Amplifier Research 2000W1000C RF Amplifier 80 MHz – 1000 MHz 2000W
Description
Amplifier Research 2000W1000C 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 2000W1000C, when used with an RF sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 2000 watts of RF power.
The Model 2000W1000C is equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both local and remote control of the amplifier. The DCP uses a color LCD touch screen and a single rotary knob to offer status reporting and control capability. The display provides operational presentation of Forward Power and Reflected Power plus amplifier status.
Special features include a gain control, internal automatic level control (ALC) with front panel control of the ALC threshold, forward and reflective RF sample ports for precise power measurements and RF output level protection. Protection is provided by DC current level sensing of all output stages.
All amplifier control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB/IEEE- 488 format and RS-232 hardware and fiber optic, USB and Ethernet. 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.
Housed in a single equipment rack, the 2000W1000C 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
- 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 & Fiber Optic
Specifications
RATED POWER OUTPUT |
2000 watts minimum |
INPUT FOR RATED OUTPUT |
1.0 milliwatt maximum |
POWER OUTPUT @ 3dB compression |
Nominal 2100 watts, 2000 watts minimum up to 500 MHz; 1650 watts minimum from 500 to 1000 MHz |
POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB compression |
Nominal 1850 watts, 1750 watts minimum up to 500 MHz; 1400 watts minimum from 500 to 1000 MHz |
FLATNESS |
±2.0 dB maximum ±1.5 dB typical |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE |
80 MHz-1000 MHz instantaneously |
GAIN (at maximum setting) |
63 dB minimum |
GAIN ADJUSTMENT (Continuous Range) |
25 dB minimum |
INPUT IMPEDANCE |
50 ohms, VSWR 1.5:1 maximum 50 ohms, VSWR 1.3:1 typical |
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE |
50 ohms, nominal |
MISMATCH TOLERANCE |
100% of rated power without foldback. 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 1600 watts Minus 20 dBc typical at 2000 watts |
THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT |
70 dBm typical |
NOISE FIGURE |
8 dB maximum 6 dB typical |
PRIMARY POWER (specify voltage) |
200-240 VAC 50/60 Hz, single phase 9,000 watts maximum |
REMOTE INTERFACES |
IEEE-488, RS-232, USB, Ethernet & Fiber Optic |
CONNECTORS |
|
RF input |
Type N female on rear panel |
RF output |
Type 1-5/8 female on rear panel |
Forward Sample |
BNC female on front panel (-60 dBc) |
Reverse Sample |
BNC female on front panel (-60 dBc) |
Safety Interlock |
15 pin female Type D on rear panel |
REMOTE INTERFACES |
|
IEEE-488 |
24 pin female on rear panel |
RS-232 |
9 pin Subminiature D female |
Fiber Optic |
ST Conn Tx and Rx RS-232 |
USB 2.0 |
Type B |
Ethernet |
RJ-45 |
COOLING |
Forced air (self contained fans) |
SIZE (W x H x D) |
56.1 x 173 x 82.3 cm, 22.1 x 68 x 32.4 in. |
WEIGHT (approximate) |
218 kg (480 lb) |