Amplifier Research 500S1G6 Microwave Amplifier

Overview

The Amplifier Research 500S1G6 is a portable, self-contained, air-cooled solid-state broadband RF amplifier designed for applications requiring high instantaneous bandwidth, high gain, and linearity. It serves as a versatile test instrument suitable for a variety of communication technologies including CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, and GSM. The amplifier is particularly well-suited for EMC testing applications where undistorted modulation envelopes are required.

When used with a sweep generator, the 500S1G6 provides a minimum of 500 watts of RF power across the 0.7-6GHz frequency range. Equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP), it offers both local and remote control with a single rotary knob for status reporting and control capability. The low level of spurious signals and excellent linearity make it ideal as a driver amplifier for testing wireless and communication components and subsystems.

Key Features

• Solid-state broadband design for instantaneous bandwidth coverage
• Portable and self-contained construction with air cooling
• Digital Control Panel (DCP) for local and remote operation
• Forward and Reflected Power monitoring with status display
• Low spurious signal output for clean signal transmission
• High linearity suitable for modulated signal testing
• Suitable for CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, and other communication standards
• Ideal for EMC and wireless component testing

Applications

• Wireless and communication component testing
• Subsystem and equipment verification
• EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) testing
• Multi-technology communication system validation