User's Manual

Table Of Contents
Chapter 4
SLR 5000 Series Power Amplifier
4.1
Description
The Power Amplifier Module is described in this section. A general description, identification of inputs
and outputs and functional theory of operation are provided. The information provided is sufficient to
give service personnel a functional understanding of the module, allowing maintenance and
troubleshooting to the module level.
4.1.1
General Description
The Power Amplifier (PA) is a forced convection-cooled RF power amplifier. It accepts a low-level
modulated RF signal from the Exciter Module, and amplifies it for transmission via the site transmit
antenna port. The PA is non-linear, and is therefore used for Continuous Wave (CW) applications only.
The output power is continually monitored and regulated by a feedback and control loop, with a power
output control voltage being generated by the transmitter control circuitry located on the PA. All
configuration and control signals are connected to the modem module via the flex connected between
the modules.
NOTICE: The power amplifier cooling fan is replaceable and external to the power amplifier
itself. See SLR 5000 Series Maintenance and Disassembly/Reassembly on page 97 for
replacement details.
4.2
Input and Output Connections
The following figure shows the PA input and output connections.
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