Network Amplifiers Return Amplifiers

Spectrum 2000
4-LER90 Series
Return amplifiers amplify the return
signal and provide slope and
gain control.

n Plugs into the main circuit board of

any Spectrum 2000 network
amplifier or LE90 line extender.

n Variable slope and gain controls

are easily accessible through the
front cover.

Slope
4-LER90 **/24
Control

RF Pre Post Output Low Signature RF

Input Amp Amp Pass Filter Compensation Output

Gain
Control
RF Input
Test Point
(4-LER90 **/24)

The 4-LER90 return amplifier
module amplifies signal return
toward the headend.
The 4-LER90 module plugs directly
into the network amplifier or line
extender module to provide two-
way capability without disturbing
the forward path.
The 4-LER90 modules manual
gain and slope controls are easily
accessible through cut-outs in the
forward amplifiers cover plate.

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Station Performance* 4-LER90
4-LER90 4-LER90 4-LER90
Notes Units
40/24 55-24 65/24
Technology Transistor Transistor Transistor
Bandwidth 5-40 5-55 5-65 MHz
Response Flatness (@ rated gain and slope) 1.0 1.0 1.0 dB
Operating Gain (includes insertion loss from return combiner--approx. 7 dB) 17 17 17 dB
Gain Control Range 19 19 19 dB
Slope Control Range (cable @ highest passband frequency) 0-9 0-10 0-10 dB
Return Loss (75- ohm ref. @ rated gain and slope) 13 13 13 dB
Distortion at Rated Input Level
a,b
(per NCTA test methods; NTSC System M)
Input Level (to 4-LER) 20 20 20 dB
Number of Channels 4 4 4
Rated Operating Gain 17 17 17 dB
Cross Modulation
2 Channel dB
4 Channel -61 -61 -61 dB
7 Channel -63 dB
Composite Second Order -52 -52 -52 dB
Composite Third Order -61 -61 -61 dB
Station Noise Figure 14.5 14.5 14.5 dB
Module Noise Figure 7.0 7.0 7.0 dB
Thermal Gain Change +0.5/-1.0 +0.5/-1.0 +0.5/-1.0 dB
24 Volt DC Load Current (max) 85 85 85 mA
*All specifications are subject to change without notice. Measured in a network amplifier module and housing.
Notes:
a. Distortion specifications are worst case for system performance calculations; individual module performance may vary.
When referenced to module input level only; gain changes do no affect distortion specifications.
b. 4-LER90 **/24 input level measured at return amplifier test point.

Relative Chroma Delay - Return* Network Amplifier

with 4-LER90
Units
Relative Chroma Delay, 42/54 split (NTSC System M)
7.00-10.58 MHz -14 nsec
13.00-16.58 MHz -2 nsec
19.00-22.58 MHz -3 nsec
25.00-28.58 MHz -9 nsec
31.00-34.58 MHz 16 nsec
37.00-40.58 MHz 61 nsec
Relative Chroma Delay, 55/70 split (NTSC System M)
7.00-10.58 MHz -13 nsec
13.00-16.58 MHz -3 nsec
31.00-34.58 MHz 6 nsec
37.00-40.58 MHz 11 nsec
Relative Chroma Delay, 65/85 split (NTSC System M)
7.00-10.58 MHz -9.5 nsec
13.00-16.58 MHz -1 nsec
31.00-34.58 MHz 1 nsec
37.00-40.58 MHz 1.5 nsec
*All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Relative Group Delay Characteristics for Return Signals
To determine the relative group delay between two frequencies, look at the difference (in nanoseconds) of the actual
group delay for each frequency.

Use this graph to determine relative group delays for a Use this graph to determine relative group delays for a
network amplifier with a 42/54 split. network amplifier with a 55/70 split.

Use this graph to determine relative group delays for a

network amplifier with a 65/85 split.

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Ordering Information
( To order, call your sales representative. See the Introduction section for a list of Philipsrepresentatives.

Model Description

4-LER90 40/24 Return amplifier module that uses discrete component technology. Has an RF input test
point. Bandwidth is 5-40 MHz. Use with 42/54 splits.

4-LER90 55/24 Return amplifier module that uses discrete component technology. Bandwidth is 5-55 MHz.
Use with 55/70 splits.

4-LER90 65/24 Return amplifier module that uses discrete component technology. Has an RF input test
point. Bandwidth is 5-65 MHz. Use with 65/85 splits.

Required Attachment

4-LER-TP Cable Test point interface cable. Connects to RF input test point on 4-LER90 **/24 series return
(4-LER90-**/24) amplifier modules.

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