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March 6th, 2012

Comtech Xicom's New Array — More Power Less Footprint


[SatNews] Efficiency is coming in smaller and more powerful packages.

At Satellite 2012 in Washington DC from March 12-14 at booth 709 Comtech Xicom will reveal a new array of SATCOM HPAs with increased power in smaller and more efficient packages.

Comtech Xicom will be showcasing a number of new products that increase linear power in smaller packages with greater efficiency. These products are designed for transportable and fixed applications where size weight and power are a critical factor in mission success.

Xicom is featuring several new products:

  • 50 Watt X-band SSPA weighing less than 10 pounds.
  • 40 Watt High Efficiency Ku-band BUC in the same configuration as the 50W X.
  • 20Watt Ka-band BUC in 18 pound package.
  • 400W high efficiency Ku-band TWTA in the size weight and power of a typical 200W system.
  • 750W high efficiency Ku-band in the size weight and power of a typical 400W system.
  • Compact Ka-band BUCs with more than 100Watts of linear power.
  • Rack Mount amplifiers featuring LCD touch screen control interface.
Xicom offers a broad array of TWTA and SSPA products including new high power, light weight, outdoor systems.