
OTHER
DIMENSIONS	8.25”H x 0.83”W x 4.1”D (20.96H x 2.1W x 10.4D cm)
WEIGHT	1.43 lbs (0.65 kg)

NOTE:

* Unless otherwise stated by module specific table and applies from Fmin to Fmax

Directional Coupler

		9 dB COUPLER		12 dB COUPLER		20 dB COUPLER
		N-MDF309R		N-MDF312R		N-MDF320R
FREQUENCY RANGE	Fmin – Fmax	5-1002 MHz		5-1002 MHz		5-1002 MHz
MEASUREMENT	FREQUENCY	MIN (dB)	MAX (dB)	MIN (dB)	MAX (dB)	MIN (dB)	MAX (dB)
INSERTION LOSS IN-OUT	5 MHz	0.9	1.9	0.7	1.7	0.3	1.1
	50 MHz	0.9	1.9	0.7	1.7	0.3	1.1
	550 MHz	0.9	1.9	0.7	1.7	0.3	1.1
	870 MHz	0.9	1.9	0.7	1.7	0.3	1.1
	1002 MHz	0.9	2.2	0.5	1.7	0.2	1.1
	1218 MHz
INSERTION LOSS IN-TAP	5-Fmax MHz	8.5	9.7	11.8	12.8	19.5	20.5
FLATNESS	50-Fmax MHz		< 1.0		< 1.0		< 1.0
REVERSE ISOLATION OUT-TAP	5-Fmax MHz	30		30		30
RETURN LOSS	5-50 MHz	18		19		19
	50-1002 MHz	16		19		19
	1002-1218 MHz

RF Module*

ENVIRONMENTAL
OPERATING TEMPERATURE	0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE	-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
STORAGE HUMIDITY	5-95% Non-condensing
ELECTRICAL
EMI (EXTERNAL)	< -100 dBc
INTERNAL ISOLATION OF DUAL/TRIPLE MODULES	< -70 dBc
FLATNESS	Defined as MAX +/- Deviation from Linear Trend Line
IMPEDANCE	75 Ω Nominal
OTHER
DIMENSIONS	8.25”H x 0.83”W x 4.1”D (20.96H x 2.1W x 10.4D cm)
WEIGHT	1.43 lbs (0.65 kg)

NOTE:

* Unless otherwise stated by module specific table, and applies from Fmin to Fmax

Passive Modules Broadcast/Narrowcast Combiner

		N-MCF24BCNC		N-MCF24BCNCH		N-MCFBC4NCH
MEASUREMENT	FREQUENCY	MIN (dB)	MAX (dB)	MIN (dB)	MAX (dB)	MIN (dB)	MAX (dB)
INSERTION LOSS (NC)	50 MHz	10	13	9.9	10.9	9.5	12.5
	550 MHz	10	13	10.6	11.8	10.7	13.7
	870 MHz	10	13	11.1	12.4	11.5	14.5
	1002 MHz	10	13	11.3	12.6	11.8	14.8
	1218 MHz			11.6	13	12.3	15.3
INSERTION LOSS (BC)	50 MHz	3	6	3.3	4.3	3.3	4.4
	550 MHz	3	6	4	5	4.0	5.1
	870 MHz	3	6	4.5	5.5	4.5	5.5
	1002 MHz	3	6	4.7	5.7	4.7	5.7
	1218 MHz			5	6	5.0	6.0
FLATNESS	50-1218 MHz		0.5		0.7		< 0.7
TEST PORT LOSS(1)	50-1218 MHz	11	13	11	13	19	21
ISOLATION (Min) NC PORT-TO-NC PORT	5-1218 MHz	28		30		30
ISOLATION (Min) NC PORT-TO-BC PORT	5-1218 MHz	32		32		32
RETURN LOSS (Min) ANY PORT	5-50 MHz					18
	50-1002 MHz	20		20		20
	1002-1218 MHz			18		18
RFI (Min)	5-1218 MHz					100

NOTES:
(1) Test point is relative to the common.

Conditioning & Monitor Modules

		N-MMF320FM0H
MEASUREMENT	FREQUENCY	(dB)
INSERTION LOSS INPUT TO OUTPUT	5-860 MHz	1.5 ± 0.4
	860-1002 MHz	1.5 ± 0.5
	1002-1218 MHz	1.5 ± 0.5
FLATNESS (Max) INPUT TO OUTPUT	5-1002 MHz	0.5
FLATNESS (Max) INPUT TO OUTPUT	1002-1218 MHz	0.6
MONITOR LEVEL INPUT TO MONITOR	5-860 MHz	21.5 ± 0.5
	860-1002 MHz	21.5 ± 0.6
	1002-1218 MHz	21.5 ± 0.6
FLATNESS (Max) INPUT TO MONITOR	5-1002 MHz	1
FLATNESS (Max) INPUT TO MONITOR	1002-1218 MHz	1
RETURN LOSS (Min) ANY PORT	5-1002 MHz	19
RETURN LOSS (Min) ANY PORT	1002-1218 MHz	19

RF Module*

ENVIRONMENTAL
OPERATING TEMPERATURE	0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE	-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
STORAGE HUMIDITY	5-95% Non-condensing
ELECTRICAL
EMI (External)	< -100 dBc
INTERNAL ISOLATION OF DUAL/TRIPLE MODULES	< -70 dBc
FLATNESS	Defined as MAX +/- Deviation from Linear Trend Line
IMPEDANCE	75 Ω Nominal
OTHER
DIMENSIONS	8.25”H x 0.83”W x 4.1”D (20.96H x 2.1W x 10.4D cm)
WEIGHT	1.43 lbs (0.65 kg)

NOTE:

* Unless otherwise stated by module specific table, and applies from Fmin to Fmax

L-Band Satellite Splitter

		N-MLF18
MEASUREMENT	FREQUENCY	8-WAY (dB)
INSERTION LOSS	950-1450 MHz	10.3 ± 0.5
	1450-1750 MHz	10.6 ± 0.5
	1750-2150 MHz	11 ± 0.5
RETURN LOSS (Min)	950-1450 MHz	18
	1450-1750 MHz	16
	1750-2150 MHz	16
RETURN LOSS (Min) COMMON PORT	950-1450 MHz	17
	1450-1750 MHz	17
	1750-2150 MHz	16
ISOLATION (Min) ADJACENT PORTS	950-1450 MHz	20
	1450-1750 MHz	20
	1750-2150 MHz	20

L-Band Satellite Circuit Splitter

		N-MLF24
MEASUREMENT	FREQUENCY	4-WAY (dB)
INSERTION LOSS PORTS 1-8 to C-PORT	950-1450 MHz	-6.8 ± 0.5
	1450-1750 MHz	-6.8 ± 0.5
	1750-2150 MHz	-7.1 ± 0.5
RETURN LOSS (Min) PORTS 1-8	950-1450 MHz	-18
	1450-1750 MHz	-18
	1750-2150 MHz	-16
RETURN LOSS (Min) COMMON PORT	950-1450 MHz	-17
	1450-1750 MHz	-17
	1750-2150 MHz	-16
ISOLATION (Min) ADJACENT PORTS	950-1450 MHz	-20
	1450-1750 MHz	-20
	1750-2150 MHz	-20
ISOLATION (Min) ADJACENT CIRCUITS	950-1450 MHz	-70
	1450-1750 MHz	-70
	1750-2150 MHz	-70

L-Band Module*

PHYSICAL
DIMENSIONS	8.5”H x 0.8”W x 3.8”D (21.6H x 2.0W x 9.7D cm)
WEIGHT	1.4 lbs (0.6 kg)
ENVIRONMENTAL
OPERATING TEMPERATURE	0ºC to 50ºC (+32ºF to 122ºF)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE	-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
STORAGE HUMIDITY	20-90% Non-condensing
ELECTRICAL
DC POWER (Pass Through)	24 VDC at 1 Amp Max.
IMPEDANCE	75 Ω
FREQUENCY RANGE OF OPERATION	950-2150 MHz
EMI (Near Field)	-100 dB Min.
EMI – RADIATED & CONDUCTED EMISSIONS CISPR22	Class A

NOTE:

* Unless otherwise stated by module specific table.

Discontinued Diplex Filter

		N-MDPXF3LH
MEASUREMENT	FREQUENCY Fmin – Flow / Fhigh – Fmax	5-42 MHz / 54-1218 MHz (dB)
INSERTION LOSS (Max) LOW PORT	< Flow	1.4
INSERTION LOSS (Max) HIGH PORT	> Fhigh	1.4
FLATNESS (Max) LOW PORT	< Flow	0.5
FLATNESS (Max) HIGH PORT	> Fhigh	0.8
RETURN LOSS (Min) LOW PORT	< Flow	17
RETURN LOSS (Min) HIGH PORT	> Fhigh	15
RETURN LOSS (Min) COMMON PORT	< Flow	17
RETURN LOSS (Min) COMMON PORT	> Fhigh	15
ISOLATION (Min) LOW TO HIGH PORTS	< Flow	50
	Fhigh – 860	45
	> 860	38
ISOLATION (Min) ADJACENT CIRCUITS	< 860	70
ISOLATION (Min) ADJACENT CIRCUITS	> 860	65

RF Module*

ENVIRONMENTAL
OPERATING TEMPERATURE	0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE	-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
STORAGE HUMIDITY	5-95% Non-condensing
ELECTRICAL
EMI (External)	< -100 dBc
INTERNAL ISOLATION OF DUAL/TRIPLE MODULES	< -70 dBc
FLATNESS	Defined as MAX +/- Deviation from Linear Trend Line
IMPEDANCE	75 Ω Nominal
OTHER
DIMENSIONS	8.25”H x 0.83”W x 4.1”D (20.96H x 2.1W x 10.4D cm)
WEIGHT	1.43 lbs (0.65 kg)

NOTE:

* Unless otherwise stated by module specific table.

Make-Before-Break (MBB) Splitter/Combiner Module

Part Number		Description
Example Part Number:			N-M	C	F	24	M0	H
				1	2	3	4	5
1: Module Type:	C = Combiner with Pad/Monitor
	S = Splitter with Pad/Monitor
	X = Splitter and Combiner with Pad/Monitor – 2×4:1 Module only
2: Connector Type:		F = F

3: Configuration:	18 = 8:1
	24 = 2×4:1*
	32 = 3×2:1*
4: Make-Before-Break Attenuation:						M0 = 0 dB Default
5: Frequency:	H = 1.218 GHz
	Blank = 1.002 GHz
1.218 GHz Splitter/Combiner Modules with Pad & Monitor
N-MCF24M0H		Combiner with Monitor, 1.218 GHz, F Connector, 2×4:1, 0 dB Default
N-MSF24M0H		Splitter with Monitor, 1.218 GHz, F Connector, 2×4:1, 0 dB Default
N-MXF24M0H		Splitter/Combiner with Monitor, 1.218 GHz, F Connector, 2×4:1, 0 dB Default
N-MCF32M0H		Combiner with Monitor, 1.218 GHz, F Connector, 3×2:1, 0 dB Default
N-MSF32M0H		Splitter with Monitor, 1.218 GHz, F Connector, 3×2:1, 0 dB Default
N-MSF18M0H		Splitter with Monitor, 1.218 GHz, F Connector, 8:1, 0 dB Default
1 GHz Splitter/Combiner Modules with Pad & Monitor
N-MCF24M0		Combiner with Monitor, 1 GHz, F Connector, 2×4:1, 0 dB Default
N-MSF24M0		Splitter with Monitor, 1 GHz, F Connector, 2×4:1, 0 dB Default
N-MSF32M0		Splitter with Monitor, 1 GHz, F Connector, 3×2:1, 0 dB Default
N-MCF18M0		Combiner with Monitor, 1 GHz, F Connector, 8:1, 0 dB Default
N-MSF18M0		Splitter with Monitor, 1 GHz, F Connector, 8:1, 0 dB Default

NOTE:

* 3×2:1 and 2×4:1 housed in a single module.

Plain Splitter/Combiner Module

Part Number	Description
Example Part Number:			N-M	P	F	24	H
Example Part Number:				1	2	3	4
1: Module Type:	P = Plain Splitter/Combiner
2: Connector Type:		F = F

3: Configuration:	12 = 2:1
	14 = 4:1
	18 = 8:1
	24 = 2×4:1*
	32 = 3×2:1*
4: Frequency:	H = 1.218 GHz
	Blank = 1.002 GHz
1.218 GHz Plain Splitter/Combiner Modules
N-MPF24H	Plain, 1.218 GHz, F Connector, 2×4:1
1 GHz Plain Splitter/Combiner Modules
N-MPF24	Plain, 1 GHz, F Connector, 2×4:1

NOTE:

* 3×2:1 and 2×4:1 housed in a single module.

Directional Coupler Modules

Part Number			Description
Example Part Number:				N-MD F 3 09 R H
				1 2 3 4 5
1: Connector Type:		F = F

2: Circuit Quantity:		3 = Triple Circuit
3: DC Value:	09 = 9 dB
	12 = 12 dB
	20 = 20 dB
4: Application Type: R = Rear Tap Port
5: Frequency:	H = 1.218 GHz
	Blank = 1.002 GHz
1 GHz Directional Coupler Modules
N-MDF309R			F Connector, 1 GHz, Triple Circuit, 9 dB
N-MDF312R			F Connector, 1 GHz, Triple Circuit, 12 dB
N-MDF320R			F Connector, 1 GHz, Triple Circuit, 20 dB

Passive Modules Broadcast/Narrowcast Combiner

Part Number	Description
1.218 GHz Dual Broadcast + 3x Narrowcast Combiners with 12 dB Test Points
N-MCF24BCNCH	1x Broadcast, 3x Narrowcast Combiner, Dual, 1.218 GHz, F Connector, 0 dB Default
1.218 GHz Broadcast + 4x Narrowcast Combiners with 20 dB Test Point
N-MCFBC4NCH	1x Broadcast, 4x Narrowcast Combiner, 1.218 GHz, F Connector, 0 dB Default
1 GHz Dual Broadcast + 3x Narrowcast Combiners with 12 dB Test Points
N-MCF24BCNC	1x Broadcast, 3x Narrowcast Combiner, Dual, 1 GHz, F Connector, 0 dB Default

Conditioning & Monitor Modules

Part Number	Description
1.218 GHz Conditioning & Monitor Modules
N-MMF320FM0H	F Connector, Triple Circuit, 1.218 GHz, 20 dB, 0 dB Default

L-Band Splitter

Part Number	Description
Example Part Number:		N – MLB 12 1 2
1: Connector Type:	F = F

2: Configuration:	12 = 2:1
	14 = 4:1
	18 = 8:1
	24 = 2×4:1*
	32 = 3×2:1*
L-Band Satellite Splitter Modules
N-MLF18	F Connector, 8:1 Splitter
N-MLF24	F Connector, 2×4:1 Splitter