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Amplifier Research 20S4G18
| Manufacturer | Amplifier Research |
| Model | 20S4G18 |
| Product | RF Amplifier 4 - 18 GHz 20W |
| Type | Used |
SKU
119334
Amplifier Research 20S4G18 The Amplifier Research 20S4G18 is a portable, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, solid-state amplifier designed for applications that require instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity. Features and Specifications of the Amplifier Research 20S4G18 Amplifier include: Features: Specifications: When used with a sweep generator, provides a minimum of 20 watts from 5 to 18 GHz and 12 watts of RF power instantaneously from 4 to 5 GHz Digital Control Panel (DCP): Special features: All control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB/IEEE-488 format, RS-232 hardwire and fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet Bus interface connection on back panel Keylock on front panel assures positive control of local or remote operation Low spurious signals, linearity, and load tolerance make it ideal for these various uses: Expandable power Provides both local and remote control of the amplifier Uses a graphic liquid Crystal Display: Uses menu assigned softkeys Uses a single rotary knob Uses a dedicated on/off switch Offers extensive control and status reporting capability Provides gain setting Provides reports of internal amplifier status Gain control Input overdrive protection RF susceptibility testing Antenna/component testing Communication technology testing As a test instrument covering multiple frequency bands Suitable for communication technologies including CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UWB, WiMAX etc. Rated power output: Power output @ 3dB compression: Power output @ 1dB compression: Flatness @RFin= –20dBm: Frequency response: 4 – 18 GHz instantaneously Input for rated output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum, 0 dBm Gain (at maximum setting): 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 max at 20 watts (5-18 GHz) and 12 watts (4-5 GHz) Third order intercept point: 49 dBm typical Primary power (selected automatically): Connectors: Safety interlock: 15 pin Subminiature D Cooling: Forced air (self contained fans) 20 watts minimum (5-18 GHz) 12 watts minimum (4-5 GHz) Nominal: 25 watts Minimum: 20 watts (5-18 GHz) 12 watts (4-5 GHz) Nominal: 22 watts Minimum: 18 watts (5-18 GHz) 10 watts (4-5 GHz) typical: ±3.0 dB maximum: ±4.0 dB 44 dB minimum (5-18 GHz) 42 dB minimum (4-5 GHz) 100% of rated power without foldback Will operate without damage or oscillation with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance 90-132, 180-264VAC 50/60 Hz, single phase RF input: Precision N female, rear RF output: Precision N female, rear Remote interfaces: IEEE-488: 24 pin female RS-232: 9 pin Subminiature D (female) RS-232 (fiber-optic): Type ST USB 2.0: Type B Ethernet: RJ-4
- When used with a sweep generator, provides a minimum of 20 watts from 5 to 18 GHz and 12 watts of RF power instantaneously from 4 to 5 GHz
- Digital Control Panel (DCP):
- Provides both local and remote control of the amplifier
- Uses a graphic liquid Crystal Display:
- Provides gain setting
- Provides reports of internal amplifier status
- Uses menu assigned softkeys
- Uses a single rotary knob
- Uses a dedicated on/off switch
- Offers extensive control and status reporting capability
- Special features:
- Gain control
- Input overdrive protection
- All control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB/IEEE-488 format, RS-232 hardwire and fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet
- Bus interface connection on back panel
- Keylock on front panel assures positive control of local or remote operation
- Low spurious signals, linearity, and load tolerance make it ideal for these various uses:
- RF susceptibility testing
- Antenna/component testing
- Communication technology testing
- As a test instrument covering multiple frequency bands
- Suitable for communication technologies including CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UWB, WiMAX etc.
- Expandable power
- Rated power output:
- 20 watts minimum (5-18 GHz)
- 12 watts minimum (4-5 GHz)
- Power output @ 3dB compression:
- Nominal: 25 watts
- Minimum:
- 20 watts (5-18 GHz)
- 12 watts (4-5 GHz)
- Power output @ 1dB compression:
- Nominal: 22 watts
- Minimum:
- 18 watts (5-18 GHz)
- 10 watts (4-5 GHz)
- Flatness @RFin= –20dBm:
- typical: ±3.0 dB
- maximum: ±4.0 dB
- Frequency response: 4 – 18 GHz instantaneously
- Input for rated output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum, 0 dBm
- Gain (at maximum setting):
- 44 dB minimum (5-18 GHz)
- 42 dB minimum (4-5 GHz)
- 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 max at 20 watts (5-18 GHz) and 12 watts (4-5 GHz)
- Third order intercept point: 49 dBm typical
- Primary power (selected automatically):
- 90-132, 180-264VAC
- 50/60 Hz, single phase
- Connectors:
- RF input: Precision N female, rear
- RF output: Precision N female, rear
- Remote interfaces:
- IEEE-488: 24 pin female
- RS-232: 9 pin Subminiature D (female)
- RS-232 (fiber-optic): Type ST
- USB 2.0: Type B
- Ethernet: RJ-4
- Safety interlock: 15 pin Subminiature D
- Cooling: Forced air (self contained fans)
- Provides both local and remote control of the amplifier
- Uses a graphic liquid Crystal Display:
- Provides gain setting
- Provides reports of internal amplifier status
- Uses menu assigned softkeys
- Uses a single rotary knob
- Uses a dedicated on/off switch
- Offers extensive control and status reporting capability
- Gain control
- Input overdrive protection
- RF susceptibility testing
- Antenna/component testing
- Communication technology testing
- As a test instrument covering multiple frequency bands
- Suitable for communication technologies including CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UWB, WiMAX etc.
- Provides gain setting
- Provides reports of internal amplifier status
- 20 watts minimum (5-18 GHz)
- 12 watts minimum (4-5 GHz)
- Nominal: 25 watts
- Minimum:
- 20 watts (5-18 GHz)
- 12 watts (4-5 GHz)
- Nominal: 22 watts
- Minimum:
- 18 watts (5-18 GHz)
- 10 watts (4-5 GHz)
- typical: ±3.0 dB
- maximum: ±4.0 dB
- 44 dB minimum (5-18 GHz)
- 42 dB minimum (4-5 GHz)
- 100% of rated power without foldback
- Will operate without damage or oscillation with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance
- 90-132, 180-264VAC
- 50/60 Hz, single phase
- RF input: Precision N female, rear
- RF output: Precision N female, rear
- Remote interfaces:
- IEEE-488: 24 pin female
- RS-232: 9 pin Subminiature D (female)
- RS-232 (fiber-optic): Type ST
- USB 2.0: Type B
- Ethernet: RJ-4
- 20 watts (5-18 GHz)
- 12 watts (4-5 GHz)
- 18 watts (5-18 GHz)
- 10 watts (4-5 GHz)
- IEEE-488: 24 pin female
- RS-232: 9 pin Subminiature D (female)
- RS-232 (fiber-optic): Type ST
- USB 2.0: Type B
- Ethernet: RJ-4
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.
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