Amplifier Research 150A250
RF Amplifier, 100 kHz - 250 MHz, 150W

Amplifiers - RF and Microwave >> 1 GHz or Less and 101 Watt to 999 Watt >> RF Amplifier, 100 kHz - 250 MHz, 150W





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RENT Amplifier Research 150A250 Amplifier

The Amplifier Research150A250 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 Model 150A250, 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 us used to indicate the operational 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 AR 150A250 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.

The Amplifier Research 150A250 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 for the Amplifier Research 150A250 Amplifier include:

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

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

POWER OUTPUT @ 3dB COMPRESSION

Nominal ................................................................ 180 watts

Minimum ............................................................... 155 watts

POWER OUTPUT @ 1dB COMPRESSION

Nominal ................................................................ 150 watts

Minimum ............................................................... 120 watts

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

± 1.5 dB maximum

FREQUENCY RESPONSE ............................................... 100 kHz - 250 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, 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

HARMONIC DISTORTION ............................................. Minus 20 dBc maximum at 120 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 input ................................................................. Type N female

RF output ............................................................... Type N female

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

WEIGHT, maximum ...................................................... See Model Configuration

SIZE (WxHxD) ................................................................ See Model Configuration