The Rigol PA1011 is a 10W power amplifier engineered to extend the output capabilities of Rigol DG series function and arbitrary waveform generators. Operating from DC to 1 MHz at full power, it delivers 10W typical output (sine input, 100 kHz, gain x10) with a peak output voltage of 12.5 V and peak current of 1.65 A. The amplifier features dual gain settings (x1 and x10), polarity switching (non-inverted/inverted), and built-in voltage bias up to ±12V output equivalence. USB control enables direct integration with compatible Rigol generators and PC software, supporting output offset adjustment and real-time status indication. Output protection includes over-current cutoff and internal overheat detection with visual alert indicators. The compact form factor (142.2 mm × 48.1 mm × 215.4 mm) and low output impedance (<2 Ω) make it suitable for bench-top signal conditioning and power delivery applications requiring stable amplification across audio and low-frequency ranges.
Technical Specifications
• Maximum Output Power: 10W typical (sine input, 100 kHz, gain x10)
• Full Power Bandwidth: DC to 1 MHz
• Output Voltage: 12.5 V peak (typical, sine input, 100 kHz)
• Output Current: 1.65 A peak (typical, sine input, 100 kHz)
• Output Impedance: <2 Ω
• Output Slew Rate: ≥80 V/µs
• Gain Settings: 10 V/1 V, 10 V/10 V (switchable)
• Input Impedance: 50 kΩ
• Maximum Input Voltage (Gain x1): ±10 V
• Maximum Input Voltage (Gain x10): ±1.25 V
• DC Gain Error: <5%
• Overshoot: <7%
• Bias Voltage Gain Error: 5% ±100 mV
• Built-in Voltage Bias Range: ±12 V output equivalence
– Key Features
• Dual-range gain control with polarity switching
• Over-current and over-temperature protection with status indication
• USB-based remote control and software integration
• Single-channel design optimized for function generator augmentation
• Power input: DC 12 V ±5%, 4 A peak (supplied AC adapter only)
• Operating temperature: 0°C to +35°C; specifications at 25°C after 30 min warm-up
• Weight: 850 g ±20 g
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for direct integration with Rigol DG1000Z, DG4000, and DG5000 series generators. USB control supported via PC software. Note: Windows 10 driver support is not available.
