Gigatronics GT-1050A Technical Datasheet

Technical Datasheet

GT-1050A Microwave Power Amplier

2 GHz to 50 GHz

Broadband High-Power Instrumentation Ampliers

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Microwave Power Amplier

Advanced Amplier Technology

• 2 GHz to 50 GHz eliminates band switching, reduces cost and complexity

Solid-state technology for low noise, high reliability and long life •

Ideal for R&D Lab, ATE Systems, Wireless Communications and Defense EW applications •

The Giga-tronics GT-1050A Microwave Power Amplifier incorporates broadband MMIC-based architecture.
These state-of-the-art amplifiers are based on solid-state parallel MMIC design with exceptionally wide
bandwidth and high power. The unique circuit topology is highly reliable, with performance that excels where
extremes of bandwidth and power are demanded.

The Giga-tronics GT-1050A Microwave Power Amplifiers provide excellent pulse fidelity, low intermodulation
distortion, high linearity and superior gain flatness without the warm-up time, drift or aging issues of traveling
wave tube amplifiers (TWTA). They feature low noise figure, low harmonics and spurious content, and are
highly tolerant to load mismatch.

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Microwave Power Amplier

Advanced Amplier Technology

The Giga-tronics GT-1050A Microwave Power Amplifier offers linear high-power amplification across multi-octave bands. They
is ideal for testing in R&D Lab, ATE Systems, wireless communications applications and Defense EW systems. The 2 GHz to
50 GHz frequency range allows broadband testing without band switching or swapping narrow band amplifiers resulting in faster
and more accurate testing.

The amplifiers can be used in wireless communications and component testing wherever a highly linear amplifier is needed.
These microwave power amplifiers with excellent pulse fidelity are ideal for many Aerospace and Defense applications, including
EW, ECM, ECCM, radar and satellite system signal simulation and testing. The GT-1050A is an ideal ATE system building
block for boosting test signals to overcome cable and connector loss whenever long cable runs are needed in assembly bays,
environmental test chambers or field locations.

The amplifier nominally provides 25 dB of gain over the 2 GHz to 50 GHz frequency range. The GT-1050A can be paired with
a Giga-tronics 2540B 40 GHz Microwave Signal Generator or with Giga-tronics 2550B 50 GHz Microwave Signal Generator,
increasing the overall output power while preserving the synthesizer’s fast switching speed, modulation, and high signal fidelity.

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Microwave Power Amplier

Technical Specications

Frequency Range

GT-1050A 2 GHz to 50 GHz

Output Power

Output power is specified as minimum saturated power into 50 Ohm load with +5 dBm input, at 23°C ± 5°C
Input power for normal operation should be limited to +20 dBm maximum.

Range Specifications

2 to 10 GHz +30 dBm (1 Watts) nominal, +26 dBm (400 mW) minimum

10 to 30 GHz +28 dBm (600 mW) nominal, +25 dBm (300 mW) minimum

30 to 40 GHz +27 dBm (500 mW) nominal, +23 dBm (200 mW) minimum

40 to 50 GHz +24 dBm (250 mW) nominal, +20 dBm (100 mW) minimum

Gain Flatness

Nominal gain is 25 dB, minimum gain > 20 dB.
Gain flatness is specified as maximum variation with -5 dBm input and 50 Ohm load.

Range Specifications

2 to 40 GHz ± 2.5 dB nominal

2 to 50 GHz ± 3.5 dB nominal

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Microwave Power Amplier

Technical Specications

Input and Output VSWR

2 to 30 GHz 30 to 40 GHz 40 to 50 GHz

Input, 50 ohms 1.5:1 nominal 2.0:1 nominal 2.3:1 nominal

Output, 50 ohms 2.0:1 nominal 2.3:1 nominal 2.9:1 nominal

Additional Specications

Parameter Specifications

Stability Unconditionally Stable

Maximum Load VSWR 3:1

Maximum Input Power +20 dBm

Third Order Intercept +37 dBm nominal

Harmonic Distortion* < -30 dBc nominal

Spurious* < -60 dBc nominal

Reverse Isolation > 50 dB

Noise Figure < 10 dB nominal, < 14 dB maximum

* Note: Harmonics measured at +10 dBm output power. Spurious measured at -5 dBm input power level

General Specications

Line Voltage 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, Single Phase

Line Power 20 VA maximum

Operating Temperature 0°C to +50°C

Storage Temperature -20°C to +75°C

Dimensions 2.75” H x 5.0” D x 5.5” W (70 mm H x 127 mm D x 140 mm W)

Weight 4.5 lbs (2 kg)

RF Connectors

Input: 2.4 mm (f)

Output: 2.4 mm (f) compatible 1.85 mm (f) V connector

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Ordering Information

Giga-tronics has a network of RF and Microwave instrumentation sales engineers and a staff of factory support personnel to
help you find the best, most economical instrument for your specific applications. In addition to helping you select the best
instrument for your needs, our staff can provide quotations, assist you in placing orders, and do everything necessary to
ensure that your business transactions with Giga-tronics are handled efficiently.

Model Number Frequency Range

GT-1050A Microwave Power Amplier, 2 GHz to 50 GHz

Available Options and Accessories

Option Description

46 Add Rack Mount Kit

Giga-tronics Support Services

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you achieve both top-line growth and bottom-line efficiencies by working to identify your precise needs and implement smart
and result orientated solutions. We believe and commit ourselves in providing you with more than our superior test solutions.
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Updates

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