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May 2016
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Revision G
Table 1-1. SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENCY COVERAGE:
250 kHz to 150 MHz.
GAIN:
50 dB min, ±1.5 variation.
CLASS A LINEAR OUTPUT:
Nominal 100 watts.
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
> -25 dBc at 100 watts output.
SATURATED RF POWER OUTPUT:
150W Min.
INPUT IMPEDANCE
50 ohms, VSWR, 1.5:1 Maximum.
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:
50 ohms, VSWR, 2.5:1 Maximum
STs STABILITY:
Continuous operation into any load or source
impedance.
PROTECTION:
Unit will withstand a + 13dBm input signal (1.0
Volts RMS).
POWER OUTPUT METER:
True RMS power detection. ±3% of full scale
accuracy.
POWER REQUIREMENTS:
100
– 240 VAC 47-63 Hz.
SIZE:
5.3” 5.3” x 16.5” x 18.4”
134.134.5 mm x 420 mm x 467 mm
WEIGHT:
52 pounds 23.6 kg
CONNECTORS:
N
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
0
– 40 C
RACK MOUNTING:
Optional Rack Mount Ears
Chapter 2 Operation
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The 3100LA RF amplifier is used to amplify the RF level of signal sources in the
250 KHz to 150 MHz range. No tuning or any other form of adjustment is
required.
The 3100LA produces rated power output at its output connector, regardless of
load impedance. Any power reflected due to output load mismatch is absorbed in
the amplifier. Therefore, although the output impedance is 50 ohms (maximum
VSWR: 2.5:1), the amplifier will work into any load impedance.
2.2 RACK INSTALLATION
This unit is 5U high, 17
” width. With the handles removed it will fit into a standard
rack.