Amplifier Research 1000W1000E
RF Amplifier, 80 MHz - 1000 MHz, 1000W

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RENT Amplifier Research 1000W1000E

The Amplifier Research 1000W1000E RF Amplifier is a self contained, air cooled, broadband, completely solid-state amplifier designed for applications where instantaneous bandwidth and high gain are required. Push-pull circuitry is utilized in all high power stages in the interest of lowering distortion and improving stability. The Model 1000W1000E, when used with an RF sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 1000 watts of swept power.

The AR 1000W1000E is equipped with a Digital Control Panel (DCP) which provides both local and remote control of the amplifier. The DCP uses a digital 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/ external automatic level control (ALC) with front panel control of the ALC threshold, pulse input capability and RF output level protection. Also included is an internal RF detector that provides an output for use in self-testing or operational modes. 

All amplifier control functions and status indications of the 1000W1000E are available remotely in GPIB/IEEE- 488 format and RS-232 hardware, and fiber optic. 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 1000W1000E is housed in a single equipment rack and is designed to provide complete stand-alone performance for RF testing.

Specifications of the Amplifier Research 1000W1000E include:

• Rated Output Power: 1000 Watts (min.)
• Input for Rated Output: 1.0 milliwatt (max)
• Power Output @ 3dB Compression:
• Nominal 1200 watts, 1150 watts min up to 500 MHz, 950 watts from 500 to 1000 MHz
• Flatness: ±1.5 dB max; ±1.0 dB typical
• Frequency Response: 80 to 1000 MHz instaneously
• Gain (at max setting): 60 dB min
• Gain Adjustment (continuous range): 25 dB min.
• Input Impedance: 50 Ohms, VSWR 1.5:1 max, 1.3:1 typical
• Output Impedance: 50 Ohms nominal
• Mismatch Tolerance: 100% of rated power without foldback. Will operate without damage or oscillatioin with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance
• Modulation Capability: Faithfully reproduces AM, FM or Pulse modulation appearing on input signal
• Harmonic Distortion: Minus 20 dBc max at 800 watts, -20 dBc typical @ 1000 watts
• 3rd Order Intercept Point: 66 dBm typical
• Noise Figure: 8 dB max, 6 dB typical
• Primary Power: 200-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase, 5000W
• Connectors:
• RF Input: Type 'N' (f) front panel
• RF Output: Type 7/16 (f) rear panel
• Forward Sample: BNC (f), front panel (-60 dBc)
• Reverse Sample: BNC (f), front panel (-60 dBc)
• Remote Interfaces:
• IEEE-488
• RS-232
• Fiber Optic
• USB 2.0
• Ethernet
• Safety Interlock: 15-pin Sub D
• Cooling: Forced air
• Weight: 275lb
• Size 19.8"W x 50"H x 24" D