The Model 40S6G18A 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 40S6G18A, when used with a sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 40 watts of RF power instantaneously from 6 to 18 GHz.
The Model 40S6G18A 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 gain setting and reports of internal amplifier status. Special features include a gain control and input overdrive 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 buss 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 40S6G18A 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.
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40S6G18A
Microwave Amplifier
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| Feature | Parameter |
| Rated Power Output | 40 watts minimum |
| Power Output @ 3dB Compression | Nominal: 46 watts
Minimum: 37 watts
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| Power Output @ 1dB Compression | Nominal: 40 watts
Minimum: 30 watts
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| Flatness | ±2.0 dB typical
±3.0 dB maximum
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| Frequency Response | 6–18 GHz instantaneously |
| Input for Rated Output | 1.0 milliwatt maximum, 0 dBm |
Gain
(at maximum setting)
| 48 dB minimum |
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.
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| Modulation Capability | Will faithfully reproduce AM, FM, or pulse modulation appearing on the input signal |
| Harmonic Distortion | Minus 20 dBc maximum at 40 watts |
| Third Order Intercept Point | 52 dBm typical |
Primary Power
(selected automatically)
| 90-132, 180-264 VAC
50/60 Hz, single phase
<1000 watts maximum
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| Connectors | RF Input & Output; See Model Overview Table
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
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| Safety Interlock | 15 Pin Subminiature D |
| Cooling | Forced air (self contained fans) |
| Size | 50.3 X 24.9 X 54.6cm
19.8 x 9.8 x 21.5 in
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| Weight | with Enclosure: 41 kg (90 lb)
with Enclosure removed for Rack Mounting: 30 kg (68 lb)
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| Export Classification | 3A001 |
Note:
* Limited to 8–18GHz.
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| Microwave Amplifier |
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| Model Overview |
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| Model | RF Input Connector | RF Output Connector |
| 40S6G18A | Precision N female, rear | Precision N female, rear |
| 40S6G18AM2 | Precision N female, front | Precision N female, rear |
| 40S6G18AM4 ** | Precision N female, rear | Precision N female, rear |
Note:
** Same as 40S6G18A but with enclosure removed for rack mounting.
