SAN JOSE, Calif., June 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sumitomo Electric Device Innovations USA, Inc. (SEDU), a leading provider in advanced wireless and optical communications solutions, will be featuring its enhanced line of GaN HEMTs for satellite applications at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2012 show in Montreal.
Featured will be GaN HEMT devices for L/S-band applications that offer high efficiency, ease of matching, greater consistency and broad bandwidth with 50V operation and higher gain than competing power transistor solutions. Sumitomo's space level Quality Assurance Program assures the highest reliability and consistent performance for space grade level product. This product family is in production and shipping to multiple customers. Sumitomo is also developing a 100W unmatched device for the UHF band.
Sumitomo Electric was first to market with L/S-Band discrete HEMT devices with 100W of output power for space use. These GaN devices cover frequencies up to 2.5 GHz with output power ranging from 4 to 100W. Sumitomo Electric is the market leader for GaN devices for space applications. Combining advanced technological leadership with over 30 years of design, development and manufacturing demonstrates that Sumitomo Electric is committed to the space market. The products will be on display at the IMS 2012 show in Montreal. Please visit us at Sumitomo Electric's booth #2003.
About Sumitomo Electric Device Innovations USA, Inc., (SEDU)
Sumitomo Electric Device Innovations USA, Inc., (SEDU), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., is a leading provider of RF high power wireless solutions for the global communications marketplace. SEDU has become the most reliable and respected supplier of compound semiconductor products in the world, leveraging the synergy between the accumulated developments, manufacturing and sales resources. SEDU also provides a comprehensive line of optical components and modules to the telecom, CATV, broadband, and data communications markets. SEDU focuses on the Americas market, while drawing on the well-established global presence of Sumitomo to achieve integrated support to customer facilities throughout the world. http://www.sei-device.com.