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Amplifier Research 15S4G8A
| Manufacturer | Amplifier Research |
| Model | 15S4G8A |
| Product | RF Amplifier 4 - 8 GHz 15W |
| Type | Used |
SKU
119088
Amplifier Research 15S4G8A The Amplifier Research 15S4G8A is a self-contained, air-cooled, broadband amplifier designed for applications that require instantaneous bandwidth and high gain. It is housed in a stylish cabinet and designed for benchtop use, but can be removed for equipment rack mounting.Features and Specifications of the Amplifier Research 15S4G8A Amplifier include: Features: Specifications: Provides a minimum of 15 watts of RF power when used with a sweep generator Front panel gain control provides convenience of setting desired output level RF input leveling circuit: RF amplifier stages are protected from over-temperature, due to cooling blockage or fan failure, by removing the DC voltage to them Digital Display on front panel indicates operate status and fault conditions when over-temperature or power supply fault occurs Digital control for both local and remote control of the amplifier Control System is a 16-bit RISC microcontroller board: Expandable power technology provides upgradability Protects the amplifier from RF input overdrive Controls RF input level to the RF amplifier first stage when RF input level is increased above 0 dBm Handles primary functions of the amplifier Interprets commands sent to it from an 8-bit remote interface board: 8-bit microprocessor controlled board provides IEEE-488 (GPIB) and RS-232 control of all amplifier functions Rated output power: 15 watts minimum Power output @ 3dB compression: Power output @ 1dB compression: Flatness: Frequency response: 4.0 – 8.0 GHz instantaneously Input for rate output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum, 0 dBm Gain (at maximum setting): 42 dB minimum Gain adjustment (continuous range): 10 dB minimum Input impedance: 50 ohms, VSWR 2.5:1 maximum Output impedance: 50 ohms nominal Mismatch tolerance: Modulation capability: Will faithfully reproduce AM, FM, or pulse modulation appearing on the input signal Harmonic distortion: Minus 20 dBc maximum at 15 watts Third order intercept point: 51 dBm typical Noise figure: 10 dB typical Primary power (selected automatically): Connectors: Safety Interlock: 15 pin subminiature D Cooling: Forced air (self contained fans) Nominal: 19 watts Minimum: 16 watts Nominal: 16 watts Minimum: 14 watts typical: ±1.0 dB maximum: ±2.0 dB 100% of rated power without foldback Will operate without damage or oscillation with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance 90-132, 180-264 VAC 50/60 Hz, single phase RF: Remote Interfaces: Input: Type N female on front panel Output: Type N female on front panel IEEE-488: 24 pin RS-232: 9 pin subminiature D (female) RS-232 (Fiber-optic): Type ST USB 2.0: Type B Ethernet: RJ-45
- Provides a minimum of 15 watts of RF power when used with a sweep generator
- Front panel gain control provides convenience of setting desired output level
- RF input leveling circuit:
- Protects the amplifier from RF input overdrive
- Controls RF input level to the RF amplifier first stage when RF input level is increased above 0 dBm
- RF amplifier stages are protected from over-temperature, due to cooling blockage or fan failure, by removing the DC voltage to them
- Digital Display on front panel indicates operate status and fault conditions when over-temperature or power supply fault occurs
- Digital control for both local and remote control of the amplifier
- Control System is a 16-bit RISC microcontroller board:
- Handles primary functions of the amplifier
- Interprets commands sent to it from an 8-bit remote interface board:
- 8-bit microprocessor controlled board provides IEEE-488 (GPIB) and RS-232 control of all amplifier functions
- Expandable power technology provides upgradability
- Rated output power: 15 watts minimum
- Power output @ 3dB compression:
- Nominal: 19 watts
- Minimum: 16 watts
- Power output @ 1dB compression:
- Nominal: 16 watts
- Minimum: 14 watts
- Flatness:
- typical: ±1.0 dB
- maximum: ±2.0 dB
- Frequency response: 4.0 – 8.0 GHz instantaneously
- Input for rate output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum, 0 dBm
- Gain (at maximum setting): 42 dB minimum
- Gain adjustment (continuous range): 10 dB minimum
- Input impedance: 50 ohms, VSWR 2.5:1 maximum
- Output impedance: 50 ohms nominal
- Mismatch tolerance:
- 100% of rated power without foldback
- Will operate without damage or oscillation with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance
- Modulation capability: Will faithfully reproduce AM, FM, or pulse modulation appearing on the input signal
- Harmonic distortion: Minus 20 dBc maximum at 15 watts
- Third order intercept point: 51 dBm typical
- Noise figure: 10 dB typical
- Primary power (selected automatically):
- 90-132, 180-264 VAC
- 50/60 Hz, single phase
- Connectors:
- RF:
- Input: Type N female on front panel
- Output: Type N female on front panel
- Remote Interfaces:
- IEEE-488: 24 pin
- RS-232: 9 pin subminiature D (female)
- RS-232 (Fiber-optic): Type ST
- USB 2.0: Type B
- Ethernet: RJ-45
- Safety Interlock: 15 pin subminiature D
- Cooling: Forced air (self contained fans)
- Protects the amplifier from RF input overdrive
- Controls RF input level to the RF amplifier first stage when RF input level is increased above 0 dBm
- Handles primary functions of the amplifier
- Interprets commands sent to it from an 8-bit remote interface board:
- 8-bit microprocessor controlled board provides IEEE-488 (GPIB) and RS-232 control of all amplifier functions
- 8-bit microprocessor controlled board provides IEEE-488 (GPIB) and RS-232 control of all amplifier functions
- Nominal: 19 watts
- Minimum: 16 watts
- Nominal: 16 watts
- Minimum: 14 watts
- typical: ±1.0 dB
- maximum: ±2.0 dB
- 100% of rated power without foldback
- Will operate without damage or oscillation with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance
- 90-132, 180-264 VAC
- 50/60 Hz, single phase
- RF:
- Input: Type N female on front panel
- Output: Type N female on front panel
- Remote Interfaces:
- IEEE-488: 24 pin
- RS-232: 9 pin subminiature D (female)
- RS-232 (Fiber-optic): Type ST
- USB 2.0: Type B
- Ethernet: RJ-45
- Input: Type N female on front panel
- Output: Type N female on front panel
- IEEE-488: 24 pin
- RS-232: 9 pin subminiature D (female)
- RS-232 (Fiber-optic): Type ST
- USB 2.0: Type B
- Ethernet: RJ-45
Returns
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return the item to us in its original condition within 30 days of receipt.
Returned items should be unused and must be returned in original packaging with any enclosed documentation. We will issue a full refund on receipt, excluding the original delivery charge. Alternatively, if preferred, we will exchange the item.
VAT
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