SATCOM Components

Ka-, Ku-, Q/V-band components for satellite communication — from RF to millimeter wave.

bq-microwave supplies components for satellite communication across Europe — from ground stations and mobile VSAT terminals to new LEO constellations. Our portfolio covers all relevant bands: C-, X-, Ku-, Ka-, Q-, and V-band up to 110 GHz.

For SATCOM applications, we offer waveguide components (bends, transitions, couplers, isolators), coaxial amplifiers, mixers and oscillators, as well as complete up/down-converter modules. Our manufacturer partners deliver solutions for GEO, MEO, and LEO applications, fixed ground stations, gateway systems, and phased-array antennas.

Especially in Ka-band (26.5–40 GHz) and Q/V-band (40–75 GHz), we provide high-precision components with low insertion loss and high isolation. Many products are ITAR-free and immediately available for the European market.

Manufacturer Partners

AT Microwave

RF, Microwave & mmWave modules up to 1700 GHz

Hengda Microwave

Microwave assemblies for SATCOM & Defense

Qualwave

Microwave & millimeter-wave components up to 325 GHz

Wenteq

Power amplifiers for SATCOM gateways

Elmika

Waveguide components up to 500 GHz

Taylor Microwave

High-quality microwave switches & components

Magvention

High-reliability coaxial switches for ground stations

Product Categories

Waveguide Components

Waveguide devices up to 1700 GHz

Coaxial Components

Coaxial up to 145 GHz

Modules & Systems

Complete subsystems

Typical Applications

26.5 – 40 GHz

Ka-Band Ground Stations

High-performance waveguide and coaxial components for transmit and receive ground stations in Ka-band (26.5–40 GHz) — filters, diplexers, waveguide adapters, antenna feed systems.

7 – 14.5 GHz

X-/Ku-Band Tracking Antennas

Components for tracking systems in X-band (7–8 GHz) and Ku-band (10.7–14.5 GHz) — phase shifters, switches, diplexers for single- and multi-beam tracking.

33 – 75 GHz

Q/V-Band Satellite Research

Waveguide components and mmWave modules in Q-band (33–50 GHz, WR-22) and V-band (50–75 GHz, WR-15) for next-generation high-capacity satellite networks.

SATCOM Bands

Band	Frequency	Standard / Note
L-Band (GPS, Mobile-Sat)	1 – 2 GHz	Coaxial
X-Band (Tracking)	7 – 8.5 GHz	WR-112, Coaxial
Ku-Band (Broadcast)	10.7 – 14.5 GHz	WR-75, WR-62
Ka-Band (HTS)	26.5 – 40 GHz	WR-28
Q/V-Band (next-gen)	33 – 75 GHz	WR-22, WR-15

SATCOM

What frequency bands are used for SATCOM?+

Satellite communication covers L-band (1–2 GHz, GPS/Mobile-Sat), X-band (7–8.5 GHz, military), Ku-band (10.7–14.5 GHz, broadcast and VSAT), Ka-band (26.5–40 GHz, high-throughput satellites), and Q/V-band (33–75 GHz, next generation). We supply components for all of these bands.

What components do you supply for Ka-band ground stations?+

For Ka-band ground stations (26.5–40 GHz), we supply WR-28 waveguide components — filters, diplexers, isolators, waveguide adapters, and antenna feed systems. We also offer highly integrated up- and down-converters as well as amplifier modules from AT Microwave and SHX.

Do you offer components for Q/V-band satellites?+

Yes. For next-generation high-capacity ground stations in Q-band (33–50 GHz, WR-22) and V-band (50–75 GHz, WR-15), we supply waveguide components and mmWave modules — ideal for research projects, prototyping, and building future multi-hundred-gigabit receive stations.