{"id":8889,"date":"2024-09-18T16:06:59","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T08:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premlink.net\/?post_type=product&p=8889"},"modified":"2026-03-27T09:11:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T01:11:18","slug":"broadband-rf-amplifier","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.premlink.net\/fr\/product\/broadband-rf-amplifier\/","title":{"rendered":"Amplificateur RF \u00e0 large bande PL3600A"},"content":{"rendered":"

Product Overview<\/h2>\n

PL3600A broadband RF Amplifier is designed for fiber deeper HFC networks. PL3600A broadband RF Amplifier has two high level RF outputs that can be split to four lower level output ports. All attenuation and equalization changes will be set using standard JXP type pads. PL3600A broadband RF Amplifier \u00a0will be field upgradable from a forward only to a forward and reverse path product.<\/p>\n

Specifications<\/h2>\n

Forward\u00a0Path\u00a0Characteristics<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nUnit<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nValue<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nRemark<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency Range<\/td>\nMHz<\/td>\n54\u00a0~ 1002<\/td>\nDifferent split is available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gain<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n2 ports\u00a0Version<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gain<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n38.5<\/td>\n4 ports\u00a0Version<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Internal Tilt<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n12\u00b11<\/td>\n@1002MHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flatness<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n\u00b10.75<\/td>\n-40\u2103 ~ +60\u2103<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gain Thermal Stability<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n\u00b11.5<\/td>\nUnder\u00a0-40\u2103 ~ +60\u2103, output level is maintained and flatness is \u00b10.75dB over this temperature range.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Output Return Loss<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n\u226516<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RF Connector<\/td>\n\/<\/td>\n5\/8\u201d or PG11<\/td>\nExchangeable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RF Output TP<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n-20\u00b11 (w\/jmpr)<\/td>\nRelative to RF output port,\u00a0TP is F-female type connector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dB<\/td>\n-16.5\u00b11(w\/spltr)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Test Point Flatness<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n\u00b10.75<\/td>\n2 ports\u00a0Version<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dB<\/td>\n\u00b11<\/td>\n4 ports\u00a0Version<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Test Point Return Loss<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n\u226516<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Isolation<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n40<\/td>\nIn band, loop isolation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dB<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nOut of band, loop isolation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dB<\/td>\n15<\/td>\nCrossover band, loop isolation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Distortion Test\u00a0Condition: RF output<\/td>\ndBmV<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n2 ports\u00a0version<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dBmV<\/td>\n46.5<\/td>\n4 ports\u00a0version<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Distortion Test Condition: Tilt<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n12\u00b11<\/td>\n@1002MHz, cable tilt.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CTB<\/td>\ndBc<\/td>\n67<\/td>\n79NTSC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CSO<\/td>\ndBc<\/td>\n65<\/td>\n79NTSC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cross Modulation<\/td>\ndBc<\/td>\n62<\/td>\n79NTSC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Noise Figure<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n<9<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HUM<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n65<\/td>\n@10A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Return Path Characteristics<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nUnit<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nValue<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nRemark<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency Range<\/td>\nMHz<\/td>\n5 ~ 42<\/td>\nDifferent split is available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gain<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n23<\/td>\nWithout 3-state switch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flatness Reverse<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n\u00b10.75<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Internal Reverse Tilt<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n\u00b10.5dB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Noise Figure<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a3\u00a010dB<\/td>\nWithout 3-state switch, 2 ports output.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Input Test Point<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n-20\u00a0(w\/jumper)<\/td>\nRelative to RF input port, \u00b11dB margin,<\/p>\n

TP is F-female type connector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

dB<\/td>\n-23.5 (w\/splitter)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TP Flatness<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n\u00b11.0<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reverse Return Loss<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n\u226516<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HUM<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n65<\/td>\n@10A, Using the Matrix method<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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General Characteristics<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nUnit<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nValue<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nRemark<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Working\u00a0Temperature<\/td>\n\u2103<\/td>\n-40 ~ +60<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage Temperature<\/td>\n\u2103<\/td>\n-40 ~ +85<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Output Ports<\/td>\n\/<\/td>\n2 or 4<\/td>\nwith splitter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Surge<\/td>\nkV<\/td>\n\u00b16<\/td>\nIEEE C62.41, 1.2\/50uS Combination Wave<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Forward\u00a0Equalizers<\/td>\n\/<\/td>\nPlug-in(with JXP ATT)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Return\u00a0Equalizers<\/td>\n\/<\/td>\nPlug-in(with JXP ATT)<\/td>\nWill be built based on different frequency split<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thermal Compensation<\/td>\n\/<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nBuilt on board and only for Amplifier over TEMP compensation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AC Input Voltage<\/td>\nVAC<\/td>\n40 to 90<\/td>\nLine Powered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Efficiency<\/td>\n%<\/td>\n>80<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Consumption<\/td>\nW<\/td>\n\u226435<\/td>\nWith Return path\u00a0module<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Passing<\/td>\nA<\/td>\n10 or 15\u00a0exchangeable<\/td>\n15A or 20A for 2 Hours@60\u00b0C no degradation is required for 10A or 15A respectively.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water &\u00a0Dust Resistance<\/td>\n\/<\/td>\nIP68<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Housing Dimensions<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n333*208*136<\/td>\nStrand outdoor housing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Packaging\u00a0Carton<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n370*270*220<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n<\/td>\n6Kg<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Welcome to enquiry our PL3600A Broadband RF Amplifier.<\/p>\n

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PL3600A: 1.2GHz High-Performance GaN Broadband RF Amplifier<\/h2>\n

Designed for DOCSIS 3.1 architectures, the PL3600A combines GaN efficiency with 1.2GHz bandwidth to deliver massive data capacity over deep-fiber HFC networks.<\/p>\n

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  • DOCSIS 3.1 Ready (1.2GHz):<\/strong> The PL3600A broadband RF amplifier<\/strong> expands your network capacity with support for up to 1200MHz<\/strong> bandwidth, ensuring full compatibility with multi-gigabit data services and expanded digital channel lineups.<\/li>\n
  • GaN + GaAs Hybrid Technology:<\/strong> By utilizing Gallium Nitride (GaN)<\/strong> power doubling technology, this amplifier achieves higher output levels and superior thermal efficiency compared to traditional GaAs-only designs, significantly reducing overall network power consumption.<\/li>\n
  • Triple Control Modes (AGC\/MGC\/Thermal):<\/strong> Offers ultimate operational flexibility with selectable Automatic Gain Control (AGC)<\/strong>, Manual Gain Control (MGC), or Thermal Compensation modes to maintain rock-solid signal stability across volatile outdoor temperature swings.<\/li>\n
  • Modular Forward & Reverse Paths:<\/strong> Features a field-upgradable architecture. Start with a forward-only configuration and easily add a high-gain reverse path module (5-42\/65\/85\/204MHz splits available) as your upstream bandwidth demand grows.<\/li>\n
  • Enhanced Surge & ESD Protection:<\/strong> Engineered with improved \u00b16kV surge protection<\/strong> and a precision thermal circuit for over-temperature compensation, guaranteeing long-term hardware reliability in the harshest outdoor environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    Technical FAQ: PL3600A Broadband RF Amplifier<\/h2>\n
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    Q1: Why is GaN technology superior for 1.2GHz HFC networks?<\/h3>\n

    A:<\/strong> As frequencies push toward 1.2GHz, signal loss increases. GaN (Gallium Nitride)<\/strong> allows the PL3600A broadband RF amplifier<\/strong> to provide higher gain and higher output levels with better linearity and lower noise than GaAs, which is critical for maintaining high MER\/BER in DOCSIS 3.1 systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Q2: Can the PL3600A be configured for 4-port output?<\/h3>\n

    A:<\/strong> Yes. The PL3600A features a flexible internal splitting architecture. It can be configured as a high-power 2-port amplifier (42dB gain) or, by using internal splitters, as a 4-port distribution amplifier (38.5dB gain) to suit different neighborhood distribution densities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Q3: How does the plug-in JXP pad system simplify maintenance?<\/h3>\n

    A:<\/strong> Like all Premlink professional-grade equipment, the PL3600A broadband RF amplifier uses standardized JXP-style plug-in pads<\/strong> for all attenuation and equalization settings. This eliminates the need for expensive proprietary components and allows technicians to balance the entire HFC plant with a single set of universal spare parts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n