Amplifier Research 1500T8G18
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 0.8 GHz – 18 GHz |
| Minimum Output Power | 1500 Watts (CW) |
| Gain | 60 dB minimum |
| Gain Flatness | ±6 dB maximum across full frequency range |
| Input Power for Rated Output | 0 dBm maximum |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ohms |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ohms |
| Input Connector | Type N (Female) |
| Power Requirements | 208/240 VAC, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz |
| Cooling Method | Forced air (internal blower system) |
Amplifier Research 1500T8G18 Options:
- 1500T8G18 - P1 - 190-255 VAC, 3 phase, delta (4-wire) 50/60 Hz, 16 KVA maximum
- 1500T8G18 - P2 - 360-435 VAC, 3 phase, Wye (5-wire) 50/60 Hz, 16 KVA maximum. CE marked to comply with EMC European Directive 89/336/EEC for operation inside a shielded room.
- 1500T8G18 - S1F - Input, forward and reflected power sample ports on front panel (extra cost)
- 1500T8G18 - S2B - Each cabinet supplied with larger caster wheels mounted on a rugged base that facilitates use of a forklift to move the TWTA. Add 91 kg (200 lbs) to weight; add 7.6 cm (3 in) to height. (extra cost)
| Model | 1500T8G18 |
|---|
The Amplifier Research 1500T8G18 is a broadband traveling wave tube (TWT) microwave amplifier delivering a minimum of 1500 W and up to 2000 W nominal output across 7.5–18 GHz. It features 62 dB gain, ±11 dB flatness, and a digital front-panel display for system status and forward/reflected power. With built-in IEEE-488 (GPIB), VSWR protection, gain control, modular supplies, and RF sample ports, it's engineered for dependable high-power RF performance.
Ideal for EMC RF susceptibility testing, industrial R&D, and academic research, it offers instantaneous wide bandwidth, robust mismatch tolerance, and faithful AM, FM, and pulse modulation support. Supplied in two wheeled cabinets, it ensures both mobility and stable operation.
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