A2020

Agile Cable Television Modulator

The A2020 Agile Television Modulator offers

performance, flexibility and reliability to
meet the most demanding requirements. It
accepts video and audio baseband inputs
and provides a modulated visual and aural
carrier on any NTSC or PAL channel in the 45
to 550 MHz or the 550 to 850 MHz range.

Features
Versions available for NTSC, PAL B/G, PAL Frequency offsets automatically selected
I and PAL D/K for FCC/DOC requirements (fully
synthesized)
VHF version covers 45 to 550 MHz; UHF
verison covers 550 to 850 MHz Ultra low noise performance -72/-92 dBc
(see specifications)
RF Level output +50 dBmV
80 channels system noise performance
Front panel DIP switch control > 55 dBc/4 MHz

T7 to T13 (7 to 43 MHz) channel operation Microprocessor based diagnostic routines

(VHF version only) ensure specifications for correct
operation
Fully quartz sythesized video and audio
carriers exceed FCC required intercarrier Low cost
stability
Space efficient - 8 modulators require
SAW filtering ensures broadcast quality RF only 4U (7”) of rack height
performance
High reliability design using MMIC,
Carrier to Noise (CNR) does not degrade microstrip and surface mount technology
with decreased RF level adjustment
Durable design is reflected in stainless
Defeatable audio pre-emphasis or aural steel chassis
carrier for BTSC stereo compatibility

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 VIDEO
Input Level 1V peak to peak (typical)
Modulation Level Adjustable from 60 to 95%
Differential Gain < 5%
Differential Phase < 3%
Input Impedance 75 Ω
Video Frequency Response ±1 dB

AUDIO
Audio Input Level 250 mV RMS for 25 kHz peak deviation
Audio Distortion < 0.5% @ 25 kHz peak deviation
Pre-emphasis 75 or 50 ms, 50 Hz to 15 kHz
Audio Frequency Response ±1 dB pre-emphasis curve
BTSC Compatibility
Pre-emphasis bypass Method Pre-emphasis may be bypassed with an internal jumper
External Aural Carrier Injection Method Aural carrier may be disabled with an internal jumper

RF
Frequency Range of Video Carrier 45 to 550 MHz & 7 to 43 MHz for channels (Option 2F1)
550 to 850 MHz (Option 2F9)
Output Level +50 dBmV
Level Control Range > 10 dB adjustable
Spurious Output
45 to 550 MHz -60 dBc, Channel 2 to 78 NTSC CATV
550 to 850 MHz -60 dBc, Channel 79 to 133 NTSC CATV
A/V Carrier Ratio -12 to -20 dB (factory set to -16 dB)
Visual Carrier Frequency Accuracy 5 kHz (+10 to +40°C; Option 2F1)
8 kHz (+10 to +40°C; Option 2F9)
Aural/Visual Frequency Accuracy 500 Hz (+10 to +40°C; Options 2F1 & 2F9)
Aural Carrier Disable Programmable by internal jumper
Frequency Offset Adjustment Automatic FCC offset enabled via front panel control
(0, +12.5 and +25 kHz synthesized)
Offset Frequency Accuracy ±500 Hz
Broadband Noise
50 MHz to 2xCh Frequency -72 dBc in 4 MHz bandwidth
2xCh Frequency to 550 MHz -90 dBc/Hz typical

GENERAL
DC Power Input +11.5 to +14 VDC, 600 mA
Operating Temperature +10 to +40°C (+50 to +104°F)
Dimensions 5.5” x 1.5" x 11.5" (14 x 4 x 29 cm)
Mounting Vertical Rack Mounting
(8 Modulators in 4U Rack, 7” Height)
Weight 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)

OPTIONS
2F1 VHF - Frequency agile RF output from 45-550 MHz (video carrier)
2F9 UHF - Frequency agile RF output from 550-850 MHz (video carrier)
3C1 NTSC Configuration (IF 45.75 MHz)
3C5 PAL B/G Configuration
3C6 PAL D Configuration
3C8 PAL I Configuration
6L1 Video IF loop through, before SAW (video)
6L2 Video IF loop through, after SAW (composite)
6XA Over modulation LEDs (audio/video)

Vecima Networks Inc.

150 Cardinal Place Saskatoon, SK S7L 6H7
(888) 292-8266 / (306) 955-7075
(306) 955-9919
sales@vecima.com

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