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Re: [Amps] Fwd:Re: More Rumors

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Subject: Re: [Amps] Fwd:Re: More Rumors
From: Steve Thompson <g8gsq@ic24.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 16:38:24 +0100
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On Friday 22 April 2005 16:16, Joe Subich, K4IK wrote:

> It looks like Advanced Power Technology has some 300 volt VDMOS
> FETs that do 750 watts in modes A-E (ARF1505).  A push-pull
> pair of them would be very close to legal limit (US) from one
> module.  Two of those modules could be run at 75% ratings with
> splitter/combiner or in push-pull to generate a conservatively
> rated legal limit device.  Of course with 17 dB gain, an ARF1505
> amplifier would require a drive stage (or the 400 watt FT-9000
> <G>).
>
> Anyone know what the devices cost?
If it's any help, ARF444/445 (300V,300W each) are about $55ea. in the Farnell 
catalogue in the UK - you should find them at Newark in the US. Double the 
power usually costs more than double the price for RF semiconductors.

Steve
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