Power Amplifiers have expandable/divisible architecture.
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Designed to add power instead of replacing power, Scalable Power amplifiers can be combined, divided, and controlled by central location via amplifier controller. Amplifiers can be upgraded to total of 4 like devices to be used as one unit, or separated to function independently. Controller also allows for power to be divided; when allotted amount of watts are not needed, each independent amplifier can function separately at multiple locations.
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AR Worldwide RF Microwave Instrumentation Introduces Scalable Power Amplifiers
Power Can Be Expanded Or Divided With The Use Of A Controller
Souderton, PA - 5/10/06 - As RF test levels and test distances continue to increase, many test labs are forced to replace smaller amplifiers with larger, more powerful models. AR Worldwide RF Microwave Instrumentation believes there's a better, more cost-efficient way to meet changing needs.
The company's new Scalable Power offering makes it possible to add power instead of simply replacing power. It also enables users to divide the power by splitting amplifiers for multiple uses, thereby dramatically increasing the flexibility of its amplifiers.
The heart of this scalable power technology is the controller. It allows multiple amplifiers to be combined and controlled by a central location.
For example, a 200S1G4A amplifier (200 Watts / 0.8-4.2 GHz) can be purchased today; and when specs change and more power is required, another 200S1G4A amplifier can be added, along with a controller, to make a 400S1G4 amplifier (400 Watts / 0.8-4.2 GHz). The two amplifiers can be separated and function independently or brought together and used as one 400S1G4. This system can be upgraded to a total of four independent 200S1G4A amplifiers that can be combined for 700 watts. A variety of AR Worldwide amplifiers can be used as the building blocks for Scalable Power. Each can be combined with up to four of the same model amplifiers to increase power as needed.
The Scalable Power offering also allows for power to be divided. For example, a 3000W1000 amplifier can be purchased to provide 3000 watts of power. When 3000 watts are not needed, each of the three 1000W1000C independent amplifiers can function separately for 1000 watts at multiple locations.
The flexibility of the new Scalable Power offering represents AR Worldwide's commitment to meeting the changing needs of the market and providing its customers with a powerful competitive edge.
Further details are available on the AR Worldwide RF Microwave Instrumentation website. Visit our "App Notes" page (http://www.ar-worldwide.com/html/50000.asp?S=2) and look for App. Note #40. Or follow the link below to download directly:
http://www.ar-worldwide.com/pdfs/appNotes/AppNote40.pdf
AR Worldwide Competitive Edge products supply a multitude of unique RF solutions to companies around the world. The company's limitless support network reaches the far corners of the globe. AR Worldwide products are backed by the company's "Competitive Edge" warranty, the best and most comprehensive warranty in the industry. When companies purchase from any AR Worldwide company they have the peace of mind that comes from knowing the global leader will be there to help with any problems today, tomorrow and always.
For more information, contact AR Worldwide RF/Microwave Instrumentation, 160 School House Rd. Souderton, PA 18964 at 215-723-8181 or at www.ar-worldwide.com. For an applications engineer, call 800-933-8181.
Contact:
Richard Rogers
VP Marketing
(215) 723-8181
