ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Oct. 18, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Wavestream Corporation (www.wavestreamcorp.com), a manufacturer of a new generation of compact high-efficiency solid-state power amplifiers, today unveiled its PowerStream(tm) 16-watt Fanless Deck Block Upconverter (BUC). Wavestream's new product is the industry's only 16-watt fanless BUC for the Ku band. The PowerStream 16-watt Fanless Deck BUC is being showcased in the Wavestream Booth (#830) at MILCOM 2005, October 18-20, 2005.
"Today's launch of our PowerStream 16-watt Fanless Deck BUC illustrates our continued leadership position in designing cutting-edge products for satellite communications," said Chris Branscum, CEO of Wavestream. "With the only 16-watt fanless Ku-band BUC on the market, we provide unprecedented efficiency in a compact package for Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) and flyaway applications. We are pleased to be adding the 16-watt fanless BUC to our product line with its ability to handle the most demanding and severe environments found in commercial and defense satcom applications."
Packaged in a sealed, fanless enclosure, the PowerStream 16-watt Fanless Deck BUC complements Wavestream's line of PowerStream(tm) Ku-band amplifiers. Measuring 10" W x 5.5" H x 11" L, the rugged fanless BUC weighs only 23 pounds and can operate in extreme temperatures from -40 degree to +50 degree Celsius. Designed with no moving parts and remotely accessible monitor and control including Loss of Lock indication, Wavestream's 16-watt Fanless BUC offers true "install and forget" operation.
Wavestream's products use spatial power combining to eliminate much of the loss seen in conventional solid-state power amplifiers and provide extremely high efficiency for both Ka- and Ku-band communications. With plans to expand its technology beyond Ka- and Ku-band frequencies, Wavestream is poised to enable additional advancements in communications and sensing systems. The company offers solutions for a range of commercial and military applications, including satellite links, radar and terrestrial applications.
The new 16-watt Fanless BUC joins Wavestream's PowerStream(tm) 25-Watt Ku-band Feedmount BUC, another industry first. Also utilizing Wavestream's Spatial Power Advantage(tm), the PowerStream Deck Feedmount BUC puts 25 watts into a rugged eight-pound package that mounts on the feed for mobile and transportable satellite solutions. The PowerStream Deck BUC is smaller, lighter and more efficient than other 25-watt BUCs, fitting into a 7.5" x 5.2" x 8.4" package, that draws under 200 watts. This industry-leading efficiency in a rugged, affordable package provides a unique and compelling solution for high-availability and high data rate commercial and defense satellite networks. The PowerStream(tm) 25-Watt Ku-band Feedmount BUC will also be shown in Wavestream's booth at the MILCOM 2005 show.
About Wavestream Corporation
Wavestream develops and produces high-power solid-state amplifiers that meet the needs of today's communications and sensing systems. Revolutionary spatial power combining technology enables higher amplifier output powers in smaller packages with greater efficiency and lower cost than previously possible. Wavestream currently offers industry-leading Ka-band and Ku-band SSPAs for satellite communications. At Wavestream, we are bringing solid-state solutions to systems requiring power, efficiency, and value with the Spatial Power Advantage(tm). For more information, please visit the company's Web site at www.wavestreamcorp.com.