AMPLIFIER RESEARCH 15S1G6 (Call for Availability)
The Amplifier Research 15S1G6 is an advanced solid-state, self-contained, air-cooled broadband amplifier engineered for applications demanding instantaneous bandwidth and exceptional gain. With its sleek design, this versatile unit is suitable for benchtop use; however, it can also be adapted for equipment rack mounting, making it a flexible choice for various settings.
Key Features and Specifications of the Amplifier Research 15S1G6:
- Delivers a minimum of 15 watts of RF power when paired with a sweep generator.
- Front panel gain control allows for easy adjustment of output levels.
- Integrated RF input leveling circuit protects the amplifier from RF input overdrive and regulates RF input level to the first amplifier stage when levels exceed 0 dBm.
- Over-temperature protection for RF amplifier stages ensures reliability in the event of cooling issues or fan failures.
- Digital display on the front panel conveys operational status and alerts for fault conditions such as over-temperature or power supply issues.
- Equipped with digital control capabilities for both local and remote operation.
- Remote access via GPIB/IEEE, RS-232, fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet interfaces, with a bus interface connector located on the back panel.
- Local/Remote switch on the front panel provides definite control over operational modes.
- Rated output power: 15 watts minimum.
- Power output @ 3 dB compression:
- Power output @ 1 dB compression:
- Small signal gain flatness:
- Frequency response: 1 – 6 GHz instantaneously.
- Input for rated output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum.
- Gain (at maximum setting): 43 dB minimum.
- Gain adjustment: Continuous range with a minimum of 10 dB (4096 steps remote).
- Input impedance: 50 ohms, with a VSWR of 2.0:1 maximum.
- Output impedance: 50 ohms nominal.
- Mismatch tolerance: Operates without damage or oscillation under any source and load impedance conditions.
- Modulation capability: Accurately reproduces AM, FM, or pulse modulation on input signals.
- Harmonic distortion: Maximum of -20 dBc at 15 watts.
- Spurious emissions: Typically -73 dBc.
- Third order intercept point: Typically 48 dBm.
- Noise figure: Typical 10 dB.
- Primary power (automatically selected): 90-132, 180-264VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase, maximum 210 watts.
- RS-232: 9 pin Subminiature D (female).
- RS-232 (fiber-optic): Type ST.
- Safety Interlock: 15 pin Subminiature D.
- Cooling system: Forced air with self-contained fans.
