Amplifiers lead microwave expansion

Competitively priced solid-state Ku band amplifier modules target growing market for VSAT (very small aperture terminal) satellite communication systems

C-Mac MicroTechnology has launched its own range of competitively priced solid-state Ku band amplifier modules. The first two products, a power amplifier (PA module) and a low noise amplifier (LNA module), have been developed for the following target applications: satellite communications, point-to-point, radiolocation and test applications in defenOne such application is the growing market (European CAGR 11.4%, worldwide CAGR 5.2%) for VSAT (very small aperture terminals) satellite communication systems, which are often deployed in remote areas not served by land-based communication networks.

C-Mac has developed these amplifiers to excel in key areas of performance: the LNA module has a class-leading noise level of less than 2.5dB at 25C, and both operate in the Ku band (12 to 18GHz) and the LNA maintains its performance down to 6GHz.

They also incorporate a power enable/disable facility that rival products do not typically feature and makes them ideal for portable, battery powered applications.In addition, the operating temperature range of -25 to +70C makes them ideally suited to be deployed in extreme outdoor or high-temperature environments.

The devices are suitable for use in defence electronics applications and will be qualified to MIL-PRF-38534.

Indro Mukerjee, C-Mac CEO commented: 'The launch of our microwave product range is a significant step for C-Mac, marking a considerable extension to our standard product range, which currently includes a range of databus products'.

'We will still continue to focus on the supply of bespoke high-reliability hybrid microelectronics, which is where we have built our reputation in the aerospace, defence electronics and communications markets'.

'Based on our vast expertise in supplying to these industries it was a natural step to introduce our own range of specialist microwave products, which will provide us with exciting new opportunities in these markets'.ce and wireless communications markets.