Amplifier Research 10S4G18 Microwave Amplifier
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Amplifier Research 10S4G18 portable broadband microwave amplifier delivering 10 watts minimum RF power from 5–18 GHz with digital control and multiple remote interfaces.
Product details
| Model | 10S4G18 |
| Manufacturer | Amplifier Research |
| Category | RF Amplifiers |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Amplifier Research 10S4G18 is a portable, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, solid-state microwave amplifier designed for applications requiring instantaneous bandwidth, high gain, and linearity. Operating from 4 to 18 GHz instantaneously, it provides a minimum of 10 watts of RF power from 5 to 18 GHz and 7 watts from 4 to 5 GHz.
Key Features
- Portable, solid-state broadband microwave amplifier with instant frequency switching
- Minimum 10 watts RF power from 5–18 GHz; 7 watts from 4–5 GHz
- High gain (40 dB minimum) with continuous adjustment (10 dB minimum range)
- Digital Control Panel (DCP) with graphic LCD display for local and remote operation
- Multiple control interfaces: GPIB/IEEE-488, RS-232 hardwire, fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet
- Low spurious signals and excellent linearity suitable for modern communication standards
- Frequency response: 4–18 GHz instantaneously; flatness ±3 dB typical, ±4 dB maximum
- Third-order intercept point: 47 dBm typical
- Mismatch-tolerant design operates without damage with any load impedance
Applications
- RF susceptibility testing and EMC compliance
- Antenna and component testing
- Communication technology testing (CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UWB, WiMAX, etc.)
- Multi-band RF test instrument applications
- Expandable power test systems
Specifications
| Frequency Response | 4–18 GHz instantaneously |
| Rated RF Power Output | 10 W minimum (5–18 GHz), 7 W minimum (4–5 GHz) |
| Gain (Maximum Setting) | 40 dB minimum |
| Gain Adjustment Range | 10 dB minimum continuous |
| Flatness | ±3 dB typical, ±4 dB maximum |
| Third-Order Intercept Point | 47 dBm typical |
| Harmonic Distortion | −20 dBc maximum at rated power |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ω, VSWR 2.5:1 maximum |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω nominal |
| Modulation Capability | AM, FM, pulse modulation |
| RF Connectors | Precision N female (input and output, rear) |
| Control Interfaces | GPIB/IEEE-488, RS-232, fiber optic, USB 2.0, Ethernet |
| Primary Power | 90–132 VAC or 180–264 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase |
| Cooling | Forced air circulation with self-contained fans |
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