Filtronic

Filtronic is a trusted designer and manufacturer of high-performance radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimetre-wave (mmWave) components and subsystems, with a strong focus on enabling advanced space applications. Its technologies operate at frequencies up to 175 GHz and are used in a wide range of ground station and spaceborne systems, including satellite communications and high-frequency data links.

The company specialises in mission-critical RF solutions that ensure resilient, secure and high-throughput connectivity in the most challenging environments. With decades of experience and a reputation for innovation, Filtronic supports some of the world’s leading space and aerospace organisations, delivering custom transceivers, power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, filters and integrated subsystems tailored to customer requirements.

Its vertically integrated capabilities allow Filtronic to manage the full product lifecycle, from RF design and rapid prototyping to volume manufacturing and environmental testing up to 145 GHz. This hybrid manufacturing approach ensures end-to-end quality and performance, making Filtronic a reliable partner for NewSpace and traditional space programmes alike.

A recent collaboration with SpaceX highlights the company’s expertise in mmWave technology for satellite connectivity. It also contributes to national and European space initiatives, developing next-generation SSPAs under ESA ARTES funding for Ka, Q and V bands.

Operating from their advanced UK facilities, Filtronic is committed to supporting the evolution of global space infrastructure. By combining RF engineering heritage with deep domain knowledge, it delivers scalable, future-ready solutions that help accelerate the deployment of robust satellite networks and high-frequency space communications systems.