The Model 1000TP8G18 is a self contained, forced air cooled, broadband traveling wave tube (TWT)
microwave amplifier designed for pulse applications at low to moderate duty factors where instantaneous
bandwidth, and high gain are required. A reliable TWT subsystem provides a conservative 1000 watts
minimum peak RF pulse power at the amplifier output connector. Stated power specifications are at the
fundamental frequency.
The amplifier's front panel digital display shows forward and reflected average power output or forward and
reflected peak power, plus extensive system status information accessed through a series of menus via soft
keys. Status indicators include power on, warm-up, standby, operate, faults, excess average or peak reflected
power warning and remote. Standard features include a built-in IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface, 0 dBm input, TTL
Gating, VSWR protection, gain control, RF output sample port, auto sleep, plus monitoring of TWT helix
current, cathode voltage, collector voltage, heater current, heater voltage, baseplate temperature and cabinet
temperature. Modular design of the power supply and RF components allow for easy access and repair. Use
of a switching mode power supply results in significant weight reduction.
Housed in a stylish contemporary cabinet, the Model 1000TP8G18 provides readily available pulsed RF power
for a variety of applications in Test and Measurement, (including EMC RF pulse susceptibility testing), Industrial
and University Research and Development, and Service applications. AR also offers a broad range of
amplifiers for CW (Continuous Wave) applications.