Rent Amplifier Research 350S1G4 (Call for Availability)
The Amplifier Research 350S1G4 is an exceptional portable, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband solid-state amplifier, meticulously engineered for applications that demand instantaneous bandwidth, high gain, and superior linearity. Encased in a single equipment rack, the 350S1G4 delivers standalone performance adequate for RF testing or can serve effectively as a sub-amplifier.
Key Features of the Amplifier Research 350S1G4 include:
- A minimum output of 350 watts of RF power when paired with a sweep generator.
- Integrated digital control panel (DCP) enabling both local and remote control.
- Graphic liquid crystal display presenting Forward Power and Reflected Power metrics, control status, and internal amplifier health reports.
- Combines menu-assigned softkeys with a single rotary knob for seamless operation.
- Includes four dedicated switches: POWER, STANDBY, OPERATE, and FAULT/RESET for enhanced control.
- Remote access capabilities via GPIB/IEEE-488, RS-232, USB, Ethernet, and fiber optic connections.
- Low spurious signal levels complement its linearity, making it suitable for:
- Testing wireless and communication components and subsystems as a driver amplifier.
- Serving as a versatile test instrument across multiple frequency bands.
- Enhancing communication technologies such as CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, and more.
- EMC test applications where undistorted modulation envelopes are essential.
- Upgrade capability for future-proofing.
- Specifications for the Amplifier Research 350S1G4:
- Rated output power: 350 watts minimum.
- Input for rated output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum.
- Power output @ 3dB compression: 375 watts nominal, 320 watts minimum.
- Power output @ 1dB compression: 325 watts nominal, 270 watts minimum.
- Flatness: Typical ±2.0 dB, Maximum ±2.5 dB.
- Frequency response: Instantaneous from 0.8 – 4.2 GHz.
- Gain: Minimum of 55.5 dB at maximum setting; Gain adjustment of 15 dB minimum.
- Input impedance: 50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 maximum.
- Output impedance: 50 ohms nominal.
- Mismatch tolerance: Operates safely at 100% rated power without foldback; withstands any source/load impedance.
- Modulation capability: Accurately reproduces AM, FM, or pulse modulation on the input signal.
- Harmonic distortion: -20 dBc maximum at 325 watts.
- Third order intercept point: 65 dBm typical.
- RF power display: Digital, featuring forward and reflected power monitoring.
- 120-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase.
- RF connectors: Input of Type N female, Output of Type 7/16 female located on the front panel.
- Safety interlock: 15 pin female subminiature D on the rear panel.
- Remote computer interfaces: IEEE-488 (GPIB) and RS-232 connectors on the rear panel.
- Fiber optic components: including ST Connection for Tx and Rx RS-232.
- Operate interface: RJ-11 on rear panel, USB 2.0 Type B, Ethernet RJ-45.
- Integrated forced air cooling with self-contained fans.
