CEF/550
Descriptions
Single-Channel Elimination Filter
CEF/550
Single-Channel Elimination Filter
4
Rev. 06/03
Ph: 800-421-6511
www.picomacom.com
CEF550 89-Channel Passband 5-
550MHz (CATV T7-T13 2-78, 95-99)
eliminating any single channel
between 54-216MHz (CATV 2-13,
95-99)
Deep -55dB typical cavity-tuned
notch filter for clean signal removal
of selected cable channels and
subsequent insertion of locally
originated signals
High-Q helical resonators with
unique coupling circuitry provide
excellent long-term stability
Sharp filter cut-off edges allow
adjacent channels to be processed
with negligible loss
Up to 4 units can be cascaded for
multiple channel elimination
and reinsertion with negligible
interaction
Compact and efficient design
enables single rack unit (1
3
/
4
˝)
height installation saving valuable
rack space
Failsafe installation as input and
output may be reversed without
effect
The
Pico Macom CEF550
is a professional grade single channel elimination
filter designed to provide a 6MHz-wide carrier-free environment to insert locally
originated channels. When used in conjunction with
Pico Macom’s
high quality
modulators, these units are the most cost-effective method to add locally origi-
nated programming to an MATV or CATV system while ensuring the highest
quality picture across the band. This unit employs multi-stage cavity bandpass
and notch filtering to provide single channel rejection depth typically greater
than -55dB, thereby eliminating disruptive carriers and greatly improving picture
quality. Also, the unique filter design and sharp frequency cut-off provide mini-
mum adjacent channel disruption and excellent passband frequency response
ensuring no degradation in system performance. In systems requiring more
than one inserted channel, up to 4 units can be cascaded for multiple channel
elimination and reinsertion with negligible interaction. The
CEF550
is pre-tuned
to any channel in the notch range for easy drop-in installation.
Pico Macom
backs up this product with its industry leading 5-year limited warranty.
