COMPARE the SuperLinear® 400 W Ku-Band ODU to the latest GaN-Based SSPA Emergence of solid state gallium nitride (GaN) technology is one of the latest areas of innovation in the satcom amplifier industry. The use of GaN devices allows SSPAs to be used at higher RF power levels in smaller packages than previously available using GaAs devices. GaN high power BUCs can be smaller and lighter than GaAs BUCs, which makes them very useful for mobile and transportable applications. GaN SSPAs are also more efficient than GaAs SSPAs, which helps users save operating costs. Other significant innovations are keeping TWTAs at the leading edge of technology: CPI’s SuperLinear® TWTAs are proven to be the most efficient amplifiers on the market, even when compared with GaN SSPAs. Their superior power efficiency not only enables significant operational cost savings over other amplifiers, they also operate at cooler temperatures resulting in outstanding reliability and higher TWT MTBF that rivals SSPAs. This chart compares CPI’s Ku-Band SuperLinear® Outdoor TWTA against the latest comparable GaN-based HPA, based on published data. For more information, contact your local CPI representative today or visit us at www.cpii.com/satcom. CPI TL04UO 400 W ODU Operating Frequency (GHz) PLINEAR where IMD = -25 dBc or better with two EQUAL carriers Power Consumption Power Efficiency at Plin 12.75 - 14.50 GHz 950 W at PLINEAR 16.8% Cost per Linear Watt Weight Volume TL04UO-AdGaN Comparison rev 1 dated 14 OCT 2013 160 W (52.0 dBm) min. Operating Cost per Year Heat Dissipation 400 W GaN-Based SSPA 800 W max. 14.6 kg (32 lbs) 24,914 cubic cm (1,517 cubic inches) 13.75 - 14.50 GHz 160 W (52.0 dBm) min. 2400 W at PLINEAR 6.7% 2.5 times more expensive 2.5 times more expensive 2240 W max. 54 kg (119 lbs) 104,035 cubic cm (6,349 cubic inches)