
Amplifier Research AA18G26-50 Field Generator, 18-26.5 GHz
The Amplifier Research AA18G26-50 is a 18-26.5 GHz solid state field generator designed as a hybrid RF power amplifier and EMC antenna, and built to excel in low-level, high-frequency field applications. AA18G26-50 models provide a minimum field strength of 20V/m or 50 V/m at a 1m distance, in conjunction with an external signal generator. Amplifier Research AA18G26 field generators are protected from overheating via forced-air cooling and possess CE, RoHS and WEEE compliance.
RATED FIELD STRENGTH | Minimum 20 V/m or 50 V/m at 1 meter antenna distance |
MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER INPUT | +10 dBm max |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 18–26.5 GHz instantaneous |
3dB BEAMWIDTH | AA18G26-20: E Plane: 17.5 degrees, H Plane: 17.8 degrees AA18G26-50: E Plane: 8.1 degrees, H Plane: 9.5 degrees |
3dB SPOT SIZE @ 1m | AA18G26-20: 0.31m x 0.31m AA18G26-50: 0.14m x 0.17m |
MODULATION CAPABILITY | Will faithfully reproduce AM, FM, or Pulse modulation appearing on input signal. |
SPURIOUS | Minus 65 dBc typical |
PRIMARY POWER (Supplied by AA1000) | 8 VDC @ 6 Amps max, +24VDC @ 1 Amp max |
CONNECTORS | RF Input: 2.92 mm (K-type) female DC Input: Twinax |
COOLING | Forced air (self contained fans) |
WEIGHT | AA18G26-20: 2.5kg (5.5lb) AA18G26-50: 2.7kg (6lb) |
SIZE (W x H x D) | AA18G26-20: 12.1cm x 18.4cm x 17.8cm (4.75in x 7.25in x 7in) AA18G26-50: 12.1cm x 18.4cm x 35.6cm (4.75in x 7.25in x 14in) |
ENVIRONMENTAL | Operating Temperature: 5°C/+40°C Operating Altitude: up to 2000M Shock and vibration: Normal Truck Transport |
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE | EMC: EN 61326-1 Safety: UL 61010-1 CAN/CSA: C22.2 #61010-1 CENELEC: EN 61010-1 RoHS: DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU WEEE: DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU |
EXPORT CLASSIFICATION | EAR99 |
- 50 V/m from 1m distance
- 18-26.5 GHz
- Solid state, broadband
- Ideal for low-level, high-frequency field applications
- Hybrid RF power amplifier and EMC antenna
- CE, RoHS and WEE compliance
SKU: AMPL-AA18G26-50