Baylin Technologies launches Ka-band amplifier family
by CM staff
Initially released in 40W and 80W variants, higher power products are on the near-term roadmap.
TORONTO — Baylin Technologies Inc., Advantech subsidiary has launched a new family of Ka-band Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA). Badged as K-2 Series, Advantech’s new line of Ka-band SSPAs and SSPBs are based on a novel, ground-up design that employs Gallium Nitride (GaN) device technology to deliver RF performance of any amplifier in its class.
The K-2 is based on the recently launched Genesis architecture and represents an advancement in high-performance RF products from Advantech for the satellite communications industry. Initially released in 40W and 80W variants, higher power products are on the near-term roadmap.
The Ka-band is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that covers frequencies between 26.5 to 40 gigahertz (GHz) with wavelengths ranging from 1 centimeter down to 7.5 millimeters. In satellite communications, the Ka-band allows for higher bandwidth communications and is currently used in GEO, LEO and MEO applications.
“The Ka-band SSPA is designed to serve as a solid-state alternative to competing high-power amplifier technologies typically used in gateway earth stations,” said John Restivo, President of Advantech Wireless Technologies.
