We were asked to deliver a solution that would enable the full ground testing of a space payload with 18 RF ports operating between 10 and 30 GHz. The measurements of Gain Flatness, Group Delay, Isolation, Return Loss, EVM Quality, Stability and Phase Noise were required.
We used our switch matrix and frequency converter products and integrated them into a single test rack for our customer.
We design and deliver custom ATE (Automated Test Equipment) rack solutions tailored to complex RF applications. Modern payloads often incorporate a high number of RF ports, while commercial test equipment is typically costly and limited to single-port operation.
Our rack-mounted systems address this challenge by integrating advanced RF switch matrices and frequency conversion stages, enabling a single low-frequency source and receiver to characterise high port-count DUTs efficiently. By intelligently combining switching and frequency translation, we significantly reduce overall test equipment requirements while maintaining measurement integrity.
These solutions incorporate our state-of-the-art switch matrix and frequency conversion technologies, and have supported the verification and validation of next-generation satellite constellation payloads.
RF Space Payload Ground Testing
How do you test a complex payload with 18 RF connections at Ka Band?
Lunar Mission Payload Development
We were contracted by ESA to design a SpacePNT GPS receiver destined for the moon. The project is now fully delivered
ESA HydroGNSS
We signed the delivery of 6 flight units at SpaceComm Expo. All modules are now flying with exceptional results
University of Surrey 6G Test System
We delivered a precision RF switch box linked to GPS timing for 6G demonstration
ESA Radiation Testing
We undertook a radiation test campaign for ESA where we validated all ICs that we are flying to the moon in 2026 on Lunar Pathfinder
Starcloud : XBand LNB
We went from conception to delivery of a flight unit in 16 weeks for an X-Band LNB with extremely low noise figure, high gain and low phase noise
University of Surrey Metamaterial Antennas
We manufactured two large meta surface antennas and delivered them to the customer within 8 weeks
X-Band Radar Development
We took over the design of an X-Band radar module obtaining 100W of transmit power, aswell as optimizing the design, paving the way for commercial manufacturing
Quantum Computing Development
We developed a quantum computer RF system from scratch for the client and it is now being manufactured in volumes of 1000s
