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Draft:SGaN-Next Project

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In recent years, GaN technology has gained significant attention as one of the key advancements for enhancing space payloads and mission performance. It has been crucial in enabling the development of advanced active antennas. As this technology progresses toward higher frequencies, it will increase satellite data capacity and enable the integration of more compact payloads, both of which are vital for future VHTS and satellite constellations.

The SGAN-Next project aims to develop a European GaN on SiC MMIC foundry process and demonstrate exceptional high-frequency performance through the design of efficient and robust SSPA, LNA, and switch devices. To achieve this, the project brings together an industrial foundry (UMS), an epitaxy manufacturer (SweGaN), and a research foundry (FBH) to collaborate on process improvements that will enhance performance. Additionally, the consortium includes two leading European satellite prime contractors (ADS and TAS), a satellite equipment manufacturer (SENER), and two universities (UNIBO and UAB) with expertise in SSPA research and microwave electron device characterization and modeling.

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