Advantech Wireless Technologies Introduces its New Taurus X-Band Solid State Power Amplifiers and BUCs for Military Applications

Montreal, Canada, March 10, 2021

Advantech Wireless Technologies announced today the release of its new 800W and 1000W X-band Solid State Power Amplifiers and Block-Up Converters (SSPAs/BUCs) packaged in its compact Taurus outdoor enclosure. Taurus-X is the perfect solution for MODs engaged in both new terminal deployments and programs to modernize existing military satcom terminals.

 taurus-x.jpgAdvantech has successfully achieved a 65% reduction in weight and 50% reduction in size as compared to earlier models, making Taurus-X the perfect choice for mobile terminals that must be efficient, compact in size and that must exhibit high resilience to shock and vibration.

Designed around Advantech’s high-power RF modules and high-efficiency passive combining structures, these units can replace aging 400W TWTs, while allowing 2-3 times higher traffic data rates without additional changes to the overall terminal design. With MTBF ratings that are multiples of those of TWTAs, Taurus-X offers a considerably lower cost of ownership over years of operation.

Taurus X-Band SSPAs/BUCs meet stringent Mil 461G and Mil 810G standards for increased EMI/EMC performance and reliability in challenging environments.  An ideal solution for both mobile and fixed Communication terminals. It is designed for high efficiency resulting in an optimal compact form factor with high performance and reliability. With the advanced customer interface and HTTP embedded web page, the operator is able to monitor and control the BUC and the System Redundancy.

Available in X-Band: 800W / 1000W

Features:

  • Highest power density in the industry

  • Available in AC
  • Up to 1000W of RF Output Power
  • Up to 500W of Linear power
  • Designed to comply with the Mil-STD-461 and Mil-STD-810G
  • Built-in monitoring of critical parameters such as: RF power detection, mute control, over temperature shutdown, summary alarm
  • M&C Interfaces included: RS485, RS232, Ethernet and dry-contacts
  • WEB interface and SNMP monitoring
  • Redundant Ready
  • 1:1 and 1:2 built in, eliminating external controller

Options:

  • Other frequency ranges available
  • Optional 10MHz reference
  • Optional output sample port
  • Optional Remote control unit
  • Advantech designs and manufactures external X-Band Tx and Rx band-pass and band-reject filters to comply with X-Band Certification testing (sold separately).

For more information go to: https://advantechwireless.com/product/x-band-800w-1000w-buc-sspb-sspa-gan-technology-taurus-line/

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