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 that it is introducing the new PowerStream(tm) Deck Block Upconverter that offers the only feed-mount 25-watt Ku-band block upconverter in the industry.
"Our new PowerStream Block Upconverter allows mobile and transportable terminal integrators to reach a whole new level of performance and compact size without changing their basic architectures," said Gary Echo, vice president of business development at Wavestream Corporation. "This is a unique product in the industry that provides an unmatched high performance and lower cost solution."
Wavestream's new Ku-band PowerStream Block Upconverter product uses their Deck Amplifier spatial power combining to put 25 watts up onto the feed for mobile and transportable satellite solutions. The compact deck amplifier provides high output power with industry-leading efficiency in a rugged, affordable package that is a unique and compelling solution for high-availability and high data rate satellite networks in the commercial and defense industries.
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. Wavestream's solid-state amplifiers use spatial power combining to provide high output power at higher efficiencies in more compact form factors at lower cost than traditional solid-state technology.
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.