Amplifier Research 20S4G18 - Advanced Broadband Amplifier

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The Amplifier Research 20S4G18 is a robust and portable solid-state amplifier, expertly designed for applications demanding immediate bandwidth, exceptional gain, and linearity. With its air-cooled, self-contained architecture, this amplifier is optimized for high-performance tasks across various frequency bands.

Key Features:

• Outstanding Power Output:
  • Delivers a minimum of 20 watts from 5 to 18 GHz.
  • Provides 12 watts of RF power instantaneously from 4 to 5 GHz when paired with a sweep generator.
• Advanced Digital Control Panel (DCP):
  • Facilitates both local and remote control capabilities.
  • Features a user-friendly graphic liquid crystal display for gain settings and internal amplifier status reports.
  • Utilizes menu-assigned softkeys along with a single rotary knob for streamlined operation.
  • Equipped with a dedicated on/off switch for easy accessibility.
  • Offers comprehensive control and status reporting functions.
• Enhanced Functionality:
  • Gain control and input overdrive protection for superior performance.
  • Remote monitoring via GPIB/IEEE-488 format, RS-232, fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet interfaces.
  • Bus interface connection conveniently located on the back panel.
  • Keylock on the front panel ensures secure control for local or remote operations.
• Versatile Applications:
  • Ideal for RF susceptibility testing, antenna/component evaluation, and communication technology testing.
  • Functions as a test instrument covering an extensive range of frequency bands.
  • Suitable for communication technologies including CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UWB, and WiMAX.
  • Expandable power capabilities for future enhancements.

Specifications:

• Rated Power Output:
  • 20 watts minimum (5-18 GHz)
  • 12 watts minimum (4-5 GHz)
• Power Output @3dB Compression:
  • Nominal: 25 watts
  • Minimum:
    • 20 watts (5-18 GHz)
    • 12 watts (4-5 GHz)
• Power Output @1dB Compression:
  • Nominal: 22 watts
  • Minimum:
    • 18 watts (5-18 GHz)
    • 10 watts (4-5 GHz)
• Flatness @ RFin= –20dBm:
  • Typical: ±3.0 dB
  • Maximum: ±4.0 dB
• Frequency Response: 4 – 18 GHz instantaneously
• Input for Rated Output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum, 0 dBm
• Gain (at Maximum Setting):
  • 44 dB minimum (5-18 GHz)
  • 42 dB minimum (4-5 GHz)
• Gain Adjustment: Continuous range of 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.
  • Can operate without damage or oscillation with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance.
• Modulation Capability: Faithfully reproduces AM, FM, or pulse modulation on the input signal.
• Harmonic Distortion: -20 dBc max at 20 watts (5-18 GHz) and 12 watts (4-5 GHz)
• Third Order Intercept Point: 49 dBm typical
• Primary Power: Automatically selected:
  • 90-132, 180-264VAC
  • 50/60 Hz, single phase
• 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 with self-contained fans