Blonder Tongue BIDA-5900 Series Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifier with Power Doubling (30 dB, 54-1000 MHz) - Manual (Page 4)

4 BIDA 5900 Series
User Manual
Section 2 — Product Summary
2.1 Product Application & Features
Application:
The BIDA 5900 Series with Active Return Path is a completely self-contained broadband indoor distribution amplifier
designed for CATV and SMATV signal distribution systems that use a cable drop as a signal source.
Push-pull and power-doubling hybrid amplifier technologies are available for the BIDA 5900 Series with RF bandwidths
ranging from 54-860/1000 MHz with 30 or 43 dB gains.
All BIDA 5900 models have a return path bandwidth of 5-42 MHz and can be configured for either a passive (factory default)
or integrated active return. When field configured to an active return, the BIDA 5900 Series have a full gain of 20 dB. All
models can be attenuated over a range of 10 dB in the forward path and 18 dB in the return path. Gain and slope controls
are located on the front panel for easy set-up and adjustment. Two -30 dB back-matched test points are provided to permit
testing without interruption of service.
The aluminum chassis is designed to provide excellent heat dissipation thus allowing operation at high ambient
temperatures with no degradation of performance or reliability.
Features:
• Provides Two-Way Capability with an Passive or Active Return Path Set by Field-Changeable Jumpers
• Easily Adjustable Front Panel Gain and Slope Controls
• Hybrid IC Circuitry for High Output with Low Distortion
• Optional Plug-in Fixed Equalizer and Attenuator Capability for Input Signal Conditioning
• Integrated Return Path Configurable for either Passive or Active Operation
• Push-pull and Power-doubling Hybrid Models Available
• Input and Output Test Ports
• Large Heat Sinks for Exceptional Heat Dissipation