ADVANCED SYSTEM DESIGN PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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MB*/* STARLINE MiniBridger Amplifier
FEATURES OF THE MB*/*:
Y 750 MHz or 870 MHz power doubling
technology in Enhanced Gallium Arsenide (E-
GaAs) or silicon
Y High gain
Y Six diplex filter options including the latest M-
split (80/108 MHz)
Y Improved ergonomics
Y 16 dB return loss (forward path)
Y 60/90 V powering
Y Meets Telcordia GR-1098-Core voltage surge
requirements using surge waveforms as
described in IEEE C62.41
Y FCC and CENELEC approved
Y Bode equalization (thermal or auto controlled)
Y 15 ampere AC bypass capability
Y Optional return path ingress control and status
monitor
Y All directional coupler –20 dB test points
Y Power factor corrected power supply
DESCRIPTION
Motorola’s STARLINE® MiniBridger, model MB*/*,
leads the industry in features and performance and is
designed to meet the needs of today's expanding
broadband communication networks. This dual, power-
doubled output amplifier features 40 dB operational
gain, up to 870 MHz expanded bandwidth, 110 channel
capability and Bode equalization in a three-stage hybrid
design. The high gain of the MiniBridger permits the
amplifier to be strategically placed within the system
topology for distributing broadband
telecommunications signals. "Tree and Branch"
architectures are easily upgraded to Fiber to the Feeder
(FTF) designs with the advanced features of the
amplifier. Single output versions are also available.
ENHANCED GALLIUM ARSENIDE
Optional Enhanced Gallium Arsenide (E-GaAs) hybrids
are now available in the STARLINE MB */*. These E-
GaAs hybrids now replace the GaAs hybrids from the
previous MB*/* platform. This second generation
technology provides improved distortion performance
in CTB and CSO over the standard GaAs technology.
Compared to silicon and competing GaAs technology,
E-GaAs distortion performance remains linear at
significantly higher output levels. This higher output
level allows the customer to maximize system
performance and reduce system costs. We encourage
our customers to contact their Motorola Account
Representative to determine the optimal levels for their
systems.
All of Motorola Broadband Communication Sector’s E-
GaAs hybrids are designed and manufactured in our
own facility and are not sold to our competitors.
HIGH GAIN
The latest MB*/* also offers high gain as the standard
model configurations. This allows the operator to hold
existing amplifier locations during system upgrades
thereby reducing system costs.
For systems already designed to the former product
specifications (34 dB gain), there is a configuration
option that may be ordered to allow the new unit to
operate at the former specifications rather than at the
new high gain specifications.
August 28th, 2002
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MB*/* STARLINE MiniBridger Amplifier
ERGONOMICS: ENHANCED EASE OF USE
Enhanced ergonomics add to the ease of use for the
latest STARLINE series MB*/*. This “ease of use” is
achieved by implementing taller attenuators as well as
plastic shells and guides for forward and return
equalizers, cable simulators, directional couplers, and
splitters. All field- installed components are easily
accessible through the chassis cover and can be
installed and removed by a “gloved hand” without a
tool. Block diagrams distinguishing forward and return
paths by color are also printed on the chassis covers for
easy reference of components. The new ergonomic
accessories are equivalent to the previous accessories,
with the addition of removable plastic guides and shells.
All new and former accessories are completely
backward/forward compatible (please see
Backward/Forward Compatibility section).
BACKWARD/FORWARD COMPATIBILITY
Forward Compatibility: The latest MB*/* units may
use all ergonomic accessories, but it is also possible to
use the older version EQ-*-*, BCS-*-*, SEE-*-*, MB-
DC/*, MB-SP and JXP-*A if desired. There is no need
to remove the chassis cover to install the older
accessories into the newer units.
Backward Compatibility: The ergonomic accessories
are the same as the previous accessories, except for the
addition of the plastic guides and shells. See chart
below for nomenclature. Therefore, the plastic guides
and shells can be removed for use in older MB*/*
versions.
The reversible MB*/* electronics package can be made
backward compatible with the 10-Amp MB*/* housing
by installing the MB-15A Kit or the MB-15A Kit II.
These kits contains 50 mil gold plated platform
assemblies. This makes it possible for the amplifier to
carry 15 Amperes continuous through the input or
output ports and up to 20 Amperes for 2 hours at +60
°C.
M-SPLIT DIPLEX FILTER OPTION
Six different plug-in diplex filter options add to the
flexibility of the MB*/*, including the latest Mid-split,
or “M-split”, diplex filter with a maximized return band
2
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of 5-80 MHz for advanced services including voice,
video, and data. See details under “Forward Path”.
60/90 VOLT POWERING
The MB*/* is capable of 60 or 90 Vac powering. The
MPPS II 60/90 Volt power pack provides a regulated
24 Vdc output at 2.0 Amperes maximum over an ac
input voltage range from 38 Vac through 90 Vac rms.
The power supply also contains the additional feature of
a two position (LO and HI) selector that sets the
startup voltage of the power supply.
There is no damage to the amplifier if the jumper is not
changed. However, changing the jumper ensures that
the dc supply does not turn on until the proper input
voltage level is reached – either 38 Vac or 55 Vac. This
prevents excessive loading of the system power supply
during turn-on after a system shutdown.
The standard gas discharge tube surge arrestor can be
replaced with the Fast Transfer Electronic Crowbar
(FTEC-BTA) type surge suppressor for longer life over-
voltage protection.
POWER FACTOR CORRECTION
The standard STARLINE MiniBridger provides power
factor correction in the power supply design. This
feature lowers the current draw of the amplifier and
improves the overall system power supply efficiency.
Also offered at a slightly lower cost is an optional non-
power factor corrected power supply.
DIRECTIONAL COUPLER TEST POINTS
Other features include -20 dB directional coupler test
points. The MB*/* is enclosed in the MB-HSG which
allows access to test points without opening the
housing.
FORWARD PATH
The operational gain of the MiniBridger amplifier is 40
dB for silicon and 38 dB for E-GaAs with 16 dB return
loss in the forward path. Output level control is
achieved through the use of an interstage Bode
equalizer which compensates for coaxial cable
attenuation changes due to temperature. Equalization
may be controlled manually, with a thermal drive unit
(Model TDU) or with a single pilot closed loop
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MB*/* STARLINE MiniBridger Amplifier
automatic drive unit (Model ADU-XXX/*). Both the
TDU and the ADU boards are common to the
STARLINE family of amplifiers. ADU's utilize Surface
Acoustic Wave (SAW) filters for determining pilot
frequency. This improves amplifier stability over
temperature.
For an optional third output, the STARLINE
MiniBridger utilizes splitters and couplers; the SP,
DC/8, DC/10, and DC/12 offer superior performance to
1 GHz. To further ensure system flexibility, installation
ease and maintenance, the amplifier is engineered for
compatibility with standard BTN-BT* accessories, such
as attenuators, equalizers, ADU-TDU, return amplifiers,
automotive fuses, BC style circuit breakers and FTEC-
BTA crowbar circuits.
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Optional features include thermal compensation and
ingress control switching. Thermal compensation comes
in the form of a plug-in JXP-TH*B, which stabilizes
gain and match over temperature extremes.
Also available is Ingress Control Switching (ICS) in 3
states. This pin diode attenuator circuit can lower levels
by 6 dB or by 38 dB with a controlled slew rate for
minimum bit errors. The dual output MB*/* requires
two ingress control switches when ordering this option
(one ICS required for each output). The LIFELINE®
MiniBridger Amplifier transponder, model LL-MB-F3,
is required to operate the Ingress Control Switch from a
remote location.
NETWORK MONITORING

The MB*/* uses modular diplex filters which can be
changed for a different frequency split as required. The
amplifier can be configured with S split filters for a 5-
40 MHz return and a 52-870 MHz forward band. E
splits (5-30 MHz/47-870 MHz), K splits (5-42 MHz/54-
870 MHz), J splits (5-55 MHz/70-870 MHz), A splits
(5-65 MHz/85-870 MHz), and the newest M splits (5-
80 MHz/108-870 MHz) are also available. These same
filters can be used for all Motorola RF distribution
amplifiers.
The optional status monitoring transponder, model LL-
MB-F3, handles RF electronics performance,
measurement control, and alarm generation. The LL-
MB-F3 monitors AC line voltage, power supply
voltage, internal temperature and features an optical
tamper switch. The LL-MB-F3 is also used to control
the optional ingress control switch and is frequency
agile up to 140 MHz.
CONFIGURATION

RETURN PATH To reduce customer costs and to accommodate

customer specific needs, the STARLINE MB*/* can be
Return amplifier kits can be ordered with either high fully configured in the Motorola factory at no additional
gain or low gain hybrids providing 20 dB and 15 dB cost to the customer.
minimum station gain, respectively. Return path
Please refer to the MB*/* configurator for options (see
equalizers from 0 to 12 dB can be customer selected.
attached).
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The new ergonomic accessories have new model indicators to better align the notation with our product descriptions.
The following is a table indicating the old accessory vs. the new accessory notation.

Old Accessory New Upgrade Accessory New Description

EQ-*-* SFE-*-* STARLINE Forward Equalizer
BCS-* SCS-* STARLINE Cable Simulator
SEE-*-* SRE-*-* STARLINE Return Equalizer
JXP-*A JXP-*B Two-piece “Breakaway” JXP Attenuator
MB-DC/* DC/* Directional Coupler
MB-SP SP Splitter

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MB*/* STARLINE MiniBridger Amplifier

MB*/* Block Diagram (Dual Output)

+18.0dB E-GaAs
+20.5 dB Hi Gain
**
-20 dB (Status
Monitor
JXP-B PD TP Output)
-1.0dB +23 dB -4.0 dB -6.5 dB -1.0 dB +19 dB
** ** ** ** ** -4.0 dB -1.0dB
SFE Fltn. Port
or JXP-B PP BODE JXP-B MDR PP H 2
Cntrl. -1.7 dB F RF/
SCS RF
-4.0 dB +18.0dB E-GaAs -1.0 dB R AC
-20 dB +20.5 dB Hi Gain L AC
TP Manual Auto **
JXP-B PD -1.0dB
-1.0dB
Input -1.7 dB F ADU/ OnBrd ** -20 dB
port 1 RF/ H JXP-B TP
TDU Atten
AC RF ** ** -20 dB
L Status TP
AC
-1.0 dB R -20 dB Monitor ** **
-1.0dB ** TP +25.0dB L Input
-0.5dB -0.3dB ICS JXP JXP-B
-0.4dB +30.0dB H -0.4 dB -0.4dB
** ** ** ** -4.0 dB
SRE THERM JXP-B ** -1.0dB
LPF JXP-B -2.0 dB F Port
-4.0 dB H **
DC/ 4
-16 dB RF/
SP/ RF
JMP AC
L
-0.4dB AC
-1.0dB -1.0dB R
ICS JXP JXP-B Port
24 Vdc RF 3
-0.4dB
RF/AC
** **
TP AC
-20 dB
** ** ** **
To status Power
Fuse

Fuse

Fuse

Fuse
monitor supply

** Plug-in DC SP JMP
module

MB*/* Block Diagram (Single Output)

-1.0dB +23 dB -4.0 dB -6.5 dB -1.0 dB +19 dB

** ** ** ** **
SFE Fltn.
or JXP-B PP BODE JXP-B MDR PP
Cntrl.
SCS
+18.0dB E-GaAs
+20.5 dB Hi Gain
-20 dB **
TP Manual Auto
-1.0dB JXP-B PD
-1.7 dB F -20 dB Status
Input ADU/ OnBrd Monitor
port 1 RF/ H JXP-B TP
TDU Atten Output
RF
AC ** **
L Status
AC
Monitor
-1.0 dB R -1.0dB** -20 dB +25.0dB L Input
TP -0.5dB
-0.4dB +30.0dB H -0.3dB -0.4dB
** ** ** ** -1.0dB
SRE THERM JXP-B LPF JXP-B ** -2.0 dB F Port
H DC/
** 4
-16 dB RF/
SP/ RF
AC
L JMP
-0.4dB AC
-1.0dB -1.0dB R
ICS JXP JXP-B Port
24 Vdc -0.4dB RF 3
RF/AC
** **
TP AC
-20 dB
** ** **
To status Power
Fuse

Fuse

Fuse

monitor supply

** Plug-in DC SP JMP
module

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 ADVANCED SYSTEM DESIGN PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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MB*/* STARLINE MiniBridger Amplifier

STARLINE® PRELIMINARY 2 Port, Parallel E-GaAs Hybrid

Enhanced Gallium Arsenide MB87S/XG* Specifications
MiniBridger Distribution Amplifier RETURN
PARAMETER UNITS NOTE FORWARD RA-KIT-40H
Passband MHz 1 52-870 5-40
Flatness dB 2 ± 0.75 ± 0.50
Minimum Full Gain dB 3 43 NA
Operational Gain dB 4 38 20
Manual Bode Slope Control Range dB 5 ±5 NA
Interstage Equalizer Slope dB 6 12 ±1 NA
Noise Figure 40/52/870MHz dB 7 NA / 12 / 10 9 / NA / NA
Reference Frequency MHz 8 870 / 750 / 52 870 / 550 / 52 870 / 550 / 52 40
Output Level dBmV 43 / 47 / 37 47.5 / 48.5 / 41.5 43 / 44 / 37 41 FLAT
Channel Loading NTSC 112 79 79 4
Compressed data loading MHz 120 320 320 NA
Distortion CTB dBc 9,21,23 63 67 75 NA
XM dBc 10,21 60 56 65 69
CSO dBc 9,11,21 65 66.5 71 NA
CIN dBc 12 NA NA 71 NA
STB dBc 9 NA NA NA 78
SSO dBc 9 NA NA NA 76
Test Point (all) dB 13 20 ±1.0
Return Loss dB 14 16 15
Hum Modulation dBc 15,20 65 60
DC Voltage VDC 16 + 24.0 ± 0.25
Current DC mA 17 1475 1610
DC Ripple mV 15 P-P
Power Consumption W 44.0 48
AC Input Voltage Range VAC 38 - 90
AC Current Draw 18 MPPS-II P/S MPPS-II
@90 VAC A 0.51 0.55
@75 VAC A 0.62 0.68
@60 VAC A 0.74 0.81
@53 VAC A 0.85 0.92
@45 VAC A 0.99 1.08
@38 VAC A 1.2 1.31
AC Bypass Current All Ports A 18 15 (or 10 amp option)
Group Delay, Typical 19
55.25 to 58.83 MHz nSec 28 NA
61.25 to 64.83 MHz nSec 9 NA
67.25 to 70.83 MHz nSec 5 NA
77.25 to 80.83 MHz nSec 2 NA
5.0 to 6.5 MHz nSec NA 45
10.0 to 11.5 MHz nSec NA 10
33.5 to 35.0 MHz nSec NA 15
38.5 to 40.0 MHz nSec NA 35
Channel T11 nSec NA 20
Housing Dimensions 15.4" L x 5.5" W x 9.6" D 39.1cm x 13.97cm x 24.3 cm
Weight 15 Pounds 6.8 kg
Ambient Operating Temperature -40° to +140° F -40° to +60° C

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MB*/* STARLINE MiniBridger Amplifier

STARLINE® PRELIMINARY 2 Port, Parallel Outputs

High Gain Silicon MB87S/XX* Specifications
MiniBridger Distribution Amplifier RETURN
PARAMETER UNITS NOTE FORWARD RA-KIT-40H
Passband MHz 1 52-870 5-40
Flatness dB 2 ± 0.75 ± 0.50
Minimum Full Gain dB 3 45 NA
Operational Gain dB 4 40 20
Manual Bode Slope Control Range dB 5 ±5 NA
Interstage Equalizer Slope dB 6 12 ±1 NA
Noise Figure 40/52/870MHz dB 7 NA / 12 / 10 9 / NA / NA
Reference Frequency MHz 8 870 / 750 / 52 870 / 550 / 52 40
Output Level dBmV 43 / 47 / 37 43 / 44 / 37 41 FLAT
Channel Loading NTSC 112 79 4
Compressed data loading MHz 120 320 NA
Distortion CTB dBc 9, 21 61 71 NA
XM dBc 10, 21 62 67 69
CSO dBc 9, 11,21 67 75 NA
CIN dBc 12 NA 71 NA
STB dBc 9 NA NA 78
SSO dBc 9 NA NA 76
Test Point (all) dB 13 20 ±1.0
Return Loss dB 14 16 15
Hum Modulation dBc 15,20 65 60
DC Voltage VDC 16 + 24.0 ± 0.25
Current DC mA 17 1405 1540
DC Ripple mV 15 P-P
Power Consumption W 42.0 46
AC Input Voltage Range VAC 38 - 90
AC Current Draw 18 MPPS-II P/S MPPS-II
@90 VAC A 0.48 0.53
@75 VAC A 0.59 0.65
@60 VAC A 0.71 0.78
@53 VAC A 0.81 0.89
@45 VAC A 0.95 1.04
@38 VAC A 1.14 1.25
AC Bypass Current All Ports A 18 15 (or 10 amp option)
Group Delay, Typical 19
55.25 to 58.83 MHz nSec 28 NA
61.25 to 64.83 MHz nSec 9 NA
67.25 to 70.83 MHz nSec 5 NA
77.25 to 80.83 MHz nSec 2 NA
5.0 to 6.5 MHz nSec NA 45
10.0 to 11.5 MHz nSec NA 10
33.5 to 35.0 MHz nSec NA 15
38.5 to 40.0 MHz nSec NA 35
Channel T11 nSec NA 20
Housing Dimensions 15.4" L x 5.5" W x 9.6" D 39.1cm x 13.97cm x 24.3 cm
Weight 15 Pounds 6.8 kg
Ambient Operating Temperature -40° to +140° F -40° to +60° C

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ADVANCED SYSTEM DESIGN PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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MB*/* STARLINE MiniBridger Amplifier

1. Operating passband of station. Diplex filters are plugged into the electronic chassis.

2. Referenced to the average gain across the stated passband.

3. Minimum full gain at 870 MHz includes loss of equalizer but Bode slope reserves have not been set. Return
gain includes loss of SRE-*-4 return equalizer.

4. Operational gain includes loss of slope reserves as well as equalizer.

5. Amount of Bode slope control range from midpoint (typical setting is -4 dB at 870 MHz @ 20°C). This
control should not be used for gain reduction.

6. Amount of slope created and cable equivalence of fixed interstage equalizer. Interstage equalizer is a plug-
in.

7. Noise Figure performance is specified typical. Noise Figure is specified at the cable entry facility of the
housing and includes the loss of 1 dB for the pre-stage equalizer. The return Noise Figure includes the
station loss preceding the RF hybrid.

8. Frequencies that relate the picture carriers or passband edges to the specified output levels and tilts.

9. Measured with CW carriers and spectrum analyzer. Specifications are compliant with the test methods as
stated in NCTA RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR MEASUREMENTS ON CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS.

10. Measured with wave analyzer and synchronous, 100% depth modulated channels. Specifications are
compliant with the test methods as stated in NCTA RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR MEASUREMENTS ON CABLE
TELEVISION SYSTEMS.

11. Composite Second Order distortion refers only to those beat clusters that fall +0.75 MHz and +1.25 MHz above
the subject picture carrier. CSO beat clusters that have a -0.75 MHz and -1.25 MHz relationship to the
subject picture carrier are not included in this specification.

12. CIN (Carrier-to-Intermodulation Noise). Contributions of data compression to noise floor. Performance
varies on a two-for-one basis with amplifier output level and should be calculated in a cascade using a 20 log
function, but CIN should be added to the high channel C/N calculation on a 10 log basis.

13. Test points should be used with GFAL adaptor.

14. Return Loss at the station input and output, cable-entry facilities, is stated worst case over the specified
passbands for operational gain. The 90 degree port for the optional bypass amplifier is 15 dB worst case.
When ordering the 10-amp AC bypass current option, return loss is 14 dB when installing the electronics
package into the MB-550D-H or MB-750D-H/* housings.

15. Measured with the stated AC Bypass Current.

16. Measured at the power connector.

17. Current draw at +24.0 VDC.

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ADVANCED SYSTEM DESIGN PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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MB*/* STARLINE MiniBridger Amplifier

18. AC current is stated in RMS continuous. A 10-amp compatible electronics package is also available for
installing into older 10-amp housings during upgrades.

19. Group Delay is specified for standard NTSC video, where delay is the delta from picture carrier to 3.58 MHz
color subcarrier.

20. Hum Modulation performance is stated typical. Return band specified from 15 MHz. Hum Modulation (5 MHz
to 15 MHz) is –55 dBc.

21. Distortion numbers are worst case over temperature in a cascade.

22. The compressed data loading is QAM carriers and are –6 dB relative to the analog CW carriers.

23. CTB (Composite Triple Beat). Motorola BCS does not recommend designing systems with an output level of
greater than +51 dBmV at 550 MHz using 79 NTSC channel loading.

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 ADVANCED SYSTEM DESIGN PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MB*/* STARLINE MiniBridger Amplifier

STARLINE® PRELIMINARY 2 Port, Parallel E-GaAs Hybrid

Enhanced Gallium Arsenide MB75S/XG* Specifications
MiniBridger Distribution Amplifier RETURN
PARAMETER UNITS NOTE FORWARD RA-KIT-40H
Passband MHz 1 52-750 5-40
Flatness dB 2 ± 0.75 ± 0.50
Minimum Full Gain dB 3 43 NA
Operational Gain dB 4 38 20
Manual Bode Slope Control Range dB 5 ±5 NA
Interstage Equalizer Slope dB 6 10 ±1 NA
Noise Figure 40/52/750MHz dB 7 NA / 12 / 10 9 / NA / NA
Reference Frequency MHz 8 750 / 52 750 / 550 / 52 750 / 550 / 52 40
Output Level dBmV 47 / 37 45.5 / 48.5 / 41.5 43 / 44 / 37 41 FLAT
Channel Loading NTSC 112 79 79 4
Compressed data loading MHz 200 200 NA
Distortion CTB dBc 9,21,23 63 67 75 NA
XM dBc 10,21 60 56 65 69
CSO dBc 9,11,21 65 66.5 71 NA
CIN dBc 12 NA NA 71 NA
STB dBc 9 NA NA NA 78
SSO dBc 9 NA NA NA 76
Test Point (all) dB 13 20 ±1.0
Return Loss dB 14 16 15
Hum Modulation dBc 15,20 65 60
DC Voltage VDC 16 + 24.0 ± 0.25
Current DC mA 17 1475 1610
DC Ripple mV 15 P-P
Power Consumption W 44.0 48
AC Input Voltage Range VAC 38 - 90
AC Current Draw 18 MPPS-II P/S MPPS-II
@90 VAC A 0.51 0.55
@75 VAC A 0.62 0.68
@60 VAC A 0.74 0.81
@53 VAC A 0.85 0.92
@45 VAC A 0.99 1.08
@38 VAC A 1.2 1.31
AC Bypass Current All Ports A 18 15 (or 10 amp option)
Group Delay, Typical 19
55.25 to 58.83 MHz nSec 28 NA
61.25 to 64.83 MHz nSec 9 NA
67.25 to 70.83 MHz nSec 5 NA
77.25 to 80.83 MHz nSec 2 NA
5.0 to 6.5 MHz nSec NA 45
10.0 to 11.5 MHz nSec NA 10
33.5 to 35.0 MHz nSec NA 15
38.5 to 40.0 MHz nSec NA 35
Channel T11 nSec NA 20
Housing Dimensions 15.4" L x 5.5" W x 9.6" D 39.1cm x 13.97cm x 24.3 cm
Weight 15 Pounds 6.8 kg
Ambient Operating Temperature -40° to +140° F -40° to +60° C

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 ADVANCED SYSTEM DESIGN PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MB*/* STARLINE MiniBridger Amplifier

STARLINE® PRELIMINARY 2 Port, Parallel Outputs

High Gain Silicon MB75S/XX* Specifications
MiniBridger Distribution Amplifier RETURN
PARAMETER UNITS NOTE FORWARD RA-KIT-40H
Passband MHz 1 52-750 5-40
Flatness dB 2 ± 0.75 ± 0.50
Minimum Full Gain dB 3 45 NA
Operational Gain dB 4 40 20
Manual Bode Slope Control Range dB 5 ±5 NA
Interstage Equalizer Slope dB 6 10 ±1 NA
Noise Figure 40/52/750MHz dB 7 NA / 12 / 10 9 / NA / NA
Reference Frequency MHz 8 750 / 52 750 / 550 / 52 40
Output Level dBmV 47 / 37 43 / 44 / 37 41 FLAT
Channel Loading NTSC 112 79 4
Compressed data loading MHz 200 NA
Distortion CTB dBc 9, 21 57 69 NA
XM dBc 10, 21 59 68 69
CSO dBc 9, 11,21 59 68 NA
CIN dBc 12 NA 71 NA
STB dBc 9 NA NA 78
SSO dBc 9 NA NA 76
Test Point (all) dB 13 20 ±1.0
Return Loss dB 14 16 15
Hum Modulation dBc 15,20 65 60
DC Voltage VDC 16 + 24.0 ± 0.25
Current DC mA 17 1400 1535
DC Ripple mV 15 P-P
Power Consumption W 42.0 46
AC Input Voltage Range VAC 38 - 90
AC Current Draw 18 MPPS-II P/S MPPS-II
@90 VAC A 0.48 0.53
@75 VAC A 0.59 0.65
@60 VAC A 0.71 0.78
@53 VAC A 0.81 0.89
@45 VAC A 0.95 1.04
@38 VAC A 1.14 1.25
AC Bypass Current All Ports A 18 15 (or 10 amp option)
Group Delay, Typical 19
55.25 to 58.83 MHz nSec 28 NA
61.25 to 64.83 MHz nSec 9 NA
67.25 to 70.83 MHz nSec 5 NA
77.25 to 80.83 MHz nSec 2 NA
5.0 to 6.5 MHz nSec NA 45
10.0 to 11.5 MHz nSec NA 10
33.5 to 35.0 MHz nSec NA 15
38.5 to 40.0 MHz nSec NA 35
Channel T11 nSec NA 20
Housing Dimensions 15.4" L x 5.5" W x 9.6" D 39.1cm x 13.97cm x 24.3 cm
Weight 15 Pounds 6.8 kg
Ambient Operating Temperature -40° to +140° F -40° to +60° C

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ADVANCED SYSTEM DESIGN PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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MB*/* STARLINE MiniBridger Amplifier

1. Operating passband of station. Diplex filters are plugged into the electronic chassis.

2. Referenced to the average gain across the stated passband.

3. Minimum full gain at 870 MHz includes loss of equalizer but Bode slope reserves have not been set. Return
gain includes loss of SRE-*-4 return equalizer.

4. Operational gain includes loss of slope reserves as well as equalizer.

5. Amount of Bode slope control range from midpoint (typical setting is -4 dB at 870 MHz @ 20°C). This
control should not be used for gain reduction.

6. Amount of slope created and cable equivalence of fixed interstage equalizer. Interstage equalizer is a plug-
in.

7. Noise Figure performance is specified typical. Noise Figure is specified at the cable entry facility of the
housing and includes the loss of 1 dB for the pre-stage equalizer. The return Noise Figure includes the
station loss preceding the RF hybrid.

8. Frequencies that relate the picture carriers or passband edges to the specified output levels and tilts.

9. Measured with CW carriers and spectrum analyzer. Specifications are compliant with the test methods as
stated in NCTA RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR MEASUREMENTS ON CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS.

10. Measured with wave analyzer and synchronous, 100% depth modulated channels. Specifications are
compliant with the test methods as stated in NCTA RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR MEASUREMENTS ON CABLE
TELEVISION SYSTEMS.

11. Composite Second Order distortion refers only to those beat clusters that fall +0.75 MHz and +1.25 MHz above
the subject picture carrier. CSO beat clusters that have a -0.75 MHz and -1.25 MHz relationship to the
subject picture carrier are not included in this specification.

12. CIN (Carrier-to-Intermodulation Noise). Contributions of data compression to noise floor. Performance
varies on a two-for-one basis with amplifier output level and should be calculated in a cascade using a 20 log
function, but CIN should be added to the high channel C/N calculation on a 10 log basis.

13. Test points should be used with GFAL adaptor.

14. Return Loss at the station input and output, cable-entry facilities, is stated worst case over the specified
passbands for operational gain. The 90 degree port for the optional bypass amplifier is 15 dB worst case.
When ordering the 10-amp AC bypass current option, return loss is 14 dB when installing the electronics
package into the MB-550D-H or MB-750D-H/* housings.

15. Measured with the stated AC Bypass Current.

16. Measured at the power connector.

17. Current draw at +24.0 VDC.

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18. AC current is stated in RMS continuous. A 10-amp compatible electronics package is also available for
installing into older 10-amp housings during upgrades.

19. Group Delay is specified for standard NTSC video, where delay is the delta from picture carrier to 3.58 MHz
color subcarrier.

20. Hum Modulation performance is stated typical. Return band specified from 15 MHz. Hum Modulation (5 MHz
to 15 MHz) is –55 dBc.

21. Distortion numbers are worst case over temperature in a cascade.

22. The compressed data loading is QAM carriers and are –6 dB relative to the analog CW carriers.

23. CTB (Composite Triple Beat). Motorola BCS does not recommend designing systems with an output level of
greater than +51 dBmV at 550 MHz using 79 NTSC channel loading.

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STARLINE® PRELIMINARY 1 Port, Single E-GaAs Hybrid

Enhanced Gallium Arsenide MB87S/SG* Specifications
Mini Bridger Distribution Amplifier RETURN
PARAMETER UNITS NOTE FORWARD RA-KIT-40H
Passband MHz 1 52-870 5-40
Flatness dB 2 ± 0.75 ± 0.50
Minimum Full Gain dB 3 43 NA
Operational Gain dB 4 38 20
Manual Bode Slope Control Range dB 5 ±5 NA
Interstage Equalizer Slope dB 6 11.5 ±1 NA
Noise Figure 40/52/870MHz dB 7 NA / 13 / 11 9.5 / NA / NA
Reference Frequency MHz 8 870 / 750 / 52 870 / 550 / 52 870 / 550 / 52 40
Output Level dBmV 43 / 47 / 37 47.5 / 48.5 / 41.5 43 / 44 / 37 41 FLAT
Channel Loading NTSC 112 79 79 4
Compressed data loading MHz 120 320 320 NA
Distortion CTB dBc 9,21,23 65 64.5 75 NA
XM dBc 10,21 65 56 65 69
CSO dBc 9,11,21 67 68.5 73 NA
CIN dBc 12 NA NA 71 NA
STB dBc 9 NA NA NA 78
SSO dBc 9 NA NA NA 76
Test Point (all) dB 13 20 ±1.0
Return Loss (Minimum) dB 14 15 15
Hum Modulation dBc 15,20 65
DC Voltage VDC 16 + 24.0 ± 0.25
Current DC mA 17 1470 1605
DC Ripple mV 15 P-P
Power Consumption W 44.0 48
AC Input Voltage Range VAC 38 - 90
AC Current Draw 18 MPPS-II P/S MPPS-II
@90 VAC A 0.34 0.39
@75 VAC A 0.42 0.48
@60 VAC A 0.51 0.57
@53 VAC A 0.57 0.65
@45 VAC A 0.67 0.75
@38 VAC A 0.82 0.93
AC Bypass Current All Ports A 18 15 (or 10 amp option)
Group Delay, Typical 19
55.25 to 58.83 MHz nSec 20 NA
61.25 to 64.83 MHz nSec 9 NA
67.25 to 70.83 MHz nSec 5 NA
77.25 to 80.83 MHz nSec 2 NA
5.0 to 6.5 MHz nSec NA 35
10.0 to 11.5 MHz nSec NA 8
33.5 to 35.0 MHz nSec NA 10
38.5 to 40.0 MHz nSec NA 33
Channel T11 nSec NA 20
Housing Dimensions 15.4" L x 5.5" W x 9.6" D 39.1cm x 13.97cm x 24.3 cm
Weight 15 Pounds 6.8 kg
Ambient Operating Temperature -40° to +140° F -40° to +60° C

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STARLINE® PRELIMINARY 1 Port, Single High Gain

High Gain Silicon MB87S/SX* Specifications
Mini Bridger Distribution Amplifier RETURN
PARAMETER UNITS NOTE FORWARD RA-KIT-40H
Passband MHz 1 52-870 5-40
Flatness dB 2 ± 0.75 ± 0.50
Minimum Full Gain dB 3 45 NA
Operational Gain dB 4 40 20
Manual Bode Slope Control Range dB 5 ±5 NA
Interstage Equalizer Slope dB 6 11.5 ±1 NA
Noise Figure 40/52/870MHz dB 7 NA / 13 / 10 9.5 / NA / NA
Reference Frequency MHz 8 870 / 750 / 52 870 / 550 / 52 40
Output Level dBmV 43 / 47 / 37 43 / 44 / 37 41 FLAT
Channel Loading NTSC 112 79 4
Compressed data loading MHz 120 320 NA
Distortion CTB dBc 9, 21 61 71 NA
XM dBc 10, 21 62 67 69
CSO dBc 9, 11,21 67 77 NA
CIN dBc 12 NA 71 NA
STB dBc 9 NA NA 78
SSO dBc 9 NA NA 76
Test Point (all) dB 13 20 ±1.0
Return Loss (Minimum) dB 14 16 15
Hum Modulation dBc 15,20 65
DC Voltage VDC 16 + 24.0 ± 0.25
Current DC mA 17 1400 1535
DC Ripple mV 15 P-P
Power Consumption W 42.0 46
AC Input Voltage Range VAC 38 - 90
AC Current Draw 18 MPPS-II P/S MPPS-II
@90 VAC A 0.33 0.38
@75 VAC A 0.41 0.46
@60 VAC A 0.49 0.56
@53 VAC A 0.55 0.63
@45 VAC A 0.65 0.74
@38 VAC A 0.79 0.90
AC Bypass Current All Ports A 18 15 (or 10 amp option)
Group Delay, Typical 19
55.25 to 58.83 MHz nSec 20 NA
61.25 to 64.83 MHz nSec 9 NA
67.25 to 70.83 MHz nSec 5 NA
77.25 to 80.83 MHz nSec 2 NA
5.0 to 6.5 MHz nSec NA 35
10.0 to 11.5 MHz nSec NA 8
33.5 to 35.0 MHz nSec NA 10
38.5 to 40.0 MHz nSec NA 33
Channel T11 nSec NA 20
Housing Dimensions 15.4" L x 5.5" W x 9.6" D 39.1cm x 13.97cm x 24.3 cm
Weight 15 Pounds 6.8 kg
Ambient Operating Temperature -40° to +140° F -40° to +60° C

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1. Operating passband of station. Diplex filters are plugged into the electronic chassis.

2. Referenced to the average gain across the stated passband.

3. Minimum full gain at 870 MHz includes loss of equalizer but Bode slope reserves have not been set. Return
gain includes loss of SRE-*-4 return equalizer.

4. Operational gain includes loss of slope reserves as well as equalizer.

5. Amount of Bode slope control range from midpoint (typical setting is -4 dB at 870 MHz @ 20°C). This
control should not be used for gain reduction.

6. Amount of slope created and cable equivalence of fixed interstage equalizer. Interstage equalizer is a plug-
in.

7. Noise Figure performance is specified typical. Noise Figure is specified at the cable entry facility of the
housing and includes the loss of 1 dB for the pre-stage equalizer. The return Noise Figure includes the
station loss preceding the RF hybrid.

8. Frequencies that relate the picture carriers or passband edges to the specified output levels and tilts.

9. Measured with CW carriers and spectrum analyzer. Specifications are compliant with the test methods as
stated in NCTA RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR MEASUREMENTS ON CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS.

10. Measured with wave analyzer and synchronous, 100% depth modulated channels. Specifications are
compliant with the test methods as stated in NCTA RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR MEASUREMENTS ON CABLE
TELEVISION SYSTEMS.

11. Composite Second Order distortion refers only to those beat clusters that fall +0.75 MHz and +1.25 MHz above
the subject picture carrier. CSO beat clusters that have a -0.75 MHz and -1.25 MHz relationship to the
subject picture carrier are not included in this specification.

12. CIN (Carrier-to-Intermodulation Noise). Contributions of data compression to noise floor. Performance
varies on a two-for-one basis with amplifier output level and should be calculated in a cascade using a 20 log
function, but CIN should be added to the high channel C/N calculation on a 10 log basis.

13. Test points should be used with GFAL adaptor.

14. Return Loss at the station input and output, cable-entry facilities, is stated worst case over the specified
passbands for operational gain. The 90 degree port for the optional bypass amplifier is 15 dB worst case.
When ordering the 10-amp AC bypass current option, return loss is 14 dB when installing the electronics
package into the MB-550D-H or MB-750D-H/* housings.

15. Measured with the stated AC Bypass Current.

16. Measured at the power connector.

17. Current draw at +24.0 VDC.

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18. AC current is stated in RMS continuous. A 10-amp compatible electronics package is also available for
installing into older 10-amp housings during upgrades.

19. Group Delay is specified for standard NTSC video, where delay is the delta from picture carrier to 3.58 MHz
color subcarrier.

20. Hum Modulation performance is stated typical. Return band specified from 15 MHz. Hum Modulation (5 MHz
to 15 MHz) is –55 dBc.

21. Distortion numbers are worst case over temperature in a cascade.

22. The compressed data loading is QAM carriers and are –6 dB relative to the analog CW carriers.

23. CTB (Composite Triple Beat). Motorola BCS does not recommend designing systems with an output level of
greater than +51 dBmV at 550 MHz using 79 NTSC channel loading.

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