QMOD 8 Channel RF Combiner
The Contemporary Research QCA9-33, is an active RF combiner that includes 8 high-level inputs and 1 low-level input, combining with high isolation as well as amplifying up to a 33 dBmV output level. Created for QMOD HDTV applications, the eight RF inputs typically receive 29 dBmV RF from QMOD HDTV modulators. The ninth input is for up to 19 dBmV RF signals, such as incoming cable feed, a control channel from an ICE-HE Head End control modulator, or any other QMOD or QCA9-33. Up to 8 QCA9-33 combiners can feed a single combiner to deliver up to 76 channels.
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The extremely low-noise, wideband 860 MHz amplifier compensates for combining losses and adds 3 dBmV of gain, typically supplying a total output of up to 33 dBmV. Employing new RF technology, the QCA9-33 delivers higher isolation, quality, and noise performance over analog-era components; the noise factor is a very low 1.8, four or more times less than other active combiners.
The QCA9-33 amplifies with a 3 dBmV net gain, up to maximum 33 dBmV output level
The QCA9-33 combines 8 high-level channels and one low level input, you easily cascade multiple QCA9-33 units for up to 72 channels in one array.
Applications of Use
- Combine 9 inputs to drive a medium-sized RF system
- 9 QMOD Modulators
- 8 QMOD Modulators plus ICE-HE Head End
- 8 QMOD Modulators plus cable feed
- Feed output to a second CCA9-33 to combine up to 17 channels
- Feed 8 QCA9-33 units to one QCA9-33 to combine up to 72 channels without signal loss
- Feed combined output to a launch amplifier for larger systems
- Mount separately from next-gen QMODs, unit will block airflow