Blonder-Tongue BIDA55A-30 Specifications

BIDA-5800

Broadband Indoor Distribution

Amplifiers - Active Return Path

The Blonder Tongue BIDA-ARP is a completely self-contained broadband indoor distribution amplifier designed specifically for CATV
and SMATV signal distribution systems which use a cable drop as a signal source. Seventeen models are available with bandwidths
ranging from 49-550 MHz to 49-1000 MHz, gains of either 30 dB or 43 dB, and push-pull or power doubling hybrid technology.

All models have a return path bandwidth of 5-36 MHz and can be configured for either a passive (as shipped) or active return.
When field configured to an active return the BIDA-ARP Series have a full gain of 20 dB. All models can be attenuated over a range
of 10 dB in the forward path and 18 dB in the return path. Gain and slope controls are located on the front panel for easy set-up
and adjustment. Two -30 dB backmatched test points are provided to permit testing without interruption of service.

In applications where input signals are too high or where greater cable equalization is necessary, the BIDA-ARP can be reconfigured
by using plug-in fixed attenuators (forward and return) and cable slope equalizers (forward) to meet particular requirements.

Push-pull and power doubling hybrid modules, hybrid IC modules enable the BIDA-ARP to operate at high output levels while
retaining low distortion characteristics.

The aluminum chassis is designed to provide excellent heat dissipation thus allowing operation at high ambient temperatures with
no degradation of performance or reliability.

Forward
49-550/750/860/1000 MHz

Features

• Provides Two-Way Capability with an Active or Passive Return Path Set by Field-Changeable Jumpers.

• Hybrid IC Circuitry for High Output with Low Distortion.

• Front Panel Gain and Slope Controls for Easy Adjustments.

• Sockets for Hybrid IC to Make a Hybrid IC Change in the Field.

• Forward Path Input-Side Plug-In Fixed Attenuator and Cable Equalizer for Optimum Performance.

• Return Path Output-Side Fixed Attenuator for Optimum Performance.

• Externally Accessible Test Points Permit In-Service Testing.

• Exceeds FCC Specs for Both Conducted and Radiated Interference at Full Output Level.

• External “UL Listed” Power Transformer.

5-36 MHz
Return

Please see other side for ordering information.

Rev: 092214 (651187000P)

Specifications

55A-30

55A-30P

55A-43

55A-43P

55A-50

75A-30

75A-30P

75A-43

75A-43P

86A-30

86A-30P

86A-43

86A-43P

100A-30

100A-30P

100A-43

Model: BIDA-ARP

Stock No:

Frequency Range:

Flatness:

Gain Control Range:

Slope Control Range:

Input Return Loss:

Output Return Loss:

Noise Figure:

No. of Channels

(for CSO, CTB, & XMD):

Output Level:

Composite Triple Beat

Crossmodulation

2nd Order Composite

Impedance:

Hum Modulation:

Input/Output Test

Port Level:

Input/Output Test

Port Return Loss:

Operating

Temperature Range:

Power Requirements:

Dimensions (LxWxH):

Shipping Weight:

5800-53

5800P53

5800-54

5800P54

5800-55

5800-73

5800P73

5800-74

5800P74

5800-83

5800P83

5800-84

5800P84

5800-13

5800P13

49-550 MHz 49-750 MHz 49-860 MHz 49-1000 MHz 5-36

30 dB 30 dB 43 dB 43 dB 50 dB 30 dB 30 dB 43 dB 43 dB 30 dB 30 dB 43 dB 43 dB 30 dB 30 dB 43 dB 43 dB 20 dB

Gain:

±0.50 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.70 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.75 dB ±0.5§

10 dB 18

8 dB N/A

16 dB 16

16 dB 16

7 dB 7.5 dB 8.5 dB 8.5 dB 8.5 dB 6.0

77 110 129 150 3

36/44 dBmV 36/44 dBmV 36/44 dBmV 32/40 dBmV 42

-64 dB -71 dB -63 dB -68 dB -63 dB -60 dB -64 dB -56 dB -64 dB -54 dB -62 dB -56 dB -60 dB -59 dB -70 dB -65 dB -70 dB -60

(CTB)

:

-67 dB -74 dB -66 dB -69 dB -60 dB -62 dB -68 dB -60 dB -68 dB -54 dB -62 dB -60 dB -65 dB -60 dB -66 dB -58 dB -66 dB -60

(XMOD):

-61 dB -65 dB -60 dB -58 dB -65 dB -56 dB -61 dB -59 dB -61 dB -57 dB -61 dB -59 dB -59 dB -59 dB -69 dB -63 dB -69 dB -60

(CSO):

75 Ω

-70 dB -65 dB

-30 dB; ±2 dB

20 dB

-20 to +60 ˚C

Wall Power Transformer 105-130 VAC, 60 Hz 0.38 AMP Max

10.5” x 7.25” x 3.25” (26.4 cm x 18.42 cm x 8.26 cm)

6 lbs (2.7kg)

Plug-In Accessories:

1) Flat Attenuator:

(1-20dB in 1dB steps)

2) Cable Equalizer:

(3,6,9,12,15,18 dB)

#5475-(*) #5477-(*) #5478-(*) #5479-(*)

(*) Specify dB § Reference to +1 dB tilt

#5411A-(*)

Ordering Information

Model Stock # Description

BIDA 55A-30 5800 53 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 30 dB, 49-550 MHz, Integrated Active Return (5-36 MHz)
BIDA 55A-30P 5800P53 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 30 dB, 49-550 MHz, Power Doubling, Active Return (5-36 MHz)
BIDA 55A-43 5800 54 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 43 dB, 49-550 MHz, Integrated Active Return (5-36 MHz)
BIDA 55A-43P 5800P54 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 43 dB, 49-550 MHz, Power Doubling, Active Return (5-36 MHz)
BIDA 55A-50 5800 55 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 50 dB, 49-550 MHz, Integrated Active Return (5-36 MHz)
BIDA 75A-30 5800 73 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 30 dB, 49-750 MHz, Integrated Active Return (5-36 MHz)
BIDA 75A-30P 5800P73 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 30 dB, 49-750 MHz, Power Doubling, Active Return (5-36 MHz)
BIDA 75A-43 5800 74 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 43 dB, 49-750 MHz, Integrated Active Return (5-36 MHz)
BIDA 75A-43P 5800P74 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 43 dB, 49-750 MHz, Power Doubling, Active Return (5-36 MHz)
BIDA 86A-30 5800 83 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 30 dB, 49-860 MHz, Integrated Active Return (5-36 MHz)
BIDA 86A-30P 5800P83 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 30 dB, 49-860 MHz, Power Doubling, Active Return (5-36 MHz)
BIDA 86A-43 5800 84 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 43 dB, 49-860 MHz, Integrated Active Return (5-36 MHz)
BIDA 86A-43P 5800P84 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 43 dB, 49-860 MHz, Power Doubling, Active Return (5-36 MHz)
BIDA 100A-30 5800 13 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 30 dB, 49-1000 MHz, Integrated Active Return (5-36 MHz)
BIDA 100A-30P 5800P13 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 30 dB, 49-1000 MHz, Power Doubling, Active Return (5-36 MHz)
BIDA 100A-43 5800 14 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 43 dB, 49-1000 MHz, Integrated Active Return (5-36 MHz)
BIDA 100A-43P 5800P14 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier 43 dB, 49-1000 MHz, Power Doubling, Active Return (5-36 MHz)

5800-14

100A-43P

5800P14

Integrated

Active

Return Path

Accessories

Model Stock # Description

BIDA-CE-5 5475 BIDA Series Plug-In Cable Equalizer 550 MHz, Values: 3,6,9,12,15,18 dB
BIDA-CE-7 5477 BIDA Series Plug-In Cable Equalizer 750 MHz, Values: 3,6,9,12,15,18 dB
BIDA-CE-8 5478 BIDA Series Plug-In Cable Equalizer 860 MHz, Values: 3,6,9,12,15,18 dB
BIDA-CE-10 5479 BIDA Series Plug-In Cable Equalizer 1000 MHz, Values: 3,6,9,12,15,18 dB
BIDA-FA 5411A BIDA Series Plug-In Fixed Attenuator 1000 MHz, Values: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 dB

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