Ophir RF Power Amplifier 5162 800MHz – 6GHz 30W

Overview

• Broadband solid-state RF power amplifier optimized for RF test, measurement, and communications applications
• High-efficiency Class A/AB linear architecture with robust performance across wide frequency span
• Compact benchtop / rackmount form factor with forced-air cooling for reliable continuous operation
• Designed for CW, AM, FM, PM, and pulse signal formats
• Type-N RF connectors and standard 100–240 VAC single-phase power input

Frequency & Output Power

• Frequency range: approximately 0.7 GHz to 4.2 GHz (model baseline) — often specified for variants covering up to 6 GHz depending on configuration
• Saturated RF output power: ~28 W typical
• Output power at 1 dB compression: ~22 W minimum
• Broadband gain across operating range for consistent amplification

Performance Specifications

• Small-signal gain: minimum ~46 dB
• Gain flatness: within ±2.5 dB over the frequency range
• Third-order intercept (IP3): ~+54 dBm typical
• Input VSWR: maximum 2:1 across operating band
• Harmonic distortion: around –20 dBc typical at rated output
• Spurious suppression: < –60 dBc typical at rated output
• Nominal impedance: 50 Ω input/output
• RF input drive requirement: up to ~+10 dBm max

Electrical & Mechanical

• AC power input: 100 – 240 VAC, single-phase
• Power consumption: up to ~350 W
• Cooling: internal forced-air with fan
• RF connectors: Type-N female standard
• Chassis grounding provided for safety and RF performance
• Typical dimensions: ~19″ (rack) × 5.25″ × ~20″ (standard benchtop size)
• Weight: approximately ~45 lbs

Environmental & Operational

• Operating temperature range: ~0 °C to ~50 °C
• Operating humidity: up to ~95% non-condensing
• Suitable for laboratory, production test, and RF compliance environments