SAN DIMAS, Calif., March 23, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Wavestream Corporation (www.wavestreamcorp.com), a provider of innovative power amplifier solutions for today's complex communications and sensing systems, today announced it has expanded the PowerStream(tm) grid amplifier product line to include a new 25-watt power amplifier, and 10-watt and 16-watt amplifier modules with availability for both 29-5-30.0 GHz and 30.0-31.0 GHz bands. Wavestream's solid-state amplifiers use our proprietary spatial power advantage to provide high output power at higher efficiencies in more compact form factors and at lower cost than traditional solid-state technology.
"Our updated PowerStream grid amplifier product line provides satellite system integrators and operators with new capability to address the expansion of Ka-band satellite system capacity and the demand for higher availability and data rates," said Heidi Thelander, vice president of marketing at Wavestream. "The combination of higher performance and lower cost will continue to drive interest in the industry for our PowerStream product line."
Wavestream's 25-watt PowerStream Grid Power Amplifier packages grid amplifier modules in a complete unit that is ideal for satellite terminal and system integrators. Benefits of using spatial power technology in the PowerStream grid amplifiers include lowering the DC draw, reducing thermal load and employing fewer chips to generate high output power. Its rugged, affordable package is a unique and compelling solution for amplifier and satellite integrators in the commercial and defense industries. In addition, the 10-watt and 16-watt PowerStream Ka-band Grid Amplifier Modules are now available in either the 29.5-30.0 GHz band or the 30.0-31.0 GHz band, and can be ordered with power supply and driver options.
Wavestream's products eliminate much of the loss seen in conventional solid-state power amplifiers to provide very high efficiency for Ka- and Ku-band communications. The company plans to expand its technology to reach beyond Ka- and Ku- band frequencies, enabling additional advancements in communications and sensing systems. Wavestream provides solutions for a wide range of commercial and military applications, including satellite links, radar and terrestrial communications.
About Wavestream Corporation
Wavestream develops and produces high-power solid-state amplifiers that meet the needs of today's communications and sensing systems. Wavestream's spatial power advantage enables higher output powers from smaller packages with greater efficiency at lower cost than previously possible. At Wavestream, we're bringing solid-state solutions to systems requiring power, efficiency, and value. For more information, please visit the company's web site at www.wavestreamcorp.com.