The Amplifier Research 40S6G18A is a portable, 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 40S6G18A Amplifier include:
Features:
Provides a minimum of 40 watts of RF power instantaneously from 6 to 18 GHz 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 gain settings
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
Input overdrive protection
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.
Specifications:
Rated power output: 40 watts minimum
Power output @ 3dB compression:
Nominal: 46 watts
Minimum: 37 watts
Power output @ 1dB compression:
Nominal: 40 watts
Minimum: 34 watts
Flatness:
typical: ±2.0 dB
maximum: ±3.0 dB
Frequency response: 6 – 18 GHz instantaneously
Input for rated output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum, 0 dBm
Gain (at maximum setting): 48 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
Primary power (selected automatically):
90-132, 180-264VAC
50/60 Hz, single phase
<1000 watts maximum
Connectors:
RF input: Precision N female, rear
RF output: Precision N female, rear
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)
