SmartFusion antennas operate as intelligent systems, managing network selection and link transitions in real time. The control software monitors signal quality, satellite visibility, Doppler conditions and network availability, and switches between frequencies, satellites, cellular and local networks without interrupting the connection.
Make-before-break logic maintains continuous service as LEO satellites move across the sky, while the system automatically moves to GEO or available cellular and local networks when link conditions change. All decisions are made inside the antenna unit, enabling autonomous operation in vehicle-based, remote and embedded environments.
Electronically steered phased-array technology acquires, tracks and manages satellite signals across Ku and Ka bands, supporting reliable operation with LEO, MEO and GEO networks. Multiple beams can be formed and directed from the same array, enabling continuous handover as satellites move overhead.
Fast beam steering adjusts signal direction instantly, while tracking algorithms maintain link stability under speed, vibration and changes in orientation. This supports consistent performance across vehicle-based, industrial and fixed installations.
The GaAs RF front-end, beamforming ICs and control logic are integrated into compact Antenna-in-Package (AiP) modules. This tight integration reduces signal-path losses, improves thermal performance and stabilises production yields for embedded and mobility-focused deployments.
A simplified six-layer PCB reduces material complexity and lowers power consumption, forming a lightweight, efficient platform for OEM-scale manufacturing. The combined AiP–PCB architecture supports sustained workload performance while managing thermal output effectively.
The platform aligns with 3GPP Release-19 NTN specifications, including RP-241690 for Ku-band operation. GNSS synchronisation, Doppler compensation and timing-advance functions support precise tracking even when in motion.
The system meets CE and RED requirements and is engineered for aviation certification pathways. Environmental tolerances include heat, vibration, shock, humidity and sealed operation, supporting reliable use in demanding industrial and transport environments.
The underlying architecture supports both embedded installations and stand-alone terminals. AiP modules can be integrated into vehicle glazing, aircraft fuselages, maritime housings and industrial enclosures where structural or aerodynamic requirements must be maintained.
The same architecture also supports compact Ku/Ka terminals with full electronic beam control, multi-orbit interoperability and remote management. Modular layouts allow single-panel, multi-panel and distributed-array configurations for both mobile and fixed deployments.
Simultaneous transmit and receive functions are supported through standards-compliant FDD and TDD duplexing. This allows continuous two-way operation across both Ku and Ka bands and maintains compatibility with multi-orbit satellite networks.
The system also supports emerging NTN waveforms for broadband, IoT and voice services, enabling stable performance in both satellite-linked and hybrid satellite–cellular environments.