Amplifier Research 200S1G4A 0.8 - 4.2 GHz, 200 Watts CW Microwave Amplifier

The Amplifier Research 200S1G4A is a portable, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, completely solid-state amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity are required. Push-pull circuitry is utilized in all high power stages in the interest of lowering distortion and improving stability. The Model 200S1G4A, when used with a sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 200 watts of RF power.

The Model 200S1G4A is equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both local and remote control of the amplifier. The DCP uses a digital display, menu assigned softkeys, a single rotary knob, and four dedicated switches (POWER, STANDBY, OPERATE and FAULT/RESET) to offer extensive control and status reporting capability. The display provides operational presentation of Forward Power and Reflected Power plus control status and reports of internal amplifier status. Special features include a gain control, internal/external automatic level control (ALC) with front panel control of the ALC threshold, pulse input capability and RF output level protection. Also included is an internal RF detector which provides an output for use in self-testing or operational modes.

All amplifier control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB / IEEE-488 format and RS-232 hardwire and fiber optic. The buss interface connector is located on the back panel and positive control of local or remote operation is assured by a keylock on the front panel of the amplifier.

The low level of spurious signals and linearity of the Model 200S1G4A make it ideal for use as a driver amplifier in testing wireless and communication components and subsystems. It can be used as a test instrument covering multiple frequency bands and is suitable for a variety of communication technologies such as CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM etc. It is also suitable for EMC Test applications where undistorted modulation envelopes are desired.

The 200S1G4A is housed in a single equipment rack and is designed to provide complete standalone performance for RF testing. It is also configured to be used as a sub-amplifier in a 400-watt, 540-watt, or 700-watt higher power amplifier. It can be added to in an incremental fashion to become a part of these higher power units, yet still be used as a standalone 200 watt amplifier.