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Amplifier Research 40S6G18-L 6GHz – 18GHz Solid-State Amplifier

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  • 6 – 18 GHz Frequency Range
  • 40 Watts
  • Equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP)
  • Provides both local and remote control of the amplifier
  • Designed to have low spurious signals linearity and is extremely load tolerant
  • Enables it to be used in many RF applications

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Test Equipment Description

The Amplifier Research 40S6G18-L is a portable, selfcontained, liquid-cooled, broadband, Class A solid-state amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity are required. The Model 40S6G18-L, when used with a sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 40 watts of RF power instantaneously from 6 to 18 GHz.

The Model 40S6G18-L is equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both local and remote control of the amplifier. The DCP uses a color LCD touch screen display to indicate the operate status and fault conditions if an overtemperature or power supply fault has occurred. The unit can be returned to operate when the condition has been cleared. Special features include a gain control and input overdrive protection.

All amplifier control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB/IEEE488 format, RS-232 hardwire and fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet. The buss interface ports are located on the back panel and positive control of local or remote operation is via the front panel of the amplifier.

The Model 40S6G18-L is designed to have low spurious signals, linearity and is extremely load tolerant which enables it to be used in many RF applications such as: RF susceptibility testing, antenna/component testing, and communication technology testing. 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, UWB, WiMAX etc.

The export classification for this equipment is 3A001. These commodities, technology or software are controlled for export in accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited

TYPICAL POWER OUTPUT

Typical Power Output

Specifications
RATED POWER OUTPUT40 watts minimum
POWER OUTPUT @ 3dB COMPRESSIONNominal: 45 watts
Minimum: 35 watts
POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB COMPRESSIONNominal: 30 watts
Minimum: 22 watts
POWER GAIN FLATNESS (0 dBm IN)±2.0 dB typical; ±3.0 dB maximum
FREQUENCY RESPONSE6–18 GHz instantaneously
INPUT FOR RATED OUTPUT1.0 milliwatt maximum, 0 dBm
POWER GAIN (at maximum setting)46 dB minimum
GAIN ADJUSTMENT (Continuous Range)10 dB minimum
INPUT IMPEDANCE50 ohms, VSWR 2.5:1 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.
HARMONIC DISTORTIONMinus 20 dBc maximum at 40 watts
THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT52 dBm typical
PRIMARY POWER (selected automatically)90-132, 180-264 VAC; 50/60 Hz, single phase;
CONNECTORS
RF INPUT & OUTPUTSee Model Configurations
REMOTE INTERFACESIEEE-488 24 pin female
RS-232 9 pin Subminiature D (female)
RS-232 (Fiber-optic) Type ST
USB 2.0 Type B
Ethernet RJ-45
SAFETY INTERLOCK15 Pin Subminiature D
SIZE (HxWxD)w/cabinet: 50.3 x 20.6 x 62.2 cm; 19.8 x 8.1 x 24.5 in:w/o cabinet: 48.3 x 17.8 x 62.2 cm; 19.0 x 7.0 x 24.5 in
WEIGHTw/cabinet: 34 kg; 75 lbs
w/o cabinet: 22.7 kg; 50 lbs
COOLINGForced air (internal self-contained liquid)
ENVIRONMENTALOperating Temperature: 5°C / +40°C
Operating Altitude: Up to 2000M
Storage Temperature: -10°C / +60°C
Shock and vibration: Normal Truck Transport
EXPORT CLASSIFICATION3A001

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