[SatNews] Advantech Wireless, a satellite broadband communications solutions company, announced today the release of the Next Generation GaN Technology based 150W Ku-Band BUC. 

NEXT GENERATION GaN TECHNOLOGY

Designed in a compact weatherproof package the Next Generation GaN based 150W Ku-Band BUC from Advantech Wireless provides higher linearity with higher efficiency. These systems are redundant ready and deliver on performance and reliability. 

“These innovative systems offer the best linearity and intermod performance in the market. It delivers significant savings in electric power usage, physical space and heat generation representing major OPEX savings for our customers.” stated Cristi Damian, VP Business Development at Advantech Wireless. “The Next Generation of GaN SATCOM SSPAs continues the development roadmap introduced by Advantech Wireless back in 2010. These 150W Ku-band GaN units provide an impressive 70 percent reduction in overall size, and 60 percent reduction in weight, as compared to the first generation GaN products. At the same time, the energy efficiency is improved by an additional 25 percent. ” 

Combined with the traditional Advantech Wireless features, these new series provide the ultimate in performance and convenience of BUCs designed for the next generation of High Throughput Satellite Constellations,