Amplifier Research 1000A225 RF Amplifier 10 kHz – 225 MHz 1000W

Description

Amplifier Research 1000A225 is a self-contained, air-cooled, broadband, completely solid-state amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth and high gain are required. Push-pull MOSFET circuitry is utilized in all high power stages in the interest of lowering distortion and improving stability.

The Model 1000A225 is equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both 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 (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 automatic level control (ALC) with front panel control of the ALC threshold and RF output level protection. RF Sample Ports are included to monitor forward and reverse power.

All amplifier control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB/IEEE-488 format, and RS-232 hard wire and fiber optic and USB. 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 subassemblies.

Housed in a stylish, contemporary enclosure, the Model 1000A225 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
  • DCP – Digital Control Panel
  • Gain control
  • Push-pull MOFSFET circuitry
  • Mismatch tolerant
  • Modulation capability
  • RF connector – Type N
  • RF output level protection
  • Interface – IEEE-488, RS-232 & USB
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Specifications

RATED POWER OUTPUT

1000 watts

INPUT FOR RATED OUTPUT

1.0 milliwatt maximum

POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB COMPRESSION

Nominal

900 watts

Minimum

700 watts

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

10 kHz-225 MHz instantaneously

FLATNESS

±3.0 dB maximum

±1.0 dB with internal leveling

GAIN (at maximum setting)

60 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 to 500 watts reflected power.

MODULATION CAPABILITY

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

HARMONIC DISTORTION

Minus 20 dBc maximum at 750 watts

THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT

68 dBm typical

RF POWER DISPLAY

0-2000 watts full scale

RF RISE/FALL TIME

10 nanoseconds maximum

PRIMARY POWER

(selected automatically)

187-264 VAC

47-63 Hz, single phase

5,000 watts maximum at .95 P.F. typical

REMOTE INTERFACES

IEEE-488, RS-232, USB & Ethernet

CONNECTORS

RF input

Type N female, rear panel

RF output

7-16 DIN female rear panel

Forward RF Sample

Type BNC female on front panel

Reverse RF Sample

Type BNC female on front 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

Remote Control Fiber Optic

ST connector. Tx and Rx RS-232

COOLING

Forced air (self contained fans)

SIZE (W x H x D)

56.1 x 109.2 x 88.9 cm, 22.1 x 43 x 35 in.

WEIGHT 

127 kg (280 lb)

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