Boost in GaN amp orders for Advantech Wireless
Satellite broadband communications company Advantech Wireless has announced a substantial increase in bookings for its line of GaN based solid state power amplifiers (SSPAs) in the first half of the fiscal year 2016.
"We rolled out GaN-based power amplifiers and block-up converters because our customers needed more efficient, longer life components," said Cristi Damian VP of business development. "The market has responded even faster than we had planned, and we will continue to roll out this technology in commercial and military markets through our research and development pipeline."
Advantech Wireless was early to commercialise GaN SSPAs for satellite communications, and its second generation is a result of R&D investment to increase efficiency and linearity. The second generation GaN-based SSPAs/ BUCs are claimed by the company to provide very high linearity with the highest possible power density and smallest size on the market.
Introducing Advantech Wireless' second generation of GaN based units has opened new opportunities in market segments that traditionally relied on Traveling Wave Tube (TWT)-based amplifiers. Advantech says that this breakthrough in design - GaN-based units have reduced size, weight and power consumption - along with the enhanced linearity, make possible new applications in tactical Troposcattering communications, and scientific research facilities.
