
03 | Keysight | 83000A Series Microwave System Ampliers - Technical Overview
Applications
Small envelope size makes the
Keysight family of microwave system
ampliers ideal for automated test and
benchtop applications, offering the
exibility to place power where you
need it.
Boost source output power
Increase output power from micro-
wave sources to increase test system
dynamic range. Drive high input power
devices such as TWTs, mixers, power
amps, or optical modulators. Drive test
devices into compression for device
characterization.
Recover systematic losses
The microwave system ampliers help
solve the power loss from connectors,
cables, switches, and signal routing
components which consume valu-
able source power. Long transmission
paths, common in antenna applica-
tions, are particularly susceptible to
such losses.
Level source power
By using feedback to an external
source ALC input, system designers
can level output power at the test port,
negating the effects of postsweeper
reections and losses.
Simply route the directional detector
output to the source external ALC
input connector. The gures at right
show typical results.
The 83020A, 83018A, and 83017A
feature an integral directional detector
to supply feedback. To level an 83006A
amplier, use the 0.01 to 26.5 GHz
83036C directional detector or the
1 to 26.5 GHz 87300C coupler with
an 8474C detector.