Amplifier Research 150W1000 Amplifier
The Amplifier Research 150W1000 Amplifier is a state-of-the-art, self-contained RF amplifier designed for unparalleled performance in demanding applications. Its compact and portable design features advanced air-cooling technology and solid-state construction, making it an ideal choice where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain, and linearity are essential.
Key Features:
- Output Power: Provides a minimum of 150 watts of RF power when paired with a sweep generator.
- Digital Control Panel (DCP): Offers both local and remote control with a user-friendly digital display and menu-assigned softkeys.
- Extensive Monitoring: Allows for the monitoring of Forward Power and Reflected Power, as well as comprehensive internal status reports.
- Advanced Protection: Equipped with DC current level sensing and individual fusing for all output stages, ensuring reliable and safe operation.
Specifications:
- Rated Output Power: 150 watts
- Input for Rated Output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum
- Power Output @ 3dB compression: Nominal - 140 watts; Minimum - 120 watts
- Power Output @ 1dB compression: Nominal - 120 watts; Minimum - 100 watts
- Flatness: ±2.0 dB maximum; 1.5 dB typical; ±0.8 dB with internal leveling
- Frequency Response: 80-1000 MHz instantaneously
- Gain: 52 dB minimum at maximum setting; Gain adjustment with continuous range of 18 dB minimum (4096 steps remote)
- Impedance: Input & Output - 50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 maximum
- Mismatched Tolerance: Operates without damage or oscillation, limiting reflected power to 100 watts
- Modulation Capability: Accurately reproduces AM, FM, or pulse modulation
- Harmonic Distortion: -20 dBc maximum at 100 watts
- Third Order Intercept Point: 58 dBm typical
- RF Power Display: 0-200 watts
- Primary Power: 90 - 264 VAC, 40/400Hz, single phase, 1200 watts maximum
Connector Interface:
- RF Connectors: See Model Configurations
- Remote Interfaces: IEEE-488 (24 pin female), RS-232 (9 pin Subminiature D female)
- ALC & Pulse: Type BNC on front panel
- Safety Interlock: 15 pin Subminiature D
Cooling System:
Features forced air cooling with self-contained fans for optimal thermal management during operation.
