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Adaptable for three high level outputs

Operates to 1218 MHz with a forward gain of up to 44 dB1

Return path gain of up to 25 dB1

Field upgradable plug-in diplexers offer 42/54, 65/85, 85/102, 85/105 or 204/258 band splits

Modular, power efficient design

Onboard ingress detection switches

External testpoint access

Flexible port configuration, from 1 to 3 ports RF and/or optical, due to modular architecture

Suitable for pole-mounting and strand mounting

Description

The Technetix DBE-1200S amplifier is an innovative ‘crossover’ design which provides a field upgradeable solution to fiber. Its RF function can be configured for use as a three output device.

Designed using energy efficient GaN (gallium nitride) technologies, the DBE-1200S offers a functional upgrade path for the majority of compact amplifiers from other manufacturers by:

• Providing individual electronic gain and slope control for each of the amplification stages

• Consuming less power compared to GaAs hybrid amplifiers• Providing a similar or smaller physical footprint• Harnessing GaN technology to provide class leading forward and return path gain

The DBE-1200S provides reverse path transmission with an amplification stage up to 25 dB and a frequency range up to 204 MHz.

Forward and return path signals can be adjusted with electronic attenuators and electronic equalizers. Forward path equalization available in 862 MHz, 1006 MHz and 1218 MHz versions.

The DBE-1200S has a highly efficient long-life switch-mode power supply and uses thermal fuses to provide the powering modes required for the modules used.

Gas discharge tubes at the input and output ports protect the RF circuits in the event of lightning or mains power surges.

Benefits

• Full digital control and setup with optional integrated AGC/ALSC• Windows, Android and iPhone software applications available for amplifier configuration• Improved intermodulation distortion performance - innovative GaN technology

operates to 1218 MHz1

• Energy efficient technology provides more gain from the same power consumption• Flexible amplifier configuration to meet changing network needs• CPD Safe™ technology and surge protection mean fewer reported faults, improved

customer service and a reduction in truck rolls• Onboard ingress detection facility provides an option to apply -6 dB or -40 dB of

return path attenuation via a simple transponderless FSK protocol• The DBE-1200S is easy to upgrade to a deep fiber node by replacing the existing

RF modules with an optical transmitter and receiver modules• Development roadmap includes auto-alignment and auto-optimization

DBE-1200S

configurable amplifier / fiber node

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DBE-1200S - configurable amplifier / fiber node

RF configuration, example 1x3

Fiber configuration, example 1x3

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DBE-1200S - configurable amplifier / fiber nodeSpecifications

Available optionsBand-split 204/258 (pluggable diplex)Band-split 85/105 (pluggable diplex)Band-split 85/102 (pluggable diplex)Band-split 65/85 (pluggable diplex)Band-split 42/54 (pluggable diplex)Optical receiver modules available in the following8: Light wavelength: 1290-1610 nm Optical input range (Optical AGC): -6 to +1 dBmOptical return transmitter module available in the following: Type LASER: DFBI/CWDM/FPI Light wavelength: 1310/1550 nm Optical power: 1 to 4 dBmStatus monitoring module DOCSIS compliant8

Full remote management8

Electronic control:Downstream module Attenuation pre-stage6

Attenuation inter-stage Equalization pre-stage6

Equalization inter-stage RF power level – high or low power modeUpstream module Attenuation Equalization Ingress switch control 0dB, -6dB, -40dB (local control or FSK remote control)Digital control module AGC/ALSC pilot frequency 1 (where used) ALSC pilot frequency 2 (where used)

Forward pathPass band (dependent on diplex) 54/85/102/105/258 - 1218 MHz1

Response flatness (worst case) 54 - 700 MHz ± 0.6 dBResponse flatness (worst case) 700 - 900 MHz ± 1.0 dBResponse flatness (worst case) 900 - 1218 MHz ± 1.5 dBAverage full gain (MHz) 44 dB1, 3

Return loss (min) 18 dB4

Noise figure with zero dB attenuation installed (max) 7.0 dB5, 6

Operating output level without MER degradation with 78 QAM channel - flat (high power mode)

51 dBmV (typ)

Operating output level without MER degradation with 78 QAM channel - with 8 dB tilt (high power mode)

53 dBmV (typ)

Gain control (electronic) pre-stage 0 - 20 dB6

EQ control (electronic) pre-stage 0 - 25 dB6, 7

Gain control (electronic) inter-stage 0 - 20 dB6

EQ control (electronic) inter-stage 0 - 18 dB6, 7

Input monitoring point -20 ± 1.5 dBOutput directive testpoint -20 ± 1.0 dB w.r.t output

Reverse path Pass band (dependent on diplex) 5 - 204 MHz2

Input to output port gain 26 dB1, 3 typ.Return loss (min) ≥ 18.0 dB minResponse flatness ± 0.75 dBNoise figure (typ) / NPR 6.5 dBOperating output levels Max 50 dBmVIngress return path attenuation stepGain control (electronic)EQ control (electronic)

0 / -6 / -400 - 20 dB0 - 16 dB

Reverse directive testpoint per input -20 ± 1 dB

Distortion performance (typ)Hum modulation Max -70 dBc @ 7.5 A

GeneralClass of enclosure IP68 IEC 60529 ed2.1 am1ESD 4 kV SCTE 61000-4-2:2008 Surge protection 6 kV SCTE C62.41 CAT. C3EMCSafety

FCC PART 15SCTE 60950-1

Testpoints All F-MaleOperating voltage 30 - 90 VAC (typ) block / trapeziumPower req (W, typ) (1 output) operating voltage sinusoidal 50 W (typ)AC bypass capacity & input 15 A per port (max)Operating temperature range -40 to +149°FCoaxial connections PG 11 or 5/8” KSHousing finish Painted conductive chromate finishImpedance (Ω, typ) 75Equipment approval CE, WEEE and RoHS. FCC approval pending.

RemarksMeasurements taken at room temperature

1 Including diplex filters, high pass filters and thermal compensator where applicable

2 Platform frequency range specified. Actual up and downstream frequency & gain depends on plug-in amplification modules and diplex filters

3 Electronic switches set to 0 dB4 ≥ 18.0 dB, F > 40 MHz -1.5 dB/octave IEC 60728-4 §4.65 5 - 400 MHz: Max 7.7 dB

400 - 950 MHz: Max 7.1 dB950 - 1218 MHz: Max 7.6 dB

6 Depending on modules fitted (numbers quoted for RF configuration)

7 Tilt express between 85 - 1218 MHz8 On roadmap

Patents are pending for the DBE-1200S technology described in this document.

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