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Advantech Wireless’ Second Gen GaN Technology SapphireBlu™ Series For Broadcasting Apps

June 25, 2015

[SatNews] Advantech Wireless, a provider of Satellite broadband communications solutions, announces the release of the Second Generation SapphireBlu™ GaN Technology based 400W C-Band SSPA/SSPB designed for Broadcasting Applications. 


C-Band 400W Hub-mount SSPA/SSPB/BUC Second Generation GaN Technology

The Second Generation C-band GaN SapphireBlu™ SSPA/SSPB from Advantech Wireless offers very High Linearity in a compact single package. These systems are designed for Ultra HD transmission broadcasting and are DVB-S2X ready. The increased linearity comes at the same time with no additional increase in size, weight and energy consumption. 

“We have over 20 years of experience working with broadcasters and providing cutting edge technologies to deliver audio and visual content clearly and reliably,” stated Cristi Damian, VP Business Development at Advantech Wireless. “We understand the challenges that broadcasters and service providers face while adopting the new bandwidth demanding Ultra HD standard. The Second Generation of GaN SSPAs empowers broadcasters to deliver their messages while maximizing efficiency and reducing operational cost. These units are designed for very high linearity as imposed by the heavy Ultra HD traffic, and at the same time be ready to operate under the high density modulation schemes that are now part of the DVB-S2X standard. This is a safe investment for the future.” 

Awarded Teleport Technology of the year 2014 by the World Teleport Association, Advantech Wireless’ SapphireBlu™ Series GaN based SSPAs is leading the way with ground breaking performance and pioneering technology. 

 

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