Amplifier Research 1000W1000D RF Amplifier 80 MHz – 1000 MHz 1000W

Description

Amplifier Research 1000W1000D is a self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, completely solid-state amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth and high gain are required. Push-pull circuitry is utilized in all high power stages in the interest of lowering distortion and improving stability.

The Model 1000W1000D, when used with an RF sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 1000 watts of swept power.

The Model 1000W1000D 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 that provides an output for use in self-testing or operational modes.

All amplifier control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB/IEEE-488 format and RS-232 hardware, and fiber optic. The buss 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.

The 1000W1000D is housed in a single equipment rack and is designed to provide complete stand-alone performance for RF testing. It is also configured to be used as a sub-amplifier in a 2000-watt, 3000-watt or 4000-watt higher power amplifier. It can be added to in an incremental fashion to become a part of these higher power units yet still be used as a stand-alone 1000 watt amplifier.

 

Features

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

 

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Specifications

RATED POWER OUTPUT

1000 watts minimum

INPUT FOR RATED OUTPUT

1.0 milliwatt maximum

POWER OUTPUT @ 3dB compression

Nominal

1200 watts

Minimum

950 watts

POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB compression

Nominal

950 watts

Minimum

700 watts

FLATNESS

±2.0 dB

±0.8 dB with internal leveling

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

80 MHz-1000 MHz instantaneously

GAIN (at maximum setting)

60 dB minimum

GAIN ADJUSTMENT (Continuous Range)

18 dB minimum

INPUT IMPEDANCE

50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 maximum

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

50 ohms, nominal

MISMATCH TOLERANCE

100% of rated power without foldback up to 6.0:1 mismatch above with may limit to 600 watts. 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

HARMONIC DISTORTION

Minus 20 dBc maximum at 800 watts

THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT

66 dBm typical

RF POWER METER

0-1200 watts full scale

PRIMARY POWER (specify voltage)

200-240 VAC, Delta Connected (4 wire)

360-435 VAC, Wye Connected (5 wire)

50/60 Hz, three phase

12 kVA maximum

REMOTE INTERFACES

IEEE-488 & RS-232 connector on rear panel

CONNECTORS

RF input

Type N female, rear panel

RF output

Type 7/16 female, rear panel

External Leveling Inputs

Type BNC female on front panel

Pulse Modulation Input

Type BNC female on front panel

Detected RF Output

Type BNC female on front panel

Remote Computer Interface

24 Pin female IEEE-488 (GPIB) and RS-232 connector on rear panel

Remote Computer Interface (fiber optic)

ST Conn Tx and Rx RS-232

Safety Interlock

15 pin female Type D on rear panel

Operate Interface

27 pin Subminiature D on rear panel

COOLING

Forced air (self contained fans), enters front and bottom

SIZE (W x H x D)

68.8 x 152.5 x 82 cm, 27.1 x 60 x 32.5 in.

WEIGHT 

340 kg (750 lb)

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