Specifications

· All inclusive drop-in modules for bandwidth expansions -- No Respacing required
· One module replaces trunk, bridger, return amplifier, and optional ACM module
· Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Plug-in RF hybrid amplifier technology
· Specified bandwidth performance to 870 MHz on 4-port & 6-port models.
· Combined response and Bode interstage network
· 5 to 42 MHz return bandwidth standard, others available
· Supports all six ports of existing trunk/bridger amplifier housings

The NEW 6-Pac enhanced trunk/bridger modules from Broadband International are designed to drop into S-A, GI/SX, and Magnavox 450 MHz or 550 MHz housings. The forward bandwidth of our modules is 870 MHz and may be optimized for any bandwidth from 650 to 870 MHz by alignment of the interstage plug-in bode network and by the type of cable equalizers used. Six-port models have a very linear trunk response and low distortions. Performance may be customized by the choice of the GaAs hybrids used.

The 6-Pac bridger section has an interstage splitter network and dual power-doubled output hybrids for higher feeder port output levels and better RF per-formance. Each output hybrid can be configured to drive one or two feeder line ports. A plug-in equalizer in the bridger section allows very high output slope for the feeder lines without affecting trunk output signal levels. Four-port models are configured as high-gain balanced triple output models, but other options are also available and may be reconfigured by the user.

Dual RF test points are provided for every cable port. The forward RF test ports may also be used as reverse sweep input ports with suitable RF sweep test equipment. All the test ports are directional couplers with a resistive pad to provide an accurate -20 dB reference level and to self-terminate the test port when it is not connected to system test equipment.

The plug-in equalizers are a Broadband International patented space-saving design. Our NEW FastPac BBI RF attenuator pads have three ground pins to optimize impedance matching, as opposed to a single ground pin as used on other types of “normal” attenuator pads. The FastPac pads, EQ’s, splitters, and RF jumpers are all color-coded by type. Optional ACM automatic control modules fit all models.