PATHWORX

870MHz
High Gain Line Extender Specification

The requirements for the delivery of advanced services have made scalability and ease of maintenance critical in HFC
architectures. ADC Amplifiers have been designed to provide a level of maintainability, as well as, a future migration path
that is unequaled in the industry today. These amplifiers provide unparalleled reliability, scalability, and superior RF
performance for the low cost delivery of video, data, and voice.

ADC’s Pathworx™ Line Extender provides the flexibility to grow with the changing performance needs of today’s HFC
architectures. This Amplifier has been designed to provide superior distortion performance and greater bandwidth to meet
the growing requirements of advanced networks.

The Pathworx™ High Gain Line Extender is another in the family of ADC amplifiers designed with these requirements in
mind. The High Gain Line Extender is ideal for supporting new build, rebuild, and upgrade scenarios. With its superior
gain and distortions, the High Gain Line Extender can provide the signal reach needed to address multiple architectural
requirements.

ADC’s “From the Ground Up” approach to amplifier features and functionality translates into amplifiers with features and
performance found nowhere in the industry today.

Features

• 870MHz forward bandwidth for increased bandwidth requirements

• High efficiency power supply capable of supporting 60 or 90 volt AC applications
• Available Reverse Amplifier with thermal compensation for steady reverse operation
• Optional low cost “Local Status Monitoring” module which provides amplifier status information (voltage and RF
levels) up to 400 feet away without opening the amplifier housing
• Common fixed value accessories (pads and equalizers) for all Pathworx™ Network Amplifiers and Line Extenders
• 15 amp power passing
• Superior module control through a software interface
• Standard 2 port housing
• High Grade 360 aluminum
• Optional 90ο access ports for pedestal applications
• Optional 4 port housing for Future Upgrades
• Remote Status Monitoring and Control support
• Reversible module for upgrade flexibility
• Optional surge suppressor
• External test points for ease of maintenance

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H P E P E H
Output
Input
Port Port
L
L

AGC

Thermal

E P P

E - EQ

P - PAD

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Station Performance

Forward

Passband 52.5-870 MHz

Full Gain (min) 39dB
Frequency Response ± 0.5dB (max), ± 0.25 (typ)
Return Loss (max) 16dB
AC Current Carrying Capacity 15 Amps
Test Points -20 dB ± 0.5 dB
Slope & Gain Control Range ± 4 dB
Hum Modulation (5-10 MHz) 60 dB @12Amps, 55dB @15 Amps
Hum Modulation (11-750 MHz) 70 dB @12Amps, 65dB @15 Amps
Hum Modulation (751-870 MHz) 60 dB @ 12Amps, 55dB @ 15 Amps

Manual Manual w/ Thermal w/ Auto w/

12.5dB 12.5dB 12.5dB
I/S Tilt I/S Tilt I/S Tilt
52.5-750MHz 52.5-750MHz 52.5-750MHz
Operational Gain dB 870 MHz 39 38 33 32
Station Tilt (±0.5dB) dB 0 12.5 12.5 12.5
Noise Figure @ 52MHz 7.0 7.7 9.0 9.0
Noise Figure @ 550MHz 7.9 7.9 8.1 8.1
Noise Figure @ 750MHz 8.5 8.6 8.6 8.6
Noise Figure @ 870MHz 9.2 9.2 9.3 9.3

Reverse

Passband 5-42 MHz

Full Gain (min, all ports) 18dB
Frequency Response (all ports) ± 0.5dB
Thermal Control Range ± 1.0dB
Return Loss (max, all ports) 16dB
Test Points -20dB ± 0.5dB

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Distortion Performance

78 NTSC Channels w/ 198 MHz Digital

Video Reference 78 Channels 12.5 dB total tilt 52.5 – 750 MHz
Output Levels
55.25 MHz 35.0 dBmV
547.25MHz 44.0 dBmV

Digital Reference 198 MHz Bandwidth (33 - 6 MHz Segments)

Output Levels -6dB from video carrier level
552 MHz 38.0 dBmV
750 MHz 41.5 dBmV
Manual Manual w/ 9dB Thermal w/ 9dB Auto w/ 9dB
I/S Tilt I/S Tilt I/S Tilt
52.5-552MHz 52.5-552MHz 52.5-552MHz
CTB 1 –dBc 73.0 71.7 68.4 68.4
CSO 1 –dBc 81.0 78.4 74.7 74.7
1
XMOD –dBc 69.0 67.2 62.9 62.9

94 NTSC Channels w/ 222 MHz Digital

Video Reference 94 Channels 14 dB total tilt 52.5 – 870 MHz

Output Levels
55.25 MHz 35.0 dBmV
643.25 MHz 46.0 dBmV

Digital Reference 222 MHz Bandwidth (37 - 6 MHz Segments)

Output Levels -6dB from video carrier level
648 MHz 40.0 dBmV
870 MHz 43.0 dBmV
Manual Manual w/ 11dB Thermal w/ 11dB
I/S Tilt I/S Tilt
52.5-650MHz 52.5-650MHz
CTB 1 –dBc 63.0 60.6 59.3
1
CSO –dBc 70.9 68.8 67.7
XMOD 1 –dBc 62.2 60.2 58.4
1
Typical. Maximum is not to exceed typical by more than 2dB.
2
Typical. Maximum is not to exceed typical by more than 1 dB. Includes 1 dB loss for Reverse EQ.

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Reverse – 6 NTSC Channels

Reference Output Level (all ports) dBmV 35 dBmV Flat

Reference Tilt 0 dB
Operational Gain (all ports) dB 18
Station Tilt (± 0.5 dB) dB 0
Noise Figure @ 5 MHz dB2 8
Noise Figure @ 42 MHz dB2 8
CTB –dBc1 90
CSO –dBc1 82
XMOD –dBc1 80

Group Delay
Forward Reverse
Freq (MHz) ns @ 3.58 MHz above Freq (MHz) ns @ 1.5 MHz above
55.25 25 max 5 50 max
61.25 16 max 10 6 max
67.25 10 max 35 10 max
>77.25 3 max 40 30 max

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Powering Requirements

AC Voltage
Configuration 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30
AC Current (A) 0.26 0.27 0.29 0.31 0.33 0.35 0.38 0.42 0.46 0.51 0.57 0.66 0.77
Manual
Power (VA) 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0
Manual w/ AC Current (A) 0.30 0.31 0.33 0.36 0.38 0.41 0.45 0.49 0.53 0.59 0.67 0.76 0.89
Reverse
Power (VA) 26.7 26.7 26.7 26.7 26.7 26.7 26.7 26.7 26.7 26.7 26.7 26.7 26.7
AC Current (A) 0.26 0.28 0.29 0.31 0.33 0.36 0.39 0.43 0.47 0.52 0.59 0.67 0.78
Thermal
Power (VA) 23.4 23.4 23.4 23.4 23.4 23.4 23.4 23.4 23.4 23.4 23.4 23.4 23.4
Thermal w/ AC Current (A) 0.30 0.32 0.34 0.36 0.39 0.42 0.45 0.49 0.54 0.60 0.68 0.77 0.90
Reverse
Power (VA) 27.0 27.0 27.0 27.0 27.0 27.0 27.0 27.0 27.0 27.0 27.0 27.0 27.0
AC Current (A) 0.29 0.31 0.33 0.35 0.38 0.41 0.44 0.48 0.53 0.59 0.66 0.76 0.88
Auto
Power (VA) 26.4 26.4 26.4 26.4 26.4 26.4 26.4 26.4 26.4 26.4 26.4 26.4 26.4
Auto w/ AC Current (A) 0.33 0.35 0.37 0.39 0.42 0.46 0.49 0.54 0.59 0.66 0.74 0.85 0.99
Reverse
Power (VA) 29.6 29.6 29.6 29.6 29.6 29.6 29.6 29.6 29.6 29.6 29.6 29.6 29.6
Local Status AC Current (A) 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.04 0.04 0.05 0.06
Monitor
Power (VA) 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7

Dimensions

Length – 12.9
Width – 11.20
Height – 5.70
Weight – Fully loaded station – 17.5lbs.

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Ordering Information

Housings (1 per Station):

Model Number Description
HLE-1-U 2-Port Line Extender Housing, Uncoated
HLE-1-C 2-Port Line Extender Housing, Coated
HLE-2-U 2-Port Line Extender Housing with 90°Access Ports, Uncoated
HLE-2-C 2-Port Line Extender Housing with 90°Access Ports, Coated
HLE-3-U 4-Port Line Extender Housing with 90°Access Ports, Uncoated
HLE-3-C 4-Port Line Extender Housing with 90°Access Ports, Coated

Amplifier Modules:
Model Number Description
LE84-03 High Gain Line Extender, 870 MHz, 42/52.5 MHz Split

Forward Accessories:
Model Number Description Quantity
IPAD-XX.X Fixed Attenuators (XX.X is value eg. 3.5dB=IPAD-035,
0.5 dB steps from 0-20 dB and Termination available) 2
EQ50750-XXX Fixed Equalizer, 750 MHz (XXX=value in dB Tilt, e.g
11 dB=EQ50750-110, 1 dB steps from 0-23dB) 11
EQ50870-XXX Fixed Equalizer, 870 MHz (XXX=value in dB Tilt, e.g
13 dB=EQ50870-130, 1 dB steps from 0-22 dB) 12
CE50870-XXX Cable Simulator (negative value equalizers) for 750 MHz
and 870 MHz systems (XXX=value in dB Tilt to 870 MHz,
e.g. –12 dB=CE50870-012, 1 dB steps from –12 to –1) 13
Thermal/EQs
T750-125 750 MHz Thermal/EQ, 12.5 dB Tilt 14
T870-115 870 MHz Thermal/EQ, 11.5 dB Tilt 15
T870-140 870 MHz Thermal/EQ, 14.0 dB Tilt 16
AGC Kits
AGC-445-LE-750 750 MHz AGC for Line Extender, Single Pilot,
445.25 MHz 17
AGC-445-NA-870 870 MHz AGC for Line Extender, Single Pilot,
445.25 MHz 18

1
2 are required for Manual Operation
2
2 are required for Manual Operation
3
Use either EQ or CE for Input Equalizer
4
Thermal/EQ is not required for Manual or AGC Operation
5
Thermal/EQ is not required for Manual or AGC Operation
6
Thermal/EQ is not required for Manual or AGC Operation
7
AGC is not required for Manual or Thermal Operation
8
AGC is not required for Manual or Thermal Operation
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Reverse Accessories:

Model Number Description Quantity

LG42RA 42 MHz Low Gain Reverse Amplifier w/Thermal
Compensation (18 dB Station Gain) 1
HG42RA 42 MHz High Gain Reverse Amplifier w/Thermal
Compensation (24.5 dB Station Gain) 1
IPAD-XX.X Fixed Attenuators (XX.X is value eg. 3.5dB=IPAD-035,
0.5 dB steps from 0-20 dB and Termination available) 2
EQ542-XX Fixed Equalizer, 42 MHz (XXX is value in dB Tilt e.g
5 dB=EQ542-05, 1dB steps from 0 to 12dB) 1

Optional Accessories:

Model Number Description

SC-01 Surge Surpressor
LSM-01 2.4 GHz Wireless Local Status Monitoring Kit

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