Filtronic secures partnership with SpaceX for Starlink
Strategic partnership includes ongoing supply of E-band Solid State Power Amplifiers
British mmWave firm Filtronic has signed a strategic partnership and commercial agreement with SpaceX, a specialist in the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) market.
The partnership includes the ongoing supply of Filtronic's E-band Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs), alongside collaborative efforts in developing and delivering comparable products across multiple frequency bands core to SpaceX's Starlink platform.
The strategic partnership was signed with an initial order of $19.7m (£15.8m) to supply E-band SSPA modules, scheduled for delivery in FY2025, with further order flow expected to continue thereafter to support the ongoing deployment of SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, which provides high-speed, low-latency internet to users all around the world.
As part of the partnership, SpaceX has committed to ongoing orders for the next five years to ensure Filtronic remains a key part of its supply chain.
Mike Nicolls, SpaceX’s VP of Starlink Engineering said: “Filtronic has been an outstanding supplier for Starlink. They have matched our rate ramp and increasing demand for high-quality parts. Their strong engineering teams have taken ownership of their production process to meet our needs, taking their designs from wafer to functional unit, and are delivering quality parts in E-band which will enable the Starlink network to continue to grow and connect millions of more people around the world with high-speed, low-latency broadband internet.”
