Pico Macom CA-30RK559 operation manual CA-30RK550, 550MHz Push-Pull Headend Amplifiers

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Descriptions

CA-30RK550

550MHz Push-Pull Headend Amplifier

	Wide 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 supe-
	rior picture quality
	± 0.5dB flatness across band
	provides low distortion and	CA-30RK550
	excellent frequency response
	push-pull technology for distor-
	Employs state-of-the art hybrid
	tion-free audio-video quality	550MHz Push-Pull Headend Amplifiers
	Adjustable slope and gain con-
	trols for easy system balancing	The Pico Macom CA-30RK550and CA-45RK550are professional re-broad-
	Front panel controls and test	cast grade push-pull amplifiers producing signals with extremely low noise and
	point enable easy setup and	harmonic distortion. In the CA-45RK550, the state-of-the-art hybrid amplifier
	monitoring	module is preceded by a single transistor stage preamplifier to achieve the
	Double shielded enclosure pro-	total gain of 45dB. The amplifiers are capable of 82 channel operation over the
	vides over 95dB RFI shielding	54-550MHz range. These rack-mounted amplifiers make excellent headend
	performance reducing leakage	launch amplifiers and are frequently used in conjunction with Pico Macom’s
	and ingress
		passive headend combiners (PHC12G or PHC24G) to overcome losses asso-
	Built-in lightning and line volt-
		ciated with signal combining in CATV and SMATV systems. Also, the
	age surge protection protects
		CA30RK550 and CA45RK550 are ideally suited for amplifying the cable input
	the unit from damage
	Also available in a wall mount	prior to Pico Macom’s CEF channel elimination filter in applications requiring
		“mix-and-match” channel applications or those requiring local insertion. Pico
	versions as CA30-550 or
	CA45-550 Distribution Amplifiers	Macom backs up this product with its industry leading 5-year limited warranty.
4	Ph: 800-421-6511		www.picomacom.com

Rev. 08/03