AR · 10 kW solid-state pulsed amplifier

AR 10000SP2G4

10 kW of peak pulse power from 2 GHz to 4 GHz, solid state and in a single rack, for radar pulse immunity testing.

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AR 10000SP2G4 10 kW solid-state pulsed amplifier
Key facts

AR 10000SP2G4 at a glance

  • 10 000 W minimum peak pulse power, 2.0 GHz to 4.0 GHz
  • Duty cycle up to 5 % at rated power
  • RF rise and fall time 30 ns maximum
  • Solid-state Class B design, high efficiency
  • Full VSWR tolerance, with VSWR protection
  • TTL gating input and RF output sample ports
  • Display of forward and reflected power, average or peak
  • GPIB, RS-232 and Ethernet interfaces
  • Forced-air cooled, housed in a single equipment rack
  • US export classification 3A999.d

Figures from the manufacturer's product page. Specifications are subject to change; the datasheet governs. Quotations on request.

Where it fits

What the 10000SP2G4 is used for

Radar does not illuminate a vehicle or an aircraft with a continuous wave. It sends short pulses at very high peak power, and the radar pulse tests of vehicle manufacturer specifications, of MIL-STD-461 RS103 and of RTCA/DO-160 Section 20 reproduce that with pulse modulation at a low duty cycle. A CW amplifier sized for the peak would be many times larger than necessary. A pulsed amplifier is built for exactly this duty, and 2 GHz to 4 GHz is the S-band where air surveillance and weather radars operate.

Which model a programme needs is a system design question, and at this power level the mains supply, cooling air and RF cabling are part of it. Send us your test plan and we will size the amplifier with the rest of the system.

Typical standards for this product

Vehicle manufacturer radar pulse testsMIL-STD-461 RS103RTCA/DO-160 Section 20ISO 11452-2ISO 11451-2
Calibration

Calibrated on site, by the people who supplied it

Amplifiers, including AR models, are covered by our RF component calibration. High-power amplifiers are calibrated in the system, with the coupler and power sensor of the same path at the same visit. Calibration is carried out in your laboratory by the LAB Support Southeast Asia team, under the A2LA accredited ISO/IEC 17025 scope of LAB Support Ltd.

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Related

Goes with the 10000SP2G4

All AR SP series pulsed amplifiers →AR FL8018 probe, measures pulsed fields →Teseq NSG 6000A with pulse modulators →AR 2000S1G2z8 for CW →All AR models →
Frequently asked

AR 10000SP2G4 in Malaysia

Why use a pulsed amplifier for radar pulse immunity tests?

Radar pulse tests need very high peak power at a low duty cycle. A pulsed amplifier delivers that peak power in a fraction of the size of a CW amplifier rated for the same level. The 10000SP2G4 gives 10 kW peak at up to 5 % duty.

Where can I buy the AR 10000SP2G4 in Malaysia?

ICX Lab Services in Penang is the authorised distributor of AMETEK CTS products, and AR is one of the brands under AMETEK CTS, together with EM TEST and Teseq. Send us the model number through the contact page or WhatsApp and we reply with a configuration and a quotation. Quotations on request.

Who installs and supports the 10000SP2G4 after delivery?

We do. ICX Lab handles delivery, installation and training, and coordinates factory service, firmware and repairs with AMETEK CTS on your behalf.

AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation is part of AMETEK Compliance Test Solutions. Product name, specifications and image are taken from ar.ametek-cts.com.

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