Amplifier Research 700S1G4 Solid State Amplifier 0.8GHz–4.2GHz 700W
Description
Amplifier Research 700S1G4 is a portable, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, completely solid-state amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity are required. Push-pull circuitry is utilized in all high power stages in the interest of lowering distortion and improving stability.
The Model 700S1G4, when used with a sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 700 watts of RF power.
The Model 700S1G4 is equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both local and remote control of the amplifier. The DCP uses a graphic liquid crystal display, menu assigned softkeys, a single rotary knob, and four dedicated switches (POWER, STANDBY, OPERATE and FAULT/RESET) to offer extensive control and status reporting capability. The display provides operational presentation of Forward Power and Reflected Power plus control status and reports of internal amplifier status. Special features include a gain control and RF output level protection.
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 low level of spurious signals and linearity of the Model 700S1G4 make it ideal for use as a driver amplifier in testing wireless and communication components and subsystems. It 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.
Features
- Broadband
- Solid State
- Mismatch Tolerant
- Gain Control
- Modulation Capability
- Digital Control Panel
- Automatic Primary Power Selection
- RF Input Leveling Circuit – Overdrive Protection
- Over Temperature Protection
- Standard Remote Interfaces
Specifications
RATED POWER OUTPUT |
700 watts minimum (0.8-4.2 GHz) |
INPUT FOR RATED OUTPUT |
1.0 milliwatt maximum |
POWER OUTPUT @ 3dB COMPRESSION |
|
Nominal |
700 watts |
Minimum |
625 watts |
POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB COMPRESSION |
|
Nominal |
600 watts |
Minimum |
525 watts |
FLATNESS |
±2.0 dB typical ±2.5 dB maximum |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE |
0.8-4.2 GHz instantaneously |
GAIN (at maximum setting) |
59 dB minimum |
GAIN ADJUSTMENT (Continuous Range) |
15 dB minimum |
INPUT IMPEDANCE |
50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 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 650 watts |
THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT |
67 dBm typical |
RF POWER DISPLAY |
Digital, forward and reflected |
PRIMARY POWER (selected automatically) |
200-260 VAC 50/60 Hz, single phase 3800 watts maximum |
CONNECTORS |
|
RF INPUT |
Type N female on front panel |
RF OUTPUT |
Type 7/8 EIA female on rear |
REMOTE INTERFACES |
|
Safety Interlock |
15 Pin female subminiature D on rear panel |
Remote computer interface |
IEEE-488 (GPIB)& RS-232 connector on rear panel |
Remote Computer Interface (Fiber Optic) |
ST Conn Tx and Rx RS-232 |
USB 2.0 |
Type B |
Ethernet |
RJ-45 |
IEEE-488 (GPIB) INTERFACE & RS-232 |
Allows control and monitoring of all front panel controls except keylock position control |
COOLING |
Forced air (self contained fans) enters front and bottom |
SIZE (W x H x D) |
50.3 x 127 x 61 cm, 19.8 x 50 x 24 in |
WEIGHT (approximate) |
124.8 kg (275 lbs) |