Amplifier Research 15S4G8A Microwave Amplifier
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Amplifier Research 15S4G8A is a broadband microwave amplifier delivering 15 watts minimum across 4.0 to 8.0 GHz with 42 dB gain and front panel control.
Product details
| Model | 15S4G8A |
| Manufacturer | Amplifier Research |
| Category | RF Amplifiers |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Amplifier Research 15S4G8A is a self-contained, air-cooled broadband RF amplifier designed for benchtop and rack-mount applications. It delivers consistent 15 watts minimum RF power across the 4.0 to 8.0 GHz frequency range with excellent gain stability and flatness performance suitable for test and measurement applications.
Key Features
- 15 watts minimum RF output power at rated conditions
- 42 dB minimum gain with continuous 10 dB adjustment range via front panel control
- Flatness: ±1.0 dB typical across operating frequency range
- RF input leveling circuit protects against overdrive and controls input level above 0 dBm
- Digital front panel display with status indication and fault condition alerts
- Local and remote control via IEEE-488 (GPIB), RS-232, USB 2.0, and Ethernet interfaces
- Over-temperature protection with automatic DC voltage shutdown to RF stages
- Mismatch tolerant: operates safely with any load impedance without damage or oscillation
Applications
- RF signal amplification for testing and measurement
- Microwave system testing and validation
- Telecommunications equipment characterization
- Benchtop RF and microwave laboratory applications
Specifications
| Rated Output Power | 15 watts minimum |
| Frequency Response | 4.0 - 8.0 GHz instantaneously |
| Gain | 42 dB minimum |
| Gain Adjustment Range | 10 dB minimum continuous |
| Flatness | ±1.0 dB typical, ±2.0 dB maximum |
| Input Impedance | 50 ohms, VSWR 2.5:1 maximum |
| Output Impedance | 50 ohms nominal |
| Harmonic Distortion | -20 dBc maximum at 15 watts |
| Third Order Intercept Point | 51 dBm typical |
| Noise Figure | 10 dB typical |
| RF Connectors | Type N female (input and output) |
| Primary Power | 90-132, 180-264 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase |
| Cooling | Forced air (self-contained fans) |
| Remote Interfaces | IEEE-488, RS-232, RS-232 (Fiber-optic), USB 2.0, Ethernet |
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