Rainmaker Broadband Amplifier Platform

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GainMakerTM Broadband Amplifier Platform
   A true 870MHz Platform - Not adapted from older technology
   Higher Gain and Lower Noise Figure at 870MHz for drop-in scenarios (assuming same analog loading)
   870MHz for the price of 750MHz
   Improved hum modulation performance
   Improved noise figure performance
   Improved flatness
   Reverse amplifier in the chassis well for improved forward/reverse isolation
   Guides/Retention of all accessories and pads
   HALT testing to ensure robust design
   AGC with thernal backup to prevent railing with loss of pilot channel
   All accessories (including pads) accessible above the chassis cover
   Test points and fuse shunts located directly at the related housing ports
   Common accessories and test point locations among amplifier types
   Power supply located in lid for greater reliability, less heat and quicker change-out
   Upgradeable from an SAII/SAIII or LEII/LEIII Station with only a lid change-out
   Amplifier reversible in the housing for easy field access
   Forward and reverse test points accessible through the lid
   Forward test points electrically located outside the diplex filter to allow reverse injection at the same point.

Lower Costs for Equipment, Installation and Operations
   870MHz for the price of 750MHz.
   This 870MHz drop-in solution is backward-compatible - keeps the same housing base.
   Reversing RF module. The network upgrade game is too serious to play without a winning edge.
   Thermal backup for the AGC.

A Network Reliable Enough to Carry Interactive Services
   Harsher environmental testing and tighter manufacturing process tolerances.
   Power supply moved to the lid.
   Plug-in vs. soldered hybrids.
   Thermal backup for the AGC.

The Cleanest Possible Network Performance
   A 2-4dB gain improvement allows for a module drop-in.
   New AC circuitry and bypass coil for improved hum modulation.
   Combination of discrete pre-amps-GaAs and silicon hybrids for optimum performance.
   New accessories for improved isolation, return loss and flatness.
   All accessories that need to be accessed in the field are easily installed or removed through the lid.

A Robust, Easy to Activate Platform
   The best possible combination of available gain block technologies by design.
   Outstanding noise figure performance due to the preamplifier.
   Outstanding distortion performance thanks to the remaining gain stages.
   Best Overall amplifier frequency response in the industry because of new chassis design.
   Improved hum modulation performance because of new AC bypass coils.
   If the pilot channel is lost, the amplifier will automatically switch over to thermal mode with a minimal impact on end-of-line performance.
   Improved heat dissipation inside the station (which will have a direct improvement to reliability and life) because of power supply in the lid.
   Easy to access test points and fuse shunts located directly at the related housing ports.
   Improved reverse amp and RF switching, even on the LE.

The Right Amplifier for Your Architecture
We understand that you need to design your network around specific applications, not a limited set of products. That's why the platform includes models for virtually all applications, including a High-Gain Balanced Triple, Unbalanced Triple, High-Gain Dual, Low-Gain Dual, and Line Extender for both 870MHz and 750MHz configurations. All share common accessories, enabling you to set up your network for the way you do business.

 Greater Bandwidth
When it comes to bandwidth upgrades, how much bandwidth do you really need? Whether you intend to deliver more channels, digital channels, advanced new services like Internet access and video-on-demand, or a combination of many applications, the answer is "as much as possible". Indeed, the more services you offer - and the more people want those services - the more bandwidth you will need. Fortunately, right now, the greatest bandwidth possible today's hybrid fiber/coax network is available in GainMaker Broadband Amplifier Platform.

To Get the Edge in the Upgrade Game, You need:

That's why Scientific-Atlanta introduced the GainMaker Broadband Amplifier Platform that can help you increase reliability, reduce outages and deliver revenue-generating new services like video-on-demand and Internet access. It can also help you benefit from fiber-deeper architecture now, before you fully deploy digital channels.

GainMakerTM Broadband Amplifier Platform
You know how to play: You want to avoid outdated systems, but you don't want to spend too much money. You want to increase revenues, but don't want to over-invest to get a return. So, you make your choice and hope they're right. Good decisions can mean more revenue, satisfied customers and a competitive edge. The wrong move could spell disaster.