Filtronic brings mmWave feeder links to Viasat D2D project
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Filtronic is collaborating with the European Space Agency (ESA) and Viasat on the Direct-to-Device (D2D) initiative and contributing advanced feeder link technology to facilitate seamless connectivity between Earth and an open-architecture LEO network.
Under ESA’s Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES 4.0) programme, Viasat and its European partners, including Filtronic, are working towards the design and procurement of an open architecture LEO network capable of delivering 5G non-terrestrial services directly to handheld devices (D2D).
Filtronic will work closely with Viasat to define the optimal feeder link requirements and develop high-power RF technology essential for the success of this proposed, partner-funded, next-generation satellite network.
The feeder link technology is for both satellite payloads and ground stations and will enable high-throughput satellite communications that support both uplink (Earth-to-satellite) and downlink (satellite-to-Earth) transmissions. Filtronics’ expertise in high-solid-state power amplifiers will also be instrumental in enabling high-data-rate feeder links.
This work builds on Filtronic’s involvement in the ESA ARTES-funded project initiated in 2023, with additional support from the UK Space Agency, a sponsor of the ARTES programme and Filtronic’s participation in the D2D framework.
“As demand for seamless, global connectivity grows, our advanced mmWave technology will play a vital role in enabling high-capacity, non-terrestrial networks,” said Nat Edington, CEO of Filtronic.
“Supporting European industry through the direct-to-device initiative under ESA’s ARTES programme ensures that we remain at the forefront of satellite communications,” added Rebecca Irving at the UK Space Agency. “Filtronic’s expertise in high-power RF and mmWave technology is a key enabler of this next-generation connectivity, reinforcing Europe’s role in shaping the future of global telecommunications.”
“We are joined by Filtronic in this important pan-European initiative with ESA to develop D2D space capabilities that are based on 3GPP and other relevant open standards, which will combine existing GEO assets with a new LEO satellite constellation that meets the needs of users in Europe and across the world,” explained Dankberg, Chairman and CEO of Viasat, Inc.
“With the expertise of key industry partners such as Filtronic, we are showcasing our commitment to developing the future-facing technologies that will drive the competitiveness of ESA Member States,” said Laurent Jaffart, Director of ESA’s Connectivity and Secure Communications.
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https://connectivity.esa.int/artes-40
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