1GHz Feederline Equalizer

FFE-*-100*/RP-R

The Motorola FFE-*-100*/RP-R feederline equalizer is

designed to compensate for feeder cable slope, and
thus provide improved "window" specifications. This 1
GHz FFE product includes the option of adding
attenuation to the return path that enables improved
signal-to-noise performance and tighter gain variances.
The equalizer circuit is contained in the same type of
housing as the SSP splitters, directional couplers, and
power inserters.
The Motorola FFE-*-100*/RP-R
feederline equalizer is designed to
compensate for feeder cable slope,
and thus provide improved "window"
specifications. This 1 GHz FFE
product includes the option of adding
attenuation to the return path that
enables improved signal-to-noise
performance and tighter gain
variances.

All FFE-*-100*/RP-R electronics are included in the faceplate so that upgrades and replacements can be
performed without splicing in a new housing. The FFE-8-100*/RP-R is shipped with an 8 dB equalizer
installed. The FFE-12-100*/RP-R is shipped with a 12 dB equalizer installed. Other plug-in equalizer
values can be achieved by purchasing any available dB value of the 1 GHz Motorola SFE plug-in
equalizer (model SFE-100-*).

The FFE-*-100*/RP-R feederline equalizers include return path padding capability. Return path padding
can be used to reduce the level of the return path signals. These equalizers use standard Motorola JXP-
*B attenuator pads. Currently the 1 GHz FFE is available in S-split (5-40 MHz / 52-1003 MHz) and K-split
(5-42 MHz / 54-1003 MHz), with other frequency splits available upon request with appropriate
development time. Please contact your Motorola Account Representative for additional information on
these products.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 1 GHz bandwidth
• Installed 8 dB or 12 dB forward equalizer
• Return path attenuation possible for improved system
performance via a plug-in attenuator
• Backward compatible with all Motorola SSP passives and
existing FFE equalizers
• 12 A power passing
• Accepts standard Motorola accessories (SFE-100-*
forward equalizers and JXP-*B pads)
• RoHS compliant
 FFE-*-100S/RP Specifications & Block Diagram

MODEL FFE-8-100S/RP-R FFE-12-100S/RP-R FFE-8-100K/RP-R FFE-12-100K/RP-R

PASSBAND
Return 5-40 MHz 5-40 MHz 5-42 MHz 5-42 MHz
Forward 52-1003 MHz 52-1003 MHz 54-1003 MHz 54-1003 MHz
MAXIMUM INSERTION LOSS
5 MHz 0.8 dB 0.8 dB 0.8 dB 0.8 dB
40 / 42 MHz 1.2 dB 1.2 dB 1.2 dB 1.2 dB
52 / 54 MHz 8.5 dB 12.5 dB 8.5 dB 12.5 dB
550 MHz 4.0 dB 4.5 dB 4.0 dB 4.5 dB
750 MHz 2.7 dB 2.7 dB 2.7 dB 2.7 dB
870 MHz 2.4 dB 2.3 dB 2.4 dB 2.3 dB
1003 MHz 2.0 dB 2.0 dB 2.0 dB 2.0 dB
RETURN FLATNESS ±0.25 ±0.25 ±0.25 ±0.25
FORWARD FLATNESS ±0.5 ±0.75 ±0.5 ±0.75
RETURN LOSS (max) (5 MHz - Fmaxrtn MHz) 17 dB 17 dB 17 dB 17 dB
RETURN LOSS (max) (Fminfwd MHz - 870 MHz) 17 dB 17 dB 17 dB 17 dB
RETURN LOSS (max) (870 MHz - 1 GHz) 16 dB 16 dB 16 dB 16 dB
MAXIMUM CURRENT 12 A, continuous 12 A, continuous 12 A, continuous 12 A, continuous
HUM MODULATION @ MAX CURRENT
Forward (Fmin - 870 MHz) -70 dB -70 dB -70 dB -70 dB
Forward (870 MHz - 1 GHz) -60 dB -60 dB -60 dB -60 dB
Return -60 dB -60 dB -60 dB -60 dB

Plug-in
Equalizer

H H
IN OUT

L L

Plug-in JXP
or
Attenuator

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Rev. 3.0
01.12.07 Specifications are subject to change without notice.
 Ordering Information

Qty
Motorola per
Model Description Part Number FFE
1 GHz Feederline Equalizer. Shipped with 8 dB plug-in forward equalizer installed; capability
FFE-8-100S/RP-R to install return path JXP pad. S-split 40/52 MHz - RoHS Compliant 530946-004-00
1 GHz Feederline Equalizer. Shipped with 12 dB plug-in forward equalizer installed;
FFE-12-100S/RP-R capability to install return path JXP pad. S-split 40/52 MHz - RoHS Compliant 530946-006-00
1 GHz Feederline Equalizer. Shipped with 8 dB plug-in forward equalizer installed; capability
FFE-8-100K/RP-R to install return path JXP pad. K-split 42/54 MHz - RoHS Compliant 530946-007-00
1 GHz Feederline Equalizer. Shipped with 12 dB plug-in forward equalizer installed;
FFE-12-100K/RP-R capability to install return path JXP pad. K-split 42/54 MHz - RoHS Compliant 530946-008-00
1GHz Feederline Equalizer. Shipped without plug-in forward equalizer installed; capability to
install return path JXP pad. S-split 40/52 MHz (for other splits, purchase the FFE-*-*/RP-R
FFE-HSG/S/RP-R and remove plug-in EQ - this will be the same as ordering an FFE-HSG) - RoHS Compliant 530946-005-00
Optional Accessories
SFE-100-0 Starline Forward 1003 MHz Equalizer (0 dB) -or- 527333-001-00 1
SFE-100-1 to -22 Starline Forward 1003 MHz Equalizer (values 1 to 22 dB in 1 dB steps) 527296-001 to -022
JXP-*B Plug-in breakaway attenuator/pad (values 0 to 26 dB, in 1 dB steps) 474011-XXX-00 1

Motorola, Inc.
Connected Home Solutions
101 Tournament Drive
Horsham, PA 19044
1.800.523.6678
www.motorola.com/broadband MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office.
All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
©
Motorola, Inc. 2003
Rev. 3.0
01.12.07 Specifications are subject to change without notice.