Agilent / Keysight 83020A Microwave System Amplifier, 2 GHz to 26.5 GHz

The Agilent/Keysight 83020A is a broadband microwave system amplifier engineered for automated test equipment and RF/microwave applications from 2 GHz to 26.5 GHz. It delivers 30 dB typical gain to 20 GHz and 27 dB typical gain to 26.5 GHz, with output power exceeding 27 dBm at 1 dB compression to 20 GHz and 23 dBm to 26.5 GHz. The compact form factor and low-profile heat sink enable direct insertion into existing system architectures without redesign.

Technical Specifications

Frequency Range: 2 GHz to 26.5 GHz Gain:

• 30 dB typical to 20 GHz


• 27 dB typical to 26.5 GHz


• 23 dB minimum to 2 GHz Output Power (1 dB Compression):


• Greater than 27 dBm to 20 GHz


• Greater than 23 dBm to 26.5 GHz


• Minimum +24 dBm to 20 GHz


• Minimum +21 dBm to 26.5 GHz Maximum Output Power:


• +30 dBm typical to 2 GHz


• Up to +30 dBm (optional coupler/detector deletion)


• Up to +25 dBm (optional coupler/detector deletion) Noise Figure:


• Less than 10 dB typical to 20 GHz


• Less than 13 dB typical to 26.5 GHz


• Less than 6 dB typical to 26.5 GHz Input SWR: 3.1:1 maximum; 3:1 typical across 2–26.5 GHz Output SWR:


• 7.0:1 typical to 2 GHz


• 3.2:1 to 18 GHz


• 2.2:1 to 26.5 GHz Third Order Intercept: 38 dBm typical (2–20 GHz) Harmonics: –22 dBc typical (1–2 GHz); –20 dBc typical (2–18 GHz) Reverse Isolation: –55 dB typical at 1 GHz Survival Input Power: +23 dBm maximum Power Dissipation: 24 W or 48 W (configuration dependent)

Key Features

• Internal directional detectors on standard configurations for external leveling


• Optional coupler/detector deletion achieves maximum output power (+30 dBm to 2 GHz)


• Single amplifier replaces multiple narrow-bandwidth designs


• RF connectors: 3.5 mm female; detector output: BNC female

Compatibility & Integration DC bias requires Keysight 87422A power supply providing +15 V at 3.3 A and –15 V at 50 mA (or +15 V at 4.0 A and –15 V at 200 mA), plus optional +12 V at 2.0 A and –12 V at 200 mA outputs. The 87422A is a 90-watt supply.