As the global satellite communications industry rapidly advances toward a multi-orbit, multi-band architecture, the flexibility and scalability of ground terminal equipment have become core concerns for operators. Ultraband Technologies announced it will showcase its 16×16 Ku-band phased array module at the Taiwan Space Pavilion during Satellite 2026. Through a modular design philosophy, the company delivers more flexible and scalable terminal solutions for multi-orbit, multi-band satellite communications.
Against the backdrop of multi-orbit, multi-frequency satellite networks gradually taking shape, ground terminal equipment must simultaneously support satellite systems operating across different orbits and frequency bands. However, when implementing multi-orbit, multi-frequency architectures, operators face the common challenge of rapidly escalating costs associated with mass production and large-scale deployment for terminals centered around phased array antennas. To address this need, Ultraband Technologies proposes a predictable and consistent ground terminal evolution strategy. This approach assists global satellite operators managing multiple satellite constellations in maintaining technological platform consistency while effectively addressing cost and performance challenges during mass production and deployment phases.
Modular Stitching Architecture: Supports gradual expansion from UAV BLOS (Beyond Line of Sight) applications to large ground terminal equipment. Operators can enhance system capabilities through modular expansion, adapting to different orbital or frequency strategies and mission requirements without replacing the entire platform.
Multi-Orbit, Multi-Band Switching Design: Collaborating with industry partners to enable a single terminal device to support multi-orbit and multi-band switching capabilities. This allows equipment to operate flexibly across different satellite orbits and frequency band systems, further reducing terminal SKU counts and lowering overall operational costs.
Gallium Nitride (GaN) Technology: Integrating proprietary GaN design and process capabilities, this technology enhances signal output power while maintaining low power consumption and superior thermal performance. This ensures high stability and reliability for equipment operating in prolonged and all-weather environments.
Ultraband Technologies'newly launched 16×16 Ku-band phased array module serves as a Proof of Concept (POC) and early testing platform, open for evaluation and validation by satellite operator technical teams and research institutions. Through real-world application testing, it assists industry partners in verifying the feasibility of antenna architecture design and field deployment processes prior to formal commercial deployment.
For multi-orbit, multi-band operators, this signifies that phased array ground equipment is evolving from a high-performance technology demonstration into deployable, repeatably scalable, and operationally ready infrastructure, laying the foundation for the future large-scale development of satellite communication networks.
In the drive toward seamless system implementation, Ultraband Technologies is collaborating with a strategic network of domestic and international partners - including Ubiqconn Technology - to leverage extensive expertise in ruggedized system integration and manufacturing.
By introducing a cutting-edge Fast Calibration Mechanism, the collaboration effectively addresses the industry's mass production bottlenecks. This innovation significantly shortens calibration cycles for phased array systems during the manufacturing stage, ensuring superior batch consistency and drastically reducing system tuning costs for large-scale deployments.
Ultraband Technologies will showcase the aforementioned phased array modules and related technological achievements during the Satellite 2026 exhibition, engaging in collaboration and exchange with global satellite operators, system integrators, and industry partners.
Satellite 2026 Exhibition Information
Exhibition Dates: March 23–26, 2026
Venue: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Booth Number: Taiwan Space Pavillion #2747
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