Amplifier Research 100S1G2Z5 RF Power Amplifier; 100 Watt CW, 1.0 Ghz to 2.5 GHz
The Model 100S1G2z5 is a self-contained, aircooled,
broadband, completely solid state amplifier
designed for applications where instantaneous
bandwidth, high gain and linearity are
required. Housed in a single equipment rack,
the 100S1G2z5 provides readily available RF
power for typical applications, such as RF susceptibility
testing, antenna and component testing,
watt meter calibration, and as a driver for
frequency multipliers and higher power amplifiers.
A safety interlock can be implemented via a
rear panel connector.
The 100S1G2z5, when used with a sweep generator,
will provide a minimum of 100 watts of
RF power. Included is a front panel gain control
which permits the operator to conveniently set
the desired output level. The 100S1G2z5 is
protected from RF input overdrive by an RF input
leveling circuit which controls the RF input level
to the RF amplifier first stage when the RF input
level is increased above 0 dBm. The RF amplifier
stages are protected from over-temperature by
removing the DC voltage to them if an overtemperature
condition occurs due to cooling
blockage or fan failure.
The Model 100S1G2z5 is equipped with a
Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both
local and remote control of the amplifier. The
DCP uses a color LCD touch screen and a single rotary knob to offer status reporting and control
capability. The display provides Forward Power
and Reflected Power values plus 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 100S1G2z5 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, WCDMA,
TDMA, GSM etc. It is also suitable for
EMC Test applications where undistorted modulation
envelopes are desired.