Agilent / HP 83018A
Microwave System Amplifier, 2 GHz to 26.5 GHZ
Description
The Agilent 83018A microwave system amplifier is a compact, off-the-shelf amplifier designed for systems designers and integrators.
This amplifier provides power where you need it to recover system losses and to boost available power in RF and microwave ATE systems.
The ultrabroad bandwidth from 2 to 26.5 GHz allows the designer to replace several narrow bandwidth amplifiers with a single Agilent amplifier, eliminating the need for crossover networks or multiple bias supplies. The standard Agilent 83018A includes internal directional detectors for external leveling applications. With excellent noise figure relative to its broad bandwidth and high gain, this amplifier significantly improves system noise figure and dynamic range.
The Agilent 83018A comes equipped with a low profile heat sink, an integral mounting bracket, and a two-meter dc power supply cable. Thermal characteristics and power supply design allow fast, easy integration into most measurement systems.
Key Points
Superior RF performance
Low profile heat sink
Integral mounting bracket
Internal directional detectors
Rf connectors: 3.5mm(f)
DC Detector output connector: BNC (f)
Specifications
Frequency Range: 2–26.5 GHz
Small Signal Gain: 23 dB typ 1–2 GHz; 27 dB min 2–20 GHz; 23 dB min 20–26.5 GHz
Small Signal Gain Flatness : ±5 dB typ
Output Power (At P max):+23 dBm typ 1–2 GHz;+24 dBm min 2–20 GHz;+21 dBm min 20–26.5 GHz
Output Power(At 1 dB compression):+22 dBm typ 1–2 GHz;+22 dBm min 2–20 GHz;+17 dBm min 20–26.5 GHz
Leveled Output Power: ±1.5 dB 1–26.5 GHz at 17 dBm
Noise Figure: <10 dB typ 1–20 GHz;<13 dB typ 20–26.5 GHz
Harmonics: –22 dBc typ 1–2 GHz;–19 dBc 2–11 GHz;–19 dBc typ 11–13.25 GHz
Input SWR: 3:1 typ 1–2 GHz; 3:1 2–26.5 GHz
Output SWR: 7.0:1 typ 1–2 GHz;4.5:1 2–10 GHz;2.2:1 10–26.5 GHz
Rise Time :275 ps typ
Impedance: 50 Ohms typ
Reverse Isolation (typ): –55 dB at 1 GHz; +0.95 dB/GHz
Survival Input Power: +23 dBm max
Power Dissipation: 24 W
