Satellite Communications
Leveraging our RF Microwave expertise, Sylatech delivers advanced solutions for waveguide-based satellite communication systems. These systems are engineered for deployment in spaceborne payloads, ground terminals, and airborne data links to support high-frequency, high-reliability data transmission.
Experts
Satellite System Engineering & Manufacturing
Our customers benefit from an engineering-led, collaborative development experience with Sylatech. We work in partnership with clients to design and manufacture precision microwave components optimised for demanding space and ground-based satellite communication applications.
Our in-house facilities support CNC machining, investment casting, coating, and assembly, all optimised for RF-critical structures. For complex assemblies, we employ specialist joining techniques including in-house torch brazing and dip brazing through an approved partner. Every component undergoes rigorous lab testing to verify signal integrity, including insertion loss, return loss, and thermal stability under operational conditions.
Your Design Challenges, Solved Together
Within our AS9100-accredited Quality Management System, we employ a structured New Product Introduction (NPI) process with integrated design validation and manufacturing readiness assessments.
Our engineering team brings extensive RF mechanical and electrical design experience, enabling a full suite of satellite communication solutions. Whether the requirement is build-to-print, co-engineered, or a fully original Sylatech design, each project is assigned a lead engineer to ensure technical accuracy and programme alignment.
From our initial contact through to system integration, our team provides end-to-end project support, optimising component performance, reducing development risk, and delivering on-time to a customer schedule.
Our Capabilities in Satellite Communication Systems
Sylatech supports satellite platform developers, operators, and subsystem integrators with:
- Custom waveguide assemblies, filters, and antenna feeds
- Advanced CAD design and prototyping
- Investment casting using aerospace-grade alloys
- High-precision CNC machining for tight-tolerance RF components
- Full RF chain integration support and engineering consultancy.
Assembly & Finishing for Satcom Components
Satellite communication systems demand robust components that perform reliably in extreme environments. Sylatech offers comprehensive finishing services tailored for vacuum, radiation, and launch stress survivability.
- Assembly & Integration: sub-system build, dip/torch brazing, and soldering
- Surface Finishing: fine media blasting
- Protective Coatings: anodising, and conversion coating
- RF-Performance Plating: electroless nickel, silver, and space-grade gold finishes
- Environmental Sealing: hermetic sealing and outgassing-compliant materials and IP-rated assemblies.
Why Partner With Sylatech?
With six decades of experience in microwave component engineering, Sylatech is a proven partner for satellite communications:
- Dedicated RF design and test engineers
- Innovation in waveguide and antenna feed development
- Extensive in-house capability from casting to final test
- Fully certified to AS9100 and ISO9001 standards
- Trusted by leading satellite primes and Tier 1 OEMs.
Frequently Answered Questions
With over 60 years of experience in RF/Microwave engineering, Sylatech offers:
They enable long-range, high-bandwidth data transmission for telecoms, broadcasting, navigation, defence networks, and remote sensing across land, sea, air, and space domains.
Core components include waveguide chains, RF filters, couplers, diplexers, antenna feeds, terminations, and passive microwave devices.
High-conductivity materials like aluminium and copper alloys are preferred for their RF performance and weight efficiency. These are often enhanced with coatings for radiation and corrosion resistance.
Yes. We provide rapid prototyping and environmental testing support for early-stage development, as well as process traceability for qualification and flight models.
We apply finishes and seals suitable for outgassing, radiation resistance, and mechanical stress, ensuring long-term durability in orbit or ground-based stations.
We offer sealing, coating, and plating options to protect components from corrosion, moisture, and EMI.
Yes, Sylatech delivers components to both commercial and military satellite programmes, supporting high-spec, mission-critical applications.
