PA 300 Retired

Peaking Amplifier for RGBHV
Key Features
  • 350 MHz (-3dB) RGB video bandwidth
  • Drives 1600x1200 UXGA resolution signals up to 1,000 feet (300 meters) using Extron RG6 cable
  • Independent controls for gain, low frequency peaking and high frequency peaking
  • Restores sync to TTL level
  • HDTV component video compatibility, bi-level or tri-level sync
  • Rack mountable 1U, half rack width metal enclosure
The Extron PA 300
Model Version Description Part #
 PA 300 Peaking Amplifier for RGBHV 60-755-01 Retired

This product has been retired.

The Extron PA 300 is a peaking amplifier capable of driving 1600x1200 UXGA resolution signals up to 600 feet (185 meters) when used with Extron MHR or similar cable, and up to 1,000 feet (300 meters) when used with higher performance coaxial cable such as Extron RG6. It is ideal for a wide range of applications in lecture halls, conference rooms, auditoriums, command and control centers, and other installations where signal integrity must be maintained over long cable runs.

Features

  • Inputs: Female BNC connectors
  • Outputs: Female BNC connectors
  • 350 MHz (-3dB) RGB video bandwidth
  • Drives 1600x1200 UXGA resolution signals up to 1,000 feet (300 meters) using Extron RG6 cable
  • Independent controls for gain, low frequency peaking and high frequency peaking
  • Restores sync to TTL level
  • HDTV component video compatibility, bi-level or tri-level sync
  • Rack mountable 1U, half rack width metal enclosure
  • Internal Extron Everlast™ power supply — Provides worldwide power compatibility, with high‑demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating cost
  • Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7‑year parts and labor warranty
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Specifications

PA 300 Peaking Amplifier
Video
   Gain -2.5 to +3.5 dB (x0.75 to x1.4), adjustable; default = 0 dB
   Peaking/equalization 
      Low frequency 0 to 4 dB at 10 MHz, adjustable
      High frequency 0 to 15 dB at 120 MHz, adjustable
   Bandwidth 350 MHz (-3 dB)
   Output cable driving distance Up to 600' (185 m) with Extron Mini HR cable
Up to 1000' (300 m) with Extron RG6 or RG 59 cable
(tested with a 1600x1200, 60 Hz computer video signal)
Video input
   Number/signal type 1 analog RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video (interlaced, progressive, HDTV), S-video, composite video
   Connectors 5 female BNC
   Nominal level 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video
   Minimum/maximum levels Analog: 0.4 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset at unity gain
   Impedance 75 ohms
   Horizontal frequency 15 kHz to 150 kHz
   Vertical frequency 40 Hz to 140 Hz
   Return loss -30 dB @ 0 to 5 MHz
   DC offset (max. allowable) 1 V
Video output
   Number/signal type 1 analog RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video (interlaced, progressive, HDTV), S-video, composite video
   Connectors 5 female BNC
   Nominal level 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video
(Excluding sync when gain and peaking potentiometers are set to unity gain [follows input])
   Minimum/maximum levels Analog: 0.4 V to 2.0 Vp-p
   Impedance 75 ohms
   Return loss -32 dB @ 5 MHz
   DC offset ±6 mV with input at 0 offset
Sync
   Input type RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, YUV (bi-level and tri-level)
   Output type RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, YUV (bi-level and tri-level)
   Standards NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
   Input level 
      RGBHV, RGBS TTL: 1.8 V to 5.0 Vp-p
      RGsB, RsGsBs Analog: 0.3 Vp-p
   Output level 
      RGBHV, RGBS TTL: 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated
      RGsB, RsGsBs Analog: 0.3 Vp-p, follows input
   Input impedance 510 ohms
   Output impedance 50 ohms
   Max. propagation delay H: 50 ns
V: 110 ns
   Max. rise/fall time H: <3 ns
V: <3 ns
   Polarity RGBHV, RGBS: positive or negative (follows input)
RGsB, RsGsBs: negative
General
   Power 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 3.6 watts, internal
   Ambient temperature/humidity Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
   Cooling Convection, vents on rear panel
   Mounting 
      Rack mount Yes, with optional deep rack shelf kit
      Furniture mount Yes, with optional under-desk or through-desk mounting kit
   Enclosure type  Metal
   Enclosure dimensions 1.7" H x 8.7" W x 6.0" D (1U high, half rack wide)
(4.3 cm H x 22.1 cm W x 15.2 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors.)
   Product weight  1.5 lbs (0.7 kg)
   Shipping weight  3 lbs (2 kg)
   Vibration  ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)
   Regulatory compliance 
      Safety CE, CUL, UL
      EMI/EMC CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI
   Product warranty 3 years parts and labor
   Everlast power supply warranty 7 years parts and labor
    NOTE     All nominal levels are at ±10%.
    NOTE     Specifications are subject to change without notice.
(7.6-030309-D5)

Diagram

PA 300 System Diagram

Panel Drawing

PA 300 Panel Drawing