Amplifier Research 5000A225 Amplifier for Rent (call for availability)
The Amplifier Research 5000A225 is a state-of-the-art, self-contained, air-cooled broadband amplifier engineered for applications demanding instantaneous bandwidth and exceptional gain. Utilizing advanced push-pull MOSFET circuitry in all high-power stages, this system is designed to minimize distortion while enhancing stability.
Featuring a premium Digital Control Panel (DCP), the 5000A225 allows seamless local and remote operation. The DCP boasts a 3¾-inch diagonal graphic display, menu-assigned softkeys, and a single rotary knob, offering comprehensive control and real-time status reporting. Key functionalities include operational visibility for Forward Power and Reflected Power, along with control status and internal amplifier diagnostics. Additional capabilities include gain control, internal automatic level control (ALC) with front-panel accessibility for ALC threshold adjustments, and RF output level protection.
All control functions and status indications are available remotely via GPIB/IEEE-488, RS-232 hardwire, fiber optic, or USB. The back panel hosts bus interface connectors, and operational modes—local or remote—are securely managed through a front-panel keylock. Its efficient, universal input power supply is power factor corrected, ensuring reliable DC delivery to all internal sub-assemblies.
The stylish, contemporary enclosure of the Amplifier Research 5000A225 optimizes RF power availability for a multitude of applications, including RF susceptibility testing, antenna and component testing, watt meter calibration, particle accelerators, plasma generation, and as a driver for higher power amplifiers. The accompanying Amplifier Research 5000A225M6 enclosure features four 6-inch casters for effortless mobility.
Features and Specifications:
- Rated Output Power: 5000 watts, 10 kHz–50 MHz
- 5000–4000 watts, 50 MHz–200 MHz (derating slope from 50 MHz–200 MHz: 6.66 W/MHz)
- Input for Rated Output: 1.0 milliwatt maximum
- Power Output @ 1 dB Compression: 3400 watts, 10 kHz–100 MHz
- 3400–2500 watts, 100 MHz–200 MHz (derating slope of 9.0 watts/MHz)
- Frequency Response: 10 kHz–225 MHz instantaneously
- Gain (at maximum setting): 67 dB minimum
- Flatness: ± 1.5 dB maximum; ± 0.8 dB with internal leveling
- Gain Adjustment (continuous range): 20 dB minimum
- Input Impedance: 50 ohms, VSWR 1.5:1 maximum
- Output Impedance: 50 ohms, nominal
- Mismatch Tolerance: 100% rated power without foldback up to 6.0:1
- Modulation Capability: Accurately reproduces AM, FM, or Pulse modulation signals
- Harmonic Distortion: Minus 20 dBc maximum at 3000 watts output power
- Third Order Intercept Point: 74 dBm typical
- RF Power Display: 0 - 7500 watts full scale
- RF Rise/Fall Time: 10 nanoseconds maximum
- Primary Power: 187-264 VAC Delta (4-wire), Wye compatible 365-528 VAC, Wye (5-wire) 47-63 Hz, 3-phase 20,000 watts maximum at 0.95 P.F. typical
