Blonder Tongue BIDA 55A-50 / 5800-55 M2 2-Way Broadband Distribution Amplifier

Description:
The BIDA 5800 and 5900 Series are professional, two-way broadband indoor distribution amplifiers. These amplifiers are ideal for multi-channel RF distribution systems for which the input source is a "cable drop" or the output of a MATV/SMATV/CATV headend.
The BIDA 5800 Series features models having RF bandwidths of 550, 750, 860 and 1000 MHz (this unit is a 550 MHz unit). Push-pull is the hybrid-technology used in this model. The unit is equipped for 2-way operation. The 5800 series has a 36/49 MHz (reverse/forward) split. The factory configuration is for passive return path operation. Active return path operation can easily be accomplished by reconfiguring a few internal jumpers.

The BIDA 5800/5900 Series utilizes an external power transformer providing 26 VAC to the amplifier. This enables the amplifiers to be remotely powered via low voltage AC wiring should a 120 VAC electrical outlet not be in close proximity to the desired amplifier location.

BIDA-55A-50 Specifications:
Frequency Range: 49 - 550 MHz
Gain: 50 dB
Flatness: ±0.75 dB
Gain Control Range: 10 dB
Slope Control Range: 8 dB
Input Return Loss: 16 dB
Output Return Loss: 16 dB
Noise Figure: 7.5 dB
No. of Channels (for CSO, CTB & XMD): 77
Output Level: 36/44 dBmV
Composite Triple Beat (CTB): -63 dB
Crossmodulation (XMOD): -60 dB
2nd Order Composite (CSO): -65 dB
Impedance: 75 Ω
Hum Modulation: -70 dB
Input/Output Test Port Level: -30 dB; ±2 dB
Input/Output Test Port Return Loss: 20 dB
Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +60°C
Power Requirements: Wall Transformer - 105-130 VAC, 60 Hz, 0.38 Amp max.
Dimensions: 10.5" L x 7.25" W x 3.25" H (264 cm x 18.42 cm x 8.26 cm)
Weight: 6 lbs. (2.7 kg)

Integrated Active Return Path Specifications:
Frequency Range: 5 - 36 MHz
Gain: 20 dB
Flatness: ±0.5 dB (Reference to +1 dB tilt)
Gain Control Range: 18 dB
Slope Control Range: N/A
Input Return Loss: 16 dB
Output Return Loss: 16 dB
Noise Figure: 6.0 dB
No. of Channels (for CSO, CTB & XMD): 3
Output Level: 36/44 dBmV
Composite Triple Beat (CTB): -60 dB
Crossmodulation (XMOD): -60 dB
2nd Order Composite (CSO): -60 dB
Hum Modulation: -65 dB