The Amplifier Research 50A15 is a solid-state, air-cooled broadband RF power amplifier engineered for EMC testing, radiated immunity assessment, and laboratory applications requiring instantaneous bandwidth and high gain. Operating across 10 kHz to 15 MHz with 50 W minimum output power, this amplifier delivers ±1.0 dB flatness and low harmonic distortion into 50 Ω nominal loads.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 10 kHz to 15 MHz
• Output Power: Minimum 50 W
• Output Flatness: ±1.0 dB
• Output Impedance: 50 Ω nominal
• Harmonic Distortion: Low
• Input Connectors: Type BNC, female
• Output Connectors: Type BNC, female
• Primary Power: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
• Operating Humidity: Maximum 80% RH at 31°C; 50% RH at 40°C
• Operating Altitude: Up to 2000 m
• Dimensions: 20.3 × 16.5 × 36.8 cm
• Weight: 9 kg
– Key Features
• Adjustable high gain with RF input leveling circuit protecting against overdrive above 0 dBm
• Unconditional stability—operates without damage or oscillation across any load impedance at 100% rated power
• Dual control interfaces: IEEE-488 (GPIB) and RS-232 for local and remote operation
• Over-temperature protection with automatic DC removal to RF stages on thermal fault
• RF output level protection implemented
• Benchtop cabinet design; removable for equipment rack mounting
• Air-cooled architecture for continuous operation
– Typical Applications
• EMC and radiated immunity testing
• Driver amplifier for wireless and communication component evaluation
• Multi-band test instrument covering CDMA, W-CDMA, TDMA, and GSM systems
• Laboratory RF measurement and characterization
– Compatibility & Integration
The 50A15 interfaces via industry-standard BNC connectors and supports GPIB and RS-232 remote control, enabling integration into automated test systems and laboratory environments requiring programmable RF stimulus across the 10 kHz–15 MHz band.
