Sivers Semiconductors has announced a significant milestone in its partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), as its business unit, Sivers Wireless, secures a €0.6 million grant (approx. 6.7 MSEK). This funding, allocated over the next 1.5 years, will propel the design of cutting-edge satellite communication chips.
The focus of this collaboration is on the development of a Q-/V-band direct quadrature demodulator chip tailored for space applications. Traditionally, satellite communication has operated within the Ku and Ka frequency bands. However, with the advent of next-generation satellite links, there is a growing interest in harnessing the higher frequencies offered by the Q and V bands. These bands boast wider bandwidths and support higher data rates, paving the way for Very High Throughput Satellites (VHTS) and driving the evolution of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite constellations.
Anders Storm, CEO of Sivers Semiconductors, emphasized the significance of this achievement, stating, "Q-/V-band will enable Very High Throughput Satellites (VHTS), through the unlocking of this massive new available bandwidth at these higher mmWave frequencies, which will drive the next-generation LEO and MEO satellite constellations." Storm also highlighted the company's recent success, noting, "This is the third federal funding award that Sivers Wireless has received in less than 6 months. Sivers has now been acknowledged by three major government organizations in a very short time period. This grant from ESA solidifies our position as a trustworthy vendor in the satellite communication space, as grants from EU, ESA, and DARPA are only received by major ecosystem vendors. It is extremely exciting to be selected by such a well-established organization as ESA."
The collaboration between Sivers Wireless and ESA underscores Sivers Semiconductors' commitment to innovation and its pivotal role in advancing satellite communication technology. With this grant, the company is poised to drive significant advancements in the field, further solidifying its position as a leader in the global satellite communication ecosystem.
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