2-way CIB combiner band 4/5 DTV 33 kW WB input 6 kW NB input

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SPINNER Combining Units for best radio frequency networks performance

Combining units are essential components in radio frequency networks, used to merge signals from multiple sources or split signals into multiple paths while maintaining signal integrity. All combiners work in bi-directional mode and can therefore be used to combine and split the transmitted and received signals.

The 2-way CIB combiner band 4/5 DTV 33 kW WB input 6 kW NB input ensures optimal performance for signal transmission between transmitter and antenna in broadcast stations.

In broadcast applications multi-channel combiners are used to combine the signals of two or several channels on to one antenna. SPINNER combiners stand out for their low VSWR, low insertion loss, high isolation between the inputs, compact design and easy installation. SPINNER frequency combiners are used world-wide, and since they are so reliable and maintenance-free they regularly exceed the high expectations that our customers have of SPINNER products.

A Constant Impedance Broadband (CIB) combining unit is designed to manage and equalize the impedance levels across multiple channels in a broadcast system. This ensures that the system maintains high efficiency by minimizing signal reflections and losses due to impedance mismatches. Such units are vital in complex network architectures where uniform signal propagation and integrity are critical for reliable and stable transmission. It allows multiple transmitters or receivers to share a common antenna feeder cable or antenna.

CIB combiners are mainly used when the channels are close together or when retuning is required. Even adjacent channel or adjacent block operation and the combination with starpoint and stretchline combiners at a later point in time are possible.

Good isolation, broadband matching and easy modification can be achieved in the CIB combiner with a combination of bandpass filters and 3 dB couplers. The signal applied to the narrowband input is fed via the narrowband 3 dB coupler into the two bandpass filters, then recombined afterwards in the wideband 3 dB coupler and routed to the antenna output. The signals fed into the wideband input arrive at the filter ports via the wideband 3 dB coupler, which totally reflects them back to the wideband coupler. They are then routed to the antenna output. All of the ports are broadband-matched (yielding constant impedance across a broad band). Any transmitter signal can be fed into the wide-band input as long as the frequency spacing across the filters’ passband range is large enough to ensure total reflection. Even adjacent channels can be combined if the slopes of the filter curves are steep enough. CIB combiners are the preferred components for designing multichannel combiners because they provide the greatest flexibility for configuring channels and power levels.

Outstanding RF characteristics, best possible passive intermodulation and VSWR

The 2-way CIB combiner band 4/5 DTV 33 kW WB input 6 kW NB input enables you to transmit high-frequency signals reliably and flawlessly with optimum protection of your sensitive equipment in a power range up to 6 kW @ 8 MHz with maximum passive intermodulation (IM3).

The port path designation regarding main line and probe is as follows: Port 1: narrow band input, Port 2: wide band input, Port 3: output

It supports the use of the following frequency bands : Band 4/5

The positive characteristics are briefly summarised: CCS compact design, Integrated mask filters for DTV Adjacent channel operation, For 6, 7 and 8 MHz channel bandwidth, Temperature compensated, Tunable within the whole UHF range.

Coaxial flange connectors, generally known as “EIA flanges”, are connected by a coupling element. The flange connector system complies with international standards EIA STD RS-225, 339 IEC, DIN EN 122150 and MIL-F 24044. The EIA flange connectors are excellently qualified suited for pressurized systems and for outdoor installations. 1 5/8" EIA connectors are used to link two elements of a rigid or semi-rigid high performance coaxial transmission line for radio frequency signals. Typically, these are operated in systems for very high power transmission (from kW to MW), e.g. in DAB, DVB or FM broadcast systems or in high-energy applications in research facilities (particle accelerator, plasmatron).

The product offers a transition from interface 1 5/8" EIA to interface 4 1/2" EIA male.

RF characteristics

Number of interfaces:
3
Interface type:
1 5/8" EIA (50 Ω) per IEC 60339-2
4 1/2" EIA male (50 Ω) per IEC 60339-2
4 1/2" EIA male (50 Ω) per IEC 60339-2
Port / path designation:
Port 1: narrow band input
Port 2: wide band input
Port 3: output
Input : output ratio:
2 : 1
Combiner type:
CIB
Number of cavities:
8
Size of cavities:
171
Standard:
DTV
Broadcast transmission type:
DVB-T
ISDB-T
ATSC
Frequency range:
470 to 700 MHz
Frequency band:
Band 4/5
Average power rating:
6 kW @ 8 MHz
Tuning instruction:
see data sheet for characteristics as: Channel width, Crest factor Û/Urms, Channel spacing, Average input power, Tuning instruction, Insertion loss & mask filtering, Group delay variation, Isolation, VSWR
Wide band power:
33 kW
Wide band power remark:
Attention: The power at the wide band input must be reduced by 50 % of the power fed into the narrow band input.
Wideband insertion loss, max.:
0.1 dB (non adjacent)
Output peak voltage rating:
15.5 kV
VSWR, max.:
1.06 (one WB channel)
Harmonics insertion loss:
≥ 50 dB for f 1000 MHz
Isolation, min.:
≥ 35 dB
Temperature stability:
2 kHz / K

Mechanical characteristics

Cooling type:
convection
Weight remark:
see data sheet
Dimensions remark:
see data sheet

Environmental conditions

Environmental conditions:
for limitations see "Environmental Conditions for Broadcast Products" TD-00060

Further remarks

Remark:
CCS compact design
Integrated mask filters for DTV Adjacent channel operation
For 6, 7 and 8 MHz channel bandwidth
Temperature compensated
Tunable within the whole UHF range
Footnote:
Alternative tuning on request
Customs tariff number:
85291080

Downloads

CB-L-84-DS.pdf

Product data sheet – 578027A0010 – CB-L-84-DS.pdf