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[1] Gallium-nitride (GaN):
GaN-based semiconductors are wide bandgap semiconductors that feature a higher breakdown-voltage (threshold) than conventional semiconductor materials, such as silicon (Si) or gallium-arsenide (GaAs).
[2] High-electron mobility transistor (HEMT):
A field-effect transistor that utilizes the electron movement at the junction between two semiconductors with different band gaps - the electronic movement in HEMTs is faster compared to that of conventional semiconductors. Fujitsu led the industry with its development of HEMT technology in 1980, and HEMTs are currently used in a wide range of core technologies for IT applications, including satellite transceivers, mobile phones, GPS-based navigations systems, and broadband wireless networking systems.
[3] C-band, X-band, Ku-band:
Common names for each frequency band. The C-band covers 4GHz-8GHz and is not prone to attenuation from rain or fog. Applications employing C-band include satellite communications, fixed wireless networking, wireless access networking, air-traffic control radar, weather radar, etc. The X-band covers 8GHz -12GHz, and has only minimal impact from crosstalk and interference, thereby making the X-band difficult to be intercepted or jammed. The X-band is often used in satellite communications, air-traffic control radar, and weather radar. The Ku-band covers 12GHz-18GHz, and has only minimal impact from crosstalk and interference, thus making the Ku-band difficult to be intercepted or jammed. Ku-band applications include satellite communications and various types of radar.
[4] 18% efficiency:
Efficiency refers to the ratio of the high-frequency (h.f.) output power to the DC input power, taking into account the power amplifier gain.It is calculated as: Efficiency = 100*(h.f. output power – h.f. input power/(DC input power)
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Date: 27 May, 2010
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