News Release
Wavestream Introduces New C-Band Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifier
Rugged 600W Product Targets Satellite Broadcast Market
San Dimas, California, June 15, 2010 – Today, Wavestream Corporation introduced the PowerStream™ 757C-o, a rugged, outdoor 600W C-band solid state power amplifier for broadcast satellite communications systems. The new PowerStream 757C-o is a complementary product to Wavestream’s recently announced indoor unit, and addresses the emerging requirement for high power outdoor C-band solid state amplifiers and block upconverters for the broadcast market.
“Operators are looking for a variety of ways to integrate next generation technologies, reduce energy costs and utilize existing space more efficiently,” stated Cliff Cooke, president and chief executive officer of Wavestream. “The new PowerStream 757C-o replaces aging, less efficient amplifiers with next generation solid state technology. Our new outdoor, antenna-mount product provides the same RF characteristics, efficiency and field-proven reliability as our indoor units. The added bonus is an outdoor configuration reduces the indoor space requirements and higher energy consumption costs that are often associated with housing and cooling traditional indoor amplifier products.”
The PowerStream 757C-o is based on Wavestream’s next generation Spatial Power Advantage™ technology to achieve high power in more compact packages. In a redundant configuration, the PowerStream 757C-o offers significantly less power draw, and greater efficiency and long-term reliability when compared to traditional tube-based amplifiers. For operators, this translates directly into reduced energy and lifecycle maintenance costs. The PowerStream 757C-o is ruggedized to withstand harsh environments, and can be mounted close to the antenna feed to reduce waveguide loss. The unit is easily controlled from a Redundancy Controller or an operator’s computer, providing convenient, indoor desktop access to power, temperature and status information. The PowerStream 757C-o will be available in the third quarter of 2010.
“Wavestream has introduced indoor and outdoor 600W C-band products designed to support technology upgrades without requiring expensive space or system redesigns,” stated Colin Boyd, vice president of broadcast systems. “Wavestream will continue to create high power, flexible solid state amplifier products that anticipate customer needs and satisfy customer requirements now and well into the future.”
About Wavestream
Wavestream designs and manufactures next generation solid-state power amplifiers for mission-critical defense and broadcast satellite communications systems.
The company’s innovative Spatial Power Advantage™ technology provides higher output power, greater reliability and lower energy usage in more compact packages than traditional amplifier solutions. Wavestream’s proven family of products meet the growing demand for greater efficiency and significant lifecycle cost reductions for satellite communications systems worldwide.
For more information, please visit the company’s web site at www.wavestream.com
Media Contact: Karen Johnson, director of marketing communications, Wavestream
Email: karen.johnson@wavestream.com
Phone: +1 (858) 345-5462
Wavestream PowerStream 757C-o
600W C-Band Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifier