AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation 1000W1000C

DESCRIPTION

The Model 1000W1000C 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 1000W1000C, when used with an RF sweep generator, will provide a minimum of 1000 watts of swept power. The Model 1000W1000C 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 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 1000W1000C is housed in a single equipment rack and is designed to provide complete stand-alone performance for RF testing. It is also configured to be used as a sub-amplifier in a 2000-watt, 3000-watt or 4000-watt higher power amplifier. It can be added to in an incremental fashion to become a part of these higher power units yet still be used as a stand-alone 1000 watt amplifier.

SPECIFICATIONS, 1000W1000C

• RATED OUTPUT POWER ...............................................1000 watts minimum
• INPUT FOR RATED OUTPUT..........................................1.0 milliwatt maximum
• POWER OUTPUT @ 3 dB compression
  • Nominal ................................................................1150 watts
  • Minimum...............................................................850 watts
• POWER OUTPUT @ 1 dB compression
  • Nominal ................................................................920 watts
  • Minimum...............................................................700 watts
• FLATNESS.....................................................................± 2.0 dB ± 0.8 dB with internal leveling
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE ...............................................80 - 1000 MHz instantaneously
• GAIN (at maximum setting) ...........................................60 dB minimum
• GAIN ADJUSTMENT (continuous range).........................18 dB minimum
• INPUT IMPEDANCE.......................................................50 ohms, VSWR 2.0:1 maximum
• OUTPUT IMPEDANCE ...................................................50 ohms nominal
• MISMATCH TOLERANCE* .............................................100% of rated power without foldback up to 6.0:1 mismatch above which may limit to 500 watts reflected power. Will operate without damage or oscillation 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 maximum at 800 watts
• THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT ..................................66 dBm typical
• RF POWER METER.........................................................0 - 1200 watts full scale
• PRIMARY POWER (specify voltage)..................................200 - 240 VAC, Delta Connected (4 wire) 360-435 VAC, Wye Connected (5 wire) 50/60 Hz, 3 phase 12kVA Maximum
• CONNECTORS
  • RF Input .................................................................Type N female rear panel
  • RF Output ..............................................................See model configurations
  • External Leveling Inputs ..........................................Type BNC female on front panel
  • Pulse Modulation Input ...........................................Type BNC female on front panel
  • Detected RF Output ................................................Type BNC female on front panel
  • Remote Computer Interface ....................................24 Pin female IEEE-488 (GPIB) and RS-232 connector on rear panel
  • Remote Computer Interface (fiber optic) ..................ST Conn Tx and Rx RS-232 Safety
  • Interlock.......................................................15 pin Subminiature D on rear panel
  • Operate Interface...................................................27 pin Subminiature D on rear panel
• COOLING....................................................................Forced air (self contained fans) see Model Configurations
• WEIGHT (approximate) .................................................340 kg (750 lb)
• SIZE (W x H x D)............................................................68.8 x 152.5 x 82.5 cm (27.1 x 60.0 x 32.5 in)