Rohde & Schwarz BBA300-CDE50

RF Power Amplifier | 380 MHz - 6 GHz, 50 W

The Rohde & Schwarz BBA300-CDE50 is a broadband RF power amplifier covering 380 MHz to 6 GHz with a minimum output power of 50 W. Designed for EMC testing, RF component characterization, and communications system validation, the amplifier combines high linearity, adjustable gain control, low noise performance, and configurable operating modes. Users can select Class A or Class AB operation and optimize performance for maximum power or enhanced VSWR tolerance using the optional BBA-PK1 software package. The amplifier features 47 dB nominal gain, N-type RF connectors, Ethernet control capability, and robust mismatch protection for demanding laboratory and compliance testing environments.

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Frequency Range	380 MHz - 6 GHz
Output Power	50 W (47 dBm) - 5.5 GHz, 40 W (46 dBm) - 6 GHz
Output Power (High-Power Mode)	Up to 75 W (48.75 dBm) with BBA-PK1 option
Output Power at 1 dB Compression	50 W - 2.6 GHz, 45 W - 5.6 GHz, 35 W - 6 GHz
Nominal Power Gain	47 dB @ 1 GHz
Gain Flatness	< ±4.5 dB
Gain Adjustment Range	> 20 dB
Input Impedance	50 Ω
Output Impedance	50 Ω
Input VSWR	2:1 Maximum
Maximum Input Level	+7 dBm
Third Order Intermodulation (TOI)	< -27 dBc (380 MHz - 5.5 GHz)
Harmonics	< -20 dBc - < -25 dBc
Spurious Signals	Nominal -80 dBc, Maximum -70 dBc
Noise Figure	< 10 dB (380 MHz - 5 GHz), < 10.5 dB (5 GHz - 6 GHz)
Noise Power Density	< -114 dBm/Hz
RF Sample Coupling Factor	Approx. 55 dB
Operating Modes	Class A / Class AB (with BBA-PK1 option)
Load Tolerance	Continuous operation up to VSWR 6:1 without foldback
Output Mismatch Protection	100% Protected Against Mismatch
AC Input Voltage	100 V - 240 V AC ±10%, Single Phase
Line Frequency	47 Hz - 63 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption	750 VA
RF Input Connector	N Female
RF Output Connector	N Female
Dimensions (W × H × D)	464 × 196 × 640 mm (18.26 × 7.72 × 25.19 in)
Rack Size	4U
Weight	Approx. 21 kg (46 lb)