The project
FLEXGAN (Ka-band GaN-based SSPA for FLEXible payloads and multicarrier operation for 5G satellite concept) is a European research project co-funded from EU H2020 programme funds. The project aims at designing, developing and testing, in a representative space environment (TRL5), a low cost high power and efficient Ka-band Gallium Nitride (GaN) Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) with RF output power varying capability (flexible SSPA), with high innovative & low loss recombination schemes and with the ability to operate in multicarrier operation mode for highly flexible payloads for 5G satellite applications. The operational frequency band is 17.3-20.2 GHz and the objective output power is 125 W CW.
Flexgan will
- Allow to reinforce and corroborate the use of GaN technology for space applications.
- Bring known terrestrial technologies to space.
- Create new business opportunities around space market.
- Stimulate the integration of space into European society and bring benefits to European citizens:
- Provide 5G satellite connectivity and resilience:
- Provide 5G satellite connectivity and resilience:
- Wide connectivity: anywhere/anytime
- Cost per bit reduction
- Security union
- Reduction of OPEX and CAPEX in the 5G radio networks
- Jobs creation: qualified employment
- Climate resilient: FLEXGAN as a “Green technology”
- Contribution to European research and technology ecosystem
- Provide 5G satellite connectivity and resilience:
Why? Flexgan motivation
How? Flexgan main technologies to be developed
