E&I A500 RF Power Amplifier 300 kHz – 35 MHz 500W
Description
E&I A500 RF Power Amplifier 300 kHz – 35 MHz 500W is a rugged source of RF power, useful for ultrasonic, HF transmitters, RFI/EMI, plasma equipment and general laboratory applications.
FLEXIBILITY:
The A500 produces 500 Watts of class A linear power output over the entire frequency range from 300 kHz to 35 MHz. It has very low harmonic distortion along with low IMD products. Operation over the band is achieved without the need for any band switching or indeed any adjustments. The power gain is rated at 60 dB with a typical gain flatness of +/- 1.5 dB.
RUGGEDNESS:
The A500 is built to withstand a 13 dBm input (1.0 Volt RMS) for any VSWR load condition. The internal switched mode power supply is very conservatively rated, to facilitate operation over a large range of line conditions and temperatures. The forced air cooling provides for low internal temperatures, providing long term reliability. The RF power is delivered by rugged DMoS FETs, de-rated to provide for excellent MTBF.
Features
- 300 kHz to 35 MHz
- Instantaneous Bandwidth
- 500W 1dB Compression
- Solid State
- Air Cooled
Specifications
| Primary Performance Characteristics | |
| Start Frequency | 300 kHz |
| Stop Frequency | 35 MHz |
| Rated Power (P1dB) | 500 W |
| Saturated Power Output | 700 W Maximum |
| Power Gain | 60 dB nominal |
| Gain Flatness | ±1.5 dB |
| Input Power for Rated Output | 0.5 mW Max |
| Input Impedance / VSWR | 50 Ω / 1.5:1 Max |
| Output Impedance / VSWR | 50 Ω / 1.25:1 Max |
| Harmonic Level | < -23 dBc |
| Ruggedness | 00:1 VSWR |
| Stability | Unconditional into any passive load. |
| Protection | Input: Unit will withstand input signal of +13 dBm without damage (1.0 V rms) maximum and infinite load VSWR. |
| Front Panel Meter | Front panel indicates forward and reflected power. |
| Third Order Intercept Point | IP3 ~ 63 dBm |
| Class of Operation | Class A |
| Specifications | |
| AC Input | 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Max current 20 Amps @ 208 VAC |
| Connectors | Type N |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40˚C |
| Cooling | Forced Air Cooling |
| Front Panel Display | Indicates forward and reflected power |
| Front Panel Accuracy | ±5% of full scale accuracy |
| Form Factor | |
| Weight | 190 lb. (88.4 kg) |
| Height | 25.0 in 635.0 mm |
| Width | 17.0 in 431.8 mm |
| Depth | 20.0 in 508 mm |
