Rackmount Amplifiers

L Band Radar Pulsed Power Amplifier

The SSPA 1.2-1.4-800-RM is an L-band pulsed amplifier for military radar and linear-accelerator applications.
Platform environment
Ground/Air
Frequency range
1.2 - 1.4 GHz
Supply input
120 Vac
SSPA1.2-1.4-800-RM
Specifications

Specifications

Product specifications
Part Number SSPA1.2-1.4-800-RM
Environment Ground/Air
Min/Max Frequency 1.2 - 1.4 GHz
Power Out (W) typical 800
VDC Input 120 Vac
Size in Inches (W x L x H) 2.5 x 7.7 x 1.4
Gain (dB) Typical 50

Technical specifications

Specification Value Notes
Platform environment Ground/Air
Frequency range 1.2 - 1.4 GHz
Supply input 120 Vac
Gain 50 dB typical
RF output power 800 W typical peak Pulsed operation; typical duty cycle 10%, pulse width 100–1000 µs.

Product overview

The SSPA 1.2-1.4-800-RM is an L-band pulsed amplifier for military radar and linear-accelerator applications. It covers 1.2–1.4 GHz with 800 W typical peak RF output power. The page describes typical pulse widths of 100–1000 µs and a typical 10% duty cycle. External enable control supports pulsed operation. The rack assembly includes forward- and reflected-power sample ports, an overtemperature alarm and accessible overcurrent fuses. It operates from 120 VAC and uses an SMA female RF input and Type N female RF output.

Documentation

Documentation

Technical documents and resources

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More about this product

Product features

  • Pulsed L-band RF amplification
  • External amplifier enable control
  • Forward- and reflected-power sample ports
  • Overtemperature alarm and overcurrent fuses

Pulsed operation

The 800 W figure is peak RF output power. The published operating context is a typical 10% duty cycle and 100–1000 µs pulse width.

Monitoring interfaces

Forward- and reflected-power sample ports support RF monitoring, while a front-panel alarm indicates overtemperature.

Applications

  • Military L-band radar
  • L-band linear accelerators
Product support

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