Norsat International Inc. (NSATF.OB), a leading provider of intelligent satellite solutions, announced that it has received notice that the European Patent Office intends to grant the company a patent for its frequency selective surface waveguide filter.
Dr. Amiiee Chan, president and CEO of Norsat International, stated, “This patent award is part of our broader and long-term strategy to establish a leadership role in the design, development and marketing of portable satellite terminals. Our frequency selective surface waveguide filter, protected under this patent, allows the weight of transmit reject filters to be reduced fifty-fold, significantly decreasing the occupied volume. This is a function that is especially useful for the next generation of MILSATCOM terminals. We will continue to expand and protect our IP portfolio in Canada, the U.S. and Europe, as we remain committed to finding further ways to miniaturize key elements of portable satellite terminals.”
Norsat has pioneered advances in portable satellite and microwave communications technologies for the last 30 years. Norsat began operating ,with a corporate mission to develop leading satellite technologies for the consumer and commercial markets. Since the formation of this company in 1977, the Company has established a solid history of developing innovative, high quality products, bringing many industry firsts to market.
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