200W to 250W Ku-band Hubmount SapphireBlu SSPA/SSPB second generation GaN technology. Photo: Advantech Wireless

Advantech Wireless announced it has received follow up orders from military customers for its X-Band line of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology-based Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) and Block Up Converters (BUCs) designed for tactical mobile military applications.

According to Advantech, the latest generation of SSPAs and BUCs are suited for harsh environments, Satcom on the Move (SOTM) and man-pack terminal deployments. The BUCs are weather proof and constructed in a compact cooling enclosure for outdoor operation.