Amplifier Research 50S1G6AB
Microwave Amplifier, 1 - 6 GHz, 50W

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The Amplifier Research 50S1G6AB is a solid-state, Class AB design, self-contained, aircooled, broadband amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity are required. Housed in a stylish contemporary cabinet, the unit is designed for benchtop use, but can be removed from the cabinet for immediate equipment rack mounting.

The 50S1G6AB, when used with a sweep generator, will provide 50 watts typical of RF power. Included is a front panel gain control which permits the operator to conveniently set the desired output level. The 50S1G6AB is protected from RF input overdrive by an RF input leveling circuit which controls the RF input level to the RF amplifier first stage when the RF input level is increased above 0 dBm. The RF amplifier stages are protected from over-temperature by removing the DC voltage to them if an overtemperature condition occurs due to cooling blockage or fan failure. There is a digital display on the front panel to indicate the operate status and fault conditions if an over-temperature or power supply fault has occurred. The unit can be returned to operate when the condition has been cleared. All amplifier control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB/IEEE-488 format, RS-232 hardwire and fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet. The bus interface connector is located on the back panel and positive control of local or remote operation is assured by a Local/Remote switch on the front panel of the amplifier.

The Amplifier Research 50S1G6AB can be used as a test instrument covering multiple frequency bands and is suitable for a variety of communication technologies such as CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM etc. It is also suitable for EMC Test applications where undistorted modulation envelopes are desired.

Functions and Specifications of the Amplifier Research 50S1G6AB Microwave Amplifier Includes:

RATED POWER OUTPUT : 50 watts typical

POWER OUTPUT @ 3dB COMPRESSSION

Nominal: 50 watts

Minimum: 40 watts

POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB COMPRESSION

Nominal: 25 watts

Minimum: 15 watts

SMALL SIGNAL GAIN FLATNESS: ±1.0 dB typical ±2.0 dB maximum

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 1.0–6 GHz instantaneously

GAIN (at maximum setting): 47 dB minimum

GAIN ADJUSTMENT (Continuous Range): 15 dB typical (4096 steps remote)

INPUT IMPEDANCE: 50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 maximum

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 50 ohms, nominal