Amplifier Research 350S1G4 Solid State Amplifier 0.8GHz – 4.2GHz 350W

Description

Amplifier Research 350S1G4 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 350S1G4, when used with a sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 350 watts of RF power.
The Model 350S1G4 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 350S1G4 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.

The 350S1G4 is housed in a single equipment rack and is designed to provide complete standalone performance for RF testing. It is also configured to be used as a sub-amplifier in a 600-watt, 900-watt, or 1200-watt higher power amplifier. It can be added to in an incremental fashion to become a part of these higher power units, yet still be used as a standalone 350 watt amplifier.

 

Features

  • Solid-State Broadband Amplifier
  • Rated Output Power at 350 Watt minimum
  • Designed for instantaneous Bandwidth, High Gain and Linearity requirements
  • Equipped with (DCP) Digital Control Panel
  • Multiple Frequency Bands
  • Suitable for CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM etc.
  • Built-in IEEE-488 (GPIB) & RS-232 interface
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Specifications

RATED OUTPUT POWER

350 watts minimum

INPUT FOR RATED OUTPUT 

1.0 milliwatt maximum

POWER OUTPUT @ 3dB COMPRESSION

Nominal

375 watts

Minimum 

320 watts

POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB COMPRESSION

Nominal

325 watts

Minimum 

270 watts

FLATNESS

±2.0 dB typical

±2.5 dB maximum

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

0.8-4.2GHz instantaneously

GAIN (at maximum setting)

55.5 dB minimum

GAIN ADJUSTMENT

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. *See Application Note #27

MODULATION CAPABILITY

Will faithfully reproduce AM, FM, or pulse modulation appearing on the input signal.

HARMONIC DISTORTION

Minus 20 dBc maximum at 325 watts

THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT

65 dBm typical

RF POWER DISPLAY

Digital, forward and reflected

PRIMARY POWER

120-240VAC

50/60 Hz, single phase

1900 watts

CONNECTORS

RF Connectors

See Model Configurations

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

Operate Interface

RJ-11 on rear panel

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)

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