The 2176 from Empower RF is a Solid State High Power Amplifier that operates from 1750 to 2120 MHz. It provides up to 4000 Watts of CW Power and 2000 Watts of RMS power with a gain of over 60 dB. This GaN-on-SiC CW amplifier comes equipped with an internal directional coupler, external forward and reverse sample ports, and an easy to use web GUI. Its broader band brings flexibility to transmit in either of the two Satellite uplink channels.
The 2176 is based on Empower’s established and field-proven Next Generation architecture that is tactically deployed and operating on multiple levels in support of a variety of critical DoD missions. Its Output modes include Manual Gain Control (MGC), AGC and ALC which provide flexibility when integrating into legacy uplink systems. For critical on-air applications, the 2176 provides Graceful Output Power Degradation, backing down power to a safe operating level in the event of component failure or excessive Load VSWR condition. This amplifier is available in a 15 U chassis and is ideal for Satcom uplink applications.
