RF amplifier spaces 380MHz to 6GHz for single amp testing
Broadband RF amplifiers in the R&S BBA300 family span a wide frequency range between 380MHz to 6GHz continuously within a single amplifier. Rohde & Schwarz claimed that they are the widest band, most flexible broadband RF amplifiers available.
The BBA300 family provides a single amplifier that eliminates the need to switch instruments or bands during a test, making automotive and wide band wireless communication radios testing easier, said Rohde & Schwarz.
The continuous wide frequency range is believed to be an industry first. It addresses the requirements of EMC test centres, RF component designers and product design and validation.
Two models are initially available: the BBA300-DE operates from 1.0 to 6.0GHz and the BBA300-CDE has a capability of 380MHz to 6.0GHz.
The BBA300 family’s design and manufacture provide linearity and noise power density as low as -110dBm/Hz. It is also claimed to ensure excellent harmonic performance (down to -25dBc). Intelligent protection features ensure high availability, even in the event of component failure. Self-protection is built-in to ensure the instruments are robust against RF mismatch up to VSWR of 6:1.
The BBA300 models have smart settings and activation functions which adapt instruments’ settings and behaviour according to the application. The amplifier design offers the ability to realise a broad array of customer system set ups for flexible, scalable working, with upgradable frequency and power.
The R&S BBA300-DE and R&S BBA300-CDE models are available now from Rohde & Schwarz and selected distribution partners.
The Rohde & Schwarz technology group provides products for test and measurement, technology systems, networks and cybersecurity. The group was founded more than 85 years ago and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
