Pico Macom BMT-7 Specifications

900MHz Back-Matched Drop Tap

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DISTRIBUTION

Passive Components

355 Parkside Drive San Fernando, CA 91340

Ph: 818-493-4300 Toll Free: 800-421-6511 Fax: [phone]

C-15

Rev. 12/02

BMT

Series

TruSpec’s BMT-series commercial-grade back-matched drop taps provide
reliable performance in international and domestic CATV/SMATV distribution
systems.These taps are used in applications requiring the bulk of the signal
passing through one port while reduced signal passes from the tapped por t.
This feature ideally suits BMT-series taps for systems using looped or tree
and branch architectures.The unique bi-directional circuit design allows the
tapped port to function regardless of signal flow direction at the thru-por ts
simplifying installation and reducing service calls from incorrect installation.
The BMT series features extremely low through-loss performance enabling
longer distribution runs saving cost by reducing amplifier requirements.F-port
threads are precision machined, ensuring easy connector installation and
removal, and improved por t-to-connector interface.The zinc-alloy cast case
and epoxy sealed back plate provide superior RFI shielding (-70dB) and a full
environmental seal. Each BMT-series tap is individually tested at the factory
to comply with precise quality standards.

BMT

Series

900MHz Back-Matched Drop Tap

Broadband 5-900 MHz frequency
range

Bi-directional thru-port ensures
simple foolproof installation

DC power passing at thru-port
and power blocked at tap-port
provides for remote powering
applications and powering the
antenna preamplifier directly
from the headend

Yellow-chromate plated zinc­alloy diecast housing ensures
excellent ground bonding and
long corrosion-free service life
in indoor/outdoor applications

Epoxy-sealed back cover pro­vides effective EMI-RFI shielding
>-70dB eliminating signal ingress
to provide distortion free pictures

Precision machined F-connector
threads ensure improved port­to-connector interface and
accommodate external security
devices

Internal seizing pins provide
improved connectivity to con­nector center lead

Cast-in mounting-tab with pro­vided mounting screws enables
easy installation

Voltage blocking capacitor on
Tap port for improved hum
modulation and intermodulation
performance ensures superior
picture quality

Used with TruSpec’s BP1 wall­plate for easy installation

Performance tests conducted
conforming with SCTE standards
IPS TP-201, 202, 203, 406

TESTED

BMT Series

Product Specifications

900MHz Back-Matched Drop Tap

BMT

Ordering Information

BMT–

dB Tap Value

Tap Values: 7, 12, 17, 23 dB

Start 54.000 Mhz Stop 890.000 Mhz

dB
4

3
2
1
1:

-1

-2

-3

-4

1:Transmission Log Mag 1.0 dB/ Ref 0.00 dB C

Meas1: Mkr6 890.000 Mhz

-0.613 dB

Tap Loss +/-0.6dB: 7, 12, 17, 23
Insertion Loss (In-Out): 0.96dB Typical
Return Loss (Output): 15dB Typical
Isolation (Tap-Out): 23dB Typical
Dimensions: 2.3˝ (L) x 1.9˝ (W) x 0.5˝ (H)

Specifications

INSERTION LOSS Typical

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Rev. 12/02

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Specifications Subject to Change © Copyright 2003 Pico Macom, Inc.

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