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Amplifier Research 200A400 RF Amplifier 10 kHz – 400 MHz 200W

Description

Amplifier Research 200A400 is a self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, completely solid state amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth and high gain are required. Push-pull LDMOS circuitry is utilized in all high power stages in the interest of lowering distortion and improving stability. The Model 200A400, when used with an RF sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 200 watts of swept power.

The Model 200A400 is equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both local and remote control of the amplifier. The DCP uses a 3.75 inch diagonal graphic display, menu assigned softkeys, a single rotary knob, and four dedicated switches 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, pulse input capability, forward RF sample port, and a reflective RF sample port for precise power measurements.

All amplifier control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB/IEEE-488, RS-232 and USB format. The bus interface connectors are 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. High efficiency universal input, power factor corrected switching power supplies provides DC to all internal subassemblies.

Housed in a stylish, contemporary enclosure, the Model 200A400 provides readily available RF power for typical applications such as RF susceptibility testing, antenna and component testing, watt meter calibration, particle accelerators, plasma generation, communications and use as a driver for higher power amplifiers.

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

200 watts minimum

INPUT FOR RATED OUTPUT

1.0 milliwatt maximum

POWER OUTPUT @ 3dB compression

175 watts

POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB compression

150 watts, 10 kHz-250 MHz

125-150 watts, 250 MHz-400 MHz (derated slope of .167W/MHz)

FLATNESS

±3.5 dB maximum

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

100 kHz-400 MHz instantaneously

GAIN (at maximum setting)

53 dB minimum

GAIN ADJUSTMENT (Continuous Range)

20 dB minimum

INPUT IMPEDANCE

50 ohms, VSWR 1.5:1 maximum

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

50 ohms, nominal

MISMATCH TOLERANCE

100% of rated power without foldback up to 6.0:1 mismatch, above which may limit 100W reflected power. Will operate without damage or oscillation with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance.

MODULATION CAPABILITY

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

PULSE MODE GATING CHARACTERISTICS

Signal (into 50 ohms)

±3.0 to 6.0 VDC

HARMONIC DISTORTION

Minus 20 dBc maximum at 100 watts

THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT

65 dBm typical

PRIMARY POWER (selected automatically)

180-264 VAC

47-63 Hz, 1250 watts maximum @ 0.99 P.F. typical

REMOTE INTERFACES

IEEE-488, RS-232

CONNECTORS

RF input

Type N female on front panel

RF output

Type N female on front panel

Forward Sample

BNC female on front panel (coupling factor 60 dB typical; data supplied)

Reverse Sample

BNC female on rear (coupling factor 60 dB typical)

Pulse Modulation Input

BNC female on rear panel

Safety Interlock

15 pin female Type D on rear panel

REMOTE CONTROL

IEEE-488

24 pin female

RS-232

9 pin Subminiature D (Male)

USB

Type B female

COOLING

Forced air (self contained fans)

SIZE (W x H x D)

50.3 x 34 x 56.9 cm, 19.8 x 13.4 x 22 in.

WEIGHT 

45.8 kg (101 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