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A Voltage Variable, variable gain, or voltage controlled amplifier is a type of amplifier with a gain dependent on a control voltage input. These amplifiers are the backbone of amplitude modulation circuits. There are a wide range of types and styles of VCA’s that use various methods of controlling the gain. Some VCAs use voltage ..

We just launched a brand new rackmount variable gain RF amplifier with performance from 100 MHz to 18 GHz. This Pasternack 19-inch rack mounted RF amplifier is designed for lab use and various test and measurement applications. Normally this type of RF rack mount amplifier requires long lead-times for delivery often exceeding several months; however, ..