Amplifier Research 200T1G3A
Microwave Amplifier, 0.8 GHz - 2.8 GHz, 200W

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The Amplifier Research 200T1G3A is a self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, traveling wave tube (TWT) microwave amplifier designed for applications that require instantaneous bandwidth and high gain. It is housed in a stylish cabinet and designed for benchtop use, but can be removed easily for rack mounting.

Features and Specifications of the Amplifier Research 200T1G3A Amplifier include:

• Features:
• Provides readily available RF power for a variety of applications including:
• Test and measurement
• EMC RF susceptibility testing
• Industrial and university research and applications
• Service applications
• A reliable 250 watt TWT provides a conservative 200 watts minimum at the amplifier output connector
• Front panel digital display:
• Shows forward and reflected output
• Provides extensive system status information:
• Accessed through menus via soft keys
• Status Indicators include:  power on, warm-up, standby, operate, faults, excess reflected power warning, and remote
• Standard features include:
• Built-in IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface
• 0dBm input
• VSWR protection
• Gain control
• External video pulsing
• RF output sample port
• Monitoring of TWT helix current, cathode voltage, collector voltage, heater current, heater voltage, baseplate temperature, and cabinet temperature
• Input overdrive protection
• Modular design of the power supply and RF components accommodate easy access and repair
• Switching mode power supply results in significant weight reduction
• External video pulsing feature reduces prime power use for pulse applications
• Specifications:
• Power (fundamental), CW, @ output connector:  
• Nominal:  242 watts
• Minimum:  200 watts
• Linear @ 1 dB compression:  50 watts minimum
• Flatness:  ± 12 dB maximum, equalized for ± 5 dB maximum at rated power
• Frequency response:  0.8-2.8 GHz instantaneously
• Input for rated output:  1.0 milliwatt maximum
• Gain (at maximum setting):  53 dB minimum
• Gain adjustment (continuous range):  35 dB minimum
• Input impedance:  50 ohms, VSWR 2.5:1 maximum
• Output impedance:  50 ohms, VSWR 2.5:1 typical
• Mismatch tolerance:  
• Output power foldback protection at reflected power exceeding 40 watts 
• Will operate without damage or oscillation with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance
• May oscillate with unshielded open due to coupling to input
• Should not be tested with connector off
• Modulation capability:  
• Will faithfully reproduce AM, FM, or pulse modulation appearing on the input signal
• AM peak envelope power limited to specified power
• Video pulse capability:
• Pulse width:  0.05 microseconds minimum
• Pulse rate (PRF):  100 kHz maximum
• RF rise and fall:  30 ns maximum (10% to 90%)
• Delay:  300 ns maximum from pulse input to RF90%
• Pulse width distortion:  ±30 ns maximum (50% points of output pulse width compared to 50% points of input pulse width)  
• Noise power density: 
• Pulse on:
• Maximum:  Minus 72 dBm/Hz
• Typical:  Minus 77 dBm/Hz
• Pulse off:
• Typical:  Minus 140 dBm/Hz
• Harmonic distortion:  
• Maximum:  Minus 3 dBc
• Typical:  Minus 4.5 dBc
• Primary power:
• 190 - 260VAC
• 50/60 Hz, single phase
• 2.5 KVA maximum
• Connectors:
• RF input:  Type N female on rear panel
• RF output:  Type N female on rear panel
• RF output sample port:  Type N female on rear panel
• GPIB:  IEEE-488 (f)
• Interlock:  DB-15 female on rear panel
• Video:  BNC-female on rear panel
• Cooling:  Forced air (self contained fans), airy entry and exit in rear