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The Electroline ReturnPath Amplifier (ERA) Specifications, RF Specifications:

 
Forward Passband 54-1000 MHz  
Return Passband 5-42 MHz
Return Path Gain (5-42 MHz) 10 ± 1 dB
Forward Insertion Loss 1.5 dB (max.)
Return Loss 18 dB
1 dB Compression Point1 + 74 dBmV
Return Path Distortions

Second Order2
Third Order3

- 75 dBc
- 60 dBc
Forward Path Distortion4 - 50 dBmV (max.)
Noise Figure 5.5 dB
Return Path Group Delay
(1 MHz span)

7-36 MHz
5-42 MHz

5 ns (max.)
12 ns (max.)
Forward Path Group Delay
(3.58 MHz span)

Channel 2
Channel 3
Other Channels

25 ns (max.)
10 ns (max.)
5 ns (max.)

 

 
Hum Modulation - 70 dBc
RFI Isolation 100 dB (min.)
PWR to RF IN Isolation
(5-42 MHz)
100 dB (min.)
Surge Protection 6 kV (all ports)
C62.41-1991 ring wave, loc.A3
Recommended Wall Adapter
Output Rating
18 VDC 300 mA
PTC short-circuit protection
Operating Temperature -40°C to +60°C
F Connector Type SCTE IPS-SP-400, water sealed
 

Notes:

  1. Measured after amplification
  2. Second order distortion is measured at 12 MHz with three carriers (19, 25, 31 MHz), each adjusted to 60 dBmV after amplification
  3. Third order distortion is measured at 37 MHz with three carriers (19, 25, 31 MHz), each adjusted to 60 dBmV after amplification
  4. Distortion is measured at 56 MHz with three carriers (19, 25, 31 MHz), each adjusted to 60 dBmV after amplification

 

For further information,
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8265 St-Michel Blvd.
Montréal, QC, Canada, H1Z 3E4

 

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