The Amplifier Research 500T1G2 is a self-contained, air-cooled solid-state amplifier designed for laboratory and test environments requiring broadband coverage, high gain, and moderate RF power. Operating across 1 GHz to 2.5 GHz instantaneously, it delivers a nominal 537 watts CW output with a minimum guaranteed 500 watts, making it suitable for EMC testing, scientific research, and communication system applications.
Technical Specifications
Power Output
• Continuous Wave: 537 W nominal, 500 W minimum
• Linear Power @ 1 dB Compression: 125 W minimum
• Mismatch Protection: Output power foldback when reflected power exceeds 100 W
Frequency & Gain
• Frequency Range: 1 GHz to 2.5 GHz (instantaneous bandwidth)
• Maximum Gain: 57 dB minimum
• Continuous Gain Adjustment: 35 dB minimum range
• Gain Flatness: ±8 dB maximum (±5 dB maximum equalized at rated power)
Input/Output Impedance
• Input Level for Rated Output: 1.0 mW maximum
• Input Impedance: 50 Ω, VSWR 2.0:1 maximum
• Output Impedance: 50 Ω, VSWR 2.5:1 typical
• Input Connector: Type N female (rear)
• Output Connector: 7–16 DIN female (rear)
• Sample Port: Type N female (forward power monitoring)
Signal Capability
• Modulation Support: AM, FM, pulse (peak envelope power limited to rated output)
– Key Features
• Real-time monitoring of TWT helix current, cathode voltage, collector voltage, heater current, heater voltage, baseplate temperature, and cabinet temperature
• Digital front panel display with forward and reflected power readout
• Continuous front panel and remote gain control via soft keys
• Integrated VSWR protection circuitry with excess reflected power warning
• IEEE-488 GPIB interface for remote operation
• DB15 interlock connector for external system integration
• Auto sleep function standard
• Modular power supply and RF component design for serviceability
• Switching mode power supply for reduced weight and size
• Benchtop cabinet with rack-mount capability
– Typical Applications
• EMC testing and compliance verification
• Scientific research requiring broadband RF amplification
• Communication systems development and validation
– Compatibility & Integration
IEEE-488 GPIB interface enables integration into automated test systems. External interlock capability via DB15 connector supports multi-unit coordination and safety interlocking.
