Amplifier Research 120S4G8 The Amplifier Research 120S4G8 is a self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, solid-state amplifier designed for applications that require instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity. Features and Specifications of the Amplifier Research 120S4G8 include:
Features:
- Provides a minimum of 120 watts of RF power when used with a sweep generator
- Digital Control Panel (DCP):
- Provides both local and remote control of the amplifier
- Uses a graphic liquid Crystal Display:
- Provides operational presentation of forward power and reflected power
- Provides control status
- Provides reports of internal amplifier status
- Uses menu assigned softkeys
- Uses a single rotary knob
- Uses a dedicated on/off switch
- Offers extensive control and status reporting capability
- Special features:
- Gain control
- Internal/external automatic level control (ALC) with front panel control of the ALC threshold
- Pulse input capability
- RF output level protection
- Internal RF detector which provides an output for use in self-testing or operational modes
- All control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB/IEEE-488 format, RS-232 hardwire and fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet
- Bus interface connectoron back panel
- Keylock on front panel assures positive control of local or remote operation
- Low spurious signals, linearity, and load tolerance make it ideal for these various uses:
- RF susceptibility testing
- Antenna/component testing
- Communication technology testing
- As a test instrument covering multiple frequency bands
- Suitable for communication technologies including CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UWB, WiMAX etc.
- Expandable power and versatility:
- Consists of four 35S4G8 sub-amplifiers housed in a singe equipment rack with controller
- Can function as one amplifier
- Can be separated into four separate 35S4G8 amplifiers which can be used independently
Specifications:
- Rated power output: 120 watts minimum
- Power output @ 3dB compression:
- Nominal: 135 watts
- Minimum: 120 watts
- Power output @ 1dB compression:
- Nominal: 120 watts
- Minimum: 100 watts
- Flatness:
- ±1.5 dB typical
- ±2.5 dB maximum
- Frequency response: 4.0 – 8.0 GHz instantaneously
- Input for rate output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum, 0 dBm
- Gain (at maximum setting): 50.8 dB minimum
- Gain adjustment (continuous range): 15 dB minimum
- Input impedance: 50 ohms, VSWR 2.5:1 maximum
- Output impedance: 50 ohms, nominal
- Mismatch tolerance:
- 100% of rated power without foldback
- Will operate without damage or oscillation with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance
- Modulation capability: Will faithfully reproduce AM, FM, or pulse modulation appearing on the input signal
- Harmonic distortion: Minus 20 dBc maximum at 120 watts
- Third order intercept point: 58 dBm typical
- RF power display: Digital, forward and reflected
- Primary power:
- 90-132, 180-264 VAC
- 50/60 Hz, single phase
- Connectors:
- RF Input: Type N female on front panel
- RF Output: Type N female on rear panel
- External leveling inputs: Type BNC female on front panel
- Pulse modulation input: Type BNC female on front panel
- Detected RF output: Type BNC female on front panel
- Remote interfaces:
- IEEE-488: 24 pin female
- RS-232: 9 pin Subminiature D (female)
- RS-232 (fiber-optic): Type ST
- USB 2.0: Type B
- Ethernet: RJ-45
- Safety Interlock: 15 Pin Subminiature D
- Cooling: Forced air (self contained fans)
Provides a minimum of 120 watts of RF power when used with a sweep generator
Digital Control Panel (DCP):
- Provides both local and remote control of the amplifier
- Uses a graphic liquid Crystal Display:
- Provides operational presentation of forward power and reflected power
- Provides control status
- Provides reports of internal amplifier status
- Uses menu assigned softkeys
- Uses a single rotary knob
- Uses a dedicated on/off switch
- Offers extensive control and status reporting capability
Special features:
- Gain control
- Internal/external automatic level control (ALC) with front panel control of the ALC threshold
- Pulse input capability
- RF output level protection
Internal RF detector which provides an output for use in self-testing or operational modes
All control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB/IEEE-488 format, RS-232 hardwire and fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet
Bus interface connectoron back panel
Keylock on front panel assures positive control of local or remote operation
Low spurious signals, linearity, and load tolerance make it ideal for these various uses:
- RF susceptibility testing
- Antenna/component testing
- Communication technology testing
- As a test instrument covering multiple frequency bands
- Suitable for communication technologies including CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UWB, WiMAX etc.
Expandable power and versatility:
- Consists of four 35S4G8 sub-amplifiers housed in a singe equipment rack with controller
- Can function as one amplifier
- Can be separated into four separate 35S4G8 amplifiers which can be used independently
Provides both local and remote control of the amplifier
Uses a graphic liquid Crystal Display:
- Provides operational presentation of forward power and reflected power
- Provides control status
- Provides reports of internal amplifier status
Uses menu assigned softkeys
Uses a single rotary knob
Uses a dedicated on/off switch
Offers extensive control and status reporting capability
Provides operational presentation of forward power and reflected power
Provides control status
Provides reports of internal amplifier status
Gain control
Internal/external automatic level control (ALC) with front panel control of the ALC threshold
Pulse input capability
RF output level protection
RF susceptibility testing
Antenna/component testing
Communication technology testing
As a test instrument covering multiple frequency bands
Suitable for communication technologies including CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UWB, WiMAX etc.
Consists of four 35S4G8 sub-amplifiers housed in a singe equipment rack with controller
Can function as one amplifier
Can be separated into four separate 35S4G8 amplifiers which can be used independently
Rated power output: 120 watts minimum
Power output @ 3dB compression:
- Nominal: 135 watts
- Minimum: 120 watts
Power output @ 1dB compression:
- Nominal: 120 watts
- Minimum: 100 watts
Flatness:
- ±1.5 dB typical
- ±2.5 dB maximum
Frequency response: 4.0 – 8.0 GHz instantaneously
Input for rate output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum, 0 dBm
Gain (at maximum setting): 50.8 dB minimum
Gain adjustment (continuous range): 15 dB minimum
Input impedance: 50 ohms, VSWR 2.5:1 maximum
Output impedance: 50 ohms, nominal
Mismatch tolerance:
- 100% of rated power without foldback
- Will operate without damage or oscillation with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance
Modulation capability: Will faithfully reproduce AM, FM, or pulse modulation appearing on the input signal
Harmonic distortion: Minus 20 dBc maximum at 120 watts
Third order intercept point: 58 dBm typical
RF power display: Digital, forward and reflected
Primary power:
- 90-132, 180-264 VAC
- 50/60 Hz, single phase
Connectors:
- RF Input: Type N female on front panel
- RF Output: Type N female on rear panel
- External leveling inputs: Type BNC female on front panel
- Pulse modulation input: Type BNC female on front panel
- Detected RF output: Type BNC female on front panel
- Remote interfaces:
- IEEE-488: 24 pin female
- RS-232: 9 pin Subminiature D (female)
- RS-232 (fiber-optic): Type ST
- USB 2.0: Type B
- Ethernet: RJ-45
Safety Interlock: 15 Pin Subminiature D
Cooling: Forced air (self contained fans)
Nominal: 135 watts
Minimum: 120 watts
Nominal: 120 watts
Minimum: 100 watts
±1.5 dB typical
±2.5 dB maximum
100% of rated power without foldback
Will operate without damage or oscillation with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance
90-132, 180-264 VAC
50/60 Hz, single phase
RF Input: Type N female on front panel
RF Output: Type N female on rear panel
External leveling inputs: Type BNC female on front panel
Pulse modulation input: Type BNC female on front panel
Detected RF output: Type BNC female on front panel
Remote interfaces:
- IEEE-488: 24 pin female
- RS-232: 9 pin Subminiature D (female)
- RS-232 (fiber-optic): Type ST
- USB 2.0: Type B
- Ethernet: RJ-45
IEEE-488: 24 pin female
RS-232: 9 pin Subminiature D (female)
RS-232 (fiber-optic): Type ST
USB 2.0: Type B
Ethernet: RJ-45