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Amplifier Research 150W1000 RF Amplifier 80 MHz – 1000 MHz 150W

Description

Amplifier Research 150W1000 is a portable, self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, completely solid-state amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity are required. Push-pull circuitry is utilized in all high power stages in the interest of lowering distortion and improving stability.

The Model 150W1000, when used with a sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 150 watts of RF power.

The Model 150W1000 is equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both local and remote control of the amplifier. The DCP uses a digital display, menu assigned softkeys, a single rotary knob, and four dedicated switches (POWER, STANDBY, OPERATE and FAULT/RESET) to offer extensive control and status reporting capability. The display provides operational presentation of Forward Power and Reflected Power plus control status and reports of internal amplifier status.

Special features include a gain control, internal/external automatic level control (ALC) with front panel control of the ALC threshold, pulse input capability and RF output level protection. Also included is an internal RF detector which provides an output for use in self-testing or operational modes. Protection is provided by DC current level sensing and individual fusing of all output stages.

All amplifier control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB / IEEE-488 and RS-232 format. The bus interface connector is located on the back panel and positive control of local or remote operation is assured by a keylock on the front panel of the amplifier.

Housed in a stylish, contemporary bench top enclosure, the Model 150W1000 provides readily available RF power for typical applications such as RF susceptibility testing, antenna and component testing, watt meter calibration, and as a driver for frequency multipliers and higher power amplifiers. A safety interlock can be implemented via a rear panel connector.

Features

  • Portable
  • Solid state
  • Broadband
  • Air cooled
  • Gain control
  • Push-pull circuitry
  • Mismatch tolerant
  • Modulation capability
  • RF connector – Type N
  • Interface – IEEE-488, RS-232

Specifications

RATED POWER OUTPUT

150 watts minimum

INPUT FOR RATED OUTPUT

1.0 milliwatt maximum

POWER OUTPUT @ 3dB COMPRESSION

Nominal

140 watts

Minimum

120 watts

POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB COMPRESSION

Nominal

120 watts

Minimum

100 watts

FLATNESS

±2.0 dB maximum

1.5 dB typical

±0.8 dB with internal leveling

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

80 MHz-1000 MHz instantaneously

GAIN (at maximum setting)

52 dB minimum

GAIN ADJUSTMENT (Continuous Range)

18 dB minimum (4096 instantaneously)

INPUT IMPEDANCE

50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 maximum

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

50 ohms, nominal

MISMATCH TOLERANCE

Will operate without damage or oscillation with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance. Will limit reflected power to 100 watts.

MODULATION CAPABILITY

Will faithfully reproduce AM, FM, or pulse modulation appearing on the input signal

HARMONIC DISTORTION

Minus 20 dBc maximum at 100 watts

THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT

58 dBm typical

RF POWER DISPLAY

0-200 watts

PRIMARY POWER (selected automatically)

90-264 VAC

40/400 Hz, single phase

1200 watts maximum

REMOTE INTERFACES

IEEE-488, RS-232

CONNECTORS

RF

Type N female on front panel

REMOTE CONTROL

IEEE-488

24 pin female

RS-232

9 pin Subminiature D female

ALC & PULSE

Type BNC on front panel

SAFETY INTERLOCK

15 pin subminiature D

COOLING

Forced air (self contained fans)

SIZE (W x H x D)

50.3 x 24.9 x 53 cm, 19.8 x 9.8 x 21.1 in.

WEIGHT 

40 kg (88 lb)

Standards

CISPR
CISPR 11
CISPR 14 - 1
CISPR 14 - 2
CISPR 14 - 2
CISPR 16 - 1
CISPR 16 - 2
CISPR 16 - 3
CISPR 16 - 4
CISPR 22
CISPR 24
IEC
IEC/TR EN 61000 - 1 - 1
IEC/TR EN 61000 - 2 - 1
IEC/TR EN 61000 - 2 - 3
IEC EN 61000 - 3 - 2
IEC EN 61000 - 3 - 4
IEC/TC EN 61000 - 3 - 5
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 2
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 3
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 4
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 5
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 6
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 7
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 8
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 9
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 11
European
EN 50 081 part 1
EN 50 081 part 2
EN 55 011
EN 55 013
EN 55 014
EN 55 015
EN 55 020
EN 55 022
EN 55 024
EN 50 082 part 1
EN 50 082 part 2
EN 50 093
American
FCC Part 15
MIL-STD - 461E