Steve Richeson

August 11, 2021

Mission Microwave – 200 watt Ka-Band Solid State BUC Demand Remains Strong While 400 watt Ka-Band SSPA Orders Ramp

Cypress, CA – August 11, 2021 – Mission Microwave Technologies, LLC, a manufacturer of highly efficient Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) and Block Upconverters (BUCs) continues to receive new and follow-on orders for its 200 watt Titan BUCs for use in a variety of satellite constellations. Mission Microwave’s terminal integrator customers have been deploying the Ka-Band Titan BUC in volume since 2017. Titan Ka-band BUC orders placed and scheduled for delivery in 2021 exceed $8 million.
August 18, 2021

Mission Microwave Continues Support of Tactical Terminal Upgrade Programs

Cypress, CA – August 18, 2021 – Mission Microwave Technologies, LLC, a manufacturer of highly efficient Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) and Block Upconverters (BUCs) has received follow-on orders from a government contractor to provide Ku and Ka-band Block Upconverters (BUCs) as components of complex SATCOM transportable terminals in support of the US Army. This third order for the ongoing program is valued at $6 million. At the completion of this third tranche of BUCs, the program will be roughly one-third complete.
August 24, 2021

Mission Microwave CEO Francis Auricchio featured in Satellite Evolution Magazine

August 23, 2021 Developing revolutionary products Mission Microwave Technologies is a developer of revolutionary solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs) block upconverters (BUCs) to support terrestrial, airborne, and space-based applications with a sizeable client base. Francis Auricchio, President and CEO, shared his thoughts on the company’s road to success, and how Mission Microwave views its industry.
August 31, 2021

Mission Microwave Announces Award/Design-Win for Integrated Tactical Transceivers

Cypress, CA – August 31, 2021 – Mission Microwave Technologies, LLC, a manufacturer of highly efficient Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) and Block Up Converters (BUCs) has received a multi-million dollar order from a US DoD contractor to provide updated versions of the contractor’s highly integrated transceivers for their signature Man-Portable VSAT terminal.  This design win replaces incumbent providers and brings Mission’s efficient and reliable GaN power amplifiers integrated with receiver components to create products that are form, fit, and function replacements for older version technologies. Initial orders for the transceiver products covering all three band total over $2.4 million.