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Amplifier Research 600S1G4A Solid State Amplifier 0.8GHz–4.2GHz 600W

Description

Amplifier Research 600S1G4A 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 600S1G4A, when used with a sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 600 watts of RF power instantaneously from 0.8 to 4.2 GHz.

The Model 600S1G4A 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 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 Model 600S1G4A 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 600S1G4A is part of AR’s Expandable Power concept, which gives the amplifier much more versatility. The 600S1G4A consists of two 350S1G4 sub-amplifiers housed in a single equipment rack with a controller. The 600S1G4A can function as one amplifier or be separated and operate as two separate 350S1G4 amplifiers which can be easily removed and used independently.

The 600S1G4A can be upgraded in the future to a 900S1G4 and a 1200S1G4 by simply adding more 350S1G4 sub-amplifiers, upgrading the controller and performing minor tuning.

Features

  • Broadband
  • Solid State 
  • 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

600 watts minimum (0.8-4.2 GHz)

INPUT FOR RATED OUTPUT

1.0 milliwatt maximum

POWER OUTPUT @ 3dB COMPRESSION

Nominal

675 watts

Minimum

575 watts

POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB COMPRESSION

Nominal

575 watts

Minimum

475 watts

FLATNESS

±2.5 dB maximum

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

0.8-4.2 GHz instantaneously

GAIN (at maximum setting)

57.8 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 600 watts

THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT

67 dBm typical

RF POWER DISPLAY

Digital, forward and reflected

PRIMARY POWER

(selected automatically)

200-240 VAC

50/60 Hz, single phase

4000 watts maximum

CONNECTORS

RF INPUT

Type N female on front panel

RF OUTPUT

Type 7/16 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)

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

WEIGHT (approximate)

218 kg (480 lbs)

Standards

CISPR
CISPR 11
CISPR 14 - 1
CISPR 14 - 2
CISPR 14 - 2
CISPR 16 - 1
CISPR 16 - 2
CISPR 16 - 3
CISPR 16 - 4
CISPR 22
CISPR 24
IEC
IEC/TR EN 61000 - 1 - 1
IEC/TR EN 61000 - 2 - 1
IEC/TR EN 61000 - 2 - 3
IEC EN 61000 - 3 - 2
IEC EN 61000 - 3 - 4
IEC/TC EN 61000 - 3 - 5
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 2
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 3
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 4
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 5
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 6
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 7
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 8
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 9
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 11
European
EN 50 081 part 1
EN 50 081 part 2
EN 55 011
EN 55 013
EN 55 014
EN 55 015
EN 55 020
EN 55 022
EN 55 024
EN 50 082 part 1
EN 50 082 part 2
EN 50 093
American
FCC Part 15
MIL-STD - 461E