Tabor Electronics A10150 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

Model A10150

150MHz, 16Vp-p Single Channel

Wideband Amplifier

Publication No. 130724

Tabor Electronics Ltd.

P.O. Box 404, NESHER Israel 3688809

Tel: [phone], FAX: [phone]

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Quick Start Guide

A10150
Highlights

Maximum output (16Vp-p or 20Vp-p)

Introduction

combines

current

is fully protected against

The A10150’s small footprint box is especially designed to fit on

on option, to

e the internal capabilities of

p into 50 ohms,

p is the maximum amplitude level

this amplifier can produce however, only into high impedance

Feature

• 150MHz bandwidth

• High amplitude to 20Vp-p into 50

• Low distortion

• Small footprint, all metal case

• Fast transition time of <1.8ns

• Custom Configuration of:

Gain (x5 or x10)

Figure 1, Model A10150

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The A10150 is a wideband DC coupled amplifier that
high output drive and low distortion. At an out put of + 24dBm (10Vp­p into 50Ω), the -3dB bandwidth is 150MHz. With the output
internally limited to 250mA, the A10150
shorts to ground.

Tabor’s WX series and models WS8351/2, as an add­boost their power performance abov
4Vp-p, and amplify them to a maximum of 20Vp­using a fixed gain of x5. 32Vp-

loads.

Knowing your source impedance is very important,
because the output gain accuracy is calibrated to
specific source impedance and therefore, any
unmatched load impedance may have an affect on
output level accuracy.

Applying the output signal on inductive or
capacitive loads may damage the amplifier.

Tip

CAUTION

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A10150

Configuration
Options

The A10150’s standard configuration enables a maximum output

can be

This manual has no schematics and no
instructions how to modify the amplifier for other
configurations as any configuration change,
without full engineering supervision, may affect

options must
be specified at the time of your purchase.
Reconfiguration of fielded instruments can be

Connectors

complement, which match the Tabor’s WX series and WX8351/2

complement input

to 50 ohms, in order to prevent undesired

However, if the

signal source does not have a differential output the A10150
panel, the A10150 has one BNC output connector, which outputs

Power Supply

supply, which

Vac and there is no need to

To avoid
potentially hazardous situations, always connect the center pin of
the power supply plug to mains ground using the line cord that is

Specifications

The specifications listed in this guide represent the performance
standards or limits against which the A10150 is tested.
Specifications apply under the following conditions: output

50 ohms impedance, after 30 minutes of warm up

Specifications outside of the temperature range are degraded by

voltage of 16Vp-p into 50 ohms and a g ain of x5. Custom gain of
x10 and maximum voltage of 20Vp-p into 50 ohms options
ordered.

WARNING

the performance of the amplifier. All

done by qualified and trained persons only.

The A10150 has two fr ont panel SMA input connectors, normal and
outputs locations. The A10150 normal input should be connected to

the normal output of the signal source. The
should be connected to the complement output of the signal source
as it is terminated
aberrations from the differential signal source.

complement output does not have to be connected. At the rear
the amplified signals and the power DIN-5 input connector, which is

fed from a factory supplied power supply.

The A10150 comes with a factory supplied power
accepts any voltage from 100 to 240
select the voltage range between different countries.

supplied with the instrument.

terminated into
time, and within a temperature range of 20°C to 30°C.

0.1% per °C.

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