PICO MACOM, INC.
CA30/550
Broadband 54-550MHz
frequency range (Channels
CATV 2-78, 95-99)
Available in either 30dB or
45dB gain configurations for
optimal carrier-to-noise ratio
and superior picture quality
± 0.5dB flatness across band
provides low distortion and
excellent frequency response
Employs state-of-the art hybrid
push-pull technology for dis-
tortion-free audio-video quality
Adjustable slope and gain con-
trols for easy system balancing
Easy-access controls and low-
loss (-20dB) test point enable
simplified setup and perform-
ance monitoring
Shielded enclosure provides
over 95dB RFI shielding per-
formance reducing leakage
and ingress
Built-in lightning and line volt-
age surge protection protects
the unit from damage
Black anodized extruded alu-
minum heat-sink maximizes
heat dissipation for improved
reliability and corrosion
resistance
Also available in a rack mount
version as CA30RK-550 (30dB)
and CA45RK-550 (45dB)
Headend Amplifiers
The Pico Macom CA30/550 is a high quality push-pull wall-mounted distri-
bution amplifier producing signals with extremely low-noise and harmonic
distortion. This amplifier is capable of 82 channel operation over the 54-
550MHz range, and makes an excellent distribution system amplifier in MDU,
CATV, and SMATV systems. Because of its extremely low-noise figure and low
distortion, the CA30/550 is ideally suited for use in larger networks where
amplifier cascading is required. In expanding bi-directional broadband systems,
Pico Macom’s PIDA series bi-directional amplifiers should be used.
CA30/550
550MHz Push-Pull Distribution Amplifier
550MHz Push-Pull Distribution Amplifier
www.picomacom.com
Distribution
Active Components
355 Parkside Drive San Fernando, CA 91340
Ph: 818-493-4300 Toll Free: 800-421-6511 Fax: 818-493-4433
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Rev. 12/02
