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Exceptional gain (25 dB) and flatness (±1.5 dB) combined with a probe-power bias connection which eliminates the need for an additional DC power supply, makes these preamplifiers the ideal choice for spectrum analyzer or stand alone applications. 

• 4.5 dB noise figure and 25 dB gain helps improve the dynamic range and sensitivity of your test equipment
• High 15 dBm P_1dB increases available power from network and spectrum analyzers
• DC Bias Volt/Amp: +15 V at 140 mA (nominal); -12.6V to -15V at 3mA (nominal)
• Rugged, portable design for ease of use in the field
• Probe-power bias connection eliminates the need for an additional power supply

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Superior RF performance

• Gain of more than 25dB
• P1dB of more than 18dBm to 20GHz
• Noise figure of less than 8dB to 18GHz,13dB to 26.5GHz (typ)

Connectors Type

• Rf connectors: 3.5mm(f)
• DC Detector output connector: BNC (f)

Bias Option

• +12V@700mA, -12V@50mA
• Works with 87421A 25 W Power Supply
• Works with 87422A 70 W Power Supply

The Keysight 83017A 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 500 MHz to 26.5 GHz allows the designer to replace several narrow bandwidth amplifiers with a single Keysight amplifier, eliminating the need for crossover networks or multiple bias supplies.

For more information about USB preamplifiers, microwave amplifiers and system amplifiers, please visit Keysight Amplifiers.

Superior RF performance

• Gain of more than 30dB (to 20GHz), 27 (to 26.5GHz)
• P1dB of more than 27dBm (to 20GHz),23dBm (to 26.5GHz)
• Noise figure of less than 10dB to 20GHz,13 to 26.5GHz (typ)

Connectors Type

• Rf connectors: 3.5mm(f)
• DC Detector output connector: BNC (f)

Bias Option

• [email protected],-15V@50mA
• Works with 87422A 70W Power Supply

The Keysight 83020A 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 Keysight amplifier, eliminating the need for crossover networks or multiple bias supplies.

For more information about USB preamplifiers, microwave amplifiers and system amplifiers, please visit Keysight Amplifiers.

Superior RF performance

• Gain of more than 27dB (to 20GHz), 23 (to 26.5GHz)
• P1dB of more than 22dBm (to 20GHz),17dBm (to 26.5GHz)
• Noise figure of less than 10dB to 20GHz,13 to 26.5GHz (typ)

Connectors Type

• Rf connectors: 3.5mm(f)
• DC Detector output connector: BNC (f)

Bias Option

• +12V@2A,-12V@50mA
• Works with 87421A 25 W Power Supply

The Keysight 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 Keysight amplifier, eliminating the need for crossover networks or multiple bias supplies. The standard Keysight 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 Keysight 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.

For more information about USB preamplifiers, microwave amplifiers and system amplifiers, please visit Keysight Amplifiers.

Embedded smart features and benefits:

• Automatic gain correction value with temperature compensation and transfer of calibration data (noise figure and S-parameters) through USB plug and play features for improve noise figure measurements when used with the X-Series signal analyzers
• Excellent noise figure and optimized gain with the X-Series signal analyzers improves measurement accuracy and minimizes uncertainty
• Provides broadband operating frequency from 10 MHz up to 4 GHz for various applications
• Rugged and portable design for bench top measurements or remote front end field applications

The U7228A, 10 MHz to 4 GHz USB preamplifier is designed to bring reliable gain and low noise figure to measurement systems improving the overall system performance and reduce systematic errors; a total solution to the Keysight X-Series signal analyzers to perform noise figure measurements.

When connected to the X-Series signal analyzers, the USB preamplifiers can automatically configure the analyzers to detect the specific preamplifier connected, and download the embedded calibration data such as gain, noise figure and S-parameters. The calibration data provides accurate correction data and more repeatable results for each actual measurement made.

• Includes dual amplifiers to improve S/N ratio of VNA receivers
• Synchronized NF measurements with the VNA
• Frequency: 50 MHz to 13.5 GHz
• >+21 dBm saturated output power at 3 GHz (typ.)
• > 25 dB forward gain at 3 GHz (typ.)

The M9379A RF Amp Module includes two amplifiers, RF switches, and a programmable step attenuator designed to operate with the M9485A and M980xA PXIe vector network analyzer (VNA).

When combined with the M980xA PXIe VNA, the M9379A can improve the noise floor of the measurement system. For example, the M9379A with a pre-amp is an ideal solution for noise figure (NF) measurements using the M980xA’s standard receivers up to 13.5 GHz. The 1-slot module also includes internal switches which are directly controlled by the M980xA’s firmware, enabling synchronized fast measurements for both S-parameters and NF with the PXI system.

• N4985A-P15 operates from 10 MHz to 50 GHz
• N4985A-P25 operates from 2 to 50 GHz
• N4985A-S30 operates from 100 kHz to 30 GHz
• N4985A-S50 operates from 100 kHz to 50 GHz
• N4985A-OA3 Optical Application Tuning for Option S30
• N4985A-OA5 Optical Application Tuning for Option S50
• High gain
• Compact size

The Keysight Technologies N4985A series system amplifiers are high performance broadband amplifiers with excellent power and gain from 100 kHz to 50 GHz. The amplifiers are self-contained and plug into standard AC power sources.

Applications:

• Bench-top lab work
• Production line testing
• Frequency/time domain applications
• Saturated RF amplifier testing
• Drive TWT amplifiers
• Antenna system amplification

For more information about usb preamp, microwave amplifier and system amplifier, please visit Keysight Amplifiers.

Embedded smart features and benefits:

• Automatic gain correction value with temperature compensation and transfer of calibration data (noise figure and S-parameters) through USB plug and play features for improved noise figure measurements when used with X-Series signal analyzers
• Excellent noise figure and optimized gain with the X-Series signal analyzers improves measurement accuracy and minimizes uncertainty
• Provides broadband operating frequency from 100 MHz up to 26.5 GHz for various applications
• Rugged and portable design for bench top measurements or remote front end field applications

The U7228C, 100 MHz to 26.5 GHz USB preamplifier is designed to bring reliable gain and low noise figure to measurement systems improving the overall system performance and reduce systematic errors; a total solution to the Keysight X-Series signal analyzers to perform noise figure measurements.

When connected to the X-Series signal analyzers, the USB preamplifiers can automatically configure the analyzers to detect the specific preamplifier connected, and download the embedded calibration data such as gain, noise figure and S-parameters. The calibration data provides accurate correction data and more repeatable results for each actual measurement made.

Embedded smart features and benefits:

• Automatic gain correction value with temperature compensation and transfer of calibration data (noise figure and S-parameters) through USB plug and play features for improved noise figure measurements when used with X-Series signal analyzers
• Excellent noise figure and optimized gain with the X-Series signal analyzers improves measurement accuracy and minimizes uncertainty
• Provides broadband operating frequency from 2 GHz up to 50 GHz for various applications
• Rugged and portable design for bench top measurements or remote front end field applications
   

The U7228F, 2 to 50 GHz USB preamplifier is designed to bring reliable gain and low noise figure to measurement systems improving the overall system performance and reduce systematic errors; a total solution to the Keysight X-Series signal analyzers to perform noise figure measurements.

When connected to the X-Series signal analyzers, the USB preamplifiers can automatically configure the analyzers to detect the specific preamplifier connected, and download the embedded calibration data such as gain, noise figure and S-parameters. The calibration data provides accurate correction data and more repeatable results for each actual measurement made.

Features

• Designed specifically for Keysight microwave system amplifiers
• Bias cable permits remote placement
• Compact size for easy system integration

DC Output Voltage/Current

• +12 V at 2.0 A, -12 V at 200 mA
• Output Power: 25 W, maximum

The Keysight 87421A is a universal input, dc switching power supply designed to provide the bias voltages needed to operate Keysight microwave system amplifiers. These compact power supplies are ideal for integration into a system or for use on a bench top. The two-meter dc bias cable permits the amplifier to be remotely located, allowing it to be placed out of the way or where space is not critical. The Keysight 87421A is a 25 watt, 12V dc power supply designed to power the Keysight 83006A, 83017A, 83018A, 83050A, 83051A, and 87415A microwave system amplifiers. A two-meter cable is included for direct connection to the amplifier. The Keysight 87421A may also be used to provide bias voltages for the Keysight 83440C high speed lightwave converter. Using the Keysight 83440-60009 lightwave converter power supply adapter, the Keysight 87421A becomes a compact, convenient power supply for use with the lightwave converter.

Features

• Designed specifically for Keysight microwave system amplifiers
• Bias cable permits remote placement
• Compact size for easy system integration

DC Output Voltage/Current:

• +15 V at 3.3 A, -15 V at 50 mA
• +12 V at 2.0 A, -12 V at 200 mA
• Output Power: 70 W, maximum

The Keysight 87422 is a universal input, dc switching power supply designed to provide the bias voltages needed to operate Keysight microwave system amplifiers. These compact power supplies are ideal for integration into a sstem or for use on a benchtop. The two-meter dc bias cable permits the amplifier to be remotely located, allowing it to be placed out of the way or where space is not critical. The Keysight 87422A is a 90 watt, plus or minus 15V dc power supply designed to power the Keysight 83020A microwave system power amplifier. One additional plus or minus12V dc output is provided to power a preamp such as the Keysight 83006A or 83017A. Included with the power supply are the necessary two-meter cables to connect to the amplifier.

Superior RF performance

• Gain of more than 20dB
• P1dB of more than 13dBm to 20GHz
• Noise figure of less than 13dB to 0.1GHz, 8dB to 18GHz, 13dB to 26.5GHz (typ)

Connectors Type

• Rf connectors: 3.5mm(f)

Bias Option

• +12V@450mA, -12V@50mA
• Works with 87421A 25 W Power Supply
• Works with 87422A 70 W Power Supply

The Keysight 83006A 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 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz allows the designer to replace several narrow bandwidth amplifiers with a single Keysight amplifier, eliminating the need for crossover networks or multiple bias supplies.

For more information about USB preamplifiers, microwave amplifiers and system amplifiers, please visit Keysight Amplifiers.