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AIMA-FPAS

RF Forward Path Amplifier - Standard

AIMA-FPAS

About the Product

The RF Forward Path Amplifier - Standard (FPAS) is designed to plug into PBN's latest generation Advanced Intelligent Multi-services Access platform - the AIMA3000.

The FPAS accepts forward-path RF signals from 45 MHz to 1218 MHz through the RF input port.

Electronic gain and slope control allows for the module to be customized for many situations.

The forward-path version provides Automatic Gain Control (AGC). The FPAS can also be conveniently monitored and controlled through a computer connected to one of the Ethernet ports via the ASMM module.

All module settings are retained in non-volatile memory to ensure trouble-free operation. Bulk updating, automatic uploading and downloading of configuration files can be done when using PBN's NMSE web-based management system.

  • DOCSIS 3.1 Compatible with operating bandwidth up to 1218 MHz
  • Plug-and-play with the AIMA3000 platform
  • Supports both digital and analog transmissions
  • High linearity, superior low noise profile, and minimal distortion
  • Automatic gain control (AGC) or manual gain control (MGC)
  • Electronic gain and slope control
  
  • Configurable alarm thresholds
  • Alarm monitoring through PBN's NMSE and the ASMM's Web Interface
  • 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 45 MHz to 1218 MHz
RF flatness ± 0.75 dB
Noise coefficient ≤ 9 dB
RF Input level 10 dBmV per channel (nominal)(1)
RF Output level 40 dBmV per channel (rating)(1)
Minimum Gain 10 dB
Maximum Gain 30 dB
Gain adjustment range 0 dB to 10 dB (input gain control)
0 dB to 10 dB (output gain control)
Slope adjustment range 0 dB to 9 dB
AGC range (Max)   10 dB
AGC accuracy ± 0.5 dB
RF impedance 75 Ω
RF return loss > 16 dB
RF test point relative -20 dB ± 1 dB
RF connectors Single: 2 x GSK-type female
Dual: 4 x GSK-type female
RF test points 2 x Mini-SMB
Alarms and status Front-panel LEDs, SNMP Traps
Path isolation (2)  > 65 dB

Link Performance (1)
CNR > 60 dB
CSO > 75 dB
CTB > 75 dB

General
Power supply Powered via AIMA3000 backplane
Power consumption Single: < 12 W
Dual: < 24 W
Operating temperature -5 ℃ to +55 ℃
Storage temperature -25 ℃ to +70 ℃
Dimensions (WxDxH) 24.6 x 410 x 152.5 mm
Weight Single: 0.88 kg
Dual: 0.98 kg
Supported network management options PBN's NMSE or through ASMM's Web Interface

Note:

(1) Loaded with 77ch NTSC, RF input= 10 dBmV/ch, Gain= 30 dB.
(2) Path isolation only for FPAS-D.

A-FPAS-[X]-[Y]-[Z] RF Forward Path Amplifier - Standard

Options:
X Number of Output Ports
S Single
D

Dual

Y

FBC Function *

M

 With FBC function
Z

Basic Version

A

Standard gain version

* FBC function only available for the single port version. When using FBC function, the RF output power of the main port should be no less than 95 dBμV/ch for accurate measurement.

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