Amplifier Research 500S1G2Z5 Microwave Amplifier, 1 - 2.5 GHz, 500W

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The Amplifier Research 500S1G2Z5 is a premier self-contained, air-cooled broadband amplifier engineered to meet the demands of applications requiring high gain, linearity, and instantaneous bandwidth. Encased in a sleek cabinet, it is designed for benchtop use but can also be easily adapted for equipment rack mounting.

Key Features and Specifications of the Amplifier Research 500S1G2Z5 include:

• Features:
• Delivers a minimum of 500 watts of RF power when utilized with a sweep generator.
• Front panel gain control enhances convenience for setting the desired output level.
• RF input leveling circuit:
  • Safeguards the amplifier from RF input overdrive.
  • Maintains RF input levels to the RF amplifier's first stage when RF input exceeds 0 dBm.
• RF amplifier stages are protected from over-temperature conditions caused by cooling blockage or fan failure, disconnecting DC voltage to ensure safety.
• A digital display on the front panel indicates operational status and alerts to fault conditions such as over-temperature or power supply issues.
• Remote control functions and status indications available in GPIB/IEEE-488 format, RS-232 hardwire, fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet.
• Bus interface connector located on the back panel for convenience.
• Local/Remote switch on the front panel for assured positive control during operation.
• Exceptional low levels of spurious signals and linearity make it ideal for:
  • Driving amplifiers in testing wireless and communication components and subsystems.
  • Servicing as a testing instrument across multiple frequency bands.
  • Supporting communication technologies such as CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, and more.
  • Executing EMC test applications requiring undistorted modulation envelopes.
• Specifications:
• Rated output power: 500 watts minimum
• Input for rated output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum
• Power output @ 3dB compression:
  • Nominal: 550 watts
  • Minimum: 450 watts
• Power output @ 1dB compression:
  • Nominal: 400 watts
  • Minimum: 350 watts
• Flatness:
  • Typical: ±1.5 dB
  • Maximum: ±2.0 dB
• Frequency response: 1.0 – 2.5 GHz instantaneously
• Gain (at maximum setting): 57 dB minimum
• Gain adjustment (continuous range): 20 dB minimum (4096 steps remote)
• Input impedance: 50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 maximum
• Output impedance: 50 ohms nominal
• Mismatch tolerance:
  • 100% of rated power without foldback.
  • Operates without damage or oscillation with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance.
• Modulation capability: Accurately reproduces AM, FM, or pulse modulation present on the input signal.
• Third order intercept point: 66 dBm typical
• Noise figure: 10 dB typical
• Harmonic distortion: -20 dBc maximum at 350 watts
• Spurious: -73 dBc typical
• Phase linearity: ±1.0 deg / 100 MHz typical
• Primary power (selected automatically):
  • 90-264 VAC
  • 50/60 Hz, single phase
  • 2100 watts maximum
• Connectors:
  • RF: Type N female
  • Remote Interfaces:
    • IEEE-488: 24 pin
    • RS-232: 9 pin Subminiature D
    • RS-232 (fiber-optic): Type ST
    • USB 2.0: Type B
    • Ethernet: RJ-45
• Safety Interlock: 15 pin Subminiature D
• Cooling: Forced air (self-contained fans)

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