CA-45RK550
Descriptions
550MHz Push-Pull Headend Amplifier
4
Rev. 08/03
Ph: 800-421-6511
www.picodigital.com
CA-45RK550
W
ide 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
excellent frequency response
Employs state-of-the art hybrid
push-pull technology for distor-
tion-free audio-video quality
Adjustable slope and gain con-
trols for easy system balancing
Front panel controls and test
point enable easy setup and
monitoring
Double shielded enclosure pro-
vides over 95dB RFI shielding
performance reducing leakage
and ingress
Built-in lightning and line volt-
age surge protection protects
the unit from damage
Also available in a wall mount
versions as CA30-550 or
CA45-550 Distribution Amplifiers
The Pico Macom CA-30RK550 and CA-45RK550 are prof
essional re-broad-
cast grade push-pull amplifiers producing signals with extremely low noise and
harmonic distortion. In the
CA-45RK550, the state-of-the-ar
t hybrid amplifier
module is preceded by a single transistor stage preamplifier to achieve the
total gain of 45dB. The amplifiers are capable of 82 channel operation over the
54-550MHz range. These rack-mounted amplifiers make excellent headend
launch amplifiers and are frequently used in conjunction with
Pico Macom’
s
passiv
e headend combiners (
PHC
-
12G or PHC
-
24G) to o
vercome losses asso-
ciated with signal combining in CATV and SMATV systems. Also, the
CA
-
30RK550 and CA
-
45RK550 are ideally suited for amplifying the cable input
prior to
Pico Macom’
s CEF
channel elimination filter in applications requir
ing
“mix-and-match” channel applications or those requiring local insertion.
Pico
Macom
bac
ks up this product with its industry leading 5-year limited warranty.
550MHz Push-Pull Headend Amplifiers
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