Giga-tronics GT-1000A Microwave Power Amplifier
Performance Verification
Operation Manual, Part Number 34672, Rev. C, March 2011
Page 13
Chapter 4
Performance Verification
This chapter is divided into two sections:
Specifications:
this section contains all of the operating specifications that define the performance of
the GT-1000A.
Performance Verification:
this section contains the test procedure that ensures that the GT-1000A
meets the specifications.
4.1
Specifications
Table 8: General Performance
General Performance
Parameter
Performance Limits
Conditions
Frequency range
2 GHz to 20 GHz
Gain
> 37 dB typical
Maximum gain adjust condition
Gain adjustment range
> 10 dB typical
Table 9: GT-1000A RF Output Power
GT-1000A RF Output Power
Frequency Range
Specification
2 to 8 GHz
+40 dBm (10 Watts) typical, +38.5 dBm (7 Watts) minimum
8 to 12 GHz
+38.5 dBm (7 Watts) typical, +37 dBm (5 Watts) minimum
12 to 18 GHz
+37 dBm (5 Watts) typical, +36 dBm (4 Watts) minimum
18 to 20 GHz
+37 dBm (5 Watts) typical
NOTES:
Output power is specified as minimum saturated power into a 50 Ohm load with +5 dBm input,
at 23 °C ± 5 °C.
Input power for normal operation should be limited to +20 dBm maximum.
Output power with Option 01 is decreased by 1 dB.
Output power with Option 05 is decreased by 1.25 dB.
