PC801 Passive Combiner, PC1201 Passive Combiner, and PC1601 Passive Combiner
PC801, PC1201, and PC1601 Passive Combiners
The Drake PC801, PC1201, and PC1601 passive combiners are utilized at the cable television headend to combine the outputs of several modulators or channel processors on to a single coaxial cable. The models offer 8 inputs, 12 inputs, and 16 inputs, respectively. These broadband products accept input levels up to +60 dBmV and pass 5 - 1000 MHz.
- A convenient -20 dB monitor port is provided for front panel technician access.
- It is recommended that unused input ports be terminated for best performance.
Download the PC801 owners manual (PDF)
Download the PC1201 owners manual (PDF)
Download the PC1601 owners manual (PDF)
| Passive Combiner Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range: | 5 through 1000 MHz, |
| Input Level: | +60 dBmV, each input |
| Insertion Loss: | PC801: 12 dB nominal, 14.5 dB maximum. PC1201: 14 dB nominal, 17 dB maximum. PC1601: 17 dB nominal, 20 dB maximum. |
| Port to Port Isolation: | 30 dB nominal, 25 dB minimum. |
| Return Loss (all ports): | PC801: 16 dB nominal, 14 dB minimum. PC1201: 20 dB nominal, 15 dB minimum. PC1601: 16 dB nominal, 13 dB minimum. |
| Monitor Test Point(s): | -20 dB (referenced to output). |
| Impedance: | 75 Ohms |
| Shielding: | Meets FCC Part 76 requirements when operated at rated input levels. |
| Operating Temperature: | -20° to 50° Celsius (-4° to 122° Fahrenheit), ambient. |
| Dimensions: | 1.75 inches (45 mm) Height x 19 inches (483 mm) Width |
Specifications, price, and availability are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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