Operating instructions

Appendix A
Specifications
Specifications are valid over the given bandpass and operating temperature range of −40°F to
+140°F (−40°C to +60°C). Specifications are stated worst case unless otherwise noted, and are
subject to change. Refer to the following Motorola web site or contact your account
representative for the latest specifications.
http://www.motorola.com/Business/US-EN/Business+Product+and+Services/Cable+Broadband/RF+Amplifiers
Model MBV3-100*
Specification Forward Amplifier
Passband
52 through 1003 MHz
Gain
Full
46 dB (with SFE-100-*)
Operational
42 dB (with SFE-100-*) and slope reserves)
Flatness
52 through 1003 MHz
±0.50 dB maximum
Level control, automatic
Bode board using VADU/VQADU
Gain control
Fixed pads, JXP-∗B
Performance - reference frequency
(MHz)
1003/550/52
At typical output (dBmV)
45/44/37
Channels
79 analog/450 MHz
digital (suppressed by
6 dB)
Crossmod
–68.5 dB
CTB
–76.5 dB
CSO
–71.0 dB
Noise figure
At 52 MHz
10 dB (with SFE-1) maximum
At 1003 MHz
10 dB (with SFE-1) maximum
Interstage equalizer, MDR/10/1G/*
14 ±1 dB
Hum modulation
–60 dB
Return loss, input/output
16 dB at operational level
Test points, input/output
20 ±1.0 dB
Housing dimensions
15.4 L × 5.5 W× 9.6 D inches (39.1 × 13.97 × 24.3 cm)
Weight
15 pounds (6.8 kg)
MBV3-100* Installation and Operation Manual