New IFI Solid State Pulse Amplifier Performs 600 V/m Radar Pulse Radiated Immunity Testing

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Instruments for Industry (IFI), a unit of AMETEK Compliance Test Solutions, now offers a dual-mode, solid-state amplifier that combines continuous (CW) and pulse (P) operating modes.  The new S31-500-900P amplifier has been optimized for performing 600 V/m radar pulse radiated immunity testing in the 0.8 GHz to 3.1 GHz band.

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This IFI amplifier has a 500 W continuous rating along with the ability to deliver more than 900 W in the pulse mode. IFI is a leading developer of instrumentation and systems for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) emission and immunity testing.

Ideal for labs and many automotive OEMs, the unit offers a peak power rating that allows it to generate a 600 V/m test with either high gain narrow band antennas or a single wide band antenna. When used with narrow band antennas, the S31-500-900P has sufficient power to allow over-testing for increased confidence or to provide greater coverage of the EUT to reduce testing time.

These dual-mode amplifiers use proven GaN technology that allows the units to combine high power P and CW operation in broadband frequency ranges for automotive, high intensity RF and general testing markets.

With an operating temperature range of 0 degrees C to 50 degrees C, the S31-500-900P offers a pulse width up to 570 microsec, a PRF range of 0 KHz to 100 KHz and rise/fall times of 15 nsec at duty cycles up to 10% in the pulse mode.

The new amplifier features VSWR protection against any output mismatch, internal pre-amplification to obtain rated output power with an input level of 0 dBm or less as well as internal systems diagnostics.

The amplifier is comprised of two units: a power supply drawer measuring 7"H x 19"W x 25.12"D and a PA/RF drawer that is 10.5"H x 19"W x 25.12"D.

Technical Specifications

• Performs 600 V/m radar pulse radiated immunity testing
• Has a 500 W continuous rating
• Can deliver more than 900 W while in pulse mode
• Operating temperature range of 0 degrees C to 50 degrees C
• Pulse width up to 570 microsec
• PRF range of 0 KHz to 100 KHz
• Duty cycle to 10%

Contact MaryJane Salvador, AMETEK Compliance Test Solutions, (732) 417-0501 ext. 239; Fax: (732) 417-0511; E-mail: [email protected]

For technical information on the new amplifier, please visit bit.ly/IFIamplifier, www.ifi.com or contact IFI, (631) 467-8400; Fax: (631) 467-8558, E-mail [email protected].

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READER SERVICE INQUIRIES: Please forward all reader service inquiries to MaryJane Salvador, Teseq Inc./AMETEK Compliance Test Solutions, 52 Mayfield Avenue, Edison, N.J. 08837.

EDITOR'S NOTE: IFI, a unit of AMETEK Compliance Test Solutions, is a leading designer and manufacturer of solid state and traveling wave tube (TWT) amplifiers. With four product brands—Teseq, IFI, MILMEGA and EM Test—AMETEK Compliance Test Solutions offers the world's most comprehensive range of EMC systems for immunity and emissions testing.

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