Amplifier Research 5S4G18
Microwave Amplifier, 4 - 18 GHz, 5W

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The Amplifier Research 5S4G18 is a portable, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, solid-state amplifier designed for applications that require instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity. It is designed for benchtop use, but can be removed from the cabinet for immediate equipment rack mounting.

Features and Specifications of the Amplifier Research 5S4G18 Amplifier include:

• Features:
• Provides a minimum of 5 watts of RF power 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 setting
• 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 on 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.
• Expandable power
• Specifications:
• Rated power output:  
• 5 watts minimum (5-18 GHz)
• 3 watts minimum (4-5 GHz)
• Power output @ 3dB compression:
• Nominal:  7 watts
• Minimum:  
• 5 watts (5-18 GHz)
• 3 watts (4-5 GHz)
• Power output @ 1dB compression:
• Nominal: 
• 6 watts (5-18 GHz)
• 4 watts (4-5 GHz)
• Minimum: 
• 5 watts (5-18 GHz)
• 2 watts (4-5 GHz)
• Flatness:
• typical:  ±3.0 dB
• maximum:  ±4.0 dB
• Frequency response:  4 – 18 GHz instantaneously
• Input for rated output:  1.0 milliwatt maximum, 0 dBm
• Gain (at maximum setting):  37 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 5 watts (5-18 GHz), at 3 watts (4-5 GHz)
• Third order intercept point:  44 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-4
• Safety interlock:  15 pin Subminiature D
• Cooling:  Forced air (self contained fans)