Abstract: A Remote PHY device (RPD) may be modified to be integrated into a BK node configuration. One or more embodiments include techniques that may offer a solution to overcome space & power budget limitation in the BK node housing when integrating a Remote PHY device into an existing BK node configuration, with minimum impact to existing radio frequency (RF) amplifier modules. The modified RPD/BK node may span multiple slots within a BK housing. In embodiments, the integrated RPD/BK solution includes moving from dedicated slots to the BK amplifier's transceiver and line amplifier functionality. The circuitry for the BK amplifier may remain the same, however the transceiver and AB line amplifier functionality may be moved to the RPD and the back plate, whereby the RPD and back plate with the BK amplifier functionality spans multiple slots.

Abstract: A Remote PHY device (RPD) may be modified to be integrated into a BK node configuration. One or more embodiments include techniques that may offer a solution to overcome space & power budget limitation in the BK node housing when integrating a Remote PHY device into an existing BK node configuration, with minimum impact to existing radio frequency (RF) amplifier modules. The modified RPD/BK node may span multiple slots within a BK housing. In embodiments, the integrated RPD/BK solution includes moving from dedicated slots to the BK amplifier's transceiver and line amplifier functionality. The circuitry for the BK amplifier may remain the same, however the transceiver and AB line amplifier functionality may be moved to the RPD and the back plate, whereby the RPD and back plate with the BK amplifier functionality spans multiple slots.