IFI Instruments ST181-20
Microwave Amplifier, 1 - 18 GHz, 20W

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RENT IFI ST181-20 AMPLIFIER (call for availability)

The IFI ST181-20 Microwave Amplifier provides a minimum of 20 Watts of CW Power in a frequency ranges ranging from 1– 18 GHz . The IFI ST181-20 is a very compact design in a single drawer 14”H x 19”W x 27”D. This combination Solid State / TWT Amplifier is a broadband amplifier that is especially suited to pre-compliant radiated RF susceptibility EMC Testing and all lab and test installations. Depending on the application and antenna, these Solid State TWT Combination amplifiers could also be used for fully compliant RF Immunity Testing.

Features of the IFI ST181-20 Microwave Amplifier include:

• Digital Display Monitors: Collector Current, Collector Voltage, Helix Current, Helix Voltage, Forward RF Power, Reflected RF Power, Filament Hours, Beam Hours
• Status Indicators: Power On, Standby, RF On/Operate
• Faults: Helix Overcurrent, VSWR Overload, Thermal Overloads, Air Flow, Collector Overcurrent
• Controls: Power On/Off, Standby, RF On/Operate, Fault Reset, Local/Remote
• Ease of Maintenance Designed to meet the safety requirements of the IEC-348 and Underwriters Labratory of American Standards
• Broadband Coverage
• Applications Include: MIL-STD-461/462, RTCA/D0-160, SAE Specifications, Radiated Susceptibility, Bellcore testing, Broadband Communications. 

Specifications of the IFI ST181-20 include:

• Frequency Range: 1 to 18 GHz
• Minimum Power Out: 20 Watts
• Minimum Saturated Gain: 43dB
• Maximum NF: 35dB
• Spurious Outputs:
• -40 dBc maximum
• -50 dBc avaialble
• Input Impedance: 50 Ohms, VSWR 2.0:1
• Output Impedance: 40 Ohms, VSW 2.0:1, 2.5:1 maximum
• Input Connector: Type N(f)
• Input Power: 230VAC, Single Phase, 50/60 Hz
• Weight: 50 lbs
• Dimmensions: 7"H x 19"W x 24"D