Gilat Announces the Release of Wavestream's 50-Watt Ka-Wideband PowerStream(R) Block Upconverter
March 10 2014 - 8:31AM
- Next generation compact BUC provides higher output power in one
of the industry's smallest and most reliable packages
- Switchable frequency bands cover both Ka Commercial and Ka
Military bands in the same unit
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT), a worldwide leader in
satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced
today the introduction of Wavestream's 50W Ka-Wideband PowerStream
Block Upconverter (BUC). This PowerStream unit incorporates
Wavestream's Spatial advantEdge™ technology to provide higher
output power in smaller, lighter weight packages that are more
reliable and use less energy.
The PowerStream BUC will be showcased at this week's Satellite
2014 event in Washington D.C.
The 50W Ka-Wideband PowerStream is the next evolution of
Wavestream's Ka-band products. It retains all the features and
improves on the performance of its Ka-band predecessor, while being
one-half (1/2) the size, and one-half (1/2) the weight for higher
linear output power.
The 50W Ka-Wideband PowerStream features:
- Over 30-Watts of Linear Output Power – Per
MIL-STD-188-164 definition
- Lower Power Draw – Means cooler temperatures
and higher Mean-Time-Between-Failure (MTBF)
- Flexible, Modular Design – Can be fitted to
almost any antenna
- Wideband – Able to cover frequencies from 27.5
GHz – 31.0 GHz, in up to 4 sub-bands
"In creating the 50W Ka-Wideband PowerStream, we leveraged the
experience gained in fielding over 4,500 of the predecessor 50W
Ka-band BUCs and over 9,000 Ku-band BUCs," said Francis Auricchio,
President and CEO of Wavestream. "The new unit features high output
power with agile frequency selection in a package that is half the
size of our previous product while yielding improved performance.
We expect that this will provide past and future customers with the
flexibility and performance to address all of the upcoming Ka-band
applications."
Wavestream products are biased for Class AB operation, drawing
less power when backed off, to help save valuable energy resources.
They generate less heat, ensuring a higher MTBF for greater
reliability and lower lifecycle costs.
The 50W Ka-Wideband PowerStream joins Wavestream's Ka family of
products and is available for order now.
About Gilat
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd (Nasdaq:GILT) (TASE:GILT) is a
leading provider of products and services for satellite-based
broadband communications. Gilat develops and markets a wide range
of high-performance satellite ground segment equipment and VSATs,
with an increasing focus on the consumer and Ka-band market. In
addition, Gilat enables mobile SOTM (Satellite- on-the-Move)
solutions providing low-profile antennas, next generation,
solid-state power amplifiers and modems. Gilat also provides
managed network and satellite-based services for rural telephony
and Internet access via its subsidiaries in Peru and Colombia.
With over 25 years of experience, and over a million products
shipped to more than 85 countries, Gilat has provided enterprises,
service providers and operators with efficient and reliable
satellite-based connectivity solutions, including cellular
backhaul, banking, retail, e-government and rural communication
networks. Gilat also enables leading defense, public security and
news organizations to implement advanced, on-the-move tactical
communications on board their land, air and sea fleets using
Gilat's high-performance SOTM solutions. For more information,
please visit us at www.gilat.com
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Gilat Satellite Networks
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