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AIMA-RPAS

RF Return Path Amplifier - Standard

AIMA-RPAS

About the Product

The RPAS, RF Return-Path Amplifier - Standard series, is designed to plug into PBN's latest generation Advanced Intelligent Multi-services Access Platform - the AIMA3000.

The RPAS has two independent amplifier circuits and it accepts returnpath RF signals from 5 MHz to 204 MHz through the two RF input ports. The module has an adjustable gain range of 10 dB to 30 dB and has dual output ports.

Electronic gain and slope controls allow the module to be customized for many different configurations.

Microprocessor-based status monitoring and control is available locally and remotely through a web interface or by using PBN's NMSE (network management software). All module settings are retained in non-volatile memory to ensure hassle-free operation.

  • Plug-and-play with the AIMA3000 platform
  • Return path amplifier (5 MHz to 204 MHz) supports both analog and digital signal source
  • High linearity, superior low noise profile, and minimal distortion
  • Manual gain control (MGC)
  • Electronic gain and slope control
  
  • User configurable alarm threshold levels
  • Alarm monitoring
  • Broadband GaAs amplifier technology
  • Remote firmware upgrade and auto upload/download of configuration files through ASMM web interface or using PBN's NMSE
  • Fully FCC, CE, and RCM compliant

RF Performance
RF bandwidth 5 MHz to 204 MHz
RF flatness ± 0.5 dB
Noise Figure (NF) ≤ 9 dB
RF Input level 10~30 dBmV per channel
RF Output level(1) 40~60 dBmV per channel @max gain
Gain Range 10 dB to 30dB
Gain adjustment 0 dB to 10 dB (input gain control)
0 dB to 10 dB (output gain control)
Slope adjustment 0 dB to 5 dB
RF impedance 75 Ω
RF return loss > 16 dB
RF test point relative to RF output port -20 dB ± 1 dB
Isolation between RF inputs 50 dB
RF connectors 4 x GSK-type female
RF test points 4 x Mini-SMB
Alarms and status Front-panel LEDs, SNMP Traps

Link Performance (2)
CNR > 50 dB
IMD2 > 60 dB

General
Power supply Powered via AIMA3000 backplane
Power consumption < 10.0 W
Operating temperature -5 ℃ to +55  ℃
Storage temperature -25 ℃ to +70  ℃
Operating humidity 90% (non-condensing)
Storage humidity 90% (non-condensing)
Dimensions (WxDxH) 24.6 x 410 x 152.5 mm
Weight 0.98 kg
Supported network management options PBN's NMSE or through ASMM's Web Interface

Note:

(1) Measured with max gain is 30dB.

(2) Measured in a typical system with 4 channels signal source (11.5 MHz, 26.5 MHz, 45.5 MHz
and 58.5 MHz).

A-RPAS-[Y]-[Z] RF Return Path Amplifier - Standard

Options:
Y

Number of RF Ports

D

Dual(2)
Z

Bandwidth

20

5 ~ 204 MHz

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