Keysight (Agilent) 83006A Product Overview

Agilent Technologies Microwave
System Amplifiers

83006A 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
83017A 500 MHz to 26.5 GHz
83018A 2 to 26.5 GHz
83020A 2 to 26.5 GHz
83050A 2 to 50 GHz
83051A 45 MHz to 50 GHz

Features

• Ultra broadband to 50 GHz

• Up to 1 watt output power

• Compact size

Agilent Frequency Gain Pout
Model (GHz) (dB)
(dBm)

83006A 0.01–26.5 20 13
83017A 0.5–26.5 25 18
83018A 2–26.5 27 24
83020A 2–26.5 30 30
83050A 2–50 21 18
83051A 0.045–50 23 12*

* 10 dbm 45–50 GHz

The Agilent microwave system ampli­fiers are compact, off-the-shelf ampli­fiers designed for systems designers
and integrators. This family of ampli­fiers 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 50 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 83050A power amplifier and
83051A preamplifier expand frequency
performance to 50 GHz, while the
1 Watt 83020A offers broadband
power to 26 GHz. The small amplifier
footprint allows for simple in-line
insertion to existing system blocks
that require amplification. The stan­dard 83017A, 83018A, and 83020A
include internal directional detectors
for external leveling applications.

The 83020A is optionally available
without the coupler-detector provid­ing up to +30 dBm and +25 dBm,
respectively. With excellent noise fig­ure relative to their broad bandwidth
and high gain, these amps significant­ly improve system noise figure and
dynamic range. These products come
equipped with a low profile heat sink,
an integral mounting bracket, and a
two-meter DC power supply cable.
Thermal and power supply design
allows fast, easy integration into most
measurement systems.

Agilent 83000A Series

Microwave System Amplifiers

Product Overview

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Applications

Small envelope size makes the Agilent
Technologies family of microwave
system amplifiers ideal for automated
test and benchtop applications, offer­ing the f lexibility to place power
where you need it.

Boost Source Output Power

Increase output power from
microwave sources to increase test
system dynamic range. Drive high
input power devices such as TWTs,
mixers, power amps, or optical modu­lators. Drive test devices into com­pression for device characterization.

Recover Systematic Losses

The microwave system amplifiers
help solve the power loss from con­nectors, cables, switches, and signal
routing components which consume
valuable source power. Long trans­mission paths, common in antenna
applications, are particularly suscep­tible to such losses.

Level Source Power

By using feedback to an external
source ALC input, system designers
can level output power at the test
port, negating the effects of post­sweeper reflections and losses.

Simply route the directional detector
output to the source external ALC
input connector. The figures at right
show typical results.

The 83020A, 83018A, and 83017A fea­ture an integral directional detector
to supply feedback. To level an 83006A
amplifier, use the 0.01 to 26.5 GHz
83036C directional detector or the
1 to 26.5 GHz 87300C coupler with
an 8474C detector.

8360 Synthesized Sweeper

REMOTE LEVELING

1 dB/Div

0.5 26.5

Amplifier Output

Unleveled Output

Leveled Output

Frequency (GHz)

Microwave System Amplifier

83017A

83020A

Unleveled Output

1 dB/div

Leveled Output

1 26.5

Frequency (GHz)

(2.6 GHz per division)

1 dB/div

83017A

Remote
Test Bench

83018A

Unleveled Output

1 dB/div

Leveled Output

1 26.5

Unleveled Output

Frequency (GHz)

(2.6 GHz per division)

Leveled Output

0.5 26.5

Frequency (GHz)

(2.6 GHz per division)

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Improve Measurements

The 83006A, 83017A, and 83051A
preamplifiers increase the sensitivity
and dynamic range of spectrum
analyzers. Add a preamplifier to
noise figure measurement systems
to significantly lower system noise
figure. The table below shows typical
system noise figure reduction achiev­able with these amplifiers. Note that
the reduced system noise figure is
dominated by the preamplifier noise
figure. See Application Note 57-2,
literature number 5952-3706.

Benchtop Gain Block

Benchtop microwave design tasks
often require amplification to meas­ure low level output characteristics,
improve system dynamic range,
perform saturation tests, or boost
power levels. The Agilent family of
system amplifiers offers small size
and immediate, off-the-shelf solutions
to microwave design, production,
or test engineers.

Pulse Parameter Measurements

Fast rise time and multi-octave
bandwidth make these amplifiers
attractive for fast pulse parameter
measurements. The 0.01, 0.5, and
2 GHz cutoff frequencies make them
more useful for RF or impulse meas­urements with low duration times.

F

sys

–1

F

new

= Fpa+

G

pa

All terms linear

Amp Freq Max Min System Noise Figure (F

sys

) without preamp (dB)

Model (GHz) NF(dB) Gain(dB) 13 15 18 20 23 25 30

83006A 0.01–0.2 13 20 13.1 13.1 13.2 13.4 13.6 14.8

0.2–18 8 8.1 8.2 8.4 8.6 9.2 9.8 12.1
18–26.5 13 13.1 13.1 13.2 13.4 13.6 14.8

83017A 0.5–18 8 25 8.0 8.1 8.1 8.2 8.4 8.6 9.8

18–26.5 13 13.0 13.0 13.1 13.1 13.2 13.6

83018A 1–2 10 23 10.0 10.1 10.1 10.2 10.4 10.6 11.8

2–20 10 27 10.0 10.0 10.1 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.8
20–26.5 13 23 13.0 13.1 13.1 13.2 13.3 14.0

83020A 1–20 10 30 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.1 10.1 10.4

20–26.5 13 27 13.0 13.1 13.1 13.1 13.1 13.4

85050A 2–26.5 6 21 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.5 7.0 7.5 9.5

26.5–50 10 10.0 10.1 10.1 10.2 10.4 10.6 11.8

83051A 0.045–2 12 23 12.0 12.0 12.1 12.1 12.3 12.4 13.2

2–26.5 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.5 7.0 7.5 9.5

26.5–50 10 10.0 10.1 10.1 10.2 10.4 10.6 11.8

Typical Noise Figure Improvement

SENSITIVITY IMPROVEMENT

70211C

Spectrum Analyzer

8360

Source

CAL

DUT

83006A

–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
–170

DANL (dBm)

–180
–190

0.15 10152026

DANL (min) 10 Hz RBW

Before

After

Frequency (GHz)

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Product Specifications

Model Number 83006A 83017A 83018A

Frequency Range 10 MHz–26.5 GHz 0.5–26.5 GHz 2–26.5 GHz

Small Signal Gain 20 dB min 25 dB min 23 dB typ 1–2 GHz

27 dB min 2–20 GHz
23 dB min 20–26.5 GHz

Small Signal ±5 dB max 0.01–5 GHz ±5 dB max 0.5–2 GHz ±5 dB typ
Gain Flatness ±3 dB max 5–26.5 GHz ±5 dB max 2–26.5 GHz

Output Power +18 dBm typ 0.01–10 GHz +20 dBm typ 0.5–20 GHz +23 dBm typ 1–2 GHz

2

(At P max) +16 dBm typ 10–20 GHz +15 dBm typ 20–26.5 GHz +24 dBm min 2–20 GHz

2,3

+14 dBm typ 20–26.5 GHz +21 dBm min 20–26.5 GHz

2,3

(At 1 dB compression) +13 dBm min 0.01–20 GHz +18 dBm min 0.5–20 GHz +22 dBm typ 1–2 GHz

+10 dBm min 20–26.5 GHz +18 dBm–0.75 dB/GHz +22 dBm min 2–20 GHz

(20<f<26.5 GHz) +17 dBm min 20–26.5 GHz

Leveled Output Power N/A ±1.1 dB 0.5–26.5 GHz at 12 dBm ±1.5 dB 1–26.5 GHz at 17 dBm
Flatness

1

±1.5 dB 0.5–20 GHz at 18 dBm

Noise Figure <13 dB typ 0.01–0.1 GHz <8 dB typ 0.5–20 GHz <10 dB typ 1–20 GHz

<8 dB typ 0.1–18 GHz <13 dB typ 20–26.5 GHz <13 dB typ 20–26.5 GHz
<13 dB typ 18–26.5 GHz

Harmonics –25 dBc 0.01–11 GHz –20 dBc 0.5–11 GHz –22 dBc typ 1–2 GHz
(At spec’d value of P1 dBC) –25 dBc typ 11–13.25 GHz –20 dBc typ 11–13.25 GHz –19 dBc 2–11 GHz

–19 dBc typ 11–13.25 GHz

Harmonics N/A N/A –20 dBc typ 1–2 GHz
(At spec’d max power) –17 dBc typ 2–11 GHz

–17 dBc typ 11–13.25 GHz

Input SWR 2.6:1 2.6:1 3:1 typ 1–2 GHz

3:1 2–26.5 GHz

Output SWR 2.8:1 0.01–18 GHz 2.6:1 7.0:1 typ 1–2 GHz

3.2:1 18–26.5 GHz 4.5:1 2–10 GHz

2.2:1 10–26.5 GHz

Non-Harmonically –65 dBc typ –65 dBc typ –65 dBc typ
Related Spurious

Rise Time 400 ps typ 310 ps typ 275 ps typ

Third Order Intercept (TOI) 30 dBm typ at 2 GHz 30 dBm typ at 2 GHz 36 dBm typ 2–20 GHz

20 dBm typ at 26.5 GHz 20 dBm typ at 26.5 GHz 31 dBm typ 20–26.5 GHz

Impedance 50Ω typ 50Ω typ 50Ω typ

Reverse Isolation (typ) –65 dB –65 dB –55 dB at 1 GHz

+0.95 dB/GHz

Survival Input Power +23 dBm max +23 dBm max +23 dBm max

Power Dissipation 6 W 9 W 24 W

1. At min specified P1 dBC within given frequency band

2. P max measured with 0 dBm input

3. Option 001 Pmax +25 dBm 2–20 GHz, +22 dBm 20–26.5 GHz

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Product Specifications (continued)

Model Number 83020A 83050A 83051A

Frequency Range 2–26.5 GHz 2–50 GHz 45 MHz–50 GHz

Small Signal Gain 30 dB typ 1–2 GHz 21 dB min 23 dB min

30 dB min 2–20 GHz
27 dB min 20–26.5 GHz

Small Signal ±5 dB typ ±3.5 dB max ±3.5 dB max
Gain Flatness

Output Power +30 dBm typ 1–2 GHz

2

+20 dBm 2–40 GHz +12 dBm to 45 GHz

(At P max) +30 dBm min 2–20 GHz

2,3

+19 dBm–0.2 dB/GHz +10 dBm 45–50 GHz

+30 dBm –0.7 dB/GHz

2,3

(40<f<50 GHz)

(20<f<26.5 GHz)

(At 1 dB compression) +28 dBm typ 1–2 GHz +15 dBm 2–40 GHz +8 dBm 45 MHz–45 GHz

+28 dBm min 2–20 GHz +13 dBm 40–50 GHz +6 dBm 45–50 GHz
+28 dBm–0.7 dB/GHz
(20<f<26.5 GHz)

Leveled Output Power ±1.5 dB typ 1–26.5 GHz N/A N/A
Flatness

1

At 23 dBm

Noise Figure <10 dB typ 1–20 GHz <6 dB typ 2–26.5 GHz <12 dB typ 45 MHz–2 GHz

<13 dB typ 20–26.5 GHz <10 dB typ 26.5–50 GHz <6 dB typ 2–26.5 GHz

<10 dB typ 26.5–50 GHz

Harmonics –22 dBc typ 1–2 GHz –20 dBc typ 2–18 GHz –20 dBc typ 45 MHz–18 GHz
(At Spec’d value of P1 dBC) –20 dBc typ 2–11 GHz –18 dBc typ 18–25 GHz –18 dBc typ 18–25 GHz

–17 dBc typ 11–13.25 GHz

Harmonics –20 dBc typ 1–2 GHz N/A N/A
(At Spec’d max power) –17 dBc typ 2–11 GHz

–17 dBc typ 11–13.25 GHz

Input SWR 3:1 typ 1–26.5 GHz 2.1 max 2.1 max

Output SWR 7.0:1 typ 1–2 GHz 2.8 max 2–18 GHz 2.2 max

4.5:1 2–10 GHz 2.1 max 18–50 GHz

2.2:1 10–26.5 GHz

Non-Harmonically –65 dBc typ –50 dBc typ –50 dBc typ
Related Spurious

Rise Time 375 ps typ 250 ps typ 225 ps typ

Third Order Intercept (TOI) 38 dBm typ 2–20 GHz 27 dBm typ 27 dBm typ

33 dBm typ 20–26.5 GHz

Impedance 50Ω typ 50Ω typ 50Ω typ

Reverse Isolation (typ) –55 dB –50 dB typ –50 dB typ

Survival Input Power +23 dBm max +20 dBm max +20 dBm max

Power Dissipation 48 W 11 W 5 W

1. At min specified P1 dBC within given frequency band

2. P max measured with +5 dBm input

3. Option 001 deletes detected output, for Pmax add 0.5 dBm 1–26.5 GHz

Special Applications: Higher performance models available upon request
(i.e., higher power, etc.)