Flex Max

Flex Max900
Trunk Amplifiers

Transfer linearization
Node upgradability

C-COR Flex Max900 Trunk Amplifiers are the industry standard for RF distribution products.
The forward gain and output configurations provided by Flex Max900 Trunk Amplifiers are
designed to ensure cost-effective new designs and drop-in upgrades. The high gain of these

15A power passing

amplifiers helps overcome the higher insertion losses of coaxial cable and passives at 750

Power doubling hybrids

and 862MHz. In addition, the 862MHz amplifier gain has been selected to allow the trunk

Reversible RF module

modules to be used for drop-in upgrades of existing 750MHz designs.

allows the amplifier to

Flex Max900 Trunks are available with Transfer Linearization technology, which improves

open to roadside

the linear characteristics of standard, highly reliable silicon technology hybrids, thereby

Upgradable to an optical
node with our Flex Max
Lid Upgrade

allowing for higher operating level capabilities and/or improved distortion performance, in
addition to higher channel capacities and improved system level performance. TL enhanced
products also translate into fewer active devices necessary in the HFC architecture, thus
reducing maintenance, installation, and powering costs.
In addition, Flex Max900 Trunks can be upgraded to optical nodes with our Flex Max Lid
Upgrade.

Features
TL Technology for improved performance capabilities over standard silicon-based
technology

High efficiency, switching regulator power supply for 60 or 90 volt operation

Die-cast, aluminum alloy housing with unique RFI and weather sealing for durability and
protection of internal electronics; pressure tested to 12 psi

Optional 90 access to corner ports for improved cost effectiveness in underground

installations

Access and Transport

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Functional Block Diagram

PORT 1
INPUT TP

Port 1

RF
AC

STATION
FWD
EQ

IGC

REV
REV
EQ
PAD
STATION

RF
AC
P2/P3
OUTPUT TP

RF
AC

RF

ALC Circuit

AC Power
to/from
Power Supply
Connector (J1)

PORT 4
REVERSE TP
user-configurable
models only

IGC

LPF

RF

TRANSPONDER
RF INTERFACE
and Reverse Switch

BRIDGER
PAD
AUX
PAD

TL

P5/P6
OUTPUT TP

TL

P2/P3
REVERSE TP

Legend

RF Signals and AC Power Combined

RF Signals Only

* -20 dB directional test point

P5/P6
REVERSE TP

plug-in
accessory

Port 5

AC
AC Power
to/from
Power Supply
Connector (J1)

P2/P3
REV
PAD

Port 4

AC
PORT 4
REVPAD

H
L

DISTRIBUTION

AC Power
to/from
Power Supply
Connector (J1)

TL
H

AC Power
to/from
Power Supply
Connector (J1)

PIN
Diode

L
REVERSE
OUTPUT
TP

Port 2

Port 3

HPF

EQ

AC Power
to/from
Power Supply
Connector (J1)

user-configurable
models only

PORT 4
OUTPUT TP

Interstage

FWD
PAD

DISTRIBUTION

P5/P6
REV
PAD

RF
AC

Port 6
AC Power
to/from
Power Supply
Connector (J1)

optional
component

TL is Transfer Linearization Circuitry

Flex Max900 Trunk Amplifier

Application
The Flex Max Trunk is a three active output station that provides one trunk level output and two distribution level outputs. The
two active distribution or bridger ports can be configured in the field to provide four outputs. Flex Max Trunks provide a high
performance trunk level output to "express" to other Flex Max Trunks in the cascade for maximum distortion performance.
The Flex Max Bridger is used at the end of the express line. The Flex Max Bridger provides two high-level distribution outputs,
which can also be configured in the field to provide four outputs. These distribution ports can be independently configured
for specific applications.
Flex Max900 Trunk Amplifiers

Flex Max900 Bridger Amplifiers

Flex Max340
Line Extenders

Application Diagram

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Flex Max900 Trunk Amplifier Sample Specifications

Forward
Trunk
General
Passband, MHz
Housing, MHz
AC Current Passing, A
Ports 1, 3, 6
Ports 2, 5
Typical Operating Conditions
Operational Gain, dB (0, +0.5) (Notes 1, 2, and 3)
Channels, Number of NTSC (Note 4)
Operating Levels (recommended)
Frequency, MHz
Input, dBmV, min. (Note 5)
Output, dBmV (Note 6)
Performance Specifications @ Recommended Levels
Temperature Range: 40 to 60C
Carrier-to-Interference Ratio, dB (Note 7)
Composite Triple Beat
Second Order Beat (F1 F2)
Cross Modulation (per NCTA std.)(Note 8)
Third Order Beat (F1 F2 F3)
Composite 2IM
Comp. Intermodulation Noise (CIN) (Note 9)
Noise, 4MHz, 75Ohms
Noise Figure, dB (without EQ)
Full Gain, dB (without EQ and ALC)
Factory Alignment (with ALC Reserve, without EQ)
Cable Loss, dB @ 862MHz
Flat Loss, dB
Gain Slope, dB
Flatness (@ Gain Slope), dB
Return Loss, dB min., all entry ports
Powering Requirements, max./typ. (Note 10)
AC Voltage, 60Hz
AC Power, Watts
AC Current, mA
DC Current, mA @ 24V 0.5V
Level Control
Range, dB @ 862MHz
Accuracy (40 to 60C)
Output Level Range, (from nominal)
Pilot Frequency Band (recommended)

2 O/P Bridger

Return
Trunk & 2 O/P Bridger

54862
1000

542

15
13

15
13

30
112/96/79

39
112/96/79

18
6

862/750/650/550/54
12.5/12/11.5/11/12
42.5/40.5/39/37/28

862/750/650/550/54
12.5/12/11.5/11/12
51.5/49.5/48/46/37

42/5
17/17
35/35

69/76/80

64/70/74

65/70/76
75
61/61/60.5/60/60
9.5/9/9/9/10
35

67/72/77

62/65/68

59/67/73
67
61/61/60.5/60/60
9.5/9/9/9/10
44

89

78

82

66
10
19

18
13
0.25 to 1.0
0.5
16

18
22
1.0 to 1.0
0.75
16

19
0.5
0.5
16.5
With Active Return
@ 90V
@ 60V
52/47.5
51.5/47
725/685
940/855
1895/1725
1895/1725

4.0dB
0.5dB
+2/6dB
439.25MHz (Single Channel)

Specification Document Number 601153 Rev C

Notes:
1. Spacing at the highest frequency with SEQ-862-XX installed. Reverse spacing includes losses due to housing, diplex filters, and MEQ-42-X.
2. The specifications are based on the amplifier configured (with two SPB-0) as a 2-output bridger with distribution outputs on ports 3 and 6. When using
distribution plug-ins SS-1000-8 or SDC-1000-12, levels should be derated accordingly based on the accessory specification.
3. Bridger port gain and flatness is 90.75dB as referenced to the trunk.
4. NTSC video channels occupying the appropriate frequency spectrum per specified number of channels.
5. Recommended minimum forward input level at 862MHz including loss due to the equalizer.
6. Recommended maximum reverse output level at 42MHz including loss due to the equalizer.
7. Distortion performance is derated accordingly to take into account the influence of the digitally compressed channels operating at levels 6dB below equivalent
video channels.
8. Cross Modulation specification number indicates typical cascade performance.
9. Systems operating with digitally compressed channels or equivalent broadband noise from 550 to 750MHz at levels 6dB below equivalent video channels will
experience a composite distortion (CIN) appearing as noise in the 54 to 550MHz frequency spectrum.
10. Powering requirements indicated are with the model HEPS790-2.3 power supply 122027-04. See 333995-17 for additional information.
11. Specifications are typical for Flex Max Trunks with Transfer Linearization (TL) technology. Contact your C-COR sales professional for specifications for Flex Max
Trunks without TL technology and for Flex Max Bridgers with and without TL technology.
Specifications subject to change without notice

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Flex Max

Flex Max900 Trunk Amplifier Model Options

F

Series

900 series

1
9

2
5

3
D

4
x

5
x

6
x

7
x

8
6

9
x

Spacing

30dB

Bandwidth
862MHz

12
x

Output Configuration

Trunk with 2 bridger outputsuser config. to 4 outputs with 20dB

internal testpoints

a,c

Trunk with 2 bridger outputsuser config. to 4 outputs with 20dB

external testpoints

b,c

a) Select "A", "C", or "K" in #11 block, Housing.

a

b) Select "A", "F", "L", or "P" in #11 block, Housing.

a) 18dB factory equalization.

11
x

a) 15A current passing capability.

10
x

c) Plug-in splitters and directional couplers must be ordered separately.

10

Powering

None

2.3A, 90V, 50/60Hz, H.E. transformerless

Frequency Split

a) Select "A" in #11 block, Housing. Required when ordering RF module only.

42/54MHz

b) 4090 V operating range.

55/70MHz

65/80MHz

Module Designator

Standard

Transfer linearization technology

11

None

6-Port Flex Max, 1GHz, with 20dB internal testpoints

6-Port Flex Max, 1GHz, with 20dB external testpoints

6-Port Flex Max, 1GHz, with 20dB internal testpoints and four 90
access ports

6-Port Flex Max, 1GHz, with 20dB external testpoints and four 90
access ports

6-Port Flex Max, 1GHz, bypass housing with 20dB external

testpoints

a) TL technology is currently not available in the 55/70 split.

67 Level Control
KB

439.25MHz TV

Housing

L0

499.25MHz TV

a) Select "1" in #12 block, Housing Finish. Required when ordering RF module only.

KC

451.25MHz TV

b) Select "H" in #9 block, Output Configuration.

L4

495.25MHz TV

c) Select "P" in #9 block, Output Configuration. Forward testpoints only.

a) Only available with 42/54 or 65/80 splits.

b) Only available with 55/70 split.

Return

18dB gain active

12

Housing Finish

Standard (or N/A)

Corrosion protected

a) Required when ordering RF module only.

a) Includes internal return testpoints.

Contact your C-COR sales professional for Flex Max900 Bridger model options.

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