Amplifier Research 10000A225 RF Amplifier 10 kHz – 225 MHz 10000W
Description
Amplifier Research 10000A225 is a self-contained, broadband, completely solid state amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth and high gain are required. Thee amplifier is liquid-cooled for high performance and reliability (majority of the heat is removed via liquid cooling. Push-pull LDMOS circuitry is utilized in all high power stages in the interest of lowering distortion and improving stability.
The Model 10,000A225 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 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, RS-232 fiber optic, and Ethernet 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 switch 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 10000A225 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
- Solid state
- Broadband
- Air cooled
- High gain
- Digital control panel
- Push-pull LDMOS circuitry
- Mismatch tolerant
- Modulation capability
- RF connector – Type N
- Interface – IEEE-488, RS-232, USB & Ethernet
Specifications
RATED POWER OUTPUT |
10,000 watts minimum, 10 kHz–100 MHz 10,000–6000 watts minimum, 100 MHz–225 MHz (derating slope of 32 watts/MHz) |
INPUT FOR RATED OUTPUT |
1.0 milliwatt maximum |
POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB compression |
7000 watts, 10 kHz–100 MHz 7000–4000 watts, 100 MHz–225 MHz (derating slope of 24 watts/MHz) |
FLATNESS |
±3.0 dB maximum ±1.0 dB with internal leveling |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE |
10 kHz-225 MHz instantaneously |
GAIN (at maximum setting) |
70 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 5000W reflected power. Limited to 3000 watts reflected power from 100 MHz to 225 MHz. |
MODULATION CAPABILITY |
Will faithfully reproduce AM, FM, or pulse modulation appearing on the input signal. |
HARMONIC DISTORTION |
Minus 20 dBc maximum at 6000 watts |
THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT |
77 dBm typical |
RF POWER DISPLAY |
0-15,000 watts full scale |
RISE TIME/FALL TIME |
10 nanoseconds maximum |
PRIMARY POWER (User must specify) |
187-264 VAC Delta (4-wire), Wye compatible 365-460 VAC Wye (5-wire) 47-63 Hz, three phase 40,000 watts maximum at .95 P.F. typical |
CONNECTORS |
|
RF input |
Type N female, rear panel |
RF output |
Type EIA 1-5/8 male, rear panel |
Forward Power Sample Port |
BNC female on front panel |
Reverse Power Sample Port |
BNC female on front panel |
Safety Interlock |
15 pin female Type D on rear panel |
Remote Control |
24-pin Female GPIB/IEEE-488, 9-pin RS-232 and USB on rear panel |
Remote control (fiber optic) |
ST Connector, Tx and Rx RS-232 |
IEEE-488 (GPIB) & RS-232 INTERFACE |
Allows control of all amplifier functions and monitoring of all status indications via standard GPIB/IEEE-488 or RS-232 commands |
COOLING |
Forced air (self contained fans); air-cooled w/self-contained internal liquid cooling |
SIZE (W x H x D) |
112.1 x 82.4 x 165.3 cm, 44.12 x 32.43 x 65.1 in. |
WEIGHT |
500 kg (1100 lbs) |