Test & Measurement R&S®BBA150 Broadband Amplifier Excellent amplifiers from 9 kHz to 6 GHz with high power density

R&S®BBA150 Broadband Amplifier At a glance The R&S®BBA150 broadband amplifier family generates power in the frequency range from 9 kHz to 6 GHz. The compact amplifiers are rugged and feature high availability. They are ideal for amplitude, frequency, phase and pulse modulation. Extensive switching options for input, output and sample ports are available for different applications. The R&S®BBA150 broadband amplifiers cover a total of four frequency bands: 9 kHz to 250 MHz, 80 MHz to 1 GHz, 0.8 GHz to 3 GHz and 2.5 GHz to 6 GHz. They can be used to address a variety of applications, including the...

R&S®BBA150 Broadband Amplifier Benefits and key features One of the most advanced broadband amplifiers on the market ❙ Sophisticated RF design ❙ Compact and lightweight ❙ Series production in one of Europe's most progressive plants ▷ page 4 Reliable with high availability ❙ Outstanding expertise in amplifier development ❙ Cost benefit due to low downtime ▷ page 5 Flexible control and operation ❙ Manual operation ❙ Local and remote operation via web browser and PC ❙ Integration into the R&S®EMC32 EMC measurement software ❙ Remote control via Ethernet ❙ Safety thanks to two different interlocks...

One of the most advanced broad­ band amplifiers on the market Outstanding RF design in combination with highquality series production in one of Europe's most progessive plants Sophisticated RF design State-of-the-art design and simulation programs used during development, the use of power semiconductors from internationally leading manufacturers and the decades of experience of the Rohde & Schwarz engineers in developing amplifiers produce the most advanced amplifier design currently available. In the frequency band from 2.5 GHz to 6 GHz, semiconductor dice directly bonded onto printed boards...

Reliable with high availability Outstanding expertise in amplifier development Broadband amplifiers as reliable as the sound and TV broadcast transmitters from Rohde & Schwarz The R&S®BBA150 broadband amplifiers are highly tolerant to mismatch and rugged enough to handle short-circuiting at the RF end or an open RF output. The expertise gained over many years in the development of power amplifiers is based on the R & D work for Rohde & Schwarz sound and TV broadcast transmitters. Their reliability is well-known and a major reason for the company's global market leadership in digital terrestrial...

Flexible control and operation Operation of the R&S®BBA150 is always efficient, including local and remote control and operation via web GUI. Manual operation The R&S®BBA150 is directly operated via the display and the buttons on its front panel. This is ideal for use in labs and makes it easy to change settings. A clever menu structure provides straightforward access to all essential information and possible settings; during operation, the RF output power, reflected power and VSWR are displayed. Local and remote operation via web browser and PC The web GUI integrated into the R&S®BBA150 is called...

Integration into the R&S®EMC32 EMC measurement software Complex EMC measurement scenarios almost always require the use of higher-level measurement and control software, for example R&S®EMC32. The complete integration of the R&S®BBA150 into the EMC measurement software offers many different options for setting and controlling the amplifier for immunity measurements in line with common standards such as CISPR, IEC, ISO, EN, ETSI, VDE, FCC and ANSI. Safety thanks to two different interlocks The obligatory device interlock is complemented by a ­ nother, configurable interlock. The device interlock...

All in one device The system controller makes it possible to implement amplifier systems with different frequency bands without external control components. Compact design and modular structure Though compact, the R&S®BBA150 broadband amplifier offers functions that normally involve significantly higher technical investment. The design is optimized for top ­ lexibility in a small footprint. The compact, moduf lar design of the amplifier stages and other components ­ a ­ llows the setup of highly integrated systems based on 19" rackmounts. The rackmounts are scalable such that even complex systems...

Optional sample ports are available to measure the forward and reflected power at the amplifier's output. Sample port switches are used to make the sample port signals from the different frequency bands available at two central outputs. RF output switches allow flexible connection of the frequency bands to different sinks, e.g. clamps or antennas. ­ Different RF output switches can be configured in an a ­ pplication-specific manner. All switches in the system are controlled via the built-in system controller. The desired RF path can be selected with a single remote control command or press of...

Excellent service and quick maintenance Extended warranty for maximum protection of investment The extended warranty offers optimal performance and availability of an R&S®BBA150 broadband amplifier at low, calculable operating cost. The terms of one to four years (WE1 to WE4) – in addition to the three-year warranty – provide long-term investment protection. From pre-sale to service – at your doorstep Minimal downtime due to modular design and worldwide service Outstanding service concept The modular structure of the R&S®BBA150 allows problems to be remedied quickly and keeps downtime to a minimum....

Front view Desktop model Functional elements System On/Standby Operating buttons Status LEDs Rohde & Schwarz R&S®BBA150 Broadband Amplifier 11

Rear view Desktop model Functional elements Power supply On/off switch Control interface