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ADVANCED SYSTEM DESIGN PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

BLE*/* STARLINE Broadband Line Extender

FEATURES OF THE BLE*/*: ENHANCED GALLIUM ARSENIDE

750 MHz or 870 MHz power doubling Optional Enhanced Gallium Arsenide (E-GaAs)
technology in enhanced GaAs (E-GaAs) or hybrids are now available in the STARLINE BLE.
silicon These E-GaAs hybrids now replace the GaAs hybrids
High gain from the previous BLE platform. This second
Five diplex filter options generation technology provides improved distortion
Ergonomics performance in CTB and CSO over the standard GaAs
16 dB return loss for E-GaAs technology. Compared to silicon and competing GaAs
60/90 V powering technology, E-GaAs distortion performance remains
Meets Telcordia GR-1098-Core voltage surge linear at significantly higher output levels. This higher
requirements using surge waveforms as output level allows the customer to maximize system
described in IEEE C62.41 performance and reduce system costs. We encourage
FCC and CENELEC approved our customers to contact their Motorola Account
Bode equalization (thermal or auto controlled) Representative to determine the optimal levels for their
15 ampere AC bypass capability systems.
Optional return path ingress control and status
monitor All of Motorola Broadband Communication Sector’s E-
All directional coupler –20 dB test points GaAs hybrids are designed and manufactured in our
own facility and are not sold to our competitors.
DESCRIPTION
HIGH GAIN
Motorola’s STARLINE® series line extender, model
BLE*/*, leads the industry in features and performance The latest BLE also offers high gain for both silicon
and is designed to meet the needs of today's expanding and E-GaAs platforms. This allows the operator to
broadband communication networks. This two-way hold existing amplifier locations during system
capable single output amplifier offers high gain, high upgrades thereby reducing system costs.
output levels, improved ergonomics, improved
distortion performance, five diplex filter options, 16 dB ERGONOMICS: ENHANCED EASE OF USE
return loss for E-GaAs, and Bode equalization. The
BLE*/* also allows optional advanced features such as Enhanced ergonomics add to the ease of use for the
ingress control switching and status monitoring. latest STARLINE series BLE*/*. This “ease of use” is
achieved by implementing taller attenuators as well as
plastic shells and guides for forward and return
equalizers, cable simulators and response correction

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BLE*/* STARLINE Broadband Line Extender
boards. All field- installed components are easily an ac input voltage range from 38 Vac through 90 Vac
accessible through the chassis cover and can be rms. The power supply also contains the additional
installed and removed by a “gloved hand” without a
tool. Block diagrams distinguishing forward and return feature of a two position (LO and HI) selector that sets
paths by color are also printed on the chassis covers for the startup voltage of the power supply.
easy reference of components. The ergonomic
accessories are equivalent to the previous accessories, The BLE*/* is shipped with the selector set for 60 Vac
with the addition of removable plastic guides and (LO). There is no damage to the amplifier if the jumper
shells. All current and former accessories are is not changed. However, changing the jumper ensures
completely backward/forward compatible (please that the dc supply does not turn on until the proper
see Backward/Forward Compatibility section). input voltage level is reached – either 38 Vac or 55
Vac. This prevents excessive loading of the system
BACKWARD/FORWARD COMPATIBILITY power supply during turn-on after a system shutdown.

Forward Compatibility: The latest BLE units may use The standard gas discharge tube surge arrestor can be
all ergonomic accessories, but it is also possible to use replaced with the Fast Transfer Electronic Crowbar
the older version EQ-*-*, BCS-*-*, SEE-*-*, and JXP- (FTEC-BTA) type surge suppressor for longer life
*A if desired. There is no need to remove the chassis overvoltage protection.
cover to install the older accessories into the newer
units. DIRECTIONAL COUPLER TEST POINTS

Backward Compatibility: The ergonomic accessories Other features include -20 dB directional coupler test
are the same as the previous accessories, except for the points at the forward input, forward output, return input
addition of the plastic guides and shells. See chart and return output. The BLE*/* is enclosed in the BLE-
below for nomenclature. Therefore, the plastic guides HSG/15 which allows access to test points without
and shells can be removed for use in older BLE opening the housing.
versions.
FORWARD PATH
BLE compatibility: If an “electronics only” package (E-
pack) is ordered, it will include the deeper housing The operational gain of the 750 MHz silicon version is
cover to accommodate ergonomic accessories. Note: 29 dB with 15 dB return loss. The 870 MHz silicon
this is not the deeper housing cover associated with the version achieves 30 dB operational gain with return
status monitor. When ordering the status monitor loss of 15 dB. All E-GaAs BLE amplifiers achieve 28
option, a deep housing cover is also required. dB of gain with 16 dB return loss. There is also a high
gain E-GaAs option which achieves 32 dB of gain.
The reversible BLE*/* electronics package can be Output level control is achieved through the use of an
made backward compatible with the STARLINE JLX interstage Bode equalizer which compensates for
and 10-Amp BLE housing by installing the BLE-15 coaxial cable attenuation changes due to temperature.
AMP Kit. This kit contains 50 mil gold plated platform Equalization may be controlled manually, with a
assemblies. This makes it possible for the amplifier to thermal drive unit (Model TDU) or with a single pilot
carry 15 Amperes continuous through the input or closed loop automatic drive unit (Model ADU-XXX/*).
output ports and up to 20 Amperes for 2 hours at +60 Both the TDU and the ADU boards are common to the
°C. There is also a “low current” (10A) option on the STARLINE family of amplifiers. ADU's utilize Surface
configurator that can be ordered for the electronic Acoustic Wave (SAW) filters for determining pilot
module (no housing included) which is backward frequency. This improves amplifier stability over
compatible with the STARLINE JLX and 10-Amp BLE temperature.
housing, without the use of a kit.
The BLE*/* uses modular diplex filters which can be
60/90 VOLT POWERING changed for a different frequency split as required. The
amplifier can be configured with S split filters for a 5-
The BLE*/* is capable of 60 or 90 Vac powering. The 40 MHz return and a 52-870 MHz forward band. E
power supply provides a regulated 24 Vdc output over splits (5-30 MHz/47-870 MHz), K splits (5-42
MHz/54-870 MHz), J splits (5-55 MHz/70-870 MHz),

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BLE*/* STARLINE Broadband Line Extender
and A splits (5-65 MHz/85-870 MHz) are also
available. NETWORK MONITORING

These same filters can be used for all Motorola RF The optional status monitoring transponder, model LL-
distribution amplifiers. BLE-F3, handles RF electronics performance,
measurement control and alarm generation. The LL-
RETURN PATH BLE-F3 monitors AC line voltage, power supply
voltage, internal temperature and features an optical
Return amplifier kits can be ordered with either high tamper switch. The LL-BLE-F3 is also used to control
gain or low gain hybrids providing 24 dB and 19 dB the optional ingress control switch and is frequency
minimum station gain, respectively. Return path agile up to 120 MHz.
equalizers from 0 to 12 dB can be customer selected.
Optional features include thermal compensation and When selecting the LL-BLE-F3 as an option, the
ingress control switching. Thermal compensation deeper housing lid is required.
comes in the form of a plug-in JXP-TH*B, which
stabilizes gain and match over temperature extremes. CONFIGURATION

Also available is Ingress Control Switching in 3 states. To reduce customer costs and to accommodate
This pin diode attenuator circuit can lower levels by 6 customer specific needs, the STARLINE BLE*/* can
dB or by 38 dB with a controlled slew rate for be fully configured in the Motorola factory at no
minimum bit errors. The LIFELINE® Broadband Line additional cost to the customer.
Extender transponder, model LL-BLE-F3, and
Please refer to the BLE*/* configurator for options
accompanying deeper housing lid are required to
(see attached).
operate the Ingress Control Switch from a remote
location.
_____________________________________________________________________________________

The ergonomic accessories have model indicators that align the notation with our product descriptions. The
following is a table indicating the ergonomic accessory vs the older accessory notation.

Ergonomic Accessory Old Accessory New Description


SFE-*-* EQ-*-* STARLINE Forward Equalizer
SCS-* BCS-* STARLINE Cable Simulator
SRE-*-* SEE-*-* STARLINE Return Equalizer
JXP-*B JXP-*A Two-piece “Breakaway” JXP Attenuator
BLE-RCB87 None Reponse Correction Board

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BLE*/* STARLINE Broadband Line Extender

BLE*/* Block Diagram

-1.0dB
~0.0dB with
-1.0dB * see chart jumper -1.0dB -6.5dB * see chart
** ** ** ** ** **
-20 dB SFE
JXP-B PP JXP-B RCB LDR BODE PD
TP SCS -1.0dB
** Output
-1.0dB H -1.7 dB F RF/ port
Input RF AC
port -1.7 dB F Manual Auto -1.0 dB R AC
RF/ H L
AC RF
AC L ADU/ OnBrd -1.0dB
-1.0 dB R
TDU Atten
**
-1.0dB ** **
**
Status
monitor TP
Return
JXP-B **
injection point
-20 dB
-0.4dB
+25.0dB L
-0.4dB -0.5dB +30.0dB H -0.3dB

Surge -0.4dB Surge


protector SRE Therm LPF ICS JXP protector TP
-20 dB
** ** -16 dB ** **
TP Power
-20 dB supply 24 Vdc

DC test point
Power
Block Fuse
Jumper
** Plug-in module

FTEC * BLE Model Input PP Output PD


High Gain E-GaAs +28dB + 18 dB
870MHz E-GaAs +24dB + 18dB
870MHz High Gain Si +24dB + 20.5dB
750MHZ E-GaAs +24dB +18dB
750MHZ Silicon +23dB +18.5dB

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BLE*/* STARLINE Broadband Line Extender

STARLINE® PRELIMINARY Single Output Line Extender


Enhanced Gallium Arsenide BLE87S/G* SPECIFICATIONS
Broadband Line Extender RETURN
PARAMETER UNITS NOTE FORWARD RA-KIT-40L
Passband MHz 1 52-870 5 - 40
Flatness dB 2 ± 0.60 ± 0.50
Minimum Full Gain dB 3 32 or 36 NA
Operational Gain dB 4 28 or 32 19
Manual Bode Slope Control Range dB 5 ± 4.0 NA
Interstage Equalizer Slope dB 6 8±1 NA
Noise Figure 40 / 52 / 870Mh dB 7 NA / 9 / 9 6 / NA / NA
Reference Frequency MHz 8 870 / 750 / 52 870 / 550 / 52 870 / 550 / 52 40
Output Level dBmV 43 / 47 / 37 47.5 / 48.5 / 41.5 43 / 44 / 37 41 Flat
Channel Loading NTSC 112 79 79 4
Compressed data loading MHz 22 120 320 320 NA
Distortion CTB dBc 9,21,23 65 63.5 74 NA
XM dBc 10,21 59 54 63 74
CSO dBc 9,11,21 68 69.5 74 NA
CIN dBc 12 NA NA 71 NA
STB dBc 9 NA NA NA 82
SSO dBc 9 NA NA NA 77
Test Point (all) dB 13 20 ± 0.7 20 ± 0.5
Return Loss dB 14 16 15
Hum Modulation dBc 15,20 65 60
DC Voltage VDC 16 + 24.0 ± 0.25
Current DC mA 17 800 925
DC Ripple mV 15 P-P
Power Consumption W 22.6 26.6
AC Input Voltage Range VAC 38 - 90
AC Current Draw @90 VAC A 18 0.48 0.56
@75 VAC A 0.50 0.59
@60 VAC A 0.56 0.65
@53 VAC A 0.60 0.70
@45 VAC A 0.67 0.78
@38 VAC A 0.75 0.88
AC Bypass Current A 18 15 (or 10 amp option)
Group Delay, Typical 19
55.25 to 58.83 MHz nSec 28 NA
61.25 to 64.83 MHz nSec 9 NA
67.25 to 70.83 MHz nSec 5 NA
77.25 to 80.83 MHz nSec 2 NA
5.0 to 6.5 MHz nSec NA 45
10.0 to 11.5 MHz nSec NA 6
33.5 to 35.0 MHz nSec NA 10
38.5 to 40.0 MHz nSec NA 35
Channel T11 nSec NA 20
Housing Dimensions 10.6" L x 8.0" W x 4.7" D 26.9cm x 20.3cm x 11.9 cm
Weight 7.2 Pounds 3.2 kg
Ambient Operating Temperature -40° to +140° F -40° to +60° C
BLE87SG E-GaAs013101.xls

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BLE*/* STARLINE Broadband Line Extender

STARLINE® PRELIMINARY Single Output Line Extender


High Gain Silicon BLE87S/* SPECIFICATIONS
Broadband Line Extender RETURN
PARAMETER UNITS NOTE FORWARD RA-KIT-40L
Passband MHz 1 52-870 5 - 40
Flatness dB 2 ± 0.60 ± 0.50
Minimum Full Gain dB 3 34 NA
Operational Gain dB 4 30 19
Manual Bode Slope Control Range dB 5 ± 4.0 NA
Interstage Equalizer Slope dB 6 8±1 NA
Noise Figure 40 / 52 / 870Mhz dB 7 NA / 9 / 9 6 / NA / NA
Reference Frequency MHz 8 870 / 750 / 52 870 / 550 / 52 40
Output Level dBmV 43 / 47 / 37 43 / 44 / 37 41 Flat
Channel Loading NTSC 112 79 4
Compressed data loading MHz 22 120 320 NA
Distortion CTB dBc 9,21 61 70 NA
XM dBc 10,21 58 63 74
CSO dBc 9,11,21 66 73 NA
CIN dBc 12 NA 71 NA
STB dBc 9 NA NA 82
SSO dBc 9 NA NA 77
Test Point (all) dB 13 20 ± 0.7 20 ± 0.5
Return Loss dB 14 15
Hum Modulation dBc 15,20 65 60
DC Voltage VDC 16 + 24.0 ± 0.25
Current DC mA 17 700 825
DC Ripple mV 15 P-P
Power Consumption W 21.8 25.8
AC Input Voltage Range VAC 38 - 90
AC Current Draw @90 VAC A 18 0.45 0.54
@75 VAC A 0.48 0.57
@60 VAC A 0.53 0.63
@53 VAC A 0.57 0.68
@45 VAC A 0.63 0.74
@38 VAC A 0.72 0.85
AC Bypass Current A 18 15 (or 10 amp option)
Group Delay, Typical 19
55.25 to 58.83 MHz nSec 28 NA
61.25 to 64.83 MHz nSec 9 NA
67.25 to 70.83 MHz nSec 5 NA
77.25 to 80.83 MHz nSec 2 NA
5.0 to 6.5 MHz nSec NA 45
10.0 to 11.5 MHz nSec NA 6
33.5 to 35.0 MHz nSec NA 10
38.5 to 40.0 MHz nSec NA 35
Channel T11 nSec NA 20
Housing Dimensions 10.6" L x 8.0" W x 4.7" D 26.9cm x 20.3cm x 11.9 cm
Weight 7.2 Pounds 3.2 kg
Ambient Operating Temperature -40° to +140° F -40° to +60° C
BLE87S New Silicon 01 31 01.xls

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1. Operating passband of station. Diplex filters are plugged into the electronic chassis.

2. Referenced to the average gain across the stated passband.

3. Minimum full gain at 870 MHz includes loss of equalizer but Bode slope reserves have not been set. Return
gain includes loss of SRE-*-4 return equalizer. For E-GaAs, the standard minimum full gain is 32 dB. There
is also a high gain E-GaAs configurable option of 36 dB.

4. Operational gain includes loss of slope reserves as well as equalizer. For E-GaAs, the standard operational
gain is 28 dB. There is also a high gain E-GaAs configurable option of 32 dB. For systems using 870 MHz
silicon that are designed to the previous amplifiers with 26 dB of gain, implementing the “P” option in the
Configurator Special Options box will give a lower gain version of the new amplifier to match the old 26 dB
of gain.

5. Amount of Bode slope control range from midpoint (typical setting is -4 dB at 870 MHz @ 20°C). This
control should not be used for gain reduction.

6. Amount of slope created and cable equivalence of fixed interstage equalizer. Interstage equalizer is a plug-in.

7. Noise Figure performance is specified typical. Noise Figure is specified at the cable entry facility of the
housing and includes the loss of 1 dB for the pre-stage equalizer. The return Noise Figure includes the station
loss preceding the RF hybrid.

8. Frequencies that relate the picture carriers or passband edges to the specified output levels and tilts.

9. Measured with CW carriers and spectrum analyzer over specified temperature range. References the worst-
case channel. Specifications are compliant with the test methods as stated in NCTA RECOMMENDED
PRACTICES FOR MEASUREMENTS ON CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS.

10. Measured with wave analyzer and synchronous, 100% depth modulated channels. References the worst-case
channels over specified temperature range. Specifications are compliant with the test methods as stated in
NCTA RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR MEASUREMENTS ON CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS.

11. Composite Second Order distortion refers only to those beat clusters that fall +0.75 MHz and +1.25 MHz
above the subject picture carrier. CSO beat clusters that have a -0.75 MHz and -1.25 MHz relationship to the
subject picture carrier are not included in this specification.

12. CIN (Carrier-to-Intermodulation Noise). Contributions of data compression to noise floor. Performance
varies on a two-for-one basis with amplifier output level and should be calculated in a cascade using a 20 log
function, but CIN should be added to the high channel C/N calculation on a 10 log basis.

13. Test points should be used with GFAL adaptor.

14. Match measurement at the station input and output, cable-entry facilities, at the specified passbands for
operational gain.

15. Measured with the stated AC Bypass Current.

16. Measured at the power connector.

17. Current draw at +24.0 VDC.

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BLE*/* STARLINE Broadband Line Extender

18. AC current is stated in RMS continuous. A 10-amp compatible electronics package is also available for
installing into older 10-amp housings during upgrades.

19. Group Delay is specified for standard NTSC video, where delay is the delta from picture carrier to 3.58 MHz
color subcarrier. Reverse delay is in a 1.5 MHz bandwidth.

20. Hum Modulation performance is stated typical. Return band specified from 15 MHz. Hum Modulation (5
MHz to 15 MHz) is –55 dBc.

21. Distortion numbers are worst case over temperature in a cascade.

22. The compressed data loading is QAM carriers and are –6 dB relative to the analog CW carriers.

23. CTB (Composite Triple Beat). At the specified channel loading, Enhanced Gallium Arsenide performance
varies on a two point three-for-one (2.3:1) basis with amplifier output level.

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BLE*/* STARLINE Broadband Line Extender

STARLINE® PRELIMINARY Single Output Line Extender


Enhanced Gallium Arsenide BLE75S/G* SPECIFICATIONS
Broadband Line Extender RETURN
PARAMETER UNITS NOTE FORWARD RA-KIT-40L
Passband MHz 1 52-750 5 - 40
Flatness dB 2 ± 0.60 ± 0.50
Minimum Full Gain dB 3 32 or 36 NA
Operational Gain dB 4 28 or 32 19
Manual Bode Slope Control Range dB 5 ± 4.0 NA
Interstage Equalizer Slope dB 6 7±1 NA
Noise Figure 40 / 52 / 750Mhz dB 7 NA / 9 / 9 6 / NA / NA
Reference Frequency MHz 8 750 / 52 750 / 550 / 52 750 / 550 / 52 40
Output Level dBmV 47 / 37 45.5 / 48.5 / 41.5 43 / 44 / 37 41 Flat
Channel Loading NTSC 112 79 79 4
Compressed data loading MHz 22 200 200 NA
Distortion CTB dBc 9,21,23 65 63.5 74 NA
XM dBc 10,21 59 54.0 63 74
CSO dBc 9,11,21 68 69.5 74 NA
CIN dBc 12 NA NA 71 NA
STB dBc 9 NA NA NA 82
SSO dBc 9 NA NA NA 77
Test Point (all) dB 13 20 ± 0.5 20 ± 0.5
Return Loss dB 14 16 15
Hum Modulation dBc 15,20 65 60
DC Voltage VDC 16 + 24.0 ± 0.25
Current DC mA 17 800 925
DC Ripple mV 15 P-P
Power Consumption W 22.6 26.6
AC Input Voltage Range VAC 38 - 90
AC Current Draw @90 VAC A 18 0.48 0.56
@75 VAC A 0.50 0.59
@60 VAC A 0.56 0.65
@53 VAC A 0.60 0.70
@45 VAC A 0.67 0.78
@38 VAC A 0.75 0.88
AC Bypass Current A 18 15 (or 10 amp option)
Group Delay, Typical 19
55.25 to 58.83 MHz nSec 28 NA
61.25 to 64.83 MHz nSec 9 NA
67.25 to 70.83 MHz nSec 5 NA
77.25 to 80.83 MHz nSec 2 NA
5.0 to 6.5 MHz nSec NA 45
10.0 to 11.5 MHz nSec NA 6
33.5 to 35.0 MHz nSec NA 10
38.5 to 40.0 MHz nSec NA 35
Channel T11 nSec NA 20
Housing Dimensions 10.6" L x 8.0" W x 4.7" D 26.9cm x 20.3cm x 11.9 cm
Weight 7.2 Pounds 3.2 kg
Ambient Operating Temperature -40° to +140° F -40° to +60° C
BLE75SG E-GaAs 01 31 01.xls

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BLE*/* STARLINE Broadband Line Extender

STARLINE® PRELIMINARY Single Output Line Extender


Silicon BLE75S/* SPECIFICATIONS
Broadband Line Extender RETURN
PARAMETER UNITS NOTE FORWARD RA-KIT-40L
Passband MHz 1 52-750 5 - 40
Flatness dB 2 ± 0.60 ± 0.50
Minimum Full Gain dB 3 33 NA
Operational Gain dB 4 29 19
Manual Bode Slope Control Range dB 5 ± 4.0 NA
Interstage Equalizer Slope dB 6 7±1 NA
Noise Figure 40 / 52 / 750Mhz dB 7 NA / 9 / 9 6 / NA / NA
Reference Frequency MHz 8 750 / 52 750 / 550 / 52 40
Output Level dBmV 47 / 37 43 / 44 / 37 41 Flat
Channel Loading NTSC 112 79 4
Compressed data loading MHz 22 200 NA
Distortion CTB dBc 9,21 57 69 NA
XM dBc 10,21 59 63 74
CSO dBc 9,11,21 59 68 NA
CIN dBc 12 NA 71 NA
STB dBc 9 NA NA 82
SSO dBc 9 NA NA 77
Test Point (all) dB 13 20 ± 0.5 20 ± 0.5
Return Loss dB 14 15
Hum Modulation dBc 15,20 65 60
DC Voltage VDC 16 + 24.0 ± 0.25
Current DC mA 17 700 825
DC Ripple mV 15 P-P
Power Consumption W 21.8 25.8
AC Input Voltage Range VAC 38 - 90
AC Current Draw @90 VAC A 18 0.45 0.54
@75 VAC A 0.48 0.57
@60 VAC A 0.53 0.63
@53 VAC A 0.57 0.68
@45 VAC A 0.63 0.74
@38 VAC A 0.72 0.85
AC Bypass Current A 18 15 (or 10 amp option)
Group Delay, Typical 19
55.25 to 58.83 MHz nSec 28 NA
61.25 to 64.83 MHz nSec 9 NA
67.25 to 70.83 MHz nSec 5 NA
77.25 to 80.83 MHz nSec 2 NA
5.0 to 6.5 MHz nSec NA 45
10.0 to 11.5 MHz nSec NA 6
33.5 to 35.0 MHz nSec NA 10
38.5 to 40 MHz nSec NA 35
Channel T11 nSec NA 20
Housing Dimensions 10.6" L x 8.0" W x 4.7" D 26.9cm x 20.3cm x 11.9 cm
Weight 7.2 Pounds 3.2 kg
Ambient Operating Temperature -40° to +140° F -40° to +60° C
BLE75S Silicon 01 31 01.xls

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BLE*/* STARLINE Broadband Line Extender

1. Operating passband of station. Diplex filters are plugged into the electronic chassis.

2. Referenced to the average gain across the stated passband.

3. Minimum full gain at 750 MHz includes loss of equalizer but Bode slope reserves have not been set. Return
gain includes loss of SRE-*-4 return equalizer. For E-GaAs, the standard minimum full gain is 32 dB. There
is also a high gain E-GaAs configurable option of 36 dB.

4. Operational gain includes loss of slope reserves as well as equalizer. For E-GaAs, the standard gain is 28 dB.
There is also a high gain E-GaAs configurable option of 32 dB.

5. Amount of Bode slope control range from midpoint (typical setting is -4 dB at 750 MHz @ 20°C). This
control should not be used for gain reduction.

6. Amount of slope created and cable equivalence of fixed interstage equalizer. Interstage equalizer is a plug-in.

7. Noise Figure performance is specified typical. Noise Figure is specified at the cable entry facility of the
housing and includes the loss of 1 dB for the pre-stage equalizer. The return Noise Figure includes the station
loss preceding the RF hybrid.

8. Frequencies that relate the picture carriers or passband edges to the specified output levels and tilts.

9. Measured with CW carriers and spectrum analyzer over specified temperature range. References the worst-
case channel. Specifications are compliant with the test methods as stated in NCTA RECOMMENDED
PRACTICES FOR MEASUREMENTS ON CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS.

10. Measured with wave analyzer and synchronous, 100% depth modulated channels. References the worst-case
channels over specified temperature range. Specifications are compliant with the test methods as stated in
NCTA RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR MEASUREMENTS ON CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS.

11. Composite Second Order distortion refers only to those beat clusters that fall +0.75 MHz and +1.25 MHz
above the subject picture carrier. CSO beat clusters that have a -0.75 MHz and -1.25 MHz relationship to the
subject picture carrier are not included in this specification.

12. CIN (Carrier-to-Intermodulation Noise). Contributions of data compression to noise floor. Performance
varies on a two-for-one basis with amplifier output level and should be calculated in a cascade using a 20 log
function, but CIN should be added to the high channel C/N calculation on a 10 log basis.

13. Test points should be used with GFAL adaptor.

14. Match measurement at the station input and output, cable-entry facilities, at the specified passbands for
operational gain.

15. Measured with the stated AC Bypass Current.

16. Measured at the power connector.

17. Current draw at +24.0 VDC.

18. AC current is stated in RMS continuous. A 10-amp compatible electronics package is also available for
installing into older 10-amp housings during upgrades.

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19. Group Delay is specified for standard NTSC video, where delay is the delta from picture carrier to 3.58 MHz
color subcarrier. Reverse delay is in a 1.5 MHz bandwidth.

20. Hum Modulation performance is stated typical. Return band specified from 15 MHz. Hum Modulation (5
MHz to 15 MHz) is –55 dBc.

21. Distortion numbers are worst case over temperature in a cascade.

22. The compressed data loading is QAM carriers and are –6 dB relative to the analog CW carriers.

23. CTB (Composite Triple Beat). At the specified channel loading, Enhanced Gallium Arsenide performance
varies on a two point three-for-one (2.3:1) basis with amplifier output level.

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