1kW S-Band Water Cooled 2400-2500 MHz Solid State Desktop Microwave Generator

Key Features

• Precision frequency and power control
• Revolutionary software control utilizing a Windows-based GUI
• Versatile frequency sweeping modes
• One button automatic load tuning
• Integral isolators protect from output mismatch
• Built in real-time scalar network analyzer (S11, S21)
• Real-time adaptive power control
• RF power transistors have 500,000+ hour MTBF
• Distributed high-speed multi-processor control architecture
• Convenient coaxial connector output
• Water cooled design
• Modular design for creating 1kW-12kW independent coaxial output or combined WR-340 waveguide output

Frequency Range

• Covers the entire 2400-2500 MHz ISM band
• Sweep frequency step size: 1 MHz
• Absolute frequency accuracy: +/- 2.5 ppm
• Frequency stability: +/- 0.5 ppm
• Phase adjustment 0-360⁰, 1.4⁰ resolution
• Operating modes: fixed, single frequency, full/partial band sweep, or optimized frequency hopping

• Sweep step time: 10 msec. to 1 second adjustable
• Frequency change response time <1 msec.

Microwave Power Output

• Up to 1 kilowatt continuous power output
• Power set resolution: 1 watt at full power
• Power amplifiers: Rugged and highly efficient GaN transistors
• Harmonic suppression >50 dBc
• Power control accuracy: 0.1%
• High accuracy timer
• Power measurement accuracy: forward power 0.1%, reflected power 0.5%
• mismatch for full power output: 6 dB RL/3:1 VSWR
• mismatch with power fold back; 4 dB RL/4.5:1 VSWR
• Power switching speed: <1 msec.

Modulation

• Modes: CW, pulse width modulation, or external RF input
• PWM Mode: 10 Hz to 1 kHz pulse rate, 0–100% duty cycle
• Gas plasma ignition feature
• Low level RF input and output connectors permit multiple generators to be phase locked

Control System

• Feature-rich Windows-based interactive control software
• USB 2.0 interface to Windows PC
• Complete LabView™ support
• Local or remote operation
• Ethernet remote control
• PLC-type hardware control interface with 24 VDC and 20 ma. current loop inputs and outputs
• Arc detection and emergency stop inputs with 1 us. response time

Software Highlights

• Point and click power and frequency setting across the band
• Real time display of forward and reflected power and return loss
• Automatic selection of best single frequency
• Automatic generation of optimal band map for frequency sweeping
• Integral one port scalar real-time network analyzer
• Power utilization measurement
• Band map edit, save and load
• Programmable ignition pulse for gas plasmas

RF Output

• 7/16 DIN coaxial connector outputs

Power Supply

• AC mains: 180-264 VAC single phase 50/60 Hz
• High efficiency 30 volt switch mode power supply
• Line-to-RF-conversion efficiency: 55%
• Ambient environment temperature: 0⁰-50⁰ C

Dimensions and Weight:

• Dimensions: 5.2″ H x 21.26″ L x 17.58″ W
• Weight: 55 lbs.
• 19” rack mountable

These are preliminary specifications and are subject to change.  Patents applied for.