
Giga-tronics GT-1050A Microwave Power Amplifier
Operation Manual, Part Number 34817, Rev. C, March 2011
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1SAFETY AND MANUAL CONVENTIONS .................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Personal Safety Alert ....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Equipment Safety Alert.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Notes................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.4 Electrical Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Important Operating Instructions ................................................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER 2INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.1 Features and Benefits of the GT-1050A Microwave Power Amplifier ..................................................... 3
2.2 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors .............................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Receiving and Inspection................................................................................................................................. 6
2.4 Prepare the GT-1050A for Use ........................................................................................................................ 7
2.4.1 Cooling...................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4.2 AC Power Requirements........................................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Shipping, Repair, and Calibration .................................................................................................................... 7
2.5.1 Shipping the GT-1050A............................................................................................................................. 7
2.5.2 Repairs...................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.5.3 Calibration ................................................................................................................................................ 8
CHAPTER 3OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Operating Safety and Instructions................................................................................................................... 9
CHAPTER 4PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION ............................................................................................................ 10
4.1 Specifications................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.2 Performance Verification .............................................................................................................................. 15
4.2.1 Equipment and Material ........................................................................................................................ 15
APPENDIX AOPTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 18