Solid state power amplifier
Powering mission-critical communications
From space-based networks and satellite communications to advanced defence systems, our high power amplifier (HPA) technology enables stronger signals, greater resilience and dependable performance.
Performance is engineered into everything we do
Communications systems are only as effective as their ability to transmit and receive information with precision and reliability.
Filtronic’s SSPAs provide the critical power amplification required to extend communication range, improve signal integrity and maintain performance in challenging environments. By combining advanced semiconductor technology with decades of RF engineering expertise, we help customers unlock greater capability across space, defence and next-generation communications systems.
Engineered for the world's most demanding environments
High performance
Delivering exceptional RF performance across demanding frequency ranges, Filtronic SSPAs & HPAs are engineered to support advanced communication systems requiring precision, efficiency and reliability.
Mission reliability
Designed for environments where failure is not an option, our power amplifiers provide dependable performance across critical applications including satellite communications and defence systems.
Advanced engineering
Combining semiconductor expertise, RF design capability, process design and manufacturing excellence, we develop solutions for real-world operational challenges.
Application flexibility
From space-qualified systems to terrestrial and defence platforms, our scalable SSPA & HPA architectures support a wide range of high-frequency communication requirements.
Our SSPA platforms
Cerus
Cerus represents Filtronic’s family of advanced Solid State Power Amplifier modules, delivering scalable, high-performance RF amplification for applications where efficiency, reliability and signal integrity are critical.
Designed to support a wide range of frequency bands and operational requirements, Cerus platforms provide customers with flexible amplification solutions for space, defence and terrestrial communication systems.
- Engineered to deliver reliable RF power across demanding communication bands.
- Designed for applications where consistent performance is essential.
- Architectures developed to support diverse system requirements and customer platforms.
Prometheus
Prometheus represents the next evolution of Filtronic’s amplifier capability – combining advanced semiconductor technology with innovative RF system engineering to deliver exceptional performance, efficiency and scalability.
Developed to address the increasing demands of modern communications systems, Prometheus enables customers to achieve greater capability from compact, high-performance solutions.
- Designed to maximise output power, efficiency and system capability
- Supporting integration into advanced platforms where size, weight and power efficiency matter.
- Architectures developed to support diverse system requirements and platforms.
Space and satellite communications
Extending connectivity beyond Earth
SSPAs are fundamental to modern satellite communications, enabling reliable transmission of large bandwidth data across increasingly complex and converged orbital networks. Filtronic supports the evolution of space-based infrastructure on the ground and in flight, through high-power amplification designed for demanding environments.
Defence and secure communications
Confidence in contested environments
Defence systems depend on communications that remain reliable under challenging conditions. Our SSPAs provide the performance and resilience required for secure communications, advanced sensing and mission-critical applications.
Advanced communications
Supporting the future of connectivity
Defence systems depend on communications that remain reliable under challenging conditions. Our SSPAs provide the performance and resilience required for secure communications, advanced sensing and mission-critical applications..