Giga-tronics GT-1000A Microwave Power Amplifier
Introduction
Operation Manual, Part Number 34672, Rev. C, March 2011
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Chapter 2
Introduction
2.1
Overview
This chapter describes the controls, inputs/outputs, indicators, and basic function of the GT-1000A.
2.1.1
Features and Benefits of the GT-1000A Microwave Power Amplifier
Provides 10 Watts up to 8 GHz, and 5 Watts up to 20 GHz
Provides up to 40 dB of gain over 2 to 20 GHz
Incorporates the CAP Wireless patented Spatium™ spatial combining architecture solid-state amplifier. The
Spatium™ technology amplifier is based on a solid state parallel MMIC design with exceptionally wide
bandwidth and high power. The unique circuit topology is highly reliable, with performance that excels
where extremes of bandwidth and power are demanded.
Provides excellent pulse fidelity
Low intermodulation distortion
High linearity and superior gain flatness without the warm-up time, drift or aging issues of traveling wave
tube amplifiers (TWTA).
Low noise figure
Low harmonics and spurious content
Highly tolerant to load mismatch.
