lar design of the power supply and RF compo-
nents allow for easy access and repair. Use of
a switching mode power supply results in sig-
nificant weight reduction.
Housed in a stylish contemporary cabinet, this
unit is designed for benchtop use, but can be
removed from cabinet for rack mounting. The
Model 500T8G18 provides readily available
RF power for a variety of applications in Test
and Measurement, (including EMC RF suscepti-
bility testing), Industrial and University Re-
search and Development, and Service applica-
tions.
See Model Configuration for primary power,
package alternatives, and selected features.
The export classification for this equipment is
EAR99. These commodities, technology or soft-
ware are controlled for export in accordance
with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations.
Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.
The Model 500T8G18 is a self contained,
forced air cooled, broadband traveling wave
tube (TWT) microwave amplifier designed for
applications where instantaneous bandwidth,
reduced harmonics and high gain are re-
quired. A reliable TWT subsystem provides a
conservative 500 watts minimum at the ampli-
fier output connector. Stated power specifica-
tions are at fundamental frequency.
The amplifier's front panel digital display
shows forward and reflected output plus exten-
sive system status information accessed
through a series of menus via soft keys. Status
indicators include power on, warm-up,
standby, operate, faults, excess reflected power
warning and remote. Standard features in-
clude a built-in IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface, 0
dBm input, VSWR protection, gain control, RF
output sample port, plus monitoring of TWT
helix current, cathode voltage, collector volt-
age, heater current, heater voltage, baseplate
temperature and cabinet temperature. Modu-
Features
Model Configurations
500T8G18
M1–M10
500 Watts CW
7.5GHz–18GHz
AR RF/Microwave
Instrumentation
160 School House Rd
Souderton, PA 18964
215-723-8181
For an applications engi-
neer call:800.933.8181
www.arworld.us
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