Amplifier Research 125S1G4 Microwave Amplifier, 0.7 GHz - 4.2 GHz, 125W

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The Amplifier Research 125S1G4 is a state-of-the-art, portable, self-contained amplifier that thrives in demanding environments. With its air-cooled, broadband design, this fully solid-state amplifier is engineered for applications that demand instantaneous bandwidth, substantial gain, and exceptional linearity. The advanced push-pull circuitry utilized in all power stages significantly reduces distortion and enhances stability, setting it apart in the realm of RF power amplification.

Key Features and Specifications of the Amplifier Research 125S1G4 Amplifier:

• Features:
• Delivers a minimum of 125 watts of RF power when coupled with a sweep generator.
• Digital Control Panel (DCP):
  • Supports both local and remote control of the amplifier.
  • Digital display showcases:
  • Forward Power and Reflected Power readings.
  • Control status notifications.
  • Internal amplifier status reports.
  • Equipped with menu-assigned softkeys.
  • Features a single rotary knob for easy adjustments.
  • Four dedicated switches: POWER, STANDBY, OPERATE, and FAULT/RESET.
  • Offers extensive control and status reporting capabilities, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Incorporates gain control and RF output level protection for enhanced performance.
• All control functions and status indications available remotely through GPIB/IEEE-488 format, RS-232 hardwire, fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet interfaces.
• Back panel features a bus interface connector for simplified connectivity.
• Keylock on the front panel ensures secure control over local or remote operations.
• Designed for a variety of applications, including:
• Serving as a driver amplifier in the testing of wireless and communication components and subsystems.
• Functioning as a test instrument that covers multiple frequency bands.
• Support for communication technologies such as CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, etc.
• EMC test applications requiring undistorted modulation envelopes.
• Specifications:
• Rated power output: 125 watts minimum.
• Input for rated output: 1.0 milliwatt max.
• Power output @ 3dB compression:
• Nominal: 140 watts
• Minimum: 120 watts
• Power output @ 1dB compression:
• Nominal: 120 watts
• Minimum: 100 watts
• Flatness:
• Typical: ±1.5 dB
• Maximum: ±2.0 dB
• Frequency response spans from 0.7 GHz to 4.2 GHz instantaneously.
• Maximum gain: 51 dB minimum.
• Continuous gain adjustment: 15 dB minimum (4096 remote steps available).
• Input impedance: 50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 max.
• RF power display indicates readings from 0-200 watts.
• Output impedance: 50 ohms nominal.
• Mismatched tolerance allows operation at:
• 100% of rated power without foldback.
• Capable of functioning without damage when subject to varying source and load impedance magnitudes and phases.
• Modulation capability: Capable of faithfully reproducing AM, FM, or pulse modulation on the input signal.
• Third-order intercept point: 60 dBm typical.
• Harmonic distortion: -20 dBc max at 115 watts output.
• Spurious signals: -73 dBc typical.
• Phase Linearity: ±1.0 degree/100 MHz, typical.
• Primary power supply (automatically selected):
• 90-132, 180-264 VAC.
• 50/60 Hz, single phase.
• 900 watts maximum consumption.
• Connectors:
• RF: Type N female.
• Remote interfaces:
• IEEE-488: 24 pin.
• RS-232: 9 pin Subminiature D.
• RS-232 (fiber optic): Type ST.
• USB 2.0: Type B.
• Ethernet: RJ-45.
• Safety interlock: 15 Pin Subminiature D.
• Cooling system: Forced air via self-contained fans.