Key Facts
- Frequency range from 9 kHz to 1 GHz
- Output power up to 1.700 W
- 100% mismatch tolerance
- Suitable for amplitude, frequency, phase and pulse modulation
- Software-updatable system controller with versatile control and configuration options
- Wide-range AC power supplies
- Three-year warranty
Brief Description
The R&S®BBA100 is a family of modular, flexible, state-of-the-art broadband amplifiers. The monitoring and control options allow the setup of very compact systems. R&S®BBA100 "grows" with the requirements. The instrument can be upgraded, thereby providing maximum investment protection and readiness for the future.
The R&S®BBA100 broadband amplifiers are suitable for a variety of applications in EMC environments, communications, research and physical engineering. They are optimally scalable and configurable. Due to their modular design, the amplifiers can be tailored to meet specific requirements with regard to output power and frequency range.
Even in its basic version the 5 HU 19" base unit includes a powerful system controller that controls the installed frequency bands (RF paths), switches the associated components (input switches, preamplifiers, sample port switches, output switches) and monitors the system.
The user interface (both on the instrument and via web browser) allows efficient operation, and various remote control interfaces make it possible to integrate the amplifier into automated environments and systems. Extension units accommodate additional amplifier units, allowing the R&S®BBA100 to be expanded into a system featuring higher power and/or multiple frequency bands.
Features & Benefits
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All-in-one
- Compact modular design
- Extensive switching options for input, output and sample signals
- Multiple frequency ranges in a single compact unit
- Continued use of existing amplifiers
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Modular, flexible, ready for the future
- Amplifier modules in two sizes
- Base unit and extension unit
- Desktop or rack model
- Software-updatable system controller
- The R&S®BBA100 "grows" with the requirements
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Same high reliability as TV transmitters
- Reliable with high availability
- Cost benefit due to less downtime
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Versatile remote control options
- Many interfaces
- Ethernet
- Optical Ethernet
- GPIB
- USB
- Integration into the R&S®EMC32 measurement software
- Many interfaces
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Advanced user interface
- New in amplifiers: real graphical user prompting
- Fully graphics-capable display for easy operation directly on the instrument
- Local and remote operation via web browser and PC
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Unique safety concept
- Three independent interlocks
- Continued operation while changing test setup
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Quick and easy maintenance
- Amplifier module replacement by user takes only a few minutes
- In-plant repair
- Extended warranty for maximum protection of investment
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More than an amplifier
- The R&S®BBA100 is an evolution on the amplifier market
- Three-year warranty
- From pre-sale to service – at your doorstep
Specifications
RF specifications | ||
Frequency ranges | 9 kHz to 250 MHz instantaneously, | |
80 MHz to 400 MHz instantaneously, | ||
250 MHz to 1 GHz instantaneously | ||
Nominal power classes | 9 kHz to 250 MHz | 125 W (51.0 dBm) 160 W (52.0 dBm) 250 W (54.0 dBm) 500 W (57.0 dBm) 1.000 W (60.0 dBm) 1.700 W (62.3 dBm) |
80 MHz to 400 MHz | 125 W (51.0 dBm) 160 W (52.0 dBm) 250 W (54.0 dBm) 500 W (57.0 dBm) 1.000 W (60.0 dBm) 1.700 W (62.3 dBm) |
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250 MHz to 1 GHz | 70 W (48.5 dBm) 125 W (51.0 dBm) 250 W (54.0 dBm) 450 W (56.5 dBm) 800 W (59.0 dBm) 1.600 W (62.0 dBm) |
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Nominal output load | 50 Ω | |
Gain flatness | ± 2.5 dB (or better, see data sheet) | |
Gain adjustment range | > 20 dB | |
Spurious | nom. –80 dBc, max. –60 dBc | |
Modulation capability | AM, FM, φM, PM | |
Nominal input impedance | 50 Ω | |
Input level for nominal output power | without RF input switch | –3.5 dBm |
with RF input switch | 0 dBm | |
Nominal output impedance | 50 Ω | |
Output mismatch protection | 100% | |
RF sample and detected sample signals | ||
RF sample signal coupling factor | RF forward and reflected sample ports, optional | 60 dB to 70 dB ±1 dB |
RF forward and reflected sample ports via RF sample port switch, optional | 62 dB to 72 dB ±1 dB | |
Detected sample signal level | detected forward and reflected sample ports, optional | 0.1 V to 3.0 V DC |
RF and sample connectors | ||
RF input port | either front panel | N female |
or rear panel | SMA female | |
RF output port | either front panel | N female |
or rear panel | N female or 7/16 DIN female | |
RF sample port | forward output power, optional | SMA female |
reflected output power, optional | SMA female | |
Detected sample port | forward output power, optional | SMA female |
reflected output power, optional | SMA female | |
Graphical user interface | ||
Local graphical display | 320 × 240 pixel, 16.7 million colors | |
Local web GUI | via front Ethernet | RJ-45, 10/100 Mbit/s, autonegotiation, half/full duplex |
Remote web GUI | via rear Ethernet | RJ-45, 10/100 Mbit/s, autonegotiation, half/full duplex |
Remote control | ||
GPIB/IEEE 488 | GPIB, USB or Ethernet free of charge | IEC60625-2, 24-pin connector |
USB | GPIB, USB or Ethernet free of charge | B female, full-speed, 12 Mbit/s |
Ethernet | GPIB, USB or Ethernet free of charge | RJ-45, 10/100 Mbit/s, autonegotiation, half/full duplex |
Optical Ethernet | optional | FDDI PMD, 100 Mbit/s, duplex SC connector |
General data | ||
Nominal operating voltage range | power classes up to 500 W RF power | 110 V to 240 V AC ± 10 %, single phase, 50 Hz to 60 Hz ± 6 % |
power classes above 500 W RF power | 177 V to 240 V AC ± 10 %, single phase, 50 Hz to 60 Hz ± 6 % | |
power classes above 1000 W RF power | 177 V to 240 V AC ± 10 %, three phase, 50 Hz to 60 Hz ± 6 % | |
Air cooling | forced air, built-in fans, air entry at front, air exit at rear | |
Dimensions | ||
Desktop model | W × H × D, incl. fans, handles and feet | 430 mm × 250 mm × 710 mm (16.93 in × 9.84 in × 27.95 in) |
for rackmounting | 19“ 1/1, 5 HU | |
Rack models | W x D | 600 mm × 800 mm |
available heights | 12/15/20/30/35/42/46 HU | |
Environmental specifications | ||
Temperature loading | operation temperature range | 0°C to +45°C |
storage temperature range | -30°C to +70°C | |
Damp heat | max. +40°C at 95% rel. humidity, without condensation | |
Altitude | operation altitude | up to 3000 m |
storage altitude | up to 4600 m | |
Protection | ||
Input overdrive | without damage | max. +15 dBm |
input blanking | approx. +4 dBm above nominal input level | |
Load VSWR | 10:1 | |
Interlock | 1 device interlock, 3 configurable interlocks | |
Input protection against bias voltage | optional | DC block level ≤ 50 V DC |
Thermal limitation | foldback to nominal power + 10 % | |
Transient voltage compatibility | category II, in line with IEC 60364-4-443 | |
Maximum transient surge current | surge waveform 8/50 µs | ≤ 6500 A |
Short-circuit breaking capacity | automatic all-pole 32 A circuit breaker | |
Thermal overload | shutdown at +55°C ambient temperature |
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