...microwave components for O3b Networks' ground terminals. Norsat will provide O3b custom frequency 5W and 10W Block Upconverters (BUCs) and Low Noise Blocks Downconverters (LNBs) for the launch of O3b Networks’ next generation Ka-Band satellite constellation. The constellation will be used for telecommunications and data backhaul from remote locations, and consumer broadband Internet services for maritime customers.

Norsat’s microwave components have been custom designed for reliability and performance, and the first major application of the high performance design will be O3b’s new maritime communications network. Through this multi-year, multi-million dollar project, O3b Networks’ will provide high-speed satellite-delivered broadband service at sea through the integration of Norsat’s LNBs into maritime systems. By summer 2013, thousands of guests aboard networked maritime vessels will be the first to enjoy the enhanced connectivity of the O3b network, powered by Norsat technology.

“We’re pleased to be selected as a preferred vendor to O3b Networks and look forward to building the first Medium Earth Orbit satellite constellation through this partnership.“ states Norsat President and CEO, Dr. Amiee Chan. “The customizations we’ve introduced to our leading edge microwave products make them ideal for projects with high reliability requirements, such as communications at sea. This new partnership with O3b is another milestone as we deliver on our mission to develop innovative communications products and services for challenging applications and environments.”