Kymeta reports that it has developed a new multi-band antenna capable of simultaneously operating four independent beams across both Ku- and Ka-band frequencies using a single antenna aperture.
The technology uses a metamaterials-based surface to deliver full duplex Ku and Ka connectivity, with the company noting that new system should allow for full interoperability between satellite networks in different bands and orbits, supporting continuous connectivity across multiple links.
The physical area of the antenna aperture consists of four, interleaved sub-arrays – Ku transmit, Ku receive, Ka transmit, and Ka receive – supporting simultaneous and independently controlled Ku and Ka beams.
“What began as novel metamaterials technology is now a proven engineering foundation – first brought to market in 2017, and now central to this groundbreaking achievement,” said Ryan Stevenson, Kymeta’s Chief Scientist.
“We’ve turned breakthrough physics into a powerful, trusted toolkit. Using this toolkit we have now addressed the most challenging requirement in satellite communications. We have cracked the code on seamless multi-orbit, multi-band connectivity – and have set the standard for next-generation satellite communications.”
Kymeta says it is now working with strategic investors and government programmes to scale up deployment of the new platform.
