Amplifier Research 125S1G4 Solid State Amplifier 0.8GHz–4.2GHz 125W
Description
Amplifier Research 125S1G4 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 125S1G4, when used with a sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 125 watts of RF power.
The Model 125S1G4 is equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both local and remote control of the amplifier. The DCP uses a digital 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, RS232 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 keylock on the front panel of the amplifier.
The low level of spurious signals and linearity of the Model 125S1G4 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
- Solid State Broadband
- Mismatch Tolerant
- 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 |
125 watts minimum |
INPUT FOR RATED OUTPUT |
1.0 milliwatt maximum |
POWER OUTPUT @ 3dB COMPRESSION |
|
Nominal |
140 watts |
Minimum |
120 watts |
POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB COMPRESSION |
|
Nominal |
120 watts |
Minimum |
100 watts |
FLATNESS |
±1.5 dB typical ±2.0 dB maximum |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE |
0.8-4.2 GHz instantaneously |
GAIN (at maximum setting) |
51 dB minimum |
GAIN ADJUSTMENT (Continuous Range) |
15 dB minimum (4096 steps remote) |
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 |
RF POWER DISPLAY |
0-200 watts |
HARMONIC DISTORTION |
Minus 20 dBc maximum at 115 watts |
THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT |
60 dBm typical |
SPURIOUS |
Minus 73 dBc typical |
PHASE LINEARITY |
+1.0 deg/100 MHz, typical |
PRIMARY POWER (selected automatically) |
90-132, 180-264 VAC 50/60 Hz, single phase 930 watts maximum |
CONNECTORS |
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RF INPUT & OUTPUT |
Type N female on front panel |
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 Subminiature D |
COOLING |
Forced air (self contained fans) |
SIZE (W x H x D) |
50.3 x 30 x 61cm, 19.8 x 11.8 x 24 in |
WEIGHT (approximate) |
44 kg (97 lbs) |