Amplifier Research 60S1G3
The Amplifier Research 60S1G3 is a versatile and powerful solid-state broadband amplifier crafted for environments demanding instantaneous bandwidth, high gain, and linear performance. Encased in a sleek, contemporary housing suitable for benchtop use, this unit can also be effortlessly mounted in an equipment rack.
Delivering a minimum of 60 watts of RF power when paired with a sweep generator, the Amplifier Research 60S1G3 includes a front panel gain control, allowing operators to easily adjust output levels to meet their specific testing needs. Advanced protection features safeguard the amplifier stages from RF input overdrive and over-temperature conditions. The built-in RF input leveling circuit maintains optimal RF input levels, while the temperature protection mechanism cuts DC voltage to the amplifier stages during overheating scenarios. A digital display provides real-time status updates and fault indications.
This amplifier not only excels in performance but also offers comprehensive control capabilities via its digital panel, which allows local and remote operation through IEEE-488 (GPIB) or RS-232 interfaces. The 60S1G3's low spurious signals and exceptional linearity make it an ideal driver amplifier for testing wireless communication components and subsystems, comfortably supporting multiple frequency bands and technologies including CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, and GSM. It is equally effective in EMC testing applications, where preserving undistorted modulation envelopes is crucial.
Specifications of the Amplifier Research 60S1G3:
- Rated Power Output: 60 watts minimum
- Input for Rated Output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum
- Power Output @ 3dB Compression:
- Power Output @ 1dB Compression:
- Flatness: ±1.5 dB typical (±2.0 dB maximum)
- Frequency Response: 0.8 - 3.0 GHz instantaneously
- Gain (at maximum setting): 48 dB minimum
- Gain Adjustment: Continuous range, 10 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
- Modulation Capability: Faithfully reproduces AM, FM, or pulse modulation
- Third Order Intercept: Refer to specific charts for determination
- Harmonic Distortion: -20 dBc max at 50 watts
- Phase Linearity: ±1.0°/100 MHz, Typ
- Primary Power: 90-132, 180-264 VAC 50/60 Hz, single phase, 600 watts maximum
- Connectors: Type N female
- Remote Interfaces:
- RS-232: 9 pin Subminiature D
- Safety Interlock: 15 pin Subminiature D
- Cooling: Forced air (self-contained fans)
