GaN-Based amplifiers behind World Cup 4k Ultra HDTV uplink
Advantech's SapphireBlu amplifiers help transmit the most viewed sporting event of the year
Advantech Wireless, a Canadian manufacturer of satellite, rf equipment and microwave systems, has revealed that 4k Ultra HDTV transmissions of the recent World Cup football tournament in Brazil were powered with the help of its SapphireBlu series of GaN-based high power amplifiers.
These Ku-Band GaN amplifiers were combined with the company's 13m A-Line Antenna in a major DTH Uplink system, allowing millions of viewers in Latin America and Brazil to follow the event.
"This powerful technology offers unprecedented ground power, linearity and cost savings," stated David Gelerman, CEO at Advantech Wireless. "For the first time, we are able to experience worldwide tournaments and fast moving sporting events produced in 4K Ultra HD. It is an incredible experience that brings the world together and makes us appreciate how close we are. We are very proud of being part of this worldwide achievement and contributed to the successful transmission of the biggest sport event of the year."
Awarded Teleport Technology of the year 2014 by the World Teleport Association and 'Vision Award' as Most Innovative Product of the Year 2013, the SapphireBlu Series of GaN based HPA systems are designed to offer very high linear power. This technology is so powerful, says the company, that it's possible with them to saturate all transponders of the modern satellite with a single 13m antenna and a single amplifier per polarisation.