Amplifier Research 150A400
RF Amplifier, 100 kHz - 400 MHz, 150W

Amplifiers - RF and Microwave >> 1 GHz or Less and 101 Watt to 999 Watt >> RF Amplifier, 100 kHz - 400 MHz, 150W





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RENT Amplifier Research 150A400 Amplifier

The Amplifier Research 150A400 Amplifier is a self-contained, broadband unit designed for laboratory applications where instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and moderate power output are required. Utilization of push-pull MOSFET circuitry lowers distortion, improves stability and allows operation into any load impedance without damage.

The AR 150A400 Amplifier, when used with an RF sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 150 watts of swept power. The integrated digital display on the front panel to indicate the operate status and fault conditions when an over temperature, power supply, or amplifier fault has occurred. The unit can be returned to operate when the condition has been cleared. The 150A400 includes digital control for both local and remote control of the amplifier. This 8-bit RISC microprocessor controlled board provides both IEEE-488 (GPIB) and asynchronous, full duplex RS-232 control of all amplifier functions.

All amplifier control functions and status indications are available remotely in GPIB / IEEE-488 format. The buss interface connector is 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. The Amplifier Research 150A400 Amplifier provides readily available RF power for typical applications such as RF susceptibility testing, antenna and component testing, watt meter calibration, and use as a driver for higher power amplifiers.

Specifications of the Amplifier Research 150A400 Amplifier Include:

RATED POWER OUTPUT ...............................................150 watts minimum

INPUT FOR RATED OUTPUT..........................................1.0 milliwatt maximum

POWER OUTPUT @ 3dB COMPRESSION

Nominal................................................................155 watts

Minimum...............................................................130 watts

POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB COMPRESSION

Nominal................................................................125 watts

Minimum...............................................................100 watts

FLATNESS.....................................................................

± 1.5 dB maximum

FREQUENCY RESPONSE ...............................................100 kHz - 400 MHz instantaneously

GAIN ...........................................................................52 dB minimum

GAIN ADJUSTMENT 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. Will operate without damage or

oscillation with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance.

MODULATION CAPABILITY...........................................Will faithfully reproduce AM, FM, or pulse modulation appearing on the input

signal

HARMONIC DISTORTION.............................................Minus 20 dBc maximum at 100 watts

THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT ..................................58 dBm typical

PRIMARY POWER ..........................................................90-135/180-270 VAC auto ranging 47-63Hz, single-phase. 1000 watts

maximum

REMOTE INTERFACES ...................................................IEEE-488, RS-232

CONNECTORS

RF..........................................................................See Model Configurations

Remote Control

IEEE-488................................................................24 pin female

RS-232 ..................................................................9 pin subminiature D female

COOLING....................................................................Forced air (self contained fans)

REMOTE INTERLOCK ....................................................15 pin subminiature D