Amplifier Research 240S1G4 Microwave Amplifier, 0.8 - 4.2 GHz, 240W

RENT Amplifier Research 240S1G4

The Amplifier Research 240S1G4 is a cutting-edge, fully solid-state amplifier designed for professionals in need of high performance and reliability in RF applications. This portable and air-cooled unit delivers instantaneous bandwidth with unparalleled gain and linearity, making it the ideal choice for various testing environments.

Key Features:

• Power Capacity: Provides a minimum of 240 watts of RF power when paired with a sweep generator.
• Control Interface: Employs a Digital Control Panel (DCP) featuring a graphic liquid crystal display (LCD), menu-driven softkeys, a rotary knob, and dedicated operation switches for seamless management.
• Remote Capability: Offers remote operation via GPIB/IEEE-488, RS-232, USB, Ethernet, and fiber optic interfaces, ensuring flexible integration into existing systems.
• Stability & Linearity: Designed with push-pull circuitry across all high-power stages to reduce distortion and enhance operational stability, making it a trusted choice for rigorous testing applications.
• Automatic Level Control: The internal automatic level control (ALC) offers front panel adjustments of the ALC threshold and RF output level protection for added assurance.

Specifications:

• Frequency Range: 0.8 to 4.2 GHz
• Rated Power: 240 Watts
• Input for Rated Output: 1 mW max
• Power Output @ 3dB Compression:
  • Nominal: 250W
  • Minimum: 200W
• Power Output @ 1dB Compression:
  • Nominal: 230W
  • Minimum: 180W
• Flatness:
  • ± 2.5dB max
  • ± 1.0 dB with internal leveling
• Gain (at max setting): 54 dB minimum
• Gain Adjustment: 15 dB minimum
• Input Impedance: 50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 maximum
• Output Impedance: 50 ohms nominal
• Mismatch Tolerance: Supports 100% of rated power without foldback under all load conditions.
• Modulation Capability: Accurately reproduces AM, FM, or pulse modulation from the input signal.
• Harmonic Distortion: ≤ -20 dBc maximum at 200W
• Third Order Intercept: 65 dBm typical
• RF Power Display: Digital display of forward and reflected power.
• Primary Power Requirement: 120-240VAC 50/60 Hz, single phase, 1800 watts
• Connectors:
  • RF: Type N(f)
  • Remote Interfaces: IEEE, RS-232, USB, Ethernet
  • Cooling: Forced air

This versatile amplifier excels as a driver for testing communication components and subsystems, making it suitable for various wireless technologies such as CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, and GSM. It is also well-matched for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test applications where clean, undistorted modulation envelopes are critical.

With its compact single rack design, the Amplifier Research 240S1G4 delivers standalone performance while being adaptable for higher power amplification setups (450W, 600W, or 800W) as needed.