Elevate Your Testing with the Amplifier Research 100S1G6AB Microwave Amplifier
The Amplifier Research 100S1G6AB is an advanced microwave amplifier meticulously engineered for applications demanding high gain, linearity, and immediate bandwidth response. This solid-state, Class AB design is not just a powerhouse; it's housed in a sleek, contemporary cabinet optimized for benchtop use, with the flexibility for rack mounting when necessary.
When paired with a sweep generator, the 100S1G6AB consistently delivers a minimum output of 100 watts of RF power. Its user-friendly front panel features gain control, allowing you to effortlessly adjust the output to meet specific testing requirements. The amplifier incorporates a sophisticated RF input leveling circuit that safeguards against overdrive, ensuring optimal performance across various conditions. In instances of over-temperature—whether from cooling blockage or fan failure—the amplifier automatically protects its internal stages by disabling the DC voltage supply, creating a robust safety protocol.
On the front panel, a digital display keeps operators informed, indicating operational status and any fault conditions that may arise. Once the issue is resolved, the amplifier can be swiftly returned to operational status. For enhanced versatility, all control functions and status indications are remotely accessible via multiple formats, including GPIB/IEEE-488, RS-232, fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet. A Local/Remote switch on the front panel ensures streamlined operation, whether locally or remotely controlled.
The low spurious signal presence and exceptional linearity make the Amplifier Research 100S1G6AB a prime choice for applications as a driver amplifier in the testing of wireless and communication components. It's perfectly suited for diverse communication technologies, including CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, and GSM. Additionally, its capabilities extend to EMC testing applications where fidelity in modulation envelopes is essential.
Technical Specifications of the Amplifier Research 100S1G6AB Microwave Amplifier:
- RATED POWER OUTPUT: 100 watts minimum (1.0–6 GHz)
- INPUT FOR RATED OUTPUT: 1.0 milliwatt maximum
- POWER OUTPUT @ 3dB COMPRESSION:
- POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB COMPRESSION:
- SMALL SIGNAL GAIN FLATNESS: ±1.5 dB typical ±2.5 dB maximum
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 1.0–6 GHz instantaneous
- GAIN (at maximum setting): 50 dB minimum
- GAIN ADJUSTMENT: Continuous Range; 4096 steps remote: 10 dB minimum
- INPUT IMPEDANCE: 50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 maximum
- OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 50 ohms, nominal
- MISMATCH TOLERANCE (@ Rated POUT): 3:1 at all load phases
- MODULATION CAPABILITY: Accurately reproduces AM, FM, or pulse modulation from the input signal
- THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT: 56 dBm typical
- NOISE FIGURE: 10 dB typical
- HARMONIC DISTORTION: -20 dBc typical at 80 watts
- PHASE LINEARITY: 1.0 deg/100 MHz, Typ
- PRIMARY POWER (Selected Automatically): 90-132, 180-264 VAC; 50/60 Hz, single phase 525 watts maximum
- SAFETY INTERLOCK: 15 pin Subminiature D
- COOLING: Forced air (self-contained fans)
- EXPORT CLASSIFICATION: 3A001
