Advantech Introduces Wireless Miniature GaN Power Amplifiers
Canadian based firm Advantech which specializes in wireless networking solutions, today reveals its new range of solid state power amplifiers (SSPAs) and Block-Up Converters (BUCs or SSPBs) which use GaN technology. Feedback from the first customers using the G series is said to be extremely positive.
GaN amplifiers offer considerably better performance and efficiency than their conventional GaAs based counterparts. They are claimed to have a better reliability and are also lighter and more compact. Due to the core device parameters (such as operating temperature and voltages) capable in GaN based devices, the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for the Ku-band is an impressive 80,000 hours. GaN amplifiers also offer better gain and power over extremely broadbands.
Advantech claim that the new line comprising 50W, 100W and 250W versions are the smallest ever. Due to the margins that their designers have been able to reserve between the operational and maximum specified parameters for the core devices (such as operating temperature and voltages),
"Advantech prides itself on bringing the latest technologies to market," says Vagan Shakhgildian, President and Chief Operating Officer of Advantech. "After much research and development, we can now say that we have harnessed the power of this technology and can deliver the benefits to our customers."
As winner of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies Program for three consecutive years and winner of the Best Overall Company of the Year and the best R&D company in Quebec (PME) at the Mercuriades Award, the Advantech's R&D program has benchmarked some of the industry's most innovative products.
