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2

Broadband CATV Amplifier

50 - 1000 MHz

Rev. V3

MAAMSS0042

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is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

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Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are

typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Parameter

Test Conditions

Units

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Gain

dB

13.8

15

16.0

Gain Flatness

dB

—

0.8

1.2

Noise Figure

dB

—

3.0

4.0

Input Return Loss

dB

—

20

—

Output Return Loss

dB

—

18

—

Output IP3

6 MHz Spacing, -10 dBm output per tone

dBm

—

38

—

Composite Triple Beat, CTB

132 channels, +30 dBmV / channel at the output.

dBc

—

-70

—

Composite Second Order, CSO

132 channels, +30 dBmV / channel at the output.

dBc

—

-70

—

P1dB

dBm

—

21

—

5 Volts

mA

—

110

130

Off-Chip Component Values

Schematic Including Off-Chip

Components

Recommended Board Layout

L1

C3

C2

L2

R1

C4

C5

L3

C1

Component

Value

Package

C1,C2,C3,C4

0.01 µF

0402

C5

0.8 pF

0402

1 µH

1210

L2

4.7 nH

0402

L3

6.8 nH

0402

R1

523 Ω

0402

7. L1 supplied from EPCOS, part number B82422A1102K100