Giga-tronics GT-1040A Microwave Power Amplifier
Performance Verification
Operation Manual, Part Number 34981, Rev. A, January 2011
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Performance Verification
This section describes how to test the GT-1040A to verify that it meets Giga-tronics specifications.
The overall operation of the GT-1040A Microwave Power Amplifier is checked using a broadband signal source,
power sensor, and a power meter.
The test setup is shown in Figure 5. The procedure starts on the next page.
Equipment and Material
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Signal source:
Giga-tronics 2540B 40 GHz Microwave Signal Generator or equivalent
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Power meter:
Giga-tronics 8651B or 8652B Power Meter or equivalent
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Power sensor:
Giga-tronics 80324A, 40 GHz, 1 Watt, 2.92 mm or equivalent
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Test cable:
2.92 mm (m), 40 GHz test cable
Figure 5: GT-1040A Performance Verification Setup
Note: Connect test cable between 2540B RF Output and GT-1040A DUT RF Input.
