Gainstar 1 GHZ Mini Node With 42/54 MHZ Split: Features

Data Sheet
GainStar 1 GHz Mini Node with 42/54 MHz Split

The GainStar Mini Node (GSMN) is a 1 GHz compact size node specifically designed to
serve in fiber-deep HFC networks. The GSMN provides excellent forward and reverse
path performance combined with high reliability and a user-friendly layout. All new
GainStar products share common plug-in accessories and perform to 1 GHz in the
forward path.
The GSMN utilizes GaAsFET technology optimized for superior distortion performance.
The GSMN provides a single higher-level output or two lower-level RF output ports in a strand or
pedestal mount configuration. The GSMN can be field-upgradable from a forward only configuration
to a forward and reverse path configuration.
The GSMN features onboard LEDs to indicate the optical input power. The integrated optical
receiver module with a built-in AGC increases reliability and decreases nonlinear distortion.
Reverse traffic can be combined and routed to an FP, DFB or CWDM reverse optical transmitter.
Features
Can be set up for 862 MHz or 1 GHz performance
Selectable single or dual outputs with an onboard signal director
LED display for optical input power
AGC optical input range of 4 to +2 dBm
Standard plug-in attenuators can be used to adjust the gain and equalization
FP, DFB or CWDM transmitter as an available option
Surge-resistant circuitry ensures resistance to high voltage transients (6kV)
Thermal RF control minimizes gain movement over temperature
10 A current capacity (steady state) and 15 A surge survivability
Outdoor housing is IP68 dustproof and watertight
Strand and pedestal mount housing configurations are available
All RF ports are PG11 and configured with 5/8" adapters
RoHS 6 of 6
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Figure 1.
GainStar 1 GHz Mini Node Strand
Figure 2.
GainStar 1 GHz Mini Node Pedestal
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Figure 3.
Block Diagram
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Specifications
Table 1.
Optical Section Specifications
Item
Units
Value
nm
1310 and 1550
dBm
4 to +2
dB
1.0
MHz
501000
dB
0.5
dB
pA/ Hz
dBmV
Refer to chart below
Forward Receiver Module

Wavelength
Optical AGC Range
Optical AGC Control Stability
Pass Band
Frequency Response
Tilt (1.0 dB)

Equivalent Input Noise
RF Output Level @ 0 dBm Optical Input
Minimum RF
Output Level
(dBmV)2
14.50
14.00
13.50
13.00
12.50
12.00
11.50
11.00
10.50
10.00
9.50
9.00
8.50
8.00
7.50
2.25%
1310nm
1550nm
2.50%
2.75%
3.00%
3.25%
3.50%
3.75%
4.00%
4.25%
Notes:
1.
For forward receiver module only. Does not include the frequency response contributions from forward optical
transmitter.
2.
Minimum receiver RF output level for the stated transmitter percent OMI/ch (Optical modulation index per channel),
with receiver optical input power of 0 dBm.
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Table 2.
Forward RF Section Specifications
Item
Units
Value
Forward RF
Frequency Range
MHz
RF Reference Output Level @... 1000 MHz

862 MHz
750 MHz
650 MHz
550 MHz
54 MHz
Internal Tilt1
dBmV
dB
54862
541000
1 port
2 ports
50.0
48.3
46.9
45.4
38.0
46.5
44.8
43.4
41.9
34.5
1 port
50.0
48.0
46.3
44.8
43.3
36.0
12 1 @ 862 MHz
14 1 @ 1 GHz
39, 1 port
Gain
dB
Frequency Response
dB
0.75
Output Return Loss
dB
16
RF Output Test Point
dB
Hum
dB
65 @10 A
dB
<7
Noise Figure
Distortion @ 79 NTSC + Digitial
2 ports
46.5
44.5
42.8
41.3
39.8
32.5
35.5, 2 ports
20 1, 1 port
16.5 1, 2 ports
2,3,4
CTB
dB
CSO
XMOD
68
63
60
Distortion @ 64 PAL B/G + Digital

CTB
3,4,5
dB
CSO
76
73
Distortion @ 42 Cenelec2,3
CTB 66 dB
dBV
CSO 60 dB
112
111
Notes: Unless otherwise noted, specifications reflect typical performance and a re referenced to 20C.
1.
Forward internal tilt specified is primarily due to an on-board equalizer 6 dB (862 MHz band) or 7 dB (1 GHz
band) and a factory configured 6 dB (862 MHz band) or 7 dB (1GHz band) linear output equalizer.
2.
With 3 dB interstage Pad installed for 1 GHz, 2 dB interstage Pad installed for 862 MHz.
3.
Tilt 12 dB @ 862 MHz and 14 dB @ 1 GHz.
4.
Distortion performance reference output level is 50 dBmV (1 port). Digital refers to 550 MHz to 862 MHz or 1
GHz loading with QAM carriers at -6 dB relative to analog CW carrier levels.
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Table 3.
Reverse RF Section Specifications
Item
Units
Value
MHz
542
Frequency Response
dB
0.75
Gain1
dB
Hum
dB
65 @ 10 A
Input Return Loss
dB
16
Test Point
dB
Reverse RF
Frequency Range
Noise Figure
20, 1 port
16.5, 2 ports
20 1, 1 port
23.5 1, 2 ports
dB
<9
Notes: Unless otherwise noted, specifications reflect typical performance and are referenced to 20 C.
1.
Reverse Gain and Noise Figure measured with 0 dB EQ, 0 dB input pad, and 0 dB output pad.
Table 4.
Reverse Transmitter Module Specifications
Item
Units
FP Laser
DFB Laser
CWDM Laser
nm
1310
1310
1470, 1490, 1510, 1530

1550, 1570, 1590, 1610
MHz
5100
5100
5200
dB
0.5
0.5
0.5
dB
16
16
16
dBm
2.0
3.0
3.0
dB
15 @ 30 dB
20 @ 30 dB
25 @ 30 dB
dB
20
20
203
Wavelength
Pass Band
Frequency Response
Input Return Loss

Output Optical Power
NPR
RF Test Point
relative to transmitter RF input (1 dB)
Notes:
1.
Frequency response for transmitter module only. Does not include the frequency response contribution of an optical
receiver.
2.
NPR test condition: 7 dB Optic Link (15 km fiber, plus passive loss).
3.
10% OMI when 20 dBmV is detected.
Table 5.
Station Delay Characteristics
Station Delay Characteristics

Forward
Reverse
(Chrominance to Luminance)
(Group Delay in 1.5 MHz BW)
Frequency (MHz)
Delay (ns)
Frequency (MHz)
Delay (ns)
55.2558.83
20
5.06.5
35
61.2564.83
6.58.0
15
67.2570.83
8.09.5
37.539.0
18
39.040.5
20
40.542.0
38
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Table 6.
Electrical Specifications
Item
Units
Value
Max. AC Through Current (continuous)
Amps
10
Max. AC Through Current (surge)
Amps
15
Electrical
Table 7.
Station Powering Data (40-90 V)
Station Powering Data

AC Voltage
I DC *
AC
Current
1 RX
&
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
0.30
0.31
0.33
0.34
0.36
0.38
0.42
0.43
0.47
0.52
0.58
16.0
16.0
15.9
15.9
15.9
15.9
15.9
16.0
16.0
16.1
16.3
(A)
0.82
1 TX
90
Power
(W)
*Data is based on stations configured for 2-way operation. AC currents specified are based on measurements made with
typical CATV type ferroresonant AC power supply (quasi-square wave),
Table 8.
Station Powering Data (100-240 V)
Station Powering Data
AC Voltage
I DC *
240
230
220
210
200
190
180
170
160
150
140
130
120
110
100
0.14
0.15
0.15
0.16
0.16
0.17
0.17
0.18
0.19
0.12
0.21
0.22
0.23
0.25
0.26
16.3
16.3
16.3
16.2
16.1
16.0
16.0
16.0
15.9
15.8
15.8
15.8
15.7
15.7
15.7
AC
Current
1 RX
(A)
0.82
&
1 TX
Power
(W)
*Data is based on stations configured for 2-way operation. AC currents specified are based on measurements made with typical CATV type ferroresonant
AC power supply (quasi-square wave),
Table 9.
Mechanical and Environmental Specifications
Item
Units
Value
IP68
Mechanical
Water/Dust Ingress Rating
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Weight
Strand
Pedestal
mm
90 x 234 x 212
90 x 250 x 197
in.
3.5 x 9.2 x 8.4
3.5 x 9.9 x 7.8
kg
3.0
lb
6.6
Environmental
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Compliance
40 to +60
40 to +140
40 to +85
40 to +185
EU RoHS 6/6, IEC/EN 60728-11, IEC/EN 60065, EN60825-1:2007, EN

50083-2, FCC Part 76, Subpark K, CB Scheme Certification w/All
National Deviation & CENELEC Common Mods
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Ordering Information
The GainStar Mini Node is available in a wide variety of configurations. This page contains ordering
information for required and optional accessories. Consult your Customer Service Representative
or Applications Engineer to determine the best configuration for your particular application.
Table 10.
Required Accessories (Not required for forward only configuration)
Required Accessories for RF Module
Part Number
Plug-in Pads (attenuators) Available in 1 dB steps from 0 to 20 dB
4036021 (0 dB)
sequentially through
4036041 (20 dB)
1 required for reverse input
1 required for reverse output
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Table 11.
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories
Part Number
Upgrade Kit
Upgrade Kit, Plastic WDM Clips for GainStar Mini Node 42/54 split only
4040809
Optical Transmitter
GainStar 1310 nm FP Optical Transmitter 2 dBm, with SC/APC
4034446
GainStar 1310 nm FP Optical Transmitter 2 dBm, with FC/APC
4034448
GainStar 1310 nm DFB Optical Transmitter 3 dBm, with SC/APC
4034447
GainStar 1310 nm DFB Optical Transmitter 3 dBm, with FC/APC
4034449
GainStar 1470 nm CWDM Optical Transmitter 3 dBm, with SC/APC
4039243
4039244
4039245
4039246
4039247
4039248
4039249
4039250
Reverse Amplifier Module

GainStar Reverse Amplifier Module, 20dB Gain
4034469
Reverse Equalizer
Plug-in Reverse EqualizerAvailable from 0 to 10 dB
0 to 5 dB EQ (4034465) and 0 dB Pad (4036021) are providedOther values must be ordered.
1 required for reverse input; 1 Pad also required and plugged into EQ
42 MHz platform:
GainStar Reverse Cable Equalizer 0 to 5 dB
4034465
GainStar Reverse Cable Equalizer 6 to 10 dB
4034466
Forward Equalizer
Plug-in Forward EqualizerAvailable from 0 to 14 dB
5 to 9 dB EQ (4034457 or 4034460) and 6 dB Pad (4036027 for 862MHz) or 7 dB Pad (4036028
for 1GHz) are providedOther values must be ordered.
862 MHz platform:
GainStar Forward Linear Equalizer 0 to 4 dB
4034456
4034457
4034458
1000 MHz platform:

4034459
4034460
4034461
Related Equipment
Plug-in 75 ohm Pad
4036140
When upgrading from forward only to a forward and reverse, the Reverse Optical Transmitter,
Reverse Amplifier Module, Reverse Equalizer with PAD, Reverse input PAD, and Reverse output
PAD accessories are required.
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GainStar 1 GHz Mini Node with 42/54 MHz Split

Can be set up for 862 MHz or 1 GHz performance

Selectable single or dual outputs with an onboard signal director

LED display for optical input power

AGC optical input range of 4 to +2 dBm

FP, DFB or CWDM transmitter as an available option

Surge-resistant circuitry ensures resistance to high voltage transients (6kV)

Thermal RF control minimizes gain movement over temperature

10 A current capacity (steady state) and 15 A surge survivability

Outdoor housing is IP68 dustproof and watertight

Strand and pedestal mount housing configurations are available

All RF ports are PG11 and configured with 5/8" adapters

GainStar 1 GHz Mini Node Strand

GainStar 1 GHz Mini Node Pedestal

Optical Section Specifications

1310 and 1550

Refer to chart below

Forward Receiver Module

Tilt (1.0 dB)

Forward RF Section Specifications

RF Reference Output Level @... 1000 MHz

Output Return Loss

RF Output Test Point

Distortion @ 79 NTSC + Digitial

Distortion @ 64 PAL B/G + Digital

Tilt 12 dB @ 862 MHz and 14 dB @ 1 GHz.

Reverse RF Section Specifications

Input Return Loss

Reverse Transmitter Module Specifications

1470, 1490, 1510, 1530

Input Return Loss

10% OMI when 20 dBmV is detected.

Station Delay Characteristics

Station Delay Characteristics

(Group Delay in 1.5 MHz BW)

Max. AC Through Current (continuous)

Max. AC Through Current (surge)

Station Powering Data (40-90 V)

Station Powering Data

Station Powering Data (100-240 V)

Station Powering Data

Mechanical and Environmental Specifications

3.5 x 9.2 x 8.4

3.5 x 9.9 x 7.8

EU RoHS 6/6, IEC/EN 60728-11, IEC/EN 60065, EN60825-1:2007, EN

Required Accessories (Not required for forward only configuration)

Required Accessories for RF Module

Plug-in Pads (attenuators) Available in 1 dB steps from 0 to 20 dB

1 required for reverse input

1 required for reverse output

GainStar 1310 nm FP Optical Transmitter 2 dBm, with FC/APC

GainStar 1310 nm DFB Optical Transmitter 3 dBm, with SC/APC

GainStar 1310 nm DFB Optical Transmitter 3 dBm, with FC/APC

GainStar 1470 nm CWDM Optical Transmitter 3 dBm, with SC/APC

GainStar 1490 nm CWDM Optical Transmitter 3 dBm, with SC/APC

GainStar 1510 nm CWDM Optical Transmitter 3 dBm, with SC/APC

GainStar 1530 nm CWDM Optical Transmitter 3 dBm, with SC/APC

GainStar 1550 nm CWDM Optical Transmitter 3 dBm, with SC/APC