The Keysight 8447F is a combined instrument containing both the 8447D Preamplifier and the 8447E Power Amplifier in a single package. Operating over a frequency range of 0.1 to 1300 MHz, it provides gain and power to overcome systematic RF losses, drive high-power devices, and improve the dynamic range and sweep speed of measurement systems like network analyzers.

Specifications

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply110 or 230 VAC ±10%, 48 to 440 Hz, 15 W
Operating Temperature0 to 55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)216 mm × 130 mm × 330 mm
Weight3.8

Frequency & Gain

ParameterValue
Frequency Range0.1 to 1300 MHz
Preamplifier Mean Gain>= 25 dB (at 25 °C)
Power Amplifier Mean Gain>= 22 dB
Preamplifier Gain Flatness±1.5 dB
Power Amplifier Gain Flatness±1.5 dB

Noise & Signal Fidelity

ParameterValue
Preamplifier Noise Figure< 8.5 dB
Power Amplifier Noise Figure< 11 dB
Preamplifier Harmonic Distortion-30 dB for 0 dBm output (typical)
Power Amplifier Harmonic Distortion-30 dB for +10 dBm output (typical)
Preamplifier Output for <-60 dB Harmonic Distortion-30 dBm (typical)
Power Amplifier Output for <-60 dB Harmonic Distortion-20 dBm (typical)

Signal Limits & Isolation

ParameterValue
Preamplifier Output Power at 1 dB Compression>= +7 dBm
Power Amplifier Output Power at 1 dB Compression>= +12.5 dBm
Maximum DC Input Voltage±10 V
Preamplifier Reverse Isolation> 40 dB
Power Amplifier Reverse Isolation> 40 dB

Impedance & VSWR

ParameterValue
Nominal Impedance50 Ω
Preamplifier Input VSWR< 2.0 (0.1 to 1300 MHz)
Preamplifier Output VSWR< 2.2 (0.1 to 1300 MHz)
Power Amplifier VSWR< 2.2 (0.1 to 1300 MHz, input and output)

Connectors & Interfaces

ParameterValue
Input Connector TypeBNC female
Output Connector TypeBNC female

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
Form FactorBenchtop (Half-rack width)

Preamplifier Performance

ParameterValue
Preamplifier Maximum Continuous RF Input Power+13 dBm (1.0 V RMS)
Preamplifier Frequency Range0.1 to 1300 MHz

Power Amplifier Performance

ParameterValue
Power Amplifier Maximum Continuous RF Input Power+17 dBm (1.6 V RMS)
Power Amplifier Frequency Range100 kHz - 1.3 GHz

General Performance

ParameterValue
Input/Output CouplingAC coupled

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +75 °C

Options

ParameterValue
Option 010 ConnectorsType-N female

Power Requirements

ParameterValue
Power Consumption15 W
AC Input Voltage110 / 230 VAC (±10%), 48 - 440 Hz

Technology

Solid State RF Amplifier

Applications

RF signal amplification, dynamic range improvement, and network analyzer sweep speed enhancement