Technetix Inc I 8530 Concord Center Drive, Suite 200, Englewood CO 80112, USA Tel: +1 866 956 5608 I info-usa@technetix.com I www.technetix.com

Apr/2016 - Version final 3.0

Adaptable for one or two high level outputs

Operates to 1218 MHz with a forward gain of up to 40 dB1

Return path gain of up to 25 dB1

Field upgradable plug-in diplexers offer 42/54, 65/85, 85/102, 85/105 or 204/258 band splits

Modular, power efficient design

Onboard ingress detection switches

Optional external testpoint access

Suitable for pole-mounting and strand mounting

Description

The Technetix DBC-1200S amplifier is an innovative ‘crossover’ design which provides a field upgradeable solution to deep fiber/fiber to the last amplifier (FttLA). Its RF function can be configured for use as a two output device (with or without an internal splitter).

Designed using energy efficient GaN (gallium nitride) technologies, the DBC-1200S offers a functional upgrade path for the majority of compact amplifiers from other manufacturers by:• Providing individual electronic gain and slope control for each of the final amplification

stages• Consuming less power compared to GaAs hybrid amplifiers• Providing a similar or smaller physical footprint• Harnessing GaN technology to provide class leading forward and return path gain

The DBC-1200S provides reverse path transmission with an amplification stage up to 25 dB1.

Forward and return path attenuation can be adjusted with electronic attenuators with electronic equalizers available for forward and return path equalization. Forward path equalization available in 862 MHz, 1006 MHz and 1218 MHz versions.

The DBC-1200S has a highly efficient long-life switch-mode power supply and uses thermal fuses to provide the powering modes required for the modules used.

Gas discharge tubes at the input and output ports protect the RF circuits in the event of lightning or mains power surges.

Benefits• Full digital control and setup with optional integrated AGC/ALSC.• Windows, Android and iPhone software applications available for amplifier configuration.• Improved intermodulation distortion performance - innovative GaN technology operates

to 1218 MHz1.• Energy efficient technology provides more gain from the same power consumption.• Flexible amplifier configuration to meet changing network needs.• CPD Safe™ technology and surge protection mean fewer reported faults, improved

customer service and a reduction in truck rolls.• Onboard ingress detection facility provides an option to apply -6 dB or -40 dB of return

path attenuation via a simple transponderless FSK protocol.• The DBC-1200S is easy to upgrade to a deep fiber node by replacing the existing RF

modules with an optical transmitter and receiver modules.• Development roadmap includes auto-alignment and auto-optimization.

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DBC-1200S

configurable single amplifier / deep

fiber node

Technetix Inc I 8530 Concord Center Drive, Suite 200, Englewood CO 80112, USA Tel: +1 866 956 5608 I info-usa@technetix.com I www.technetix.com

Apr/2016 - Version final 3.0

DBC-1200S - configurable single amplifier/deep fiber node

RF configuration

Fiber configuration

(available with plug-in splitter)

(available with plug-in splitter)

(available with plug-in splitter)

(available with plug-in splitter)

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Technetix Inc I 8530 Concord Center Drive, Suite 200, Englewood CO 80112, USA Tel: +1 866 956 5608 I info-usa@technetix.com I www.technetix.comApr/2016 - Version final 3.0

DBC-1200S - configurable single amplifier/deep fiber nodeSpecifications

Available options

Band-split 204/258 (pluggable diplex)Band-split 85/105 (pluggable diplex)Band-split 85/102 (pluggable diplex)Band-split 65/85 (pluggable diplex)Band-split 42/54 (pluggable diplex)Optical receiver modules available in the following: Light wavelength: 1290-1610 nm Optical input range (Optical AGC): -6 to +1 dBmOptical return transmitter module available in the following: Type LASER: DFBI/CWDM/FPI Light wavelength: 1310/1550 nm Optical power: 1 to 4 dBmStatus monitoring module DOCSIS compliant8

Full remote management8

Electronic control:

Downstream module Attenuation pre-stage Attenuation inter-stage Equalization pre-stage Equalization inter-stage RF power level – high or low power modeUpstream module Attenuation Equalization Ingress switch control 0dB,-6dB,-40dB (local control or FSK remote control)Digital control module AGC/ALSC pilot frequency 1 (where used) ALSC pilot frequency 2 (where used)

Forward pathPass band (dependent on diplex) 54/85/102/105/258 - 1218 MHz1

Response flatness (worst case) 54 - 700 MHz ± 0.6 dBResponse flatness (worst case) 700 - 1218 MHz ± 1 dBAverage full gain 40 dB1, 3

Return loss (min) ≥ 18 dB4

Noise figure with zero dB attenuation installed (max) 7.0 dB5, 6

Operating output level without MER degradation with 78 QAM channel – flat (low power mode)

49 dBmV

Operating output level without MER degradation with 78 QAM channel – with 8 dB tilt (low power mode)

52 dBmV

Operating output level without MER degradation with 78 QAM channel – flat (high power mode)

51 dBmV

Operating output level without MER degradation with 78 QAM channel – with 8 dB tilt (high power mode)

53 dBmV

Gain control (electronic) pre-stage 0 - 20 dB6

EQ control (electronic) pre-stage 0 - 20 dB6, 7

Gain control (electronic) inter-stage 0 - 16 dB6

EQ control (electronic) inter-stage 0 - 15 dB6, 7

Input monitoring point -20 ± 1.5 dBOutput directive testpoint -20 ± 1 dB w.r.t outputReverse path Pass band (dependent on diplex) 5 - 204 MHz2

Input to output port gain 25 dB1, 3

Return loss (min) 18 dB4

Response flatness ± 0.5 dBNoise figure (typ) 6.5 dBOperating output levels Max 50 dBmVIngress return path attenuation stepGain control (electronic)EQ control (electronic)

0 / -6 / -400 - 20 dB0 - 10 dB

Reverse directive testpoint per input -19 ± 1 dBDistortion performance Hum modulation Max -70 dBc @ 10 A

Max -65 dBc @ 15 AGeneralClass of enclosure IP68 IEC 60529 ed2.1 am1ESD 4 kV SCTE 61000-4-2:2008 Surge protection 6 kV SCTE C62.41 CAT. C3EMC FCC PART 15Safety SCTE 60950-1Testpoints All F-MaleOperating voltage 20 - 90 VAC (typ) block / trapeziumPower req (W, typ) (1 output) operating voltage sinusoidal 16 W (typ) (with transponder 18.6 W) 20 - 90 VAC6

AC bypass capacity & input 15 A per port (max)Operating temperature range -40 to +149°FNet weight (lbs) 7.0Housing dimensions 7.44 x 13.98 x 3.54 inCoaxial connections PG 11 or 5/8” KSHousing finish Painted conductive chromate finishImpedance (Ω, typ) 75

Equipment approval FCC approval pending.

Remarks

Measurements taken at room temperature1 Including diplex filters, high pass filters and thermal

compensator where applicable2 Platform frequency range specified. Actual up and

downstream frequency & gain depends on plug-in amplification modules and diplex filters

3 Electronic switches set to 0 dB4 F > 40 MHz -1.5 dB/oct and min 12dB5 5 - 400 MHz: Max 7.5 dB

400 - 950 MHz: Max 7.0 dB950 - 1218 MHz: Max 7.5 dB

6 Depending on modules fitted (numbers quoted for RF configuration)

7 Tilt express between 85 - 1218 MHz8 On roadmap

Patents are pending for the DBC-1200S technology described in this document.

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