Unveiling the future of E-band
RF and mmWave specialist Filtronic will be exhibiting its latest E-band products at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2024, 16 to 21 June in Washington DC.
These include the Hercules II, a new E-band transceiver module that combines the capabilities of Filtronic's latest Morpheus X2 transceiver with its Cerus 4 or 8 power amplifier (PA) module.
This combination makes it easy to connect to a high data rate full duplex modem while significantly boosting the available transmit power, ensuring extended reach and enhanced coverage, according to Filtronic.
The Hercules II also supports spectrally efficient modulation techniques, optimising bandwidth usage and ensuring higher data throughput. Key features of the Hercules II include Tx saturated powers exceeding +35dBm, low phase noise, and support for up to 512QAM modulation.
The Cerus32 is Filtronic’s award-winning high-performance E-band Power Amplifier designed to meet the growing demands of high-capacity wireless communication networks, such as low Earth orbit satellite communications.
The Cerus 32 features up to +43dBm of transmit power. Each Cerus 32 module benefits from Filtronic’s in-house MMIC chip design and power-combining techniques, delivering maximum linear power. The high-power SSPA can be applied in a range of applications and is specifically suitable for commercial, military and satcom applications.
Additionally, Filtronic will show the Hades X2 active diplexer, a GaAs MMIC which it believes represents a significant advancement in E-band technology, specifically targeting applications that demand high power and efficiency.
“Filtronic's participation at IMS 2024 comes at a time when the industry faces numerous challenges, including the need for enhanced network capacity and efficiency to support the rapid growth in data traffic,” said Walter Magiera, chief commercial officer at Filtronic. “The Hercules II, Cerus32 and Hades X2 are engineered to address these challenges by providing robust solutions that enhance network performance and reliability.”
“By integrating these products, network operators can achieve improved network capacity with enhanced bandwidth and power capabilities that support higher data rates, crucial for 5G and beyond. The high efficiency and robust performance of these solutions also leads to lower operational costs and an extended lifespan of network infrastructure, ensuring long-term investment protection.”
