This is a quick post about 100W RF dummy load which we build to use with HF and VHF transmitters and transceivers. This dummy load uses two non-inductive 100Ω 50W thick film power resistors manufactured by Vishay Sfernice and both these resisters are connected in parallel to achieve 50Ω impedance.
Outer-casing (which also act as a heatsink) of dummy load is constructed using four bonded fin 50mm × 115mm × 20mm heatsinks.
During our testing, we got flat 1:1.2 SWR with this dummy load.
Above mentioned 100Ω 50W power resistors are obtained through Farnell element14.
The final version of 100W RF dummy load. |
Outer-casing (which also act as a heatsink) of dummy load is constructed using four bonded fin 50mm × 115mm × 20mm heatsinks.
During our testing, we got flat 1:1.2 SWR with this dummy load.
Internal view of 100W RF dummy load. |
Above mentioned 100Ω 50W power resistors are obtained through Farnell element14.
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