Amplifier Research 600A225A

The Amplifier Research 600A225A is a solid-state, air-cooled RF power amplifier delivering 600 watts minimum output across the 10 kHz to 225 MHz frequency range. Built on push-pull LDMOS technology, it combines high gain (minimum 58 dB), instantaneous bandwidth, and exceptional mismatch tolerance—operating at full rated power without foldback up to 6.0:1 impedance mismatch. The amplifier accepts input signals as low as 1.0 mW and supports both modulation and pulse waveforms, making it ideal for susceptibility testing, antenna characterization, component validation, and driver applications.

– Technical Specifications

Electrical Performance
• Rated output power: 600 W minimum
• Output @ 3 dB compression: 600 W nominal, 550 W minimum
• Output @ 1 dB compression: 550 W nominal, 400 W minimum
• Maximum input for rated output: 1.0 mW
• Operating frequency: 10 kHz to 225 MHz instantaneous bandwidth
• Gain (maximum): 58 dB minimum
• Continuous gain adjustment range: 20 dB minimum
• Frequency response flatness: ±2.5 dB maximum
• Input impedance: 50 Ω, VSWR 1.5:1
• Output impedance: 50 Ω nominal

Power & Thermal
• Primary power: 180–264 VAC, 47–63 Hz, single-phase
• Maximum input power draw: 2500 W @ 0.99 power factor typical
• Cooling: Air-cooled, self-contained

– Key Features

• Push-pull LDMOS high-power stages reduce distortion and enhance stability
• Unconditional mismatch tolerance: operates without damage or oscillation at any load impedance magnitude and phase
• Reflected power limiting above 6.0:1 mismatch (300–400 W typical)
• Color LCD touch screen control with graphic display (3.75-inch diagonal)
• Dual RF sample ports for forward and reflected power measurement
• Continuous gain control with 20 dB minimum adjustment range
• RF output level protection included

– Remote Control & Integration

• Local and remote operation via digital control panel (DCP)
• GPIB/IEEE-488, RS-232, Ethernet, and USB interfaces
• RS-232 fiber optic option on select configurations
• Menu-assigned softkeys and dedicated control switches
• Real-time display of forward power, reflected power, and amplifier status

– Typical Applications

RF susceptibility testing, antenna and component testing, watt meter calibration, particle accelerators, plasma generation, driver stage for higher-power amplifiers.