AMPLIFIERS

PCT’s 1 GHz multimedia drop amplifiers provide ultra-low noise amplification of broadband signals for subscriber drop installations. Within broadband networks, changes in signal level resulting from growing installations of new subscriber services, including the deployment of digital set-top boxes and cable modems, has increased the demand for high quality drop amplifiers. PCT’s line offers a cost-effective solution with advanced performance in distortions and pass band response. All ports include PCT’s patented Digital Seizure Mechanism (DSM) for superior center conductor retention, electrical performance and surge withstand. Products are available in 1-, 2-, and 4-port models, with active or passive return options.

General Specifications

• Drop-line powering capability via optional power
  inserter PCT-MPI-1G

• Direct powering capability via PWR IN F-Port
  using included wall transformer

• White powder coated aluminum w/ weather seal
  RFI gasket on rear housing plate

• Machined brass, nickel plated input and output
  F-ports (Standard PCT-F61DA) conform  to
 applicable SCTE standards.

• Operating temperture between -40 to 60° C
  (-40 to 140° F)

• Lowest distortions performance available

• Surge withstand:
  PCT-MA2
  - 6 kV, 3000 A
  - 1.2/50 - 8/20 ms combination wave as defined
    by IEEE C62.41-1991 for a category B3 device
 PCT-MA-B1015
  - 6 kV, 3000 A
  - 1.2/50 - 8/20 ms combination wave as defined
    by IEEE C62.41-1991 for a category B3 device

• Lowest distortions performance available.

• Patented DSM seizure technology provides
  increased spring retention for better surface
 contact.

• Patented design to increase spring retention for
  better surface contact – even after repeated entry
  across maximum to minimum
  center conductor diameters

• Gold-plated, beryllium copper construction for
  better corrosion resistance, impedance
  matching, and less common path distortion

• 6 kV surge withstand on all RF ports (B3)

• 6 kV surge withstand (B3) on the power adapter

• Precision machined SCTE-compliant sealed
  “F” ports

• Lightweight powder coated and weather-sealed
  housing for superior corrosion protection

• Local or remote powered

• Drop amplifiers available in the following
  configurations:

  - Forward with passive reverse
  - Combined active forward and reverse
  - Reverse only

• All ports on one side, 1 port passive return
  version available

• 10 to 15 dB forward gain, passive reverse, 1 port
  version available