C h a p t e r 4
Integration at the System Edge
While space-based payloads receive much of the
engineering focus when it comes to SATCOM
systems, ground-based and airborne platforms are
just as important. They play a critical role in providing
reliability and network capacity. Whether installed
aboard aircraft or ships, or deployed at fixed ground
stations, these systems are the access point for
high-speed satellite networks. Designers must deliver
high-performance even in confined spaces and
dynamic environments.
One of the key developments is this integration
of transmit and receive functionality into a single
device, commonly called the Beamforming
Integrated Circuit (BFIC). These compact
DESIGNING FOR
GROUND AND
AIRBORNE USE
Beamforming, along with
multiple-input multiple-
output AESA are foundational
technologies in modern satellite
communication, offering
significant benefits in terms of
signal quality, network efficiency,
and user experience."
David Schnaufer
Technical Marketing Communications Manager, Qorvo
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Engineering the Future of Satellite Communications
