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Satellite communications company Hanwha Phasor has announced a new partnership with German manufacturer, Kontron. The agreement will see Kontron design and develop a KPSU to power Hanwah’s Phasor A7700, an electronically steered antenna (ESA) for satellite communications designed for the commercial and military aerospace market. The agreement is expected to be worth tens of millions of GBP over the next ten years.
The primary purpose of the KPSU is to convert the aircraft’s 3-phase AC power supply to a steady, regulated DC-supply for the Antenna system, and the design and development of the power component is a vital step in for the Phasor ESA, which is expected to come to market in 2025. This will then allow Hanwha Phasor to continue with its airworthiness accreditation in the United States and the EU.
Dominic Philpott, Chief Operating Officer at Hanwha Phasor said:
“This partnership is another exciting progression for Hanwha Phasor. With Kontron, we are now able to provide a steady power source to the Phasor A7700 and guarantee continued work even if the electrical supply is cut to the user terminal. We look forward to working with Kontron to enhance our offering to customers and progress to the Phasor A7700’s final flight tests.”
Jason Larocque, CEO of Kontron Canada said:
“Our alliance with Hanwha Phasor on this initial KPSU solution embodies innovation, reliability, and a shared commitment in revolutionizing the future of connectivity in flight, on land and at sea. We see this as a first step towards supporting Hanwha across multiple markets and deepening our partnership to support the ever increasing number of opportunities for connectivity.”
