The Agilent/Keysight 83051A is a broadband microwave system amplifier engineered to recover losses and boost power in RF and microwave automated test equipment. Spanning 45 MHz to 50 GHz with 23 dB typical gain, it consolidates multiple narrow-band amplifiers into a single compact unit, eliminating the need for crossover networks or separate bias supplies. The amplifier delivers more than 8 dBm output power to 45 GHz and 6 dBm to 50 GHz at 1 dB compression point. Noise figure performance ranges from less than 12 dB below 2 GHz to 6 dB typical at 26.5 GHz and 10 dB typical to 50 GHz. RF connections use 2.4 mm female connectors; a BNC female connector provides DC detector output. The unit operates from +12 V @ 425 mA and -12 V @ 50 mA supplies, compatible with the Keysight 87421A 25W power supply.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 45 MHz to 50 GHz
• Gain: 23 dB (typical)
• Output Power (P1dB): >8 dBm to 45 GHz; 6 dBm to 50 GHz; 12 dBm (45–50 GHz)
• Noise Figure: <12 dB to 2 GHz; 6 dB to 26.5 GHz (typical); 10 dB to 50 GHz (typical)
• RF Connectors: 2.4 mm (female)
• Detector Output: BNC (female)
• Bias Supply: +12 V @ 425 mA; -12 V @ 50 mA
– Key Features
• Ultra-broadband design eliminates need for multiple amplifiers and crossover networks
• Single bias configuration reduces system complexity
• Compact form factor for direct systems integration
• Compatible with standard Keysight power supplies
– Typical Applications
• System loss recovery in RF/microwave ATE
• Power boosting in test and measurement setups
• Wideband signal amplification across multioctave frequency spans
– Compatibility & Integration
Operated with Keysight 87421A 25W power supply. Off-the-shelf design supports rapid integration into existing test systems.
