7224

900 VA, DC-enabled

Linear Power Amplifier

Performance Overview: Features

AC Power
(up to 20 kHz): 900 watts RMS • Up to 2X the long-term power of the previous
Small Signal (8V p-p): 600 kHz 7224 model at frequencies above 40 kHz.
For High-Power • Stable when driving highly capacitive loads.
Applications to: 150 kHz
• Four-quadrant operation.
DC Power: 16A at 13.5 VDC
40 mS Pulse (0.5Ω): 50 Ap • User-selectable controlled-voltage or
Slew Rate: 90 V/µs controlled-current modes of operation.
Output Voltage: ±150 Vp • System output of over 3,600 watts or over
Output Impedance: 5.3 mΩ in series with 0.95 µH 200 amperes maximum is possible with
multiple, interconnected amplifiers.
• Occupies only 2U height and weighs only 46 lbs.
• Protection circuitry protects the amplifier from
AE Techron’s 7224 amplifier is a 900 VA, DC-enabled
input overloads, improper output connection
unit that provides exceptional versatility and value. It
features a DC to 600 kHz small-signal bandwidth and (including shorted and improper loads), over-
improved long-term power performance at frequen- temperature, over-current, and supply voltages
cies above 40 kHz. In continuous operation, a 7224 that are too high or low.
can provide up to two times the output power of the • Shipped ready to operate from 120-volt (±10%)
previous 7224 model at frequencies above 40 kHz. If
single-phase AC mains; 220/240-volt model
more current or power is needed, up to four amplifiers
available on request.
can be combined in series or parallel and operate as a
single system.
The 7224 can be configured by the user for high-
voltage/low-current, medium voltage and current, or
low-voltage/high-current applications. It provides very
low noise and very fast slew rates, and can safely drive a
wide range of resistive, inductive loads.
The 7224 is typically used to simulate ripple, noise,
drop-outs, surges and ground as required by a variety
of EMC standards for DC powered electronics like
FMC1278, DO-160, and MIL STD 461. It can also be
used as a gradient amplifier for very small bore, high-
gain MRI and NMR systems.

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 Specifications Signal Input:
Performance User-selectable BNC or Barrier Strip, Balanced or
AC testing was done at 100 Hz. Continuous DC power levels are lower. See Unbalanced
DC Specifications chart for test conditions.
Communication Capabilities
Frequency Response, DC - 300 kHz (1 watt): +1.0 to -1.5 dB Current Monitor:
Slew Rate: 90 V/µSec 5A/V ± 1%; 2.5A/V ± 1% (differential configuration)
Residual Noise, Reporting:
10 Hz to 300 kHz: 950 µV (0.95 mV) System Fault, Over Temp, Over Voltage, Over Load
10 Hz to 80 kHz: 300 µV (0.3 mV) Remote Control via Interlock Connector:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio, Force to Standby, Reset after a Fault
10 Hz - 30 kHz: –113 dB Physical Characteristics
10 Hz - 80 kHz: –106.6 dB Chassis:
10 Hz - 500 kHz: –99.9 dB The Amplifier is designed for stand- alone or rack-mounted
Unit to Unit Phase Error: ±0.1 degrees at 60 Hz operation. The Chassis is black aluminum with a powder coat
THD (DC - 30 kHz): <0.1% finish. The unit occupies two EIA 19-inch-wide units.
Output Offset: <±400 µV Weight: 41 lbs (18.6 kg), Shipping 51 lbs (23.2 kg)
DC Drift: <±200 µV (after 20 minutes of operation) AC Power:
Single phase, 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 20A service;
Output Impedance: 5.3 mOhm in Series with 0.95 µH
(220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 10A service model available)
Phase Response (10 Hz - 10 kHz):
Operating Temperature:
±5 degrees plus 560 nsec propagation delay
10°C to 50°C (50°F to 122°F), maximum output Power de-rat-
Input Characteristics ed above 30°C (86°F).)
Balanced with ground: Three terminal barrier block
Humidity: 70% or less, non-condensing
connector, 20k ohm differential
Cooling:
Unbalanced: BNC connector, 10k ohm single ended
Forced air cooling from front to back through removable
Gain (variable or fixed): filters.
Voltage Mode: 20 volts/volt
Airflow: 180CFM
Current Mode: 5 amperes/volt
Dimensions: 19 in. x 22.75 in. x 3.5 in.
Gain Linearity (over input signal, from 0.2V to 5V):
(48.3 cm x 57.8 cm x 8.9 cm)
0.02% (DC); 0.05% (AC)
Protection
Max Input Voltage: ±10V, balanced or unbalanced
Over/Under Voltage:
Input Impedance: 20k ohm differential ± 10% from specified supply voltage amplifier is forced to
Display, Control, Status, I/O Standby
Front Panel LED Displays indicate: Over Current:
Ready, Standby, Fault, Over Temp, Over Voltage, Overload Breaker protection on both main power and low voltage
Soft Touch Switches for: Run, Stop, Reset supplies
Gain Control, when enabled: Over Temperature:
Voltage gain adjustable from 20 to 0 Separate output transistor, heat sink, and transformer
On/Off Breaker temperature monitoring and protection
Back Panel Power Connection:
25 Amp IEC (with retention latch) DC Specifications – High-Current Mode
Signal Output: OUTPUT (Amperes)
Three-position terminal strip (OUTPUT/COM/CHASSIS
100 mS 10 Minute, 1 Hour,
GROUND); resistor between COM and CHASSIS GROUND VDC Surge 100% Duty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle
terminals is a 2.7-ohm, 2W, 5%, metal-oxide resistor 48 40 12 12
24 45 26 20
13.5 50 20 16

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 AC Specifications – High-Voltage Mode
PEAK OUTPUT RMS OUTPUT
40 mSec Pulse, 5 Minutes, 1 Hour, 5 Minutes, 1 Hour,
20% Duty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle
Ohms Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Watts
16 158 9.8 158 9.8 158 9.8 112 6.9 112 6.9 773
8 154 19 136 16 120** 15** 96 11.5 85** 10.6** 900**
4 124 31 108 25.7 61 14.5 76 18.2 43 10.3 443
2 98 49 * * * * * * * * *

AC Specifications – Mid-Level Mode

PEAK OUTPUT RMS OUTPUT
40 mSec Pulse, 5 Minutes, 1 Hour, 5 Minutes, 1 Hour,
20% Duty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle
Ohms Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Watts
4 72 18 69 16.4 69 16.4 49 12 49 11.6 568
2 61 30 57 26.2 57 26.2 40 19 40 18.5 740
1 47 47 43 39.6 21 21 30 28 15 14.8 222
0.5 26 52 * * * * * * * * *

AC Specifications – High-Current Mode

PEAK OUTPUT RMS OUTPUT
40 mSec Pulse, 5 Minutes, 1 Hour, 5 Minutes, 1 Hour,
20% Duty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle
Ohms Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Watts
1 * * 29 29 29 29 21 21 20.5 20.5 420
0.75 * * 26 34 26 34 18 24 18 24 432
0.5 * * 22.7 45 22.7 45 16 32 16 32 512
Note: Testing performed into resistive loads as specified. Performance reported is typical into the specified load up to 20 kHz fre-
quency levels. Performance may be affected when operating into highly reactive loads or above 20 kHz, reducing maximum voltage,
current and power output. *Testing not performed. **Maximum 45 minutes of continuous operation.

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