AC6983 DOCSIS transponder
The AC6983 is a DOCSIS 3.0 transponder with DOCSIS 3.1 frequency range compatible level measurement unit. It can be used to add remote monitoring and control, ALSC, automatic forward and return path alignment, spectrum analyser and ingress analyser to ACx, ACE and ICON platforms.
Features at a glance:
- Compatible with: AC3010, AC3210, AC8710, AC8810, AC9100, AC9400, ACE3, ACE8, ICON7900
- Plug-in unit with no additional cables
- Lid status monitoring with light sensor
- Pushbutton for true Plug-and-Play: full automatic alignment of both forward and return path signal paths
Product Specifications
Communication
Protocol
DOCSIS 3.0/EuroDOCSIS 3.0
Downstream frequency range
112…1002 MHz
Upstream frequency range
5…65 MHz
Downstream input level range
71…101 dBµV
Equivalent forward path output level
90…120 dBµV
Upstream output level range
67…117 dBµV
Equivalent full gain return path input levels
30…80 dBµV
Forward path RF level measurements: ALSC and spectrum analyser
Forward path measurement range
50…1218 MHz, 0.25 MHz steps
Measurement bandwidth
0.35 MHz
Measurement inaccuracy
< 1.0 dB
Dynamic range
80…120 dBμV
Detection mode
Analog/Digital
Return path RF level measurements: Ingress Buster
Return path measurement range
5…204 MHz, 0.25 MHz steps
Measurement bandwidth
0.35 MHz
Measurement inaccuracy
< 1.5 dB
Dynamic range
20…75 dBμV
Detection mode
Analog/Digital
General
Power consumption
3.4 W
Dimensions (h x w x d)
80 mm x 52 mm x 21 mm
Weight
0.2 kg
Operating temperature range
see platform specifications
EMC
EN 50083-2
