Amplifier Research 20S1G4

RF Amplifier 0.7 – 4.2 GHz 20W

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Model: Amplifier Research 20S1G4
Description: RF Amplifier 0.7 - 4.2 GHz 20W
Data Sheet PDF: Amplifier Research 20S1G4

Amplifier Research 20S1G4 The Amplifier Research 20S1G4 is a solid state, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth and high gain are required. It is housed in a stylish cabinet and designed forbenchtop use, but can also be removed for immediate equipment rack mounting.Features and Specifications of the Amplifier Research 20S1G4 include:

  • Features:
    • Provides a minimum of 20 watts of RF power when used with a sweep generator
    • RF input leveling circuit:
      • Controls the RF input level to the RF amplifier first stage when the RF input level is increased above 0 dBm
      • Protects the amplifier from RF input overdrive
    • 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
    • Digital display on the front panel indicates the operate status and fault conditions when an over-temperature or power supply fault has occurred
    • Digital control for both local and remote control of the amplifier
    • 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 connector on back panel
    • Local/Remote switch on front panel assures positive control of local or remote operation
  • Specifications:
    • Rated power output:  20 watts minimum
    • Power Output@ 3dB compression:
      • Nominal:  25 watts
      • Minimum:  20 watts
    • Power Output@ 1dB compression:
      • Nominal:  22 watts
      • Minimum:  18 watts
    • Flatness: 
      • Typical:  ±1.5 dB
      • Maximum:  ±2.0 dB
    • Frequency response:  0.7 – 4.2GHz instantaneously
    • Input for rated output:  1.0 milliwatt maximum
    • Gain (at maximum setting):  43 dB minimum
    • Gain adjustment (continuous range):  10 dB minimum (4096 steps remote)
    • Input impedance:  50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 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 20 watts
    • Spurious:  Minus 73 dBc typical
    • Third order intercept point:  52 dBm typical
    • Noise figure:  10 dB typical
    • Primary power (selected automatically): 
      • 90-132, 180-264 VAC
      • 50/60 Hz, single phase
      • 210 watts maximum
    • Connectors:
      • RF:  Type N female
      • 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-45
    • Safety interlock:  15 Pin Subminiature D
    • Cooling:  Forced air (self contained fans) 
  • Provides a minimum of 20 watts of RF power when used with a sweep generator
  • RF input leveling circuit:
    • Controls the RF input level to the RF amplifier first stage when the RF input level is increased above 0 dBm
    • Protects the amplifier from RF input overdrive
  • 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
  • Digital display on the front panel indicates the operate status and fault conditions when an over-temperature or power supply fault has occurred
  • Digital control for both local and remote control of the amplifier
  • 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 connector on back panel
  • Local/Remote switch on front panel assures positive control of local or remote operation
  • Controls the RF input level to the RF amplifier first stage when the RF input level is increased above 0 dBm
  • Protects the amplifier from RF input overdrive
  • Rated power output:  20 watts minimum
  • Power Output@ 3dB compression:
    • Nominal:  25 watts
    • Minimum:  20 watts
  • Power Output@ 1dB compression:
    • Nominal:  22 watts
    • Minimum:  18 watts
  • Flatness: 
    • Typical:  ±1.5 dB
    • Maximum:  ±2.0 dB
  • Frequency response:  0.7 – 4.2GHz instantaneously
  • Input for rated output:  1.0 milliwatt maximum
  • Gain (at maximum setting):  43 dB minimum
  • Gain adjustment (continuous range):  10 dB minimum (4096 steps remote)
  • Input impedance:  50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 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 20 watts
  • Spurious:  Minus 73 dBc typical
  • Third order intercept point:  52 dBm typical
  • Noise figure:  10 dB typical
  • Primary power (selected automatically): 
    • 90-132, 180-264 VAC
    • 50/60 Hz, single phase
    • 210 watts maximum
  • Connectors:
    • RF:  Type N female
    • 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-45
  • Safety interlock:  15 Pin Subminiature D
  • Cooling:  Forced air (self contained fans) 
  • Nominal:  25 watts
  • Minimum:  20 watts
  • Nominal:  22 watts
  • Minimum:  18 watts
  • Typical:  ±1.5 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
  • 210 watts maximum
  • RF:  Type N female
  • 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-45
  • 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-45
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