RENT AMPLIFIER RESEARCH 40S4G18 (Call for Availability)
The Amplifier Research 40S4G18 is a cutting-edge, portable, self-contained, air-cooled amplifier engineered for applications demanding immediate bandwidth, superior gain, and exceptional linearity. Tailored for a variety of high-performance testing environments, it stands out in RF susceptibility testing, antenna and component evaluation, and communication technology performance assessment.
Key Features and Specifications:
- Performance Features:
- Delivers a robust typical RF power output of 45 watts instantaneously across a frequency range of 4.2 to 18 GHz when paired with a sweep generator.
- Digital Control Panel (DCP):
- Enables both local and remote control with ease.
- Features a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that presents gain settings and internal amplifier status.
- Equipped with menu-assigned softkeys, a single rotary knob, and a dedicated on/off switch.
- Offers comprehensive control and status reporting capabilities.
- Advanced Control Features:
- Gain control with input overdrive protection to ensure safety and reliability.
- Remote accessibility through multiple interfaces including GPIB/IEEE-488, RS-232, USB, fiber optic, and Ethernet.
- Simplified Usage:
- Keylock on the front panel assures secure control over local or remote operation.
- Designed for low spurious signals and optimal linearity, making it ideal for varied applications including communication technologies like CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UWB, and WiMAX.
- Technical Specifications:
- Rated Power Output: Minimum: 35 watts; Typical: 45 watts.
- Output at 3dB Compression: Nominal: 46 watts; Minimum ranges from 20 watts to 37 watts depending on frequency.
- Output at 1dB Compression: Nominal: 40 watts; Minimum ranges from 18 watts to 30 watts depending on frequency.
- Flatness:
- @ 1dB compression: Typical ±2.0 dB; Maximum ±4 dB.
- @ RFin = –20dBm: Typical ±4 dB; Maximum ±5 dB.
- Frequency Response: 4.2 – 18 GHz instantaneous.
- Input for Rated Output: Maximum of 1.0 milliwatt, or 0 dBm.
- Gain: Minimum of 48 dB at maximum setting, adjustable over a continuous range of at least 10 dB.
- Input Impedance: 50 ohms, with a maximum VSWR of 2.5:1.
- Output Impedance: Nominally 50 ohms.
- Mismatch Tolerance: Capable of handling 100% rated power without foldback, able to operate without damage or oscillation under various source and load conditions.
- Modulation Capability: Accurately reproduces AM, FM, or pulse modulation on the input signal.
- Harmonic Distortion: Maximum of -20 dBc at 35 watts (5-18 GHz); at 20 watts (4.2-5 GHz).
- Third-Order Intercept Point: Typical value of 52 dBm.
- Primary Power Supply: Automatically selects between 90-132VAC and 180-264VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase.
- Connectors:
- RF Input: Precision N female, located at the rear.
- RF Output: Precision N female, located at the rear.
- Remote Interfaces: Includes IEEE-488 (24 pin female), RS-232 (9 pin Subminiature D female), RS-232 (fiber-optic) Type ST, USB 2.0 (Type B), and Ethernet (RJ-45).
- Safety Interlock: 15 pin Subminiature D connector.
- Cooling Mechanism: Self-contained forced air cooling fans for optimal performance.
