Amplifier Research 525S1G4

RF Amplifier 0.8 – 4.2 GHz 525W

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Model: Amplifier Research 525S1G4
Description: RF Amplifier 0.8 - 4.2 GHz 525W
Data Sheet PDF: Amplifier Research 525S1G4

Amplifier Research 525S1G4 The Amplifier Research 525S1G4 is a portable, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, and completely solid-state ampifier designed for applications that require instantaneous bandwidth, high gain, and linearity. Its push-pull circuitry is utilized in all power stages lowering distortion and improving stability.Features and Specifications of the Amplifier Research 525S1G4 Amplifier include:

  • Features:
    • Provides a minimum of 525 watts of RF power when used with a sweep generator
    • Provides gain control and RF output level protection
    • Digital Control Panel (DCP):
      • Provides both local and remote control of the amplifier
      • Uses a graphic liquid crystal display:
        • Provides operational presentation of Forward Power and Reflected Power
        • Provides control status
        • Provides reports of internal amplifier status
      • Uses menu assigned softkeys
      • Uses a single rotary knob
      • Uses four dedicated switches: POWER, STANDBY, OPERATE, and FAULT/RESET
      • Offers extensive control and status reporting capability
    • 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 the back panel
    • Local/Remote switch on front panel provides positive control of local or remote operation
    • Low level of spurious signals and linearity make it ideal for these various uses:
      • As a driver amplifier in testing wireless and communication components and subsystems
      • As a test instrument covering multiple frequency bands
      • For communication technologies including CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, etc.
      • For EMC Test applications where undistorted modulation envelopes are needed
  • Specifications:
    • Rated output power:  525 watts minimum
    • Input for rated output:  1.0 milliwatt maximum
    • Power output @ 3dB compression:
      • Nominal:  525 watts
      • Minimum:  475 watts
    • Power output @ 1dB compression:
      • Nominal:  450 watts
      • Minimum:  400 watts
    • Flatness: 
      • Typical:  ±2.0 dB
      • Maximum:  ±2.5 dB
    • Frequency response:  0.8 – 4.2 GHz instantaneously
    • Gain (at maximum setting):  57.2 dB minimum
    • Gain adjustment:  15 dB minimum
    • 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 500 watts
    • Third order intercept point:  66 dBm typical
    • RF power display:  Digital, forward and reflected
    • Primary power: 
      • 200-260VAC
      • 50/60 Hz, single phase
      • 3000 watts
    • Connectors:
      • RF:
        • Input:  Type N female on rear panel
        • Output:  Type 7/8 EIAfemale on rear panel
      • Safety Interlock: 15 pin female subminiature D on rear panel
      • Remote computer interface:  IEEE-488 (GPIB) and RS-232 connector on rear panel
      • Remote computer interface (fiber optic):  ST Conn Tx and Rx RS-232
      • USB 2.0:  Type B
      • Ethernet:  RJ-45
    • IEEE-488 (GPIB) Interface and RS-232:  Allows control and monitoring of all front panel controls except keylock position control
    • Cooling:  Forced air (self contained fans)
  • Provides a minimum of 525 watts of RF power when used with a sweep generator
  • Provides gain control and RF output level protection
  • Digital Control Panel (DCP):
    • Provides both local and remote control of the amplifier
    • Uses a graphic liquid crystal display:
      • Provides operational presentation of Forward Power and Reflected Power
      • Provides control status
      • Provides reports of internal amplifier status
    • Uses menu assigned softkeys
    • Uses a single rotary knob
    • Uses four dedicated switches: POWER, STANDBY, OPERATE, and FAULT/RESET
    • Offers extensive control and status reporting capability
  • 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 the back panel
  • Local/Remote switch on front panel provides positive control of local or remote operation
  • Low level of spurious signals and linearity make it ideal for these various uses:
    • As a driver amplifier in testing wireless and communication components and subsystems
    • As a test instrument covering multiple frequency bands
    • For communication technologies including CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, etc.
    • For EMC Test applications where undistorted modulation envelopes are needed
  • Provides both local and remote control of the amplifier
  • Uses a graphic liquid crystal display:
    • Provides operational presentation of Forward Power and Reflected Power
    • Provides control status
    • Provides reports of internal amplifier status
  • Uses menu assigned softkeys
  • Uses a single rotary knob
  • Uses four dedicated switches: POWER, STANDBY, OPERATE, and FAULT/RESET
  • Offers extensive control and status reporting capability
  • Provides operational presentation of Forward Power and Reflected Power
  • Provides control status
  • Provides reports of internal amplifier status
  • As a driver amplifier in testing wireless and communication components and subsystems
  • As a test instrument covering multiple frequency bands
  • For communication technologies including CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, etc.
  • For EMC Test applications where undistorted modulation envelopes are needed
  • Rated output power:  525 watts minimum
  • Input for rated output:  1.0 milliwatt maximum
  • Power output @ 3dB compression:
    • Nominal:  525 watts
    • Minimum:  475 watts
  • Power output @ 1dB compression:
    • Nominal:  450 watts
    • Minimum:  400 watts
  • Flatness: 
    • Typical:  ±2.0 dB
    • Maximum:  ±2.5 dB
  • Frequency response:  0.8 – 4.2 GHz instantaneously
  • Gain (at maximum setting):  57.2 dB minimum
  • Gain adjustment:  15 dB minimum
  • 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 500 watts
  • Third order intercept point:  66 dBm typical
  • RF power display:  Digital, forward and reflected
  • Primary power: 
    • 200-260VAC
    • 50/60 Hz, single phase
    • 3000 watts
  • Connectors:
    • RF:
      • Input:  Type N female on rear panel
      • Output:  Type 7/8 EIAfemale on rear panel
    • Safety Interlock: 15 pin female subminiature D on rear panel
    • Remote computer interface:  IEEE-488 (GPIB) and RS-232 connector on rear panel
    • Remote computer interface (fiber optic):  ST Conn Tx and Rx RS-232
    • USB 2.0:  Type B
    • Ethernet:  RJ-45
  • IEEE-488 (GPIB) Interface and RS-232:  Allows control and monitoring of all front panel controls except keylock position control
  • Cooling:  Forced air (self contained fans)
  • Nominal:  525 watts
  • Minimum:  475 watts
  • Nominal:  450 watts
  • Minimum:  400 watts
  • Typical:  ±2.0 dB
  • Maximum:  ±2.5 dB
  • 100% of rated power without foldback
  • Will operate without damage or oscillation with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance
  • 200-260VAC
  • 50/60 Hz, single phase
  • 3000 watts
  • RF:
    • Input:  Type N female on rear panel
    • Output:  Type 7/8 EIAfemale on rear panel
  • Safety Interlock: 15 pin female subminiature D on rear panel
  • Remote computer interface:  IEEE-488 (GPIB) and RS-232 connector on rear panel
  • Remote computer interface (fiber optic):  ST Conn Tx and Rx RS-232
  • USB 2.0:  Type B
  • Ethernet:  RJ-45
  • Input:  Type N female on rear panel
  • Output:  Type 7/8 EIAfemale on rear panel
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