Modular building blocks provide
proven components for predictable
performance and on-time project
execution. For critical verticals like
aviation and satellites, they enable an
easier platform strategy where one
core design can drive multiple product
SKUs for global markets."
C h a p t e r 3 | A r c h i t e c t u r a l a n d T e c h n o l o g y S t r a t e g i e s f o r M o d e r n U s e C a s e s
By scaling back the power draw during periods of
lower activity, the system will improve overall system
efficiency and extend the orbital platform's mission life.
Using gallium arsenide (GaAs) heterojunction
bipolar transistors (HBTs) provides the necessary
performance across these wide dynamic voltage
ranges. GaAs HBTs are highly adaptive and offer
consistent performance and signal integrity with
voltage control. With inherent adaptability, they let the
system scale power up or down without losing the high
linearity required for complex, high-speed modulation.
Similar optimization strategies apply to industrial
RFID and smart metering applications. Because
the effective range of these handheld or remote
meters is directly tied to the power amplifier's
collector voltage, designers can use GaAs HBTs
to tune performance to the specific deployment
environment. For instance, teams might set higher
voltages to maximize range in challenging
industrial settings, or choose lower
voltages to prioritize the battery life.
Saurabh Sanghai
RF Avionics,
Zipline
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