Amplifier Research 150A100B
RF Amplifier, 10 kHz - 100 MHz, 150W

Amplifiers - RF and Microwave >> 1 GHz or Less and 101 Watt to 999 Watt >> RF Amplifier, 10 kHz - 100 MHz, 150W





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AMPLIFIER RESEARCH 150A100B

The Amplifier Research 150A100B RF 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 150A100B Amplifer, when used with an RF sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 150 watts of swept power. 

There is a 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 150A100B 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. 

Housed in a stylish, contemporary enclosure, the Model 150A100B 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 Amplifer Research 150A100B include:

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

INPUT FOR RATED OUPUT ............................................ 1.0 milliwatt maximum 

POWER OUTPUT @ 3db COMPRESSION 

 Nominal .................................................................... 220 watts 

 Minimum ................................................................... 180 watts 

POWER OUPUT @ 1db COMPRESSION 

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

 Minimum ................................................................... 125 watts 

FLATNESS ..................................................................... ? 1.5 dB maximum 

FREQUENCY RESPONSE ............................................... 10 kHz - 100 MHz instantaneously 

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

GAIN ADJUSTMENT RANGE ......................................... 18 dB minimum 

INPUT IMPEDANCE ....................................................... 50 ohms, VSWR 1.5:1 maximum 

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE ................................................... 50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 maximum 

MISMATCH TOLERANCE* ............................................. 100% of rated power without foldback. Will operate without damage or 

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

 * See Application Note #27 

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

signal 

NOISE FIGURE (above 1.0 MHz).................................... 6 dB typical 

HARMONIC DISTORTION ............................................. Minus 20 dBc maximum at 125 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.......................................................................... Type N female. See Model Configurations for location. 

 REMOTE CONTROL 

 IEEE-488 ............................................................. 24 pin male 

 RS-232 ............................................................... 9 pin Subminiature D (male) 

REMOTE INTERLOCK .................................................... 15 Pin Subminiature D 

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