Pico Macom PIDA-1000 Specification Guide
PICO MACOM, INC.
PIDA
Available in three forward bandwidth
versions: 50-550MHz (CATV 2-78, 95-
99), 50-750MHz (CATV 2-117), and 50-
1000MHz (CATV 2-158)
versions: 50-550MHz (CATV 2-78, 95-
99), 50-750MHz (CATV 2-117), and 50-
1000MHz (CATV 2-158)
All versions feature reverse-path
channel bandwidth 5-36MHz (Channels
T7-T11)
channel bandwidth 5-36MHz (Channels
T7-T11)
Adjustable 30dB forward-path gain and
slope controls for optimal carrier-to-
noise ratio, superior picture quality and
easy system balancing
slope controls for optimal carrier-to-
noise ratio, superior picture quality and
easy system balancing
Reverse-path gain passive or active
mode selection via internal jumpers for
maximum flexibility
mode selection via internal jumpers for
maximum flexibility
Active reverse-path adjustable 20dB
gain control enables balancing of
upstream signal
gain control enables balancing of
upstream signal
± 0.75dB flatness across band provides
low distortion and excellent frequency
response
low distortion and excellent frequency
response
Employs dual state-of-the art push-pull
hybrid technology for very low distor-
tion, high input and output capability
hybrid technology for very low distor-
tion, high input and output capability
Optional plug-in equalizers and attenu-
ators enable unity gain and slope sys-
tem balancing for minimum distortion
ators enable unity gain and slope sys-
tem balancing for minimum distortion
Optionally available in power-doubling
version.
version.
-30dB input and output test points
enable simplified setup and perform-
ance monitoring without service
interruption
enable simplified setup and perform-
ance monitoring without service
interruption
Shielded enclosure provides over
100dB RFI shielding performance
reducing leakage and ingress thereby
improving picture quality
100dB RFI shielding performance
reducing leakage and ingress thereby
improving picture quality
Built-in lightning and line-voltage
surge protection protects the unit from
damage
surge protection protects the unit from
damage
Extruded aluminum heat-sink maxi-
mizes heat dissipation for improved
reliability and corrosion resistance
mizes heat dissipation for improved
reliability and corrosion resistance
Available in PAL configuration for
international use
international use
External UL approved power supply
The Pico Macom PIDA series two-way broadband distribution amplifiers are high quali-
ty dual push-pull amplifiers producing forward and reverse signals with extremely low
distortion and high output levels. These amplifiers are designed for bi-directional cable
distribution systems used in institutional and MDU environments, which employ reverse
path signals such as cable modems, remote status monitoring, and remote TV origina-
tion. The PIDA also makes an excellent headend launch amplifier and is frequently
used in conjunction with Pico Macom’s passive headend combiners (PHC12G or
PHC24G) to overcome losses associated with signal combining in broadband CATV
systems. Furthermore, the PIDA can be used in cable systems whose input source is a
franchise cable drop or the output of a SMATV headend. In such applications, the PIDA
would be used with Pico Macom’s CEF channel elimination filter for “mix-and-match”
channel selection or for local insertion. The PIDA enclosure is made of high-grade
aluminum to ensure reliable heat dissipation and corrosion resistance. Pico Macom
backs up this product with its industry leading 5-year limited warranty.
ty dual push-pull amplifiers producing forward and reverse signals with extremely low
distortion and high output levels. These amplifiers are designed for bi-directional cable
distribution systems used in institutional and MDU environments, which employ reverse
path signals such as cable modems, remote status monitoring, and remote TV origina-
tion. The PIDA also makes an excellent headend launch amplifier and is frequently
used in conjunction with Pico Macom’s passive headend combiners (PHC12G or
PHC24G) to overcome losses associated with signal combining in broadband CATV
systems. Furthermore, the PIDA can be used in cable systems whose input source is a
franchise cable drop or the output of a SMATV headend. In such applications, the PIDA
would be used with Pico Macom’s CEF channel elimination filter for “mix-and-match”
channel selection or for local insertion. The PIDA enclosure is made of high-grade
aluminum to ensure reliable heat dissipation and corrosion resistance. Pico Macom
backs up this product with its industry leading 5-year limited warranty.
PIDA
Series
Broadband Bi-directional Push-Pull Distribution Amplifiers
Broadband Bi-directional Push-Pull Distribution Amplifiers
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B-1
Rev. 12/02
Series