Amplifier Research 60S4G8 - Rent Today!
The Amplifier Research 60S4G8 is a cutting-edge, self-contained air-cooled broadband amplifier, meticulously engineered for applications that demand instantaneous bandwidth, exceptional gain, and superior linearity. Designed with versatility and user-friendliness in mind, this amplifier is perfectly suited for benchtop operation but can also be easily mounted in equipment racks.
Key Features & Specifications
- Minimum output of 60 watts RF power when paired with a sweep generator.
- Advanced Digital Control Panel (DCP) enables local and remote control capabilities.
- Equipped with a graphic liquid crystal display that illustrates forward and reflected power, control status, and internal amplifier health.
- Features menu-assignable softkeys, a single rotary knob for quick adjustments, and a dedicated on/off switch for convenience.
- Gain control and internal/external automatic level control (ALC) with front-panel adjustable ALC thresholds.
- Pulse input capability enhances functionality for diverse applications.
- RF output level protection safeguards against potential damage.
- An internal RF detector supplies outputs for self-testing or operational modes.
- Status reporting is available remotely via GPIB/IEEE-488, RS-232, fiber optic, USB, or Ethernet connections.
- Low spurious signals and excellent linearity make this amplifier ideal for a broad range of uses including:
- RF susceptibility testing
- Antenna/component testing
- Communication technology evaluation
- Multi-band test instrument capability
- Compatible with various communication technologies including CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UWB, and WiMAX.
- Expandable for added power and versatility, with upgrade capabilities to meet evolving needs.
- Technical Specifications:
- Rated Power Output: Minimum 60 watts
- Output at 3dB Compression: Nominal 70 watts, Minimum 60 watts
- Output at 1dB Compression: Nominal 60 watts, Minimum 55 watts
- Flatness: ±1.5 dB typical, ±2.5 dB maximum
- Frequency Response: Covers 4.0 – 8.0 GHz instantaneously
- Input Requirements: 1.0 milliwatt maximum, 0 dBm
- Gain: 47.8 dB minimum at maximum setting with continuous adjustment range of 10 dB minimum.
- Input Impedance: 50 ohms, with a maximum VSWR of 2.5:1
- Output Impedance: Nominally 50 ohms
- Mismatch Tolerance: Can handle 100% of rated power without foldback, operationally stable with any load impedance.
- Modulation Capability: Accurately reproduces AM, FM, and pulse modulation signals.
- Harmonic Distortion: Maximum -20 dBc at 60 watts output
- Third Order Intercept Point: 56 dBm typical
- RF Power Display: Features digital readouts for both forward and reflected power
- Primary Power: Operates on 90-132, 180-264 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase
- RF Input: Type N female (front panel)
- RF Output: Type N female (rear panel)
- External Leveling Inputs: Type BNC female (front panel)
- Pulse Modulation Input: Type BNC female (front panel)
- Detected RF Output: Type BNC female (front panel)
- RS-232: 9 pin Subminiature D (female)
- Fiber-Optic RS-232: Type ST
- Safety Interlock: 15 Pin Subminiature D
- Cooling System: Forced air cooling with self-contained fans
