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Amplifier Research 25S1G4A 0.8 - 4.2 GHz, 25 Watts CW Microwave Amplifier

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  • 0.8 - 4.2 GHz
  • 25 Watts Cw,
  • Microwave Amplifier
  • Used with a sweep generator
  • Protected from RF input overdrive by an RF input leveling circuit
  • 6 Month Warranty

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Test Equipment Description

The Amplifier Research 25S1G4A is a solid state, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity are required. Housed in a stylish contemporary cabinet, the unit is designed for benchtop use, but can be removed from the cabinet for immediate equipment rack mounting.

The 25S1G4A, when used with a sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 25 watts of RF power. Included is a front panel gain control which permits the operator to conveniently set the desired output level. The 25S1G4A is protected from RF input overdrive by an RF input leveling circuit which controls the RF input level to the RF amplifier first stage when the RF input level is increased above 0 dBm.

The RF amplifier stages are protected from over-temperature by removing the DC voltage to them if an over-temperature condition occurs due to cooling blockage or fan failure. There is a digital display on the front panel to indicate the operate status and fault conditions if an over-temperature or power supply fault has occurred. The unit can be returned to operate when the condition has been cleared. The 25S1G4A digital panel provides control of all amplifier functions both locally and remotely via IEEE-488 (GPIB) or RS-232 interfaces.

The low level of spurious signals and linearity of the Model 25S1G4A 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.

25S1G4A TYPICAL PERFORMANCE

Specifications
RATED POWER OUTPUT25 watts minimum
INPUT FOR RATED OUPUT1.0 milliwatt maximum
POWER OUTPUT @ 3dB COMPRESSIONNominal: 32 watts, Minimum: 25 watts
POWER OUPUT @ 1dB COMPRESSIONNominal: 27 watts, Minimum: 20 watts
FLATNESS±1.5 dB typical ±2.0 dB maximum
FREQUENCY RESPONSE0.8 – 4.2 GHz instantaneously
GAIN (at maximum setting)44 dB minimum
GAIN ADJUSTMENT (Continuous Range)10 dB minimum (4096 steps remote)
INPUT IMPEDANCE50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 maximum
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE50 ohms, nominal
MISMATCH TOLERANCE100% of rated power without foldback. Will operate without damage or oscillation with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance.
MODULATION CAPABILITYWill faithfully reproduce AM, FM, or pulse Modulation appearing on the input signal.
THIRD ORDER INTERCEPTThe third order intercept points for this chart have been determined using two tones spaced 1 MHz apart. This is typical for WCDMA systems. Closer tone spacing such as 60 kHz generally provides about a 1db to 3db improvement in the IP.
HARMONIC DISTORTIONMinus 20 dbc, max at 20 watts
SPURIOUSMinus 73 dbc Typ.
PHASE LINEARITY± 1.0 deg/100 MHz, Typ
PRIMARY POWER90-132, 180-264 VAC
50/60 Hz, single phase
340 watts maximum
CONNECTORS
RFType N female
Remote Interfaces
IEEE-48824 pin female
RS-2329 pin Subminiature D (female)
SAFETY INTERLOCK15 pin Subminiature D
COOLINGForced air (self contained fans)

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