Rack 500–2500 19″ Broadband RF Power Amplifier
25 W CW nominal (approximately 30 W PSAT) · 500–2500 MHz · Ethernet control · 100–240 VAC
A broadband solid-state RF power amplifier in a 19-inch rack chassis, designed for automated test equipment, RF stress testing and laboratory integration. Integrated Ethernet control provides live monitoring and a SCPI-style command interface.
Final pricing and lead time depend on configuration, frequency coverage, connector options and production volume.
Overview
Highlights
- 500 MHz to 2.5 GHz broadband frequency coverage
- 25 W CW nominal output power
- Approximately 30 W saturated output power
- Approximately 46 dB small-signal gain
- Internal AC power supply
- Ethernet control with live monitoring
Monitoring and protection
- Supply-current and supply-voltage monitoring
- Heat-sink temperature monitoring
- Fan-speed and alarm reporting
- System uptime counter
- Remote RF enable and disable control
Configurable options
The rack platform can be adapted to the target system and integration requirements.
- Frequency sub-band optimization
- Alternative output-power configurations
- N-type, SMA or application-specific RF connector options
- SCPI or REST control-interface customization
- Rack-depth and airflow-direction customization
Applications
- Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
- RF stress and endurance testing
- Signal-generator amplification
- EMC and immunity pre-compliance systems
- Laboratory and subsystem integration
Key specifications
| Frequency range | 500–2500 MHz |
|---|---|
| Output power | 25 W CW nominal |
| Saturated output power | Approximately 30 W |
| Small-signal gain | Approximately 46 dB typical |
| Gain flatness | ±1.5 dB typical |
| Noise figure | Approximately 10 dB typical |
| Input return loss | ≥ 10 dB |
| Control interface | Ethernet – Web UI and SCPI-style commands |
| AC mains | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Control
Ethernet control (Web UI + API)
Integrated Ethernet control provides remote RF ON/OFF, configurable limits and live telemetry. Monitor supply current and voltage, heat-sink temperature, fan speed, alarms and system uptime.
Quick start
- Connect RF input and output to suitable 50-ohm equipment and connect AC mains.
- Power on the system, then discover it through DHCP or browse to the configured static IP address.
- Enable or disable the RF chain through the Web UI or SCPI-style commands.
- Verify that monitored current and temperature remain within the configured limits.
Interfaces: Web UI and SCPI/REST API over Ethernet. SCPI-style commands are available over TCP.
SCPI-style commands (examples)
*IDN?
|
Returns model, manufacturer and serial identification. |
|---|---|
OUTP:STAT ON|OFF
|
Enables or disables the RF chain. |
MEAS:CURR?
|
Returns the monitored supply current in amperes. |
MEAS:TEMP?
|
Returns the heat-sink temperature in degrees Celsius. |
SYST:FAN:RPM?
|
Returns the measured fan speed. |
SYST:ALARM:STAT?
|
Returns the alarm status or recent alarm log. |
Example session
*IDN?
E-REON,ERA-05250-25W-ACF-RACK-A,SNxxxxxx,FWx.x
OUTP:STAT ON
OK
MEAS:CURR?
3.18
MEAS:TEMP?
42.3
SYST:FAN:RPM?
2840
SYST:ALARM:STAT?
0Example responses are illustrative. Exact command strings and response formats depend on the installed firmware version.
Mechanical
- 19-inch rack-mount chassis
- Approximately 449 × 88 × 375 mm overall chassis dimensions
- N-type RF input and output connectors
- Front-to-back forced-air cooling
- At least 100 mm rear airflow clearance recommended