GainMaker High Output High Gain Balanced Triple Node 42\54 MHz Data Sheet

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Updated:December 16, 2013
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Description

The GainMaker ® High Output Node is designed to serve as an integral part of today's network architectures, and combines the proven technologies of both the GainMaker RF Amplifier and Prisma ® Optical components. The GainMaker High Output Node is capable of higher output levels than the standard GainMaker Node. Featuring three RF output ports, it is the ideal platform for delivering video (digital and analog) as well as high-speed data services over advanced hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) networks. With its modular design of fiber receiver, reverse fiber transmitter and RF amplifier electronics, the GainMaker High Output Node station can provide a variety of functions required by advanced networks.
The GainMaker High Output Node accommodates a second forward receiver with an RF switch to accommodate forward path optical redundancy. Reverse traffic can be combined and routed to FP, DFB, or CWDM reverse transmitters. The High Gain Balanced Triple (HGBT) launch amplifier module provides three high-level outputs. Additionally, the node is available with an optional DoCSIS status monitoring transponder. On-board temperature, automatic gain control (AGC) levels, RF switch position, power supply condition, as well as other features/parameters can be monitored through this transponder.
Features

• Capable of higher output levels than standard GainMaker Nodes

• Forward redundancy available via a second 1310/1550 nm optical receiver (optional)

• Uses plug-in accessories common to all GainMaker products

• Cable to Linear EQ in amplifiers I/S EQ spot provides 15.5 dB of internal Linear tilt

• Local test points and LED indicators on optical receivers, transmitters, and optical interface board simplify installation and maintenance

• AGC has thermal mode, eliminating disruptive RF output variation in the event of pilot loss

• Optional plug-in Status Monitoring

• Optional 3-state reverse switch (on/off/-6 dB) allows each reverse input to be isolated for noise and ingress troubleshooting (status monitoring required)

• Fiber Management tray provides easy access to fiber connections and folds back to provide access to optical transmitter and receivers

• Reverse input pad and RF test point for each reverse input port on launch amplifier allow optimum reverse path design and alignment

Block Diagrams

Optical Section Specifications

Optical Section - Forward Receiver Module

Units

GainMaker Standard RX

Notes

Wavelength

nm

1310 and 1550

 

Optical Input Range

mW

dBm

0.5 to 1.6

-3 to + 2

 

Pass Band

MHz

52-1002

 

Frequency Response

dB

+/- 0.75

1

Tilt (+/- 1.0 dB)

dB

0

 

Optical Input Test Point (+/- 10%)

V DC

1V/mW

 

Redundant Optical Rx switching threshold (± 1.0 dB)

dBm

-6

 

RF Output Level @ 0 dBm Optical Input

dBmV

Refer to chart (below)

2

RF Output Test Point (± 1.0 dB)

dB

- 20

 

Notes for Optical Section Specifications:
1. For forward receiver module only. Does not include frequency response contributions from forward optical transmitter.
2. Minimum receiver RF output level for the stated transmitter percent OMI/ch. (Optical Modulation Index per channel), with receiver optical input power of 0 dBm. To determine RF output levels at other optical input power, add (or subtract) 2 dB in RF level for each 1 dB increase (or decrease) in receiver optical input power.
For reverse optical transmitter and link performance, see the "Analog Reverse Optical Transmitters with Thermal Compensation" data sheet.

RF Section Specifications

General Station Performance

Units

Forward

Reverse

Notes

Pass Band

MHz

54-1002

5-42

 

Return Loss

dB

16

16

7

Hum Modulation @ 12 A

dB

70 (54-870 MHz)

60 (870-1002 MHz)

60 (5-10 MHz)

70 (11-42 MHz)

 

Hum Modulation @ 15 A

dB

65 (54-870 MHz)

60 (870-1002 MHz)

60 (5-10 MHz)

65 (11-42 MHz)

 

Test Points (±0.5 dB)

dB

-20

-20

 

Launch Amplifier Performance - Forward

Units

HGBT

Notes

Operational Gain (minimum)

dB

41

2

Frequency Response

dB

+/- 0.5

 

Internal Tilt (±1 dB)

dB

15.5

1, 3

Noise Figure @... 54 MHz

1002 MHz

dB

8.5

8.0

2

Reference Output Levels @... 1002 MHz

870 MHz

750 MHz

650 MHz

550 MHz

55 MHz

dBmV

56.0

54.0

52.2

50.5

49.0

41.5

 

Reference Output Tilt (55-1002 MHz)

dB

 

1,4

78 NTSC channels (CW) with digital

   

9

Composite Triple Beat

dB

65

5

Cross Modulation

dB

59

5, 13

Composite Second Order (high side)

dB

64

5

Composite Intermodulation Distortion (CIN)

dB

57

5, 10

Forward Insertion Loss
Optical Interface Board and Plug-Ins
(Loss from Specified Optical Receiver RF Output to Launch Amplifier RF Input)

Units

With Redundancy Module Installed

Notes

Receiver position 1

dB

1.5

11

Receiver position 2

dB

1.5

11

RF Section Specifications, Continued

Launch Amplifier Performance - Reverse

Units

Reverse

Notes

Amplifier Type

-

Push-Pull

 

Operational Gain (minimum)

dBmV

19.5

7, 12

Frequency Response

dB

+/- 0.5

 

Internal Tilt (+/- 1dB)

dB

-0.5

 

Noise Figure

dB

14.5

7, 12

Reference Output Levels @ 5 and 42 MHz

dBmV

35

6

6 NTSC Channels (CW)

     

Composite Triple Beat

dB

92

 

Cross Modulation

dB

80

13

Composite Second Order

dB

82

 

Station Performance - Reverse
(Station port input to optical transmitter input)

Units

   

Operational Gain (minimum)

dB

17.5

7, 8

Station Delay Characteristics 42/54 Split

Forward

(Chrominance to Luminance Delay)

Reverse

(Group Delay in 1.5 MHz BW)

Frequency (MHz)

Delay (nS)

Frequency (MHz)

Delay (nS)

55.25 - 58.83

22

5.0 - 6.5

29

61.25 - 64.83

9

6.5 - 8.0

13

67.25 - 70.83

6

8.0 - 9.5

8

   

37.5 - 39.0

13

   

39.0 - 40.5

18

   

40.5 - 42.0

28

Notes for RF Section Specifications:
1. Reference output tilt and internal tilt are both "Linear" tilt.
2. Forward Gain and Noise Figure measured with 0 dB input EQ and 1 dB input pad.
3. Forward internal tilt specified is primarily due to an on-board equalizer and a factory configured 10.5 dB cable to linear interstage equalizer (ISEQ).
4. The forward reference output tilt specified is achieved via field installation of appropriate input EQ, in conjunction with the internal tilt of the launch amplifier and the tilt associated with the optical link (transmitter/receiver combination).
5. Station performance can be determined by combining optic performance and launch amplifier performance. Stated distortion performance is for launch amplifier section operated at reference output levels and tilt. Consult Cisco System Engineering for CIN calculations.
6. Reverse output reference level at the RF output of the launch amplifier.
7. Reverse Operational Gain, Noise Figure, and Return Loss are specified without reverse switch option. If switch is installed, reduce Gain by 0.5 dB, increase Noise Figure by 0.5 dB, and decrease Return Loss by 1 dB.
8. Station reverse gain from station input(s) to reverse transmitter input. With 0 dB reverse input pad, 1 dB reverse output pad, and 0 dB reverse EQ in launch amplifier. Includes optical interface board losses.
9. "Digital" refers to 550 - 1002 MHz loading with QAM carriers at -6 dB relative to analog video carrier levels.
10. Composite Intermodulation Noise is a broadband noise-like distortion product associated with QAM loading.
11. Insertion loss from optical receiver RF output to launch amplifier RF input, with specified forward plug-in module installed in the optical interface board. Subtract this loss from the launch amplifier operational gain to determine forward station gain from optical receiver output to station output.
12. Reverse Gain and Noise Figure for launch amp with 0 dB reverse input pad, 0 dB reverse output EQ, and 1 dB output pad.
13. X-mod (@ 15.75 kHz) specified using 100% synchronous modulation and frequency selective measurement device.

Specifications, Continued

Electrical

Units

 

Notes

Max. AC Through Current (continuous)

Amps

15

 

Max. AC Through Current (surge)

Amps

25

 

Component DC Power Consumption (Typical)

 

@ +24 VDC

@ +15 VDC

@ -6 VDC

1

Launch Amplifier High Gain Dual (thermal)

Amps

1.7

-

-

 

Status Monitoring Transponder

Amps

0.15

-

-

 

Standard Optical Receiver

Amps

0.25

0.01

0.035

 

Reverse Transmitter - Standard FP

Amps

0.14

-

0.07

 

Reverse Transmitter - Standard DFB

Amps

0.08

-

0.09

 

Power Supply DC Current Rating

Amps

3.4

0.05

0.3

1

Station Powering Data

High Output GainMaker HGBT

I DC
(Amps at 24V DC)

 

AC Voltage

90

85

80

75

70

65

60

55

50

45

40

1 or 2 RX,
1 TX, & Stat
Mon

2.8

AC Current (A)

1.04

1.08

1.09

1.14

1.20

1.28

1.56

1.63

1.77

1.97

2.23

AC Power (W)

78.50

78.10

77.60

77.90

78.00

77.30

77.60

77.70

77.90

78.40

78.80

Data is based on stations configured for 2-way operation with status monitoring transponder. AC currents specified are based on measurements made with typical CATV type ferro-resonant AC power supply (quasi-square wave), and GainMaker High Output Node DC power supply (3.4 amp, 24 V DC, pn 4022705).
DC supply has a user configurable 40 V or 50 V AC under-voltage lockout circuit.
Note:
1. The total DC Power consumption of installed components should not exceed the power supply DC current rating.

Environmental

Units

 

Operating Temperature Range

degrees

-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)

Relative Humidity Range

percent

5% to 95%

Mechanical

Housing Dimensions

Weight

17.5 in. L x 7.3 in. H x 7.5 in. D

(445 mm L x 185 mm H x 191 mm D)

Station with 1 RX, 1 TX, & power supply: 22 lbs (9.9 kg)

Ordering Information

The GainMaker High Output Node is available in a wide variety of configurations. The GainMaker Ordering Matrix provides ordering information for configured node stations, existing amp to node upgrade kits, and launch amplifiers. This page contains ordering information for required and optional accessories. Please consult with your Account Representative, Customer Service Representative, or Applications Engineer to determine the best configuration for your particular application.

Required Accessories for RF Module

Part Number

Plug-in Pads (attenuators) - Available in 0.5 dB steps from 0 to 20 dB

• 1 required for forward input
• 1 required for AGC, if applicable *
• 4 required for reverse (3 input, 1 output)

*To determine AGC pad value, subtract 34dB from the design value main port RF output level at the AGC pilot frequency.

589693 (0 dB)

sequentially thru

589734 (20.5 dB)

Plug-in Forward Linear Equalizer - Available in 1.5 dB steps from 0 to 21 dB

• 1 required for forward input

See table below

Plug-in Reverse Equalizer - Available in 1 dB steps from 0 to 12 dB at 40 MHz

• 1 required for reverse output - unless design value is 0 dB (0 dB EQ is provided)

712719 (0 dB) and 589628

(1 dB) sequentially thru 589639 (12 dB)

Required Accessories for Optical Components

Part Number

Plug-in Pads (attenuators) - Available in 0.5 dB steps from 0 to 20.5 dB

• 1 ea required for Transmitter and Receiver(s).

279500 (0 dB)sequentially thru

279513 (13 dB) in 1 dB steps

504151 (14 dB) sequentially thru 504157 (20 dB) in 1 dB steps

565231 (0.5 dB) sequentially thru 565251 (20.5 dB) in 1 dB steps

Forward Linear Equalizers

Part Number

0 dB 1GHz Forward Linear EQ

4007228

1.5 dB 1GHz Forward Linear EQ

4008778

3.0 dB 1GHz Forward Linear EQ

4008779

4.5 dB 1GHz Forward Linear EQ

4008780

6.0 dB 1GHz Forward Linear EQ

4008781

7.5 dB 1GHz Forward Linear EQ

4008782

9.0 dB 1GHz Forward Linear EQ

4008783

10.5 dB 1GHz Forward Linear EQ

4008784

12.0 dB 1GHz Forward Linear EQ

4008785

13.5 dB 1GHz Forward Linear EQ

4008786

15.0 dB 1GHz Forward Linear EQ

4008787

16.5 dB 1GHz Forward Linear EQ

4019258

18.0 dB 1GHz Forward Linear EQ

4019259

19.5 dB 1GHz Forward Linear EQ

4019260

21.0 dB 1GHz Forward Linear EQ

4019261

Ordering Information, Continued

Optical Receivers (Available As Part of Configuration or Separately)

Part Number
on Module

Part Number for Ordering

GainMaker Node Optical Receiver with SC/APC Connector

4007501

4007671

GainMaker Node Optical Receiver with SC/UPC Connector

4007502

4007672

GainMaker Node Optical Receiver with FC/APC Connector

4007503

4007673

Optical Transmitters (Available As Part of Configuration or Separately)

Part Number on Module*

Part Number for Ordering*

All Listed Below Are Thermally Compensated Transmitters

GainMaker Node FP Optical Transmitter with SC/APC Connector

717904

590930

GainMaker Node FP Optical Transmitter with SC/UPC Connector

717905

590931

GainMaker Node FP Optical Transmitter with FC/APC Connector

717902

590928

1310 nm DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain, with SC/APC connector

4013903.1310

590934

1310 nm DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain, with SC/UPC connector

4013904.1310

590935

1310 nm DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain, with FC/APC connector

4013905.1310

590932

1470 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with SC/APC connector

4013903.1470

4006971

1490 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with SC/APC connector

4013903.1490

4006972

1510 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with SC/APC connector

4013903.1510

4006973

1530 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with SC/APC connector

4013903.1530

4006974

1550 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with SC/APC connector

4013903.1550

4006975

1570 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with SC/APC connector

4013903.1570

4006976

1590 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with SC/APC connector

4013903.1590

4006977

1610 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with SC/APC connector

4013903.1610

4006978

1470 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with SC/UPC connector

4013904.1470

4006979

1490 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with SC/UPC connector

4013904.1490

4006980

1510 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with SC/UPC connector

4013904.1510

4006981

1530 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with SC/UPC connector

4013904.1530

4006982

1550 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with SC/UPC connector

4013904.1550

4006983

1570 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with SC/UPC connector

4013904.1570

4006984

1590 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with SC/UPC connector

4013904.1590

4006985

1610 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with SC/UPC connector

4013904.1610

4006986

1470 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with FC/APC connector

4013905.1470

4006987

1490 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with FC/APC connector

4013905.1490

4006988

1510 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with FC/APC connector

4013905.1510

4006989

1530 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with FC/APC connector

4013905.1530

4006990

1550 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with FC/APC connector

4013905.1550

4006991

1570 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with FC/APC connector

4013905.1570

4006992

1590 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with FC/APC connector

4013905.1590

4006993

1610 nm CWDM DFB Optical Transmitter - Standard Gain with FC/APC connector

4013905.1610

4006994

Related Equipment (Available As Part of Configuration or Separately)

Part Number
on Module

Part Number for Ordering

GainMaker High Output Node - DC Power Supply 40 - 90 V AC

4022705

4026156

GainMaker - Crowbar Surge Protector

715973

4007682

GainMaker Reverse RF Switch

-

589347

GainMaker Node Status Monitoring Transponder (See Transponder Data Sheet)

744234

4018687

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