Amplifier Research 20S4G18
Microwave Amplifier, 4 - 18 GHz, 20W

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The Amplifier Research 20S4G18 is a portable, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, solid-state amplifier designed for applications that require instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity. 

Features and Specifications of the Amplifier Research 20S4G18 Amplifier include:

• Features:
• When used with a sweep generator, provides a minimum of 20 watts from 5 to 18 GHz and 12 watts  of RF power instantaneously from 4 to 5 GHz
• Digital Control Panel (DCP):
• Provides both local and remote control of the amplifier
• Uses a graphic liquid Crystal Display:
• Provides gain setting
• Provides reports of internal amplifier status
• Uses menu assigned softkeys
• Uses a single rotary knob
• Uses a dedicated on/off switch
• Offers extensive control and status reporting capability
• Special features:
• Gain control
• Input overdrive protection
• All control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB/IEEE-488 format, RS-232 hardwire and fiber optic, USB, and Ethernet
• Bus interface connection on back panel
• Keylock on front panel assures positive control of local or remote operation
• Low spurious signals, linearity, and load tolerance make it ideal for these various uses:
• RF susceptibility testing
• Antenna/component testing
• Communication technology testing
• As a test instrument covering multiple frequency bands
• Suitable for communication technologies including CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UWB, WiMAX etc.
• Expandable power
• Specifications:
• Rated power output:  
• 20 watts minimum (5-18 GHz)
• 12 watts minimum (4-5 GHz)
• Power output @ 3dB compression:
• Nominal:  25 watts
• Minimum:  
• 20 watts (5-18 GHz)
• 12 watts (4-5 GHz)
• Power output @ 1dB compression:
• Nominal:  22 watts
• Minimum:  
• 18 watts (5-18 GHz)
• 10 watts (4-5 GHz)
• Flatness @RFin= –20dBm:
• typical:  ±3.0 dB
• maximum:  ±4.0 dB
• Frequency response:  4 – 18 GHz instantaneously
• Input for rated output:  1.0 milliwatt maximum, 0 dBm
• Gain (at maximum setting):  
• 44 dB minimum (5-18 GHz)
• 42 dB minimum (4-5 GHz)
• Gain adjustment (continuous range):  10 dB minimum
• Input impedance:  50 ohms, VSWR 2.5:1 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 max at 20 watts (5-18 GHz) and 12 watts (4-5 GHz)
• Third order intercept point:  49 dBm typical
• Primary power (selected automatically): 
• 90-132, 180-264VAC
• 50/60 Hz, single phase
• Connectors:
• RF input:  Precision N female, rear
• RF output:  Precision N female, 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-4
• Safety interlock:  15 pin Subminiature D
• Cooling:  Forced air (self contained fans)