User Manual
P.G. TM0040AE
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TECHNICAL SUMMARY
TABLE 1-1
Performance Characteristics and
Salient Features of the A289 Cellular/PCS Bidirectional Amplifier
Parameter Specification
1. Input Power: 15 - 24 VDC @ 3.5A Max.
(use PS288 for local powered unit)
Cellular PCS
2. Frequency Range*: Uplink: Downlink: Uplink: Downlink:
(MHz) 824-849 869-894 1850-1910 1930-1990
3. Gain: 20dB ±1.5dB
4. Impedance 50 Ohms
5. VSWR 2:1 Typical, 3:1 Maximum
Cellular PCS
6. Composite Output Uplink: Downlink: Uplink: Downlink:
Power Rating** (dBm) +9 +24 +4 +24
7. Output 1dB Uplink: Downlink: Uplink: Downlink:
Compression Point (dBm) +17 +33 +12 +33
8. 3
rd
Order Output Uplink: Downlink: Uplink: Downlink:
Intercept Point (dBm) +32 +45 +27 +45
9. Attenuator Range 0 to 15 dB in 1 dB steps (in each band)
10. Environmental Limits (a) Temperature Range: -30°C to 60°C operating
(b) Relative Humidity: to 90%
11. Dimensions and Weight
(a) Overall Dimensions: 9.8”(249mm) L x 6.7”(170mm) W x 6.7”(170mm) H
(b) Mounting Hole Dims: 9.0”(229mm) x 5.0”(127mm)
(c) Weight: 6.0. lb (2.7 kg)
12. Connectors:
RF Input/Output Type N Female
RF Test Input/Output Type BNC Female
DC supply Common with RF Input/Output (P/N 001-0289-001)
or DC power jack (P/N 001-0289-002)
NOTES: *
Specifications apply only across the customers actual bands, not across the
whole cellular and PCS spectrum.
** Refer to Table 1-2 for definition of composite output power rating.