Frequency converters
Convert frequency. Preserve performance.
Connecting systems across the frequency spectrum
Modern communication systems depend on the ability to move signals accurately between frequencies while preserving performance, stability and quality.
Filtronic develops advanced frequency conversion technologies, including block upconverters (BUCs), low-noise block downconverters (LNBs) and low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), supporting complex RF architectures and reliable uplink and downlink communications across space, defence and terrestrial applications.
By combining deep RF expertise with advanced manufacturing capability, we help customers overcome the challenges of high-frequency system design and deliver communications that perform when it matters most.
Engineered for the world's most demanding environments
Signal integrity
Signal integrity
Maintaining exceptional signal quality through precise frequency translation and advanced RF design.
High-frequency performance
High-frequency performance
Supporting demanding RF, microwave and mmWave applications across increasingly complex communication systems.
Mission reliability
Mission reliability
Designed for environments where consistent operation and dependable performance are essential.
System optimisation
System optimisation
Helping customers maximise efficiency, simplify integration and improve overall communications performance.
Our SSPA platforms
BUC and LMB’s
Filtronic’s Block Upconverters (BUCs) and Linearised Block Modules (LMBs) provide the frequency conversion and amplification capability required for high-performance satellite communications and advanced RF systems.
Designed to support demanding uplink architectures, our solutions deliver exceptional signal quality, efficiency and reliability across critical communication links.
- Supporting precise conversion between intermediate and RF frequencies.
- Combining conversion and amplification capability to optimise system efficiency.
- Engineered for demanding satellite and communications applications.
- Designed for continuous operation in critical environments.
LNA’s
Low Noise Amplifiers are critical to maintaining receiver sensitivity and system performance, particularly where signals are weak and reliability is essential.
Filtronic develops advanced LNA solutions that deliver exceptional noise performance, stability and signal integrity across demanding communication environments.
- Ultra-low noise performance.
- Maximising receiver sensitivity and preserving signal quality.
- High-frequency operation.
- Supporting advanced RF and microwave applications.
- Designed to deliver consistent operation in challenging environments.
- Supporting a wide range of communication architectures.
Where frequency changes, performance doesn’t
Space and satellite communications
Connecting satellites, gateways and users
Frequency conversion is fundamental to satellite communications, enabling signals to move efficiently between spacecraft, ground infrastructure and end users. Filtronic provides advanced BUC, LMB and LNA solutions that support high-performance satellite networks and next-generation space architectures.
Defence and secure communications
Precision across the frequency spectrum
Defence systems depend on precise and reliable RF performance across complex communication, sensing and electronic warfare architectures. Filtronic frequency conversion technologies enable dependable operation where accuracy, resilience and performance are critical.
Advanced communications
Supporting the evolution of high-frequency networks
As communications systems move towards higher frequencies, greater bandwidth and increased complexity, efficient frequency conversion becomes increasingly important. Filtronic helps enable next-generation communication networks through advanced RF subsystem technologies.