Frequency Converters

Delivering conversion chains for all the frequency bands

  • Equipment
  • Space
  • Telecommunications

As the need for cutting-edge Radio Frequency solutions grows, delivering high performance and scalability is essential to meet the most demanding operational requirements worldwide.

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  1. Flexible design

    Easily adaptable for various frequency bands, ranging from 0.6 GHz up to 52.4 GHz, and compatible with most bus interfaces

  2. Proven in-service

    Selected by leading contractors and operators across Europe, the USA, and Asia

  3. Reliable performance

    Exceptional low-noise performance across C, Ku, and Ka bands, combined with high linearity. Engineered for superior reliability with Grade 1 quality standards

Our flight-proven frequency converters, available in standalone or assembly configurations, support all uplink/downlink combinations. Their flexible design adapts to any payload, leveraging latest-generation technology for mass production and consistent RF performance. Optimized for wide bandwidths up to V-band, our solutions ensure unmatched reliability and precision for mission-critical space assets.

With more than 1,700 RF chains in orbit and more than 4,200 produced, Thales Alenia Space defines reliability. These converters feature a modular and flexible design, ensuring seamless integration across diverse payload configurations. Combining flight-proven heritage with V-band capability and Grade 1 quality, this portfolio delivers the scalability needed to empower the next generation of global space infrastructures.

Frequency converter single or dual © Thales Alenia Space

KEY FIGURES

1700+
RF chains in orbit
4200+
RF chains produced