Amplifier Research 40S6G18B Broadband Amplifier
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Amplifier Research 40S6G18B is a 40W air-cooled broadband amplifier (6-18 GHz) with 46 dB minimum gain, digital control panel, and GPIB/USB/Ethernet remote interfaces.
Product details
| Model | 40S6G18B |
| Manufacturer | Amplifier Research |
| Category | RF Amplifiers |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Amplifier Research 40S6G18B is a portable, air-cooled, broadband solid-state amplifier engineered for applications requiring instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity. The amplifier delivers a minimum of 40 watts of RF power instantaneously from 6 to 18 GHz when used with a sweep generator.
Key Features
- 40W minimum RF power output instantaneously across 6-18 GHz
- Digital Control Panel (DCP) with graphic Liquid Crystal Display
- Gain control with continuous adjustment range of 10 dB minimum
- Input overdrive protection
- Mismatch tolerance—operates without damage or oscillation with any source and load impedance
- Faithful reproduction of AM, FM, and pulse modulation
- Remote control via GPIB/IEEE-488, RS-232, fiber-optic, USB, and Ethernet
- Keylock for positive control of local or remote operation
Applications
- RF susceptibility testing
- Antenna and component testing
- Communication technology testing
- Multi-band test instrument applications
- CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UWB, and WiMAX testing
Specifications
| Output Power (Rated) | 40 W minimum |
| Output Power @ 3 dB Compression | 46 W nominal, 35 W minimum |
| Output Power @ 1 dB Compression | 30 W nominal, 22 W minimum |
| Frequency Response | 6-18 GHz instantaneously |
| Gain (Maximum) | 46 dB minimum |
| Gain Adjustment Range | 10 dB minimum continuous |
| Input for Rated Output | 0 dBm maximum |
| Flatness | ±2.0 dB typical, ±3.0 dB maximum |
| Input Impedance | 50 ohms, VSWR 2.5:1 maximum |
| Output Impedance | 50 ohms nominal |
| Harmonic Distortion | -20 dBc maximum at 40 watts |
| Third Order Intercept | 52 dBm typical |
| Primary Power | 90-132, 180-264 VAC, 50/60 Hz single phase |
| Cooling | Forced air (self-contained fans) |
| RF Connectors | Precision N female (input and output) |
| Remote Interfaces | IEEE-488 (GPIB), RS-232, fiber-optic, USB 2.0, Ethernet |
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