Amplifier Research 100W1000M13

The Amplifier Research 100W1000M13 is a solid-state, air-cooled RF power amplifier engineered for broadband applications demanding high gain and linear performance across the 0.8 to 1.0 GHz band. This 100 W minimum output amplifier delivers 50 dB power gain and operates from a typical 1 mW maximum input, making it suitable for EMC testing, communications, and radar system integration. Push-pull circuitry in high-power stages minimizes distortion while maintaining stability across all load conditions.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 0.8 to 1.0 GHz (800 to 1000 MHz)


• Output Power: 100 W minimum


• Power Gain: 50 dB minimum


• Input for Rated Output: 1 mW maximum (typical)


• Gain Control: Available


• Automatic Level Control (ALC): Internal/external with front panel threshold adjustment


• Pulse Input Capability: Supported


• RF Connectors: Type N female


• Cooling: Forced air with self-contained fans


• Enclosure: Rack-mountable configuration

Key Features

• Mismatch tolerant - operates with any magnitude and phase of source and load impedance without damage or oscillation


• RF output level protection included


• Internal RF detector for self-testing and operational monitoring


• DC current level sensing and individual fusing of all output stages


• DC voltage sensing protection


• Front panel monitoring of forward and reflected power


• Keylock for local or remote operation control


• Safety interlock provision via rear panel connector

Typical Applications

• EMC testing and pre-compliance validation


• RF communications system characterization


• Radar and microwave system development


• Broadband signal amplification requiring linear operation

Compatibility & Integration The amplifier integrates with standard RF test setups via Type N female connectors. Remote control capabilities support GPIB/IEEE-488 and RS-232 interfaces on applicable models. Digital control panel options provide menu-assigned softkeys, dedicated operation switches (POWER, STANDBY, OPERATE, FAULT/RESET), and rotary knob adjustment for precision gain and threshold tuning.