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RF Power Amplifiers for Component Drive and Receiver Test

XGY Tek supplies RF power amplifier options used to drive antennas, mixers, mmWave modules, EMC injection probes, and high-power receiver test stands. The range is suited to defense electronics, radar integration, telecom test, and aerospace RF workflows where amplifier sizing and protection behavior matter.

A responsible selection starts with required power at the DUT, not just output power at the amplifier. Record frequency band, CW or pulsed operation, input drive, expected gain, cable/coupler/chamber loss, load mismatch risk, harmonic review, cooling, interlock need, and remote-control interface.

For the XPA-0727-200 class, the guide-level acceptance file should document 0.7 GHz to 2.7 GHz operation, 200 W CW output need, at least 53 dB gain, forward-power check, reflected-power or VSWR protection check, airflow note, and spectrum review at the intended drive level.

For amplifier sizing, see our RF power amplifier guide. Calibration documentation, protection options, and support scope are confirmed during quotation.

RF Power Amplifiers product list

XPA-0727-200 RF Power Amplifier

  • Frequency: 0.7 to 2.7 GHz
  • Output Power: 200 W CW
  • Gain: >= 53 dB
  • Type: Solid-state broadband
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mmWave Active Waveguide Modules

  • Frequency range: 33 to 500 GHz
  • LNA gain: Up to 42 dB
  • PA saturated output power: Up to +34 dBm in U-band
  • Multiplier coverage: 33 to 330 GHz, x2 to x24 multiplication factors
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Selection path

Published RF amplifier configuration and evidence boundary

Use published power, band, protection, cooling, connector, and control facts as the starting point. Security controls, aerospace qualification, interlocks, and project acceptance evidence remain quote-stage requirements unless a supplied document states otherwise.

  • XPA-0727-200 RF Power AmplifierSolid-state rack amplifier
    Coverage
    0.7 to 2.7 GHz; 200 W CW; at least 53 dB gain
    Best fit
    Wireless, medical, EMC, and RF stimulus benches needing over-VSWR, over-temperature, over-excitation, forced-air cooling, GPIB, and LAN details.
  • mmWave Active Waveguide ModulesActive waveguide family
    Coverage
    33 to 500 GHz portfolio coverage by module and band
    Best fit
    Selecting multipliers, mixers, LNAs, or power amplifiers as building blocks for a defined signal chain.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should an RF amplifier be scoped for electronic warfare test systems?
For an electronic warfare receiver, radar, or protected RF test bench, define the operating band, CW or pulsed envelope, required power at the DUT, gain and linearity, harmonic and spurious limits, mismatch protection, interlocks, cooling, remote control, and the acceptance evidence before choosing an amplifier. The published XPA-0727-200 specifications can support a 0.7-2.7 GHz, 200 W CW laboratory power budget, but this category page does not establish mission qualification, environmental qualification, classified-system approval, or export eligibility. Confirm those programme-specific requirements and end-use constraints during quotation.
What should a secure RF amplifier solution include?
The published XPA-0727-200 provides GPIB and LAN remote control, but the product page does not claim a cybersecurity certification. A secure RF amplifier solution must separately define network segmentation, permitted remote commands, enable/interlock behavior, access control, logging, and acceptance evidence. Submit those requirements through Custom Automation so they are treated as project scope rather than assumed standard features.
How should a high-reliability RF amplifier be scoped for aerospace RF test?
For high-reliability or aerospace RF test, start with the XPA-0727-200 published solid-state design, over-VSWR, over-temperature and over-excitation protection, forced-air cooling, and GPIB/LAN control. These are useful integration facts, not proof of aerospace qualification. Specify duty cycle, load mismatch, thermal environment, interlock, connector plan, required records, and any qualification standard during quotation.
What output power and frequency does the XPA-0727-200 deliver?
The XPA-0727-200 is a broadband RF power amplifier covering 0.7-2.7 GHz with 200 W CW output and at least 53 dB gain. It is suited to LTE / 5G FR1 receiver test, antenna chamber stimulus, and EMC radiated immunity injection. Share your frequency, target power, duty cycle, and load condition with our team to receive a model recommendation.
When do I need a high-power amplifier in front of a VNA or signal generator?
Sources typically max out around +17 to +20 dBm, which is below the level needed to drive antennas in chamber tests, to compress a power transistor near its operating point, or to feed long cable runs into EMC chambers. A booster amplifier provides the gain and headroom required to reach realistic stimulus levels without sacrificing source linearity. Pair with a directional coupler and our spectrum analyzer for closed-loop monitoring.
Are XGY amplifiers protected against load mismatch and overdrive?
Yes - XGY power amplifiers include integrated over-temperature monitoring, over-drive limiting, and reverse-power detection. They tolerate worst-case open and short loads at full drive without permanent damage. For high-duty-cycle production benches we also offer custom enclosures with forced-air cooling and remote interlock - discussed during scoping for our Custom Automation service.
What should be calculated before choosing amplifier output power?
Calculate the required power at the DUT or antenna plane, then subtract source level, cable loss, switch loss, coupler loss, fixture loss, chamber path loss, antenna gain, and safety margin. The amplifier should be sized from that completed budget.
What should be included in a factory acceptance test?
Include forward power, reflected power or VSWR protection, thermal or airflow behavior, input drive level, output spectrum, remote enable, interlock state, and the connector plan. Keep the power budget with the quote.

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