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HARDENING THE DROP AMPLIFIERSContentsOverview 1Overview 1General Specifications 1Features & Benefits 2Hardened Drop Solution 2Drop Amplifiers 3Mini MA2 3Active Forward & Active Return 4VC Passive Bypass 5MoCA 7MDU Distribution 8Amplifier 8Ordering InformationPart Numbers & Descriptions 10OVERVIEWPCT’s 1 GHz multimedia drop amplifiersprovide ultra-low noise amplification ofbroadband signals for subscriber dropinstallations. Within broadband networks,changes in signal level resulting fromgrowing installations of new subscriberservices, including the deployment ofdigital set-top boxes and cable modems,has increased the demand for highquality drop amplifiers. PCT’s line offersa cost-effective solution with advancedperformance in distortions and passband response.PCT’s Multimedia over Coax Amplifiers (MoCA) meet thegrowing demand for MoCA compatible networking componentsto facilitate services like network digital video recording (DVR),in-home video/data sharing and streaming services.MoCA-enhanced amplifiers provide the convenienceto connect these devices, like televisions, set-top boxes,and other entertainment devices seamlessly through theexisting coaxial cable network and deliver high-qualitymultimedia content and high-speed data, with throughputexceeding 100 Mbit/s.PCT amplifiers are designed with many features to easeinstallation. That’s why our amplifier labels provide clear,color coded indication of port direction and easy to followinstructions. Multi-port configurations are available including1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-port models, with active or passive returnoptions as well as unity gain configurations.For superior center conductor retention, electrical performance,and surge withstand, all PCT amplifier ports include PCT’s patentedDigital Seizure Mechanism (DSM ® ).general specifications• Drop-line powering capability via optional power inserter PCT-MPI-1G• Direct powering capability via PWR IN F-Port using included walltransformer• White powder coated aluminum w/ weather seal RFI gasket onrear housing plate• Machined brass, nickel plated input and output F-ports (StandardPCT-F61-DSM) conforming to applicable SCTE standards• Operating temperatures between -40 to 60° C (-40 to 140° F)• Surge withstand: PCT-MA2 and PCT-MA-B1015▪▪6 kV, 3000 A▪▪1.2 / 50 - 8 / 20 ms combination wave as defined by IEEE C62.41-1991for a category B3 deviceSpecifications subject to change without notice. www.pctinternational.com © 2005-2010 PCT International, Inc. | PCT.CAT.AMP.2010031

HARDENING THE DROP AMPLIFIERSFEATURES & BENEFITS• Lowest distortions performance available• Patented DSM seizure technology provides increasedspring retention for better surface contact area – evenafter repeated entry across maximum to minimum centerconductor diameters▪▪Gold-plated, beryllium copper construction for better corrosionresistance, impedance matching, and prevention of commonpath distortion• 6 kV surge withstand on all RF ports (B3)• 6 kV surge withstand (B3) on the power adapter• Precision machined sealed “F” ports conform to SCTEstandards• Lightweight powder coated and weather-sealed housingfor superior corrosion protection• Local or remote powered• Drop amplifiers available in the following configurations:▪▪Forward with passive reverse▪▪Combined active forward and reverse▪▪Reverse only▪▪Unity gain▪▪1-port, 10 dB versions available, with both passive andactive returnsHARDENED DROP SOLUTIONPCT’s collaborative approach to product developmentresults in advances that simplify installation andmaintenance; improve the integrity of HFC and fiberinfrastructures; reduce truck rolls and other associated costs;and most importantly - - increase customer satisfactionand reduce churn. By working closely with customers’field engineering personnel, PCT produces equipment andcomponents that straightforwardly address real needs andenable operators to “Harden the Drop.”PCT is dedicated to pioneering technologies that are relatedto Hardening the Drop. We recognize that most troubletickets are derived from the drop or from the consumer’shome, and while the drop is the least expensive part ofthe network to build, it is the most expensive to maintain.PCT is the first company to engineer, manufacture anddeliver a full tap-to-set top box drop portfolio. It is thecornerstone of our commitment to eliminate the drop asthe network’s weakest link.Engineering resources are directed to improve this last linkto the customer through innovations in such areas asconnector design; passive equipment performance; andcoaxial cable quality. Manufacturing takes place at threestate-of-the-art facilities in the United States and Asia, ensuringthat PCT maintains complete control of product quality.© 2005-2010 PCT International, Inc. | PCT.CAT.AMP.201003 www.pctinternational.com Specifications subject to change without notice.2

DROP AMPLIFIERSM i n i M A 2HARDENING THE DROP AMPLIFIERSOnly 91 x 89 mm(3.6 x 3.5 in.)OverviewAfter setting the industry standard for performance and price,we’re giving you more space to relieve congested installs andthe ability to add new services through existing NIDs.Features & Benefits• Compact but robust package• IEEE B3 6kV surge withstand on all RF ports, tested inconformance with ANSI/SCTE 81 2003• Patented DSM seizure in all “F” ports• 5-year warrantySpecifications PCT-MA2-M PCT-MA2-2P PCT-MA2-4P PCT-MA2-8PFORWARD PATH▪▪Forward Path Frequency Range MHz 54 to 1002▪▪Amplification Device - RF Amplification IC - GaAs HBT▪▪Gain (typical) dB 15 11.5 8 4▪▪Gain Tolerance dB +1 / -1▪▪Flatness (peak-to-valley) dB 1▪▪Rated Output Level 1 dBmV 25 21.5 18 14▪▪Return Loss db ≥ 18▪▪Isolation 2 dB 22▪▪Group Delay54 to 60 MHz60 to 66 MHz66 to 1002 MHzdBdBdB< 20 / 3.58< 10 / 3.58< 5 / 3.58▪▪Noise Figure db 2.7 Avg. (4.0 max.)▪▪Composite Second Order Distortions dBc < -62▪▪Composite Triple Beat Distortions dBc < -79▪▪Cross Modulation Distortions dBc < -79▪▪Hum Modulation dBc < -75RETURN PATH▪▪Return Path Frequency Range MHz 5 to 42▪▪Insertion Loss5 to 40 MHzdB< 1< 4.640 to 42 MHzdB< 1.5< 4.6▪▪Flatness (peak-to-valley) dB 1▪▪Return Loss dB ≥ 18▪▪Isolation 2 5 to 42 MHz dB 24▪▪Group Delay5 to 10 / 36 to 42 MHz< 20 / 110 to 36 MHzdB< 5 / 1▪▪Hum Modulation dBc < -75GENERAL▪▪RFI Shielding dB > 100▪▪Nominal Impedance Ohm 75▪▪Surge Withstand Capability(all RF ports)-< 8< 8IEEE C62.41-1991 Category B3 Surge Withstand(6 kV, 3 kA, 1.2/50 μs - 8/20 μs Combination Wave),Tested in conformance with ANSI/SCTE 81 2003.▪▪Operating Temperature °C -40 to +60▪▪F-Ports - - Conforms to ANSI/SCTE 01 2006; Sealed; Able to hold 15 psi▪▪Total Power Consumption(transformer + amplifier)Watt < 5< 11.5< 11.5Notes1 79 analog channels (54 to 552 MHz) at 10 dBmV / ch. + 33 digital channels (552 to 750 MHz) at -6 dBc (total channel power), relative to analog carriers. All channels flat.2 Output-to-OutputSpecifications subject to change without notice. www.pctinternational.com © 2005-2010 PCT International, Inc. | PCT.CAT.AMP.2010033

DROP AMPLIFIERSVC Passive Bypass - Non-InterruptibleHARDENING THE DROP AMPLIFIERSOverviewThe PCT-VC series drop amplifiersprovides uninterrupted service at alltimes for critical applications, such astelephony, that requires high reliabilitynetworks. In the case of power loss,Criticalapplicationsalwaysonline!auto-termination function automaticallyterminates the device keeping reflections or return pathsignals on the amplified ports from interfering with the passivebypass port.Features & Benefits• Patented DSM seizure technology in all “F” ports providesincreased spring retention and more surface contact• Bypass function - Bypass is accomplished through a passivemodem port• A u t o - t e r m i n a t i o nupon power outage• Available in threeconfigurations - Singleoutput plus modemport with passivereverse; Three outputsplus modem port withpassive reverse; Sevenoutputs plus modemport with passivereverse• RoHs Compliant• F-Port is 60 in-lbs tightening and looseningSpecifications PCT-VC-2PT PCT-VC-4PT PCT-VC-8PTDOWNSTREAM▪▪Forward Path Frequency Range MHz 52 to 1002▪▪Amplification Device - GaAs pHEMT▪▪Frequency Response dB ± 0.75▪▪Gain - Active Port dB 11 ± 1 6 ± 1 2 ± 1▪▪Insertion Loss - Bypass Port dB ≤ 4.5▪▪Slope dB ≤ 0.5▪▪Impedance (input and output) dB 75▪▪Return Loss (all ports) dB ≥ 18▪▪Channel Loading - 79 NTSC analog + 33, 256 QAM digital @ -6 dB to analog▪▪Rated Output Level @ Active Port dBmv 21 16 12▪▪Rated Output Slope ≤ 0.5▪▪CSO 1 (after surge) dBc

DROP AMPLIFIERSMoCAHARDENING THE DROP AMPLIFIERSOverviewPCT’s multimedia drop amplifier series with MoCA(Multimedia Over Coax Alliance) filter provides ultra-lownoise amplification of broadband signals for subscriberdrop installations.Applications• Distribution of video in the house for applicationswith multi-room DVR• Home high speed networking (allowing internetservice, videos, and gaming to share bandwidth withoutloosing speed and quality)• High definition video streaming from the internetFeatures & Benefits• Integrated MoCA filter▪▪MoCA (Multimedia Over Coax Alliance) filter allows MoCA passbandfrequencies (1125 to 1525 MHz) to pass through all output ports only,thereby allowing all downstream devices to connect their home coaxialnetwork• F-Port is 60 in-lbs tightening and loosening• RoHs compliant• Available in three configurations▪▪4 outputs + 1 modem port with passive reverse▪▪8 outputs + 1 modem port with active reverse▪▪8 outputs +1 modem port with passive reverse• Patented DSM seizure technology in all “F” ports providesincreased spring retention and better surface contact▪▪Increased spring retention for better surface contact even after repeatedentry across maximum to minimum center conductor diameters▪▪Gold-plated, beryllium copper construction for better corrosion resistance,impedance matching, and less common path distortionSpecifications PCT-VC-F15P PCT-VC-F19P PCT-VC-F19AFORWARD PATH▪▪Forward Path Frequency Range MHz 54 to 1002▪▪Amplification Device - GaAs HBT▪▪Gain (typical) 54 to 1002 MHz dB 1.5 - 2.0▪▪Gain Tolerance dB ± 1.0▪▪Flatness (peak-to-valley) dB ± 0.75▪▪Return Loss db ≥ 18▪▪Isolation 125 to 1525 MHz dB ≥ 22▪▪Group Delay54 to 60 MHz60 to 66 MHz66 to 1002 MHzns< 20 / 3.58 MHz< 10 / 3.58 MHz< 5 / 3.58 MHz▪▪Noise Figure db ≤ 10▪▪Composite Second Order Distortions 1 dBc < -65 < -62▪▪Composite Triple Beat Distortions dBc < -72 < -73▪▪Cross Modulation Distortions dBc < -75▪▪Hum Modulation dBc < -75UPSTREAM▪▪Return Path Frequency Range MHz 5 to 15 15 to 40 40 to 42▪▪Amplification Device dB n/a Push-Pull Amplifier▪▪Gain (typical) 54 to 1002 MHz dB -11.0 -14.5 --▪▪Gain Tolerance dB ± 1.0▪▪Flatness (peak-to-valley) dB ± 0.5▪▪Isolation 1125 to 1525 MHz dB ≥ 25 ≥ 27 ≥ 25▪▪Return Loss Input dB ≥ 18 ≥ 22 ≥ 18▪▪Return Loss Output dB ≥ 18 ≥ 22 ≥ 18▪▪Group Delay5 to 10 MHz10 to 36 MHz36 to 42 MHzns< 20 / 1 MHz< 5 / 1 MHz< 20 / 1 MHzMODEM PORT PATH▪▪Frequency Range MHz 5 to 42 54 to 55 552 to 750 / 750 to 1002▪▪Insertion Loss dB 4.5 / 4.0 / 4.0 5.0 / 4.5 / 4.5 5.5 / 6.0▪▪Return Loss dB ≥ 18MULTIMEDIA OVER COAX ALLIANCE (MoCA)▪▪Frequency Range MHz 1125 to 1525▪▪Insertion LossBetween Output Ports< 35< 42dBModem Port to any Output Port< 35< 36Up: Any amplified output port to input port≥ 36▪▪Isolation (min.)Down: input port to any amplified output port dB≥ 35 ≥ 26 ≥ 36Bi: passive modem port < > input port ≥ 24 ≥ 30GENERAL▪▪Input Voltage VDC 12 to 16▪▪Power Consumption W 6.5▪▪RFI Shielding dB ≥ 110 ≥ 100 ≥ 110▪▪Nominal Impedance Ohm 75▪▪Operating Temperature °C -40 to +60▪▪F-Port Torque 60 in-lbs tightening and loosening▪▪F-Ports ≥ ± 15 psig▪▪Surge Withstand Capability all RF ports -RF Ports: Conforms to ANSI/SCTE 81 2003, IEEE C62.41 Cat. B3 Waveformwith power adapter; Power Port: Conforms to ANSI/SCTE 81 2003, IEEEC62.41 Cat. A3 Waveform▪▪Regulatory Standards - RoHs Compliant. CE Compliant (EN50083-2:2006)Notes1 79 VSB-AM active video signals (54 to 552 MHz) @ 10 dBmV/ch together with 33 256-QAM signals (552 to 750 MHz) @ 4 dBmV/ch, all channels flat.Specifications subject to change without notice. www.pctinternational.com © 2005-2010 PCT International, Inc. | PCT.CAT.AMP.2010037

HARDENING THE DROP AMPLIFIERSMULTIPLE DWELLING UNIT AMPLIFIERP C T - M D 1 S e r i e s M D U A m p l i f i e rOverviewPCT introduces our new MDU amplifier specifically designedfor the requirements of the growing MDU market. Withhousing designed for wall mounting, and is easily installed intoapartment buildings. High output levels, high performance,and low power consumption combine to provide longersystem reach and reduce network operational costs. ThePCT-MD1 achieves excellent distortion performance withadvanced GaAs-MESFET technology and 1 GHz forwardbandwidth.Features & Benefits• Advanced GaAs-FET technology (longer system reach and moresubscribers per amplifier)• Low power consumption saves operational costsPCT-MD1S-R• High efficiency switching power supply• External input and output test ports for easy installation andmaintenance• Independent input and output return path test points• Surge protection at all ports for higher system reliability• High performance optically isolated FP return path laser enablesdeployment of interactive services on the network• 5/8-24 port for easy installation with hard line pin-connectors orwith optional 5/8-24 to F-female adapters for MDU/apartmentdistribution applicationsAn exciting combination that meetsthe increased demands of interactivebroadband networks.• Plug-in forward interstage equalizer and attenuator enableoptimization of CSO/CTB distortion performance with increasedoutput signal levels• Operating temperature range -40 to +60° C (-40 to 140° F)• Powered by standard wall plug 85 to 265 VAC© 2005-2010 PCT International, Inc. | PCT.CAT.AMP.201003 www.pctinternational.com Specifications subject to change without notice.8

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