Section B
Buffer Amplifier (A16)
B.1
Introduction
This section includes a description of the Buffer Amplifier, and
troubleshooting information. The Buffer Amplifier plugs into the
Driver Combiner/Motherboard, and is accessible from the front
of the transmitter.
B.1.1
Principles of Operation
The Buffer Amplifier includes three amplifier stages. The buff-
er-driver U1 takes the TTL-level output from the Oscillator
Board and drives the push-pull second stage, consisting of Q1,
Q2 and associated components. The third stage consists of MOS-
FET’s Q3 and Q4 which provide the RF output to drive the
Predriver.
Refer to SECTION V, Maintenance, for pc board maintenance
procedures. There are no adjustments on this module.
B.2
Circuit Description
Refer to the Buffer Amplifier Schematic, 849-7855-099, in the
Drawing Package.
B.2.1
Buffer Amplifier Supply Voltage
The +30VDC supply is used for the Buffer Amplifier and is
adjusted by the Buffer Voltage ADJ potentiometer R2 in the
Driver Compartment. The DC input is fused by F3, filtered, and
used for the third stage MOSFET transistors. Red LED DS3 will
illuminate if F3 opens and will be visible through the interlocked
door inside the Driver Control Compartment. The supply voltage
is also regulated to +15VDC by zener diode CR5 for driver
amplifier U1 and second stage transistors Q1 and Q2.
B.2.2
First RF Amplifier Stage (U1)
The first RF amplifier consists of a CMOS clock driver IC used
as a buffer-driver stage to convert the TTL-level input from the
Oscillator into a higher level signal to drive Q1-Q2.
B.2.3
Second RF Amplifier Stage (Q1 and Q2)
Transistors Q1 and Q2 operate as a high-efficiency switching
amplifier, with square-wave input and output signals. The output,
at the junction of Q1 and Q2 emitters, switches between ground
and the supply voltage. This stage provides RF drive to the output
transistors Q3 and Q4 through a series tuned coupling network
C2, L1 and R5,and phase-splitting transformer T1.
B.2.4
Third RF Amplifier Stage (Q3 and Q4)
This RF amplifier stage drives the Predriver and consists of two
power MOSFET’s Q3 and Q4. The two RF drive signals to the
MOSFET gates are 180° out of phase (note the dots, indicating
phase of each secondary winding on T1). Transistors Q3 and Q4
switch between ground and the DC supply. Diodes CR3 and CR4
protect the MOSFET gates against overvoltages.
B.2.5
Output Coupling Network
The output of the Q3-Q4 amplifier stage is coupled to the
Predriver input through broad-band coupling network C3, R8-
R11 and L2.
B.2.6
Buffer Amplifier RF Sense
The “Buffer Amplifier” indicator LED on the ColorStat™ panel
is driven by an RF detector on the Driver Combiner/Motherboard
and logic circuits on the LED Board.
Refer to SECTION D, Driver Combiner/Motherboard, and SEC-
TION Q, LED Board.
B.2.7
Predriver Supply
The +60 VDC supply is used for the Predriver amplifier and is
adjusted by Predriver Voltage ADJ potentiometer R1 in the
Driver Compartment.
The Predriver DC IN is fused on the Buffer Amplifier pc board
by F1 and F2. Red LEDs DS1 and DS2 will illuminate if F1 or
F2 opens. These can be observed through the interlocked door in
the Driver Compartment.
Refer to SECTION D, Driver Combiner/Motherboard and to
SECTION C, RF Amplifier Modules, for additional information
on the Predriver.
B.3
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting consists of isolating an RF drive problem to the
Buffer Amplifier Board, using the LED indicators. The easiest
way to check buffer amplifier operation is to substitute a spare
board if one is available.
B.3.1
Symptom: Buffer Amplifier LED on Color-
Stat™ panel is Red, transmitter will not oper-
ate.
B.3.1.1
Possible Cause: Component failure
LED indicators will illuminate when a fuse is open, if the
associated Low Voltage supply is present. Three indicators are
visible through the interlocked RF Amp access door inside the
Driver Compartment:
•
DS1 (F1) - PREDRIVER A
•
DS2 (F2) - PREDRIVER B
•
DS3 (F3) - BUFFER AMP
If the Buffer Amp fuse indicator is illuminated, check the Buffer
Amplifier Board for signs of overheated components, or damage
to printed circuit board traces. Check the socket on the mother-
board for damage.
Buffer Amplifier Board component checks can be made with the
Buffer Amplifier Board removed from the transmitter. Refer to
SECTION VI, Troubleshooting, for information on checking
MOSFET’s.
888-2297-002
B-1
WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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