Amplifier Research 900S1G4 Solid State Amplifier 0.8GHz–4.2GHz 900W

Description

Amplifier Research 900S1G4 is a portable, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, completely solid-state amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity are required.

The Model 900S1G4, when used with a sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 900 watts of RF power instantaneously from 0.8 to 4.2 GHz.

The Model 900S1G4 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 a dedicated power on/off switch 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 buss interface connector is located on the back panel and positive control of local or remote operation is assured by a keylock on the front panel of the amplifier.

The Model 900S1G4 is designed to have low spurious signals, linearity and is extremely load tolerant which enables it to be used in many RF applications such as: RF susceptibility testing, antenna/component testing, and communication technology testing. 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, UWB, WiMAX etc.

The 900S1G4 is part of AR’s Expandable Power concept, which gives the amplifier much more versatility. The 900S1G4 consists of three 350S1G4 sub-amplifiers housed in a single equipment rack with a controller.

The 900S1G4 can function as one amplifier or be separated and operate as three separate 350S1G4 amplifiers which can be used independently. The 900S1G4 can be upgraded in the future to an 1200S1G4 by simply adding one more 350S1G4 sub-amplifier, upgrading the controller and performing minor tuning.

 

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
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Specifications

RATED POWER OUTPUT

900 watts minimum (0.8-4.2 GHz)

INPUT FOR RATED OUTPUT

1.0 milliwatt maximum

POWER OUTPUT @ 3dB COMPRESSION

Nominal

1000 watts

Minimum

875 watts

POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB COMPRESSION

Nominal

850 watts

Minimum

725 watts

FLATNESS

±2.5 dB maximum

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

0.8-4.2 GHz instantaneously

GAIN (at maximum setting)

59.6 dB minimum

GAIN ADJUSTMENT (Continuous Range)

20 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 900 watts

THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT

68 dBm typical

RF POWER DISPLAY

Digital, forward and reflected

PRIMARY POWER

(selected automatically)

100-240 VAC

50/60 Hz, single phase

6300 watts maximum

CONNECTORS

RF INPUT

Type N female on front panel

RF OUTPUT

Type 7/8 EIA on 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-45

SAFETY INTERLOCK

15 Pin female subminiature D on rear panel

COOLING

Forced air (self contained fans) enters front and bottom

SIZE (W x H x D) 2 Cabinets)

56.1 x 173 x 82.3 cm, 22.1 x 68 x 32.4 in

WEIGHT (approximate)

340.2 kg (750 lbs)

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