Agilent / Keysight 83017A Microwave System Amplifier, 0.5 to 26.5 GHz

The Agilent/Keysight 83017A is a wideband microwave system amplifier spanning 0.5 to 26.5 GHz, engineered for integration into Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) systems and RF/microwave applications requiring signal path loss compensation and power boosting. The ultra-broad bandwidth eliminates the need for multiple narrower-band amplifiers, crossover networks, and separate bias supplies, simplifying system architecture and reducing component count.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 0.5 GHz to 26.5 GHz


• Small Signal Gain: 25 dB minimum; 27 dB minimum from 2–20 GHz; 23 dB minimum from 20–26.5 GHz


• Gain Flatness: ±5 dB maximum from 0.5–2 GHz; ±3 dB maximum from 5–26.5 GHz; ±5 dB maximum from 2–26.5 GHz


• Output Power (1 dB Compression): 18 dBm minimum from 0.5–20 GHz; 10 dBm minimum from 20–26.5 GHz


• Leveled Output Power: ±1.1 dB flatness at 12 dBm (0.5–26.5 GHz); ±1.5 dB flatness at 18 dBm (0.5–20 GHz); ±1.5 dB flatness at 17 dBm (1–26.5 GHz)


• Noise Figure: Less than 8 dB typical from 0.5–20 GHz; less than 13 dB typical from 20–26.5 GHz


• Harmonics: −20 dBc typical from 0.5–11 GHz at P₁dB


• Third Order Intercept: 30 dBm typical at 2 GHz; 20 dBm typical at 26.5 GHz


• Input/Output VSWR: 2.6:1


• Power Dissipation: 9 W

Key Features

• Internal directional detectors enable external leveling and closed-loop control


• Detector output provides signal proportional to output power


• 3.5 mm female RF connectors


• Low-profile heat sink with integral mounting bracket


• Compact form factor

Bias & Power

• Supply Requirements: +12 V @ 700 mA, −12 V @ 50 mA


• Compatible Power Supplies: Keysight/Agilent 87421A (25 W) and 87422A (70 W)

Typical Applications

• Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) systems


• System loss recovery in RF/microwave signal paths


• Sensitivity and dynamic range enhancement in receiving systems