Gilat Announces Ku- and Ka-Band Phased-Array Antenna (PAA) Program Following the Signing of a Development Agreement With a Ma...
14 December 2015 - 11:05PM
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:GILT) (TASE:GILT), a
worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, satellite
mobility solutions and services, announced today that it signed a
development agreement with a major aerospace systems integrator to
further develop both its Ku-band
Electronically-Steered-Array/Phased-Array Antenna (ESA/PAA) and
Ka-Band technologies.
“The growing demand for broadband in-flight connectivity over
satellite has not yet been met with a high quality and affordable
phased-array antenna. This is what Gilat will bring to the market,”
said Moshe (Chico) Tamir, Corporate VP and Head of Gilat’s
Strategic Initiatives Division.
“Our unique technology, when combined with widely-used
mass-production techniques, results in affordable ESA antennas with
highly reliable tracking capabilities, built-in amplification and
no moving parts. The scalable design of almost any array size
allows for the mounting of our ultra-low-profile antennas, on wide-
and narrow-body commercial aircraft, regional and business jets,
and high-speed trains. The antenna can even be embedded into a
vehicle's roof top.
“Our ESA/PAA technology can also provide affordable satellite
connectivity solutions for new markets, such as the Internet of
Things (IOT), Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and the Connected Car,” Mr.
Tamir added.
About Gilat’s PAA programGilat has
been developing its own Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit
(MMIC) technology for Phased-Array Antennas since 2009. The company
recently deployed fully operational air and ground antenna arrays
and demonstrated their capabilities, including the transmission of
real-time video.
The latest MMIC release includes Silicon-Germanium (SiGe)
chipsets, for both Ku and Ka frequency bands, allowing for
ultra-low-profile ESA antennas that are now commercially available.
Gilat has received initial orders for its ESA antenna in Ku-band
and will continue development of dedicated products for commercial
air and ground applications.
About GilatGilat Satellite Networks Ltd
(NASDAQ:GILT) (TASE:GILT) is a leading provider of products and
services for satellite-based broadband communications. Gilat
develops and markets a wide range of high-performance satellite
ground segment equipment and VSATs, with an increasing focus on the
consumer and Ka-band market. In addition, Gilat enables
mobile SOTM (Satellite-on-the-Move) solutions providing
low-profile antennas, next generation solid-state power amplifiers
and modems. Gilat also provides managed network and satellite-based
services for rural telephony and Internet access via its
subsidiaries in Peru and Colombia.
With over 25 years of experience, and over a million products
shipped to more than 90 countries, Gilat has provided enterprises,
service providers and operators with efficient and reliable
satellite-based connectivity solutions, including cellular
backhaul, banking, retail, e-government and rural communication
networks. Gilat also enables leading defense, public security and
news organizations to implement advanced, on-the-move tactical
communications on board their land, air and sea fleets using
Gilat's high-performance SOTM solutions. Gilat controlling
shareholders are the FIMI Private Equity Funds. For more
information, please visit us at www.gilat.com
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retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Company's
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international operations and its location in Israel. For additional
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Gilat Satellite Networks
Joelle Inowlocki
JoelleI@gilat.com
KCSA Strategic Communications
Phil Carlson, Vice President
(212) 896-1233
pcarlson@kcsa.com
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