Amplifier Research 40S6G18A
Microwave Amplifier, 6 - 18 GHz, 40W

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The Amplifier Research 40S6G18A is a portable, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, solid-state amplifier designed for applications that require instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity. 

Features and Specifications of the Amplifier Research 40S6G18A Amplifier include:

• Features:
• Provides a minimum of 40 watts of RF power instantaneously from 6 to 18 GHz when used with a sweep generator
• Digital Control Panel (DCP):
• Provides both local and remote control of the amplifier
• Uses a graphic Liquid Crystal Display:
• Provides gain settings
• Provides reports of internal amplifier status
• Uses menu assigned softkeys
• Uses a single rotary knob
• Uses a dedicated on/off switch
• Offers extensive control and status reporting capability
• Special features:
• Gain control
• Input overdrive protection
• 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 connection back panel
• Keylock on front panel assures positive control of local or remote operation
• Low spurious signals, linearity, and load tolerance make it ideal for these various uses:
• RF susceptibility testing
• Antenna/component testing
• Communication technology testing
• As a test instrument covering multiple frequency bands
• Suitable for communication technologies including CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UWB, WiMAX etc.
• Specifications:
• Rated power output:  40 watts minimum
• Power output @ 3dB compression:
• Nominal:  46 watts
• Minimum:  37 watts
• Power output @ 1dB compression:
• Nominal:  40 watts
• Minimum:  34 watts
• Flatness:
• typical:  ±2.0 dB
• maximum:  ±3.0 dB
• Frequency response:  6 – 18 GHz instantaneously
• Input for rated output:  1.0 milliwatt maximum, 0 dBm
• Gain (at maximum setting):  48 dB minimum
• Gain adjustment (continuous range):  10 dB minimum
• Input impedance:  50 ohms, VSWR 2.5:1 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 40 watts
• Third order intercept point:  52 dBm typical
• Primary power (selected automatically): 
• 90-132, 180-264VAC
• 50/60 Hz, single phase
• Connectors:
• RF input:  Precision N female, rear
• RF output:  Precision N female, rear
• Remote interfaces:
• IEEE-488:  24 pin female
• RS-232:  9 pin Subminiature D (female)
• RS-232 (fiber-optic):  Type ST
• USB 2.0:  Type B
• Ethernet:  RJ-45
• Safety interlock:  15 pin Subminiature D
• Cooling:  Forced air (self contained fans)