Amplifier Research 16000A225 RF Amplifier 10 kHz – 225 MHz 16000W

Description

The Model 16000A225 is a self-contained, broadband, completely solid-state amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth and high gain are required. The amplifier is air cooled using internal self-contained liquid cooling for high performance and reliability. Push-pull LDMOS circuitry is utilized in all high power stages in the interest of low distortion and improved stability.

The Model 16000A225 is equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP), providing local and remote control of the amplifier. The DCP uses a 3 ¾ inch diagonal graphic display, menu assigned softkeys, a single rotary knob, and four dedicated switches to offer extensive control and status reporting. The display provides operational presentation of Forward Power and Reflected Power plus control status and reports of internal amplifier status.

All amplifier control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB/IEEE-488 format, and RS-232 hard wire and fiber optic. 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 provide DC to all internal sub-assemblies.

Housed in a stylish, contemporary enclosure, the Model 16000A225 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

 

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Specifications

RATED POWER OUTPUT

16,000 watts minimum, 10 kHz–50 MHz

16,000–12,000 watts minimum, 50 MHz–225 MHz

(derating slope of 22.8 watts/MHz)

INPUT FOR RATED OUTPUT

1.0 milliwatt maximum

POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB compression

12,000 watts, 10 kHz–50 MHz

12,000–8000 watts, 50 MHz–200 MHz

(derating slope of 26.66 watts/MHz)

6000 watts, 200 MHz-225 MHz

FLATNESS

±3.0 dB maximum

±1.0 dB with internal leveling

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

10 kHz-225 MHz instantaneously

GAIN (at maximum setting)

72 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 8000W reflected power, from 10 kHz to 50 MHz. Limited to 6000 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 10,000 watts

THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT

77 dBm typical

RF POWER DISPLAY

0-25,000 watts full scale

PRIMARY POWER (User must specify)

187-264 VAC Delta (4-wire), Wye compatible

365-528 VAC, Wye (5-wire)

47-63 Hz, three phase

Note that in Wye configurations neutral may be used only for low-power circuits

75,000 watts maximum at .95 P.F. typical

CONNECTORS

RF input

Type N female, rear panel

RF output

Type EIA 3-1/8 male, rear panel

Forward Power Sample Port

BNC female on front panel (-70 dBc)

Reverse Power Sample Port

BNC female on front panel (-70 dBc)

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)

280.5 x 152.4 x 88.9 cm, 110.5 x 60 x 35 in.

WEIGHT

750 kg (1600 lbs)

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