SAN DIMAS, Calif., Feb. 20, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Wavestream Corporation (www.wavestream.com), a manufacturer of a new generation of compact high-efficiency solid-state power amplifiers, today announced a distribution deal with Sematron, a leading supplier of RF and microwave equipment and synchronization products, in which Sematron will be a distributor for Wavestream's 25W Ku-band Feedmount Block Upconverter (BUC). The partnership gives Sematron's customers access to a leading-edge product and gives Wavestream new presence in the Sematron market.
"We are pleased to be a distributor of Wavestream products," said Dave Nicoll, RF Product Manager for Sematron. "The product will be essential to customers who want to maximize and streamline efficiency in their satellite and emergency-response networks."
Wavestream is the first in the industry to fit 25 Watts of RF power into a rugged, compact nine-pound package. With simple, low-cost upgrades, the BUC offers increased data rates and availability for VSAT and flyaway systems.
"Sematron's purchase order validates the power and flexibility of Wavestream's technology," said Jim Rosenberg, president of Wavestream Corporation. "The deal also expands Wavestream's avenues in the European marketplace."
About Sematron
Sematron is the leading supplier of Satellite and Broadcast equipment in the U.K., and is dedicated to protecting the profitability and reputation of its customers through the provision of state of the art products from world leading manufactures. Established in 1990 as part of the Sematron Europe Group, the company addresses the key markets of Telecommunications, Defense, Broadcast and Oil & Gas.
About Wavestream
Wavestream is the world leader in producing next-generation, compact, highly efficient solid-state power amplifiers. Wavestream was founded by an engineering and management team that had worked together at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) developing one of the company's core technologies. Wavestream has pioneered the use of spatial power combing to create solid-state power amplifiers that are unrivaled in terms of size, weight, efficiency and reliability.