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The Amplifier Research 600S1G4A is a cutting-edge, portable, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband solid-state amplifier meticulously engineered for applications demanding instantaneous bandwidth, exceptional gain, and outstanding linearity. This highly adaptable amplifier features two 350S1G4 sub-amplifiers integrated into a single equipment rack, offering the flexibility to operate as one powerful unit or as two independent amplifiers when needed.
Key Features and Specifications:
- Delivers a minimum output of 600 watts of RF power when paired with a sweep generator.
- Digital Control Panel (DCP):
- Allows both local and remote operational control.
- Equipped with a graphic LCD for clear display:
- Displays Forward Power and Reflected Power metrics.
- Indicators for control status and internal amplifier health.
- Features menu-assigned softkeys and a single rotary control knob.
- Dedicated on/off switch enhances user convenience.
- Extensive control and status reporting capabilities.
- All control functions and status readouts are accessible remotely via GPIB/IEEE-488, RS-232, fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet interfaces.
- Back panel includes a Buss interface connector for further connectivity.
- Front panel keylock ensures secure local or remote operation control.
- Designed for low spurious signals, superior linearity, and load tolerance, making it ideal for:
- RF susceptibility testing
- Antenna and component testing
- Testing advanced communication technologies
- Multi-band frequency testing
- Supporting communication technologies such as CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UWB, WiMAX, etc.
- Offers expandable power options and significant upgrade capabilities.
- Rated Output Power: 0.8 - 4.2 GHz, with a minimum of 600 watts.
- Input Power for Rated Output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum.
- Power Output @ 3dB Compression:
- Power Output @ 1dB Compression:
- Frequency Response Flatness: ±2.5 dB maximum.
- Instantaneous Frequency Response: 0.8 – 4.2 GHz.
- Gain (maximum setting): 57.8 dB minimum.
- Gain Adjustment: Minimum of 20 dB.
- Input Impedance: 50 ohms, with a VSWR of 2.0:1 maximum.
- Output Impedance: Nominally 50 ohms.
- Mismatch Tolerance: Capable of operating at 100% of rated power without foldback; functions without damage or oscillation across any magnitude and phase of both source and load impedances.
- Modulation Capability: Accurately reproduces AM, FM, or pulse modulation present on the input signal.
- Maximum Harmonic Distortion: -20 dBc at 600 watts.
- Typical Third Order Intercept Point: 67 dBm.
- Digital RF Power Display: Shows both forward and reflected readings.
- Primary Power Requirements:
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz, single-phase
- Power Consumption: 4000 watts.
- Input: Type N female on front panel.
- Output: Type 7-16 on rear.
- RS-232 (fiber-optic): Type ST.
- Safety Interlock: 15 pin female subminiature D on rear panel.
- Cooling System: Self-contained forced air cooling, with air intake via front and bottom vents.
