Com-Power PAM-6000 Preamplifier 1 GHz – 6 GHz

• Description
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Description

The model PAM-6000 is a broadband, high gain, benchtop RF and microwave preamplifier. It increases measurement sensitivity of the spectrum analyzer or an EMC receiver to low amplitude signals during EMI emissions testing. The PAM-6000 operates from 1 GHz to 6 GHz and has a gain flatness ± 1.5 dB for the entire frequency range.

The amplifier can be powered by the supplied wall mount DC adapter or the internal rechargeable batteries. The same DC adaptor is also used to charge the batteries. With fully charged batteries the preamplifier can operate up to 6 hours. If the batteries need to be replaced it can be easily accessed from the rear panel.

The simple front panel consists of two 50 ohm type N connectors for RF input and output, power switch and battery low indicator.

Features

• Broadband - 1 GHz - 6 GHz
• High Gain: 30 dB
• Flat Response: ±1.5 dB
• Individual Calibration

Com-Power PAM-6000 Application

The PAM-6000 is primarily used for EMC radiated emissions testing. These preamplifiers can be used during EMC testing for FCC, CISPR, EN, FAA and MIL-STD. This preamplifier could also be used in other applications that require a high gain preamplifier.

The enhanced system sensitivity due to high gain is very helpful when making EMC measurements using antennas on an Open Area Test Site (OATS) or probing a printed circuit board using Near Field Probes. This allows measurements of those frequencies from the equipment under test, that are not visible on the spectrum analyzer display unless amplified. The preamplifier gain will cause peaks to be visible above the background noise of the analyzer. These frequencies may go undetected if a preamplifier with a high gain was not used.

In addition, preamplifiers could improve sensitivity of counters and power meters. The PAM-6000 can also be used to increase the available power from your sweeper or signal generator.