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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 3053
High output power of new models will help reduce size of satellite earth stations
TOKYO, September 27, 2016 - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it will expand its lineup of Gallium Nitride High Electron Mobility Transistors (GaN-HEMTs) to include units with 100W and 70W output power for use in satellite earth stations utilizing the Ku-band*. The new 100W GaN-HEMT offers output power that is among the highest currently available, according to Mitsubishi Electric's own research as of September 27. Mitsubishi Electric will begin shipping samples on October 1.
*Microwave band ranging from 12-18GHz
The demand for satellite communication is increasing, especially in Ku-band, which enables high-speed communication even under adverse conditions, such as natural disasters, and in areas where construction of communication facilities is difficult. The deployment of transmitter equipment using higher-power GaN-HEMTs has become more common in recent years, particularly in high-speed applications such as satellite news gathering.
Mitsubishi Electric is expanding its Ku-band GaN-HEMT lineup to meet this growing demand for higher output power levels with the introduction of its MGFK50G3745 model, boasting an industry-leading output power of 100W, and the 70W output power MGFK48G3745 model.
Product | Application | Model | Overview | Shipment | ||
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Frequency | Saturated output power |
Linear gain |
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Ku-band GaN- HEMTs |
Satellite earth stations |
MGFK50G3745 | 13.75-14.5 GHz |
50.0dBm (100W) |
10.0dB | Jan. 1, 2017 |
MGFK48G3745 | 48.3dBm (70W) |
10.0dB | Oct. 1, 2016 |
Note that the releases are accurate at the time of publication but may be subject to change without notice.