Atec Agilent-83017A-83020A - Manual (Page 2)

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Applications
Small envelope size makes the
Agilent Technologies family of
microwave system amplifiers ideal
for automated test and benchtop
applications, offering the flexibility
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 amplifiers
help solve the power loss from
connectors, cables, switches, and
signal routing components which
consume valuable source power.
Long transmission paths, common in
antenna applications, 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 posts-
weeper reflections and losses.
Simply route the directional detector
output to the source external ALC
input connector. The figures at right
show typical results.
The 83020A, 83018A, and 83017A
feature an integral directional detector
to supply feedback. To level an 83006A
amplifier, use the 0.01 to 26.5 GHz
83036C directional detector or the
1 to 26.5 GHz 87300C coupler with
an 8474C detector.