Advantech Wireless Releases New C-Band UltraLinear GaN SSPA/BUC

SapphireBlu Series 6.6kW C-Band UltraLinear GaN Modular SSPA/BUC. Photo: Advantech Wireless

[Via Satellite 01-10-2014] Advantech Wireless has released its new SapphireBlu Series 6.6kW C-Band Rackmount UltraLinear GaN solid state power amplifier/block up converter (SSPA/BUC), for wide bandwidth, ultra high power satellite teleport uplinks.

The new SapphireBlu Series of UltraLinear GaN technology based SSPAs and BUCs is designed for Multi Carrier Operations and uses a compact indoor modular package with built in redundancy. “Our new high power density, GaN based SSPA concept, offers the maximum power/bandwidth combination. We have already started shipping and completed initial orders,” stated Cristi Damian, VP business development, Advantech Wireless.