AR 10013130, Operating And Service Manual

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1. DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
This manual provides operating, interfacing and selected service information pertinent to AR
RF/Microwave Instrumentation Model 2000TP2G8B Broadband Microwave Amplifier. The Model
2000TP2G8B is a 2,000 watt pulse only SC band traveling-wave tube amplifier (TWTA).
1.1 TWTA DESCRIPTION
The amplifier uses a broadband traveling-wave tube to provide a minimum of 2,000 watts peak pulsed output
power over the amplifier's full bandwidth. The amplifier is well suited for pulse susceptibility and general
laboratory testing where instantaneous bandwidth and high gain are required.
For bench top use the amplifier is supplied in an enclosure with integral carrying handles.
The amplifier is completely self-contained and packaged for standard 19-inch rack mounting or bench top
use. The front panel of the rack mountable amplifier is 8.75 inches high, and the overall unit is 25 inches
deep, excluding the rear-panel connectors.
Primary power is 190-260VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase. An efficient switching power supply design
provides minimum power consumption. A fast regulation control loop and a high degree of filtering ensure
performance within specifications over a wide range of operating conditions. The amplifier is fully enclosed,
and the upper and lower panels of the enclosure are interlocked to reduce the likelihood of accidental contact
with high voltage.
1.2 SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS
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Pulse RF Susceptibility testing
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Antenna and component testing
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Equipment calibration
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General laboratory pulse RF instrumentation
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
Refer to the AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation Data Sheet on the following pages for detailed
specifications.
1.4 ACCESSORIES
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation offers a number of accessories for use with this amplifier including:
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Directional coupler
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Antenna
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Flexible transmission line
Refer to a current AR catalog for Microwave Accessories.