Blonder Tongue ACA-35-1000 Users Guide

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ACA-35-1000

Apartment Complex Amplifier

The ACA-35-1000 is an economical 1 GHz indoor broadband distribution amplifier, designed for RF distribution systems, such as apartment complexes, hospitals, schools, prisons, and hotels.

The ACA-35-1000 amplifier has 35 dB of operational gain and has a gain control range of 16 dB. These amplifiers employ push/pull discrete amplifier stages with surface mount technology. The unit is housed in a compact, aluminum chassis that provides excellent heat dissipation, and is powered by an internal 117 VAC power supply.

Features

• One-Way Operation 40 to 1000 MHz

• Discrete Push-Pull Amplifier Stages

• Built-in Variable Gain Control

• Surface Mount Technology

Ordering Information

Model Stock # Description

ACA-35-1000 5470 Apartment Complex Amplifier; 35 dB, 40-1000 MHz, Push/Pull Discrete

Blonder Tongue is ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Rev: 062917

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Specifications

RF Connectors

Frequency Range:

Channel Loading:

Flatness:

Noise Figure (a):

Output Level:

Input Test Port Level:

Output Test Port Level:

Gain Control Range:

Composite Triple Beat - CTB (b):

Cross Modulation - XMOD (b):

Second Order (b):

Hum Modulation:

Impedance - All Ports:

Return Loss

Output:

(a) Measured at full gain with 0 dB slope. (b) At rated output capability and channel loading.

Gain:

Input:

40-1000 MHz 70 ±1.00 dB 35 dB 11 dB +30/+40 dBmV

-20, ±2 dB

-20, ±2 dB 18 dB

-66 dB

-65 dB

-66 dB

-65 dB 75 Ohm

12 dB 10 dB

Output Test Port:

RF Input:

RF Output:

“F”, Female “F”, Female “F”, Female

Indicators/Controls (Top Panel)

Power ON:

Gain:

Red LED Control

Power Requirements

Voltage:

Frequency:

Power:

117, ±10% VAC 16 VAC 60 Hz 15 W

General

Dimensions (W x D x H): 7.25 x 6.00 x 1.75 inches (184 x 152 x 44 mm)

Weight: 3.63 lbs (1.65 kg)

Operating Temperature: 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)

Storage Temperature: -13 to 158 °F (-25 to 70 °C)

Operating Humidity: 0 to 95% RH @ 35 °C max, non-condensing

Storage Humidity: 0 to 95% RH @ 35 °C max, non-condensing