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RFPP3870

Nominal Operating Parameters

Parameter

Specification

Unit

Condition

Min

Typ

Max

General Performance

Power Gain

27.0

dB

f = 45MHz

28.0

28.5

29.5

dB

f = 1218MHz

Slope

[1]

1.0

1.5

2.5

dB

f = 45MHz to 1218MHz

Flatness of Frequency Response

0.8

dB

f = 45MHz to 1218MHz

Input Return Loss

-20

dB

f = 45MHz to 320MHz

-19

dB

f = 320MHz to 640MHz

-18

dB

f = 640MHz to 870MHz

-17

dB

f = 870MHz to 1000MHz

-16

dB

f = 1000MHz to 1218MHz

Output Return Loss

-20

dB

f = 45MHz to 320MHz

-19

dB

f = 320MHz to 640MHz

-18

dB

f = 640MHz to 870MHz

-17

dB

f = 870MHz to 1000MHz

-16

dB

f = 1000MHz to 1218MHz

Noise Figure

4.6

5.5

dB

f = 50MHz to 1218MHz

Total Current Consumption (DC)

260.0

270.0

mA

Distortion Data 40MHz to 550MHz

CTB

-72

-66

dBc

offset)

[2][4]

XMOD

-63

-60

dBc

CSO

-78

-70

dBc

CIN

67

69

dB

Distortion Data 40MHz to 550MHz

CTB

-72

dBc

offset)

[3][4]

XMOD

-65

dBc

CSO

-76

dBc

CIN

70

dB

1. The slope is defined as the difference between the gain at the start frequency and the gain at the stop frequency.

2. 79 analog channels, NTSC frequency raster: 55.25MHz to 547.25MHz, +46dBmV flat output level, plus 75 digital channels, -6dB offset relative to the

equivalent analog carrier.

3. 79 analog channels, NTSC frequency raster: 55.25MHz to 547.25MHz, +45dBmV flat output level, plus 111 digital channels, -6dB offset relative to the

equivalent analog carrier.

4. Composite Second Order (CSO) - The CSO parameter (both sum and difference products) is defined by the NCTA. Composite Triple Beat (CTB) - The

CTB parameter is defined by the NCTA. Cross Modulation (XMOD) - Cross modulation (XMOD) is measured at baseband (selective voltmeter method),

referenced to 100% modulation of the carrier being tested. Carrier to Intermodulation Noise (CIN) - The CIN parameter is defined by ANSI/SCTE 17 (Test

procedure for carrier to noise).