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AUTOSWITCH AMPLIFIER, HPDA-15RMi-S
DESCRIPTION
The HPDA-15RMi-S is a high performance frequency distribution amplifier with an autoswitch function that
allows the selection of the RF input to be distributed. The selected RF input supplies 10 buffered unity gain
outputs. The instrument has a manual mode and autoswitch mode of operation. In manual mode, the RF input
can be selected with a toggle switch on the front panel, or by sending a command through the Ethernet
interface. In autoswitch mode the two RF input levels are monitored and compared to a set threshold of +7
dBm. Upon failure of a selected input channel the amplifier switches over to the alternate RF input with a
switching time less than 1 us.
The selected RF input is buffered and distributed to ten unity gain outputs. The typical cross-channel isolation of
the RF distribution is 140 dB and reverse isolation is typically greater than 145 dB. The phase noise of the
amplifier is exceptionally low, typically –147 dBc/Hz @ Fourier frequency of 1 Hz and –171 dBc/Hz @ Fourier
frequencies greater than 10 kHz. Both the input and output are matched to 50 ohms to obtain better than 25 dB
return loss. All outputs are AC coupled and the grounds are DC isolated to reduce the effect of ground loops.
The HPDA-15RMi-S is designed to be powered by a 100 to 240 VAC mains source or by a +12 to +36 VDC
power source. The DC power supply may be used as a main power source for the instrument or in conjunction
with the AC power supply as a backup in case of loss of the main AC power. The instrument is designed to
automatically switch from AC to DC supply operation using a Schottky diode network and charge storage
capacitors to avoid any glitches and ensure uninterrupted continuous operation.
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