The Amplifier Research 40S4G11 is a solid state, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband amplifier designed for applications that require instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity. It is housed in a stylish cabinet and designed for benchtop use, but can be removed for equipment rack mounting.
Features and Specifications of the Amplifier Research 40S4G11 Amplifier include:
Features:
Provides a minimum of 40 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 connection 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, versatility, and upgrade capability
Specifications:
Rated output power: 40 watts minimum
Power output @ 3dB compression:
Nominal: 45 watts
Minimum: 40 watts
Power output @ 1dB compression:
Nominal: 40 watts
Minimum: 36 watts
Flatness:
typical: ±2.0 dB
maximum: ±3.0 dB
Frequency response: 4.0 – 10.6 GHz instantaneously
Input for rated output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum, 0 dBm
Gain (at maximum setting): 46 dB minimum
Gain adjustment (continuous range): 10 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 40 watts
Third order intercept point: 52 dBm typical
RF power display: Digital, forward, and reflected
Primary power (selected automatically):
90-132, 180-264VAC
50/60 Hz, single phase
<1300 watts maximum
Connectors:
RF input: Type N female on front panel
RF output: Type N female on front 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
Sub-Amplifier interface: RJ-45
Safety interlock: 15 pin Subminiature D
Cooling: Forced air (self contained fans)
