Filtronic To Unveil Next-Generation Cerus V-Band High-Power Amplifiers For Low Earth Orbit At European Microwave Week 2025

Showcasing a market-leading portfolio of V- and W-band solutions setting new standards in satellite communications

Leading expert in RF and mm-Wave technology, Filtronic is launching the latest development in leading-edge Solid State Power Amplifiers in V-band. The Cerus V, will be showcased alongside its Cerus W solid-state power amplifiers at European Microwave Week (EuMW 2025), taking place from 21–26 September in Utrecht, Netherlands.

With unrivalled high-frequency power, the Cerus V is designed for high-reliability mission-critical satellite uplinks and advanced RF applications with scalability and modular redundancy.

The system represents a step-change for Filtronic, introducing their latest Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology to the Cerus 32 solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs). Building on decades of expertise in high-performance, mission-critical mmWave solutions, this new GaN-enabled platform delivers flexible, scalable deployment for the most demanding applications.

The established Cerus range with an enviable track record will operate in the high bandwidth 47.2–52.4 GHz range. Cerus V supports a full 5.2 GHz bandwidth and delivers saturated output power up to 50 dBm (100 W).

In addition, the platform can expand from single units to multi-module configurations, featuring built-in redundancy and graceful degradation modes to maintain operation under fault conditions.

“As demand for high-frequency, high-power RF solutions accelerates across space, defence and telecoms, our Cerus amplifiers set a new benchmark for what’s possible,” said Antonino Spatola, Chief Commercial Officer at Filtronic.

“Each platform is engineered not only for exceptional performance, but also for the flexibility, reliability and scalability that long-term, mission-critical applications demand. From satellite ground stations to next-generation high-frequency networks, Cerus sub-systems equip engineers with the power and resilience to meet the toughest challenges head-on.”

Filtronic will also showcase Cerus W, a W-band solid-state power amplifier operating between 92–114 GHz and delivering over 10 watts of output power. Compact and lightweight, Cerus W is optimised for demanding environments such as aerospace, defence, space and telecom infrastructure, with high output power and linearity achieved through advanced monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) technology.

For more information, visit www.filtronic.com.

About Filtronic
Filtronic has been at the forefront of RF technologies for 45 years. The company has a world-class reputation for high performance, innovation, quality and high reliability and specialises in mission-critical communications for aerospace, defence, space, telecommunications infrastructure and critical communications.