{"product_id":"uts7000a-p26-26-5-ghz-preamplifier-option-for-uts7026a","title":"UTS7000A-P26 26.5 GHz Preamplifier Option for UTS7026A","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ut-cat{color:#333;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.5;}\n.ut-cat h4{color:#1a1a1a;font-size:1.15em;margin:1.5em 0 .5em;padding-bottom:.25em;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;}\n.ut-cat h2{color:#1a1a1a;font-size:1.25em;margin:1.2em 0 .4em;}\n.ut-cat h3{color:#222;font-size:1.05em;margin:1em 0 .3em;}\n.ut-cat p{margin:.6em 0;}\n.ut-cat ul{margin:.5em 0;padding-left:1.4em;}.ut-cat li{margin:.25em 0;}\n.ut-cat img{max-width:100%;height:auto;}\n.ut-cat table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:.5em 0;}\n.ut-cat th,.ut-cat td{border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;}\n.ut-cat td strong{color:#222;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ut-cat\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUTS7000A-P26\u003c\/strong\u003e is the 26.5 GHz preamplifier option for the UTS7026A and UTS7026A–NB signal analyzer chassis. The option engages a low-noise front-end amplifier ahead of the input mixer, lowering displayed average noise level (DANL) by roughly 13 to 17 dB across the chassis frequency range and improving sensitivity for weak-signal measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preamplifier is activated by software license against the chassis serial number. Once installed, Preamp On\/Off is toggled from the chassis menu — no separate hardware is shipped, no chassis disassembly is required, and no service call is needed. The license is permanent for the life of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-key-features\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDANL improvement of ≈13 to 17 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e — Across the chassis frequency range, with the largest gains in the mid-band where the chassis noise floor is highest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp On\/Off menu toggle\u003c\/strong\u003e — Engagement is software-controlled from the front panel; switch in for weak-signal measurement, switch out for higher-power measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplicable frequency range\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz (chassis-capped); the option spec covers 100 kHz to 40 GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePer-band noise figure characterization\u003c\/strong\u003e — Datasheet-published DANL with Preamp On at every chassis-relevant band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime License Activation\u003c\/strong\u003e — activate once, owned for the life of the instrument. No subscriptions, no renewals, no maintenance fees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Preamplifier Adds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preamplifier option lowers the chassis noise floor for weak-signal measurement. Values below are taken from the UTS7000A Series datasheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"product-spec-table\" style=\"table-layout:fixed;width:100%\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:42%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:58%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplicable frequency range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 kHz to 26.5 GHz (chassis-capped from option spec of 100 kHz to 40 GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActivation mechanic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware license against chassis serial; installed via chassis Option Install menu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreamp On \/ Preamp Off toggle from chassis menu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" class=\"cohort-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplayed Average Noise Level (DANL) — Preamp On vs Off (Typ.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency band\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePreamp Off → Preamp On\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 MHz to 20 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−145 dBm → −160 dBm (≈15 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 MHz to 1.5 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−147 dBm → −162 dBm (≈15 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 GHz to 3 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−146 dBm → −160 dBm (≈14 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 GHz to 7.5 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−140 dBm → −153 dBm (≈13 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 GHz to 12.3 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−138 dBm → −153 dBm (≈15 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.5 GHz to 19.3 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−140 dBm → −153 dBm (≈13 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.3 GHz to 21 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−140 dBm → −153 dBm (≈13 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.8 GHz to 26.5 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−138 dBm → −152 dBm (≈14 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" class=\"cohort-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 dB Gain Compression Point — Preamp On (input mixer)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency band\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompression point\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 MHz to 7.5 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−15 dBm (Nom.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 GHz to 26.5 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−19 dBm (Nom.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen You Need This Option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preamplifier earns its place in the following workflows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeak-signal capture near the chassis noise floor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Signals at or below the Preamp Off DANL become visible and measurable once the front-end gain is engaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEMI pre-compliance and emissions survey\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low ambient emissions across the 26.5 GHz range become measurable above the noise floor for source-of-emission troubleshooting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase-noise and spectral-purity measurement of low-power oscillators\u003c\/strong\u003e — Improved SNR at the carrier and offset frequencies tightens phase-noise floor measurements on weak sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntenna pattern and gain testing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Far-field power measurements and sidelobe characterization where the received signal sits well below the unamplified noise floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable-loss and link-budget characterization\u003c\/strong\u003e — Measuring small signals at the far end of long cable runs without external amplification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor high-power measurement (signals above approximately −15 dBm at the input mixer), toggle Preamp Off; the front-end amplifier compresses earlier than the chassis input mixer alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 26.5 GHz preamplifier license is bandwidth-matched to the UTS7026A chassis tier. Compatibility:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"product-spec-table\" style=\"table-layout:fixed;width:100%\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:55%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:45%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChassis variant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOption install\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" class=\"cohort-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26.5 GHz chassis tier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\nUTS7026A — 2 Hz to 26.5 GHz, Wide-Band (40 MHz analysis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\nUTS7026A–NB — 2 Hz to 26.5 GHz, Narrow-Band (20 MHz analysis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach preamplifier license is keyed to its chassis frequency tier and is not interchangeable across tiers. Customers needing preamplification at a different bandwidth tier should select the corresponding model: P13 (13.6 GHz), P26 (26.5 GHz), P32 (32 GHz), or P40 (40 GHz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the UTS7000A-P26 a software license or a hardware option?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preamplifier is activated by software license. The amplifier hardware is present in the chassis; the license enables its use. Installation is via the chassis Option Install menu against the chassis serial number — no hardware is shipped separately and no service call is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the license installed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe license is purchased against the chassis serial number, registered on the UNI-T website to obtain the license file, and installed via the chassis Option Install menu using a USB storage device. Refer to the UTS7026A User Manual for the full step-by-step procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the preamplifier be added to an existing UTS7026A or UTS7026A–NB in the field?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Because activation is by software license, the option can be added at any time after the chassis is in the field. There is no hardware retrofit, no chassis disassembly, and no service call. The chassis must be the matching frequency tier (26.5 GHz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the UTS7000A-P26 license be moved to a different chassis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The license is keyed to the chassis serial number it is registered against. It cannot be transferred to a different chassis. If a second chassis needs preamplification, a second license must be purchased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the license permanent, or does it require renewal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe license is permanent — a one-time purchase that remains active for the life of the instrument. There are no subscription fees, no annual renewals, and no expiration date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/instruments.uni-trend.com\/download?cate=117\"\u003eUTS7000A-P26 Datasheet, User Manual, and Software\/Firmware Downloads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Uni-Trend US","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46595301408929,"sku":"191502400033","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/5649\/2449\/files\/UTS7000A-P26_9e0c2c4d-6ee8-41cf-94cc-0a6c4b010788.png?v=1782259745","url":"https:\/\/aaashopus.com\/products\/uts7000a-p26-26-5-ghz-preamplifier-option-for-uts7026a","provider":"SHOPSHOPSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}