AMPLIFIER RESEARCH 40S1G4 – RENTAL AVAILABLE (Call for Availability)
The Amplifier Research 40S1G4 is a state-of-the-art solid state, self-contained, air-cooled broadband amplifier, meticulously engineered for demanding applications requiring instantaneous bandwidth, exceptional gain, and outstanding linearity. Its sleek cabinet is designed for benchtop operation, while also allowing for prompt equipment rack mounting to suit your needs.
Key Features:
- RF Power Output: Generates a minimum of 40 watts when used with a sweep generator, delivering reliable performance in testing environments.
- Front Panel Gain Control: An intuitive interface enables easy adjustment of the desired output level.
- RF Input Leveling Circuit: Automatically regulates the RF input level to protect the amplifier's first stage from overdrive when levels exceed 0 dBm.
- Over-Temperature Protection: The RF amplifier stages are safeguarded from overheating by cutting DC voltage under cooling blockage or fan failure conditions.
- Digital Status Display: The front panel features a digital display to indicate operational status and fault conditions, ensuring proactive monitoring.
- Remote Operation: Comprehensive control functions and status indications accessible via GPIB/IEEE-488, RS-232, fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet.
- Local/Remote Switching: A front panel switch provides seamless transition between local and remote operation.
- Low Spurious Signals: Its minimal spurious emissions and core linearity make it ideal for a variety of applications including:
- Driver amplifier for wireless and communication component testing.
- Test instrument adaptable across multiple frequency bands.
- Support for communication technologies such as CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, and more.
- EMC testing applications requiring undistorted modulation envelopes.
Specifications:
- Rated Power Output: Minimum 40 watts.
- Input for Rated Output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum.
- Power Output at 3dB Compression:
- Power Output at 1dB Compression:
- Frequency Response: 0.7 – 4.2 GHz.
- Gain (Maximum Setting): Minimum 46 dB.
- Gain Adjustment Range: 10 dB minimum (4096 steps remote).
- Input Impedance: 50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 maximum.
- Output Impedance: 50 ohms, nominal.
- Mismatch Tolerance: Operates without damage at full power, regardless of source and load impedance variations.
- Modulation Capability: Accurately reproduces AM, FM, or pulse modulation on input signals.
- Third Order Intercept Point: 55 dBm typical.
- Noise Figure: 10 dB typical.
- Harmonic Distortion: Maximum at -20 dBc (at 40 watts).
- Spurious Signals: Average of -73 dBc.
- Phase Linearity: ±1.0 deg/100 MHz, typical.
- Automatically selects: 90-132, 180-264 VAC
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz, single phase
- Maximum Power Consumption: 285 watts
- RS-232: 9 pin Subminiature D (female).
- RS-232 (fiber optic): Type ST.
- Safety Interlock: 15 Pin Subminiature D.
- Cooling: Forced air with self-contained fans.
