The ENI 525LA is a solid-state Class A RF power amplifier designed for laboratory and test applications. It delivers 25 Watts of linear RF power over a broad frequency range from 1 to 500 MHz, operating reliably into any load impedance mismatch.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesNone (analog RF power meter only)
DisplayFront panel analog meter

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply115 / 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature0 to +40 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)221 mm × 145 mm × 391 mm
Weight12.7 kg (28 lbs)

RF Performance

ParameterValue
Frequency Range1 to 500 MHz
Nominal Power Output25 Watts
Nominal Gain50 dB
Gain Flatness±1.5 dB
Noise Figure12 dB (maximum)
Amplifier ClassClass A
Third-Order Intercept Point (IP3)+54 dBm (typical)
Harmonic Distortion< -20 dBc at 22 Watts output
Saturated Power Output40 Watts (typical)
Spurious Output< -60 dBc (more than 60 dB below fundamental)

Port Characteristics

ParameterValue
Input Impedance50 Ω
Output Impedance50 Ω
Maximum RF Input Power20 mW
RF Input ConnectorBNC Female
RF Output ConnectorBNC Female
RF Input Connector LocationFront Panel
RF Output Connector LocationFront Panel

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
Cooling MechanismForced Air
Form FactorModule / Benchtop

Protection & Ruggedness

ParameterValue
Reflected Power ToleranceInfinite VSWR (operates into any load without damage)

Protection

ParameterValue
Output Mismatch ProtectionContinuous operation into any load VSWR from open to short circuit without damage

Performance

ParameterValue
Input VSWR< 1.5:1
Output VSWR< 2.0:1
Amplifier TechnologySolid State
Duty CycleContinuous

Signal Characteristics

ParameterValue
RF CouplingAC Coupled

Technology

Solid State

Applications

RF Power Amplification / Test & Measurement