Specifications

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WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.

Section 1 Introduction

Platinum VAX-C Series

1.10.3 ATSC Specifications

Table 1-6 ATSC Transmitter Specifications

Item Specification

Power Output (before

filter)

40 W, 180 W

Output Power Reduction 0 dB to -10 dB

Power Stability ±0.5dB

Shoulder Level <-35dB

EVM >27dB (<4%)

Frequency Stability

±150 Hz/month without PFC/GPS

<0.5 Hz per 1% supply variation

<50 Hz over ambient temperature range

<100 Hz at 5 minutes during warm up

<±3Hz with internal or external GPS clock

Frequency Offsets Any frequency within band plan, 1Hz increments

Standards ATSC: A/53 & A/110B

Input Bit Rate 19.39 Mbit/s

Response Variation 0.2 dB, typical

Phase Noise <-104 dBc/Hz @ 20kHz offset (ATSC A/64)

Spurious Output Meets FCC 5th and 6th report and order

Spectrum Mask Per ATSC standard

Note 1: High-stability external 10 MHz reference or optional built-in GPS required for SFN