Amplifier Research 500W1000A Solid-State Amp 80 MHz - 1000 MHz

The Amplifier Research 500W1000A 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 500W1000A, when used with an RF sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 500 watts of swept power.

The 500W1000A 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 which provides an output for use in self-testing or operational modes.

All amplifier control functions and status indications 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.

Housed in a stylish contemporary equipment rack the 500W1000A 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.

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Rated Power Output	525 watts minimum
Input For Rated Output	1.0 milliwatt maximum
Power Output @ 3dB Compression	Nominal:	515 watts
	Minimum:	350 watts
Flatness	±2.0 dB maximum
	±0.8 dB with internal leveling
Frequency Response	80 MHz - 1000 MHz instantaneously
Gain (at maximum setting)	57 dB minimum
Gain Adjustment (continuous range)	18 dB minimum
Input Impedance	50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 maximum
Output Impedance	50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 typical
Mismatch Tolerance	100% of rated power without foldback up to 6.0:1 mismatch above which may limit to 250 watts reflected power. 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 400 watts
Third Order Intercept Point	63 dBm typical
600 watts full scale
Primary Power (specify)	200 - 250 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase
	6500 VA maximum
Cooling	Forced air (self contained fans)
Weight (approximate)	174 kg (383 lb)
Size (W x H x D)	22.1 in x 59.0 in x 23.0 in (56.1 cm x 149.9 cm x 58.4 cm)