Cisco GainMaker Line Extender 1GHz with 55 70 MHz Split Data Sheet

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Description 
The GainMaker
®
 Broadband Amplifier Platform includes a variety of 
RF amplifiers that address the divergent needs of today’s 
broadband networks.  All GainMaker amplifiers provide superior 2-
way performance and reliability combined with a user-friendly 
layout.  All share common plug-in accessories and perform to 1 GHz 
in the forward path.  The Line Extenders in this family provide a 
single forward RF output port while the System Amplifiers provide 
multiple forward RF output ports. 
 
The GainMaker Line Extender modules have increased gain and 
are mechanically compatible with previous Line Extender II and III 
housing bases, often enabling upgrade to higher bandwidth with no 
re-spacing or re-splicing.  The DC power supply is modular and 
located in an updated housing lid for easy access.  All GainMaker 
Line Extender modules are factory configured with reverse amplifier, 
diplex filters, forward interstage pads and interstage equalizer, to 
ensure optimal performance.  For output level control over 
temperature, optional configurations additionally include either 
single-pilot Automatic Gain Control (AGC) or a Thermal compensation circuit. 
 
The GainMaker Line Extender has a single forward RF output port and is ideally suited for providing high (bridger) 
level RF in the feeder network. 
 
 
Features 
•  Common RF test points for forward output and reverse injection simplify reverse balancing 
•  Increased forward gain  
•  GaAsFET gain block technology for improved distortion and lower noise figure 
•  Fixed value plug-in accessories are common to all GainMaker products 
•  60 and 90 volt AC powering capability 
•  Optional Power Pack kit allows quick field upgrade to 110V AC powering for indoor use 
•  15 ampere current capacity (steady state) and 25 ampere surge survivability 
•  Optional 3-state reverse switch (on/off/-6 dB) allows noise and ingress troubleshooting (status monitoring 
required) 
•  AGC has Thermal backup, which eliminates disruptive RF output variation in the event of pilot loss 
•  Improved hum modulation  
•  Plug-in, self-contained diplex filters 
•  Modular high-efficiency power supply allows simplified maintenance 
•  Reverse input pad and RF test point for the reverse input port allow optimum reverse path design and 
alignment 
•  Directional coupler RF test points provide best accuracy 
•  Surge resistant circuitry ensures gain stage protection without fuses or other nuisance failure causing devices 
 
RF Electronics 
GainMaker
®
 Line Extender 
1 GHz with 55/70 MHz Split