Along with the R&S®BBA300-CDE series of broadband amplifiers for 380 MHz to 6 GHz and the R&S®BBA300-DE series for 1 to 6 GHz, Rohde & Schwarz now offers compact dual-band amplifiers covering the entire frequency range of 380 MHz to 18 GHz in 4HU benchtop models.
The R&S®BBA300 family is our next generation of compact, solid-state broadband amplifiers, designed to deliver high availability and linear output across an ultra-wide frequency range. It supports amplitude, frequency, phase, pulse, and complex OFDM modulation modes and is extremely robust under all mismatch conditions, providing reliable test results in all circumstances.
Typical applications include EMC testing, coexistence testing, and RF component testing during development, conformance testing, and production. Their wide frequency range makes them ideal for wireless and ultra-wideband testing.
The R&S®BBA300-F series is a cost-effective solution for applications between 6 GHz and 13 GHz; the R&S®BBA300-FG series covers a continuous frequency band from 6 GHz to 18 GHz. Both amplifier series can be used for ultra-wideband applications and meet various EMC standards in the mobile communications (FCC, ETSI), automotive (ISO), aerospace (DO-160), and military (MIL-STD-461) sectors. Both the R&S®BBA300-F and R&S®BBA300-FG are now available in 30 W, 50 W, 90 W, 180 W, and 300 W power classes.
The R&S®BBA300 family of broadband amplifiers offers two powerful tools for tailoring the RF output signal to the application: adjusting the amplifier for excellent linearity or faithful reproduction of pulse signals by switching the operating point between Class A and Class AB, and configuring the amplifier for maximum output mismatch tolerance or maximum RF output power to utilize power reserves for the application.
This allows users, such as developers, test engineers, integrators, or operators, to optimize the output signal and react flexibly to a wide variety of requirements. Both parameters can be changed while the amplifier is operating.
“In addition to high linearity and excellent harmonic properties, our users also need extremely wide and continuous frequency bands with high RF output power,” says Michael Hempel, Product Manager for Amplifier Systems at Rohde & Schwarz. “The BBA300 series is our direct answer to these requirements, offering exceptional bandwidth with high output power.”
Rohde & Schwarz also provides fully compliant EMI test receivers, signal generators, antennas, software, and other essential system components and services for EMC testing.
For more information on the R&S®BBA300 amplifier family and all Rohde & Schwarz products, visit rohde-schwarz.com
