The ACST 1217E-6A Broadband AMC is a compact high-performance amplifier-multiplier chain (AMC) designed for broadband microwave and millimeter-wave applications. It is engineered to provide stable signal amplification and frequency conversion performance across a wide operating band, making it suitable for laboratory setups, test systems, and RF instrumentation. The unit is housed in a rugged metallic enclosure with standard RF and DC interfaces for easy integration into existing measurement or signal generation systems.

General Specifications:

Device Type: Broadband Amplifier-Multiplier Chain (AMC)
Model Number: 1217E-6A
Operating Frequency Range: 70 to 110 GHz
RF Function: Amplification and frequency multiplication (factor 6, optional 9 variant)
Input Port: SMA
Output Port: WR-10 waveguide (UG-387/U-M flange)
Input Frequency Range: 11.66 to 18.33 GHz
Input Power Requirement: +4 to +6 dBm typical
Output Power: +17 to +20 dBm typical (frequency dependent)
Gain: High-gain broadband chain (exact gain depends on frequency, see datasheet)
Multiplication Factor: 6 (standard)
DC Supply Voltage: 15 to 18 V DC (universal adapter typically included)
Control Interface: Optional TTL ON/OFF modulation (kHz range, depending on configuration)
Power Consumption: Up to ~30 W
Stability: High spectral purity with phase noise scaling of 20·log(n)
Mechanical Size: 140 × 95 × 200 mm (approx., excluding connectors)
Weight: ~2 kg
Housing: Ruggedized metallic enclosure with integrated power conditioning and RF shielding

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