
R&S®BBA300
Broadband amplifier (380 MHz – 18 GHz, 15 W – 1 kW)
- Category: Broadband amplifier
- Manufacturer: Rohde & Schwarz
- Frequency range: 380 MHz to 18 GHz, depending on model
- RF output power (P1dB): 15 W to 1000 W, depending on model
- Noise power density: –110 dBm/Hz
- Harmonics: –25 dBc
- VSWR mismatch tolerance: up to 6:1
- Amplifier classes: Class A and Class AB, tunable
- Remote control interfaces: SCPI / LAN (Ethernet)
- Modulation modes: AM, FM, PM, pulse, complex OFDM
- Data sheet: Download PDF
- Product brochure: Download PDF
- External link: Official product page
Product overview
The R&S®BBA300 is a family of solid-state broadband amplifiers for applications that demand high availability: an ultra-wide continuous frequency range reaching into the microwave bands at 18 GHz, high linearity, outstanding noise power density and excellent harmonic characteristics. The operating point is tunable between Class A and Class AB, and the bias current is trimmed periodically and automatically to offset component ageing. A modern role-based graphical user interface comes built in, and remote control over Ethernet with SCPI makes integration into an automated test system straightforward.
Key features
- Continuous RF signal sweeps across an ultra-broad frequency range up to 18 GHz, covering the test band without switching between amplifiers
- Linear RF output power up to 1000 W, with outstanding noise power density (–110 dBm/Hz) and excellent harmonic suppression (–25 dBc)
- AM, FM, PM, pulse and complex OFDM modulation modes, for varied test requirements
- High mismatch tolerance (VSWR 6:1), for robust operation under any load condition
- Flexible, scalable functions and configurations: frequency range and output power both expandable
- Periodic automatic bias current adjustment offsets component ageing and keeps performance stable over the long term
- Modern role-based graphical interface, with remote control over Ethernet and SCPI for easy integration into an automated test environment
Typical applications
- EMC testing to IEC, CISPR and other international standards
- Product validation and OTA coexistence testing, for wireless equipment certification
- RF component characterization: amplifiers, filters, antennas and other devices under test
- Wireless device testing for 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi and other standards
- High-power RF stimulus in the development laboratory and during new product development
- Automated test on the production line, for throughput and repeatability
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Hardware options
11 optionsSoftware options (K-options)
2 optionsAccessories
4 optionsAvailable models / variants
This series comes in the 5 variants below. Click Request a quote to ask KanTek for the full specifications and a price for the model you need.
| Model | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| CDE series (single-band) | 380 MHz – 6 GHz / models: BBA300-CDE15, BBA300-CDE25, BBA300-CDE50, BBA300-CDE90, BBA300-CDE180, BBA300-CDE300 | Request a quote → |
| DE series (single-band) | 1 – 6 GHz / models: BBA300-DE15, BBA300-DE25, BBA300-DE50, BBA300-DE90, BBA300-DE180, BBA300-DE300, BBA300-DE500, BBA300-DE1000 | Request a quote → |
| F series (single-band) | 6 – 13 GHz / models: BBA300-F30, BBA300-F50, BBA300-F90, BBA300-F180, BBA300-F300 | Request a quote → |
| FG series (single-band) | 6 – 18 GHz / models: BBA300-FG30, BBA300-FG50, BBA300-FG90, BBA300-FG180, BBA300-FG300 | Request a quote → |
| Dual-band series (representative models) | 380 MHz – 18 GHz, depending on the combination / models: BBA300-CDE25F30, BBA300-DE50FG50, BBA300-CDE90FG30 | Request a quote → |
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