Sivers' New Chips Poised to Revolutionize Ka-Band SATCOM Market

KISTA, Sweden – February 17, 2026 – In a move set to accelerate the evolution of global satellite communications, Sivers Semiconductors today announced the general availability of its highly anticipated Cloudchaser beamforming chipset and Maverick antenna-array panels. The new products are engineered to power the next generation of Ka-band satellite communication (SATCOM) ground terminals, promising to make advanced, high-performance connectivity more accessible and efficient than ever before.

The announcement signals a pivotal moment for an industry grappling with an insatiable demand for data. By offering a production-ready, integrated solution for electronically-steered phased array antennas, the Swedish technology leader is aiming to lower the barrier to entry for terminal manufacturers and speed up the deployment of more powerful and resilient satellite internet services worldwide.

Powering the Next Wave of Global Connectivity

At the heart of Sivers' announcement is the Cloudchaser chipset, a sophisticated set of integrated circuits (ICs) designed to manage the complex task of electronically steering radio beams. The chipset includes the BLUEWAY1721 receive beamforming IC and two transmit variants, the STAMPEDE2731 and STAMPEDE2731LP. Together, they form the engine for modern, flat-panel SATCOM terminals.

What sets this technology apart is its support for two simultaneous, independent beams. This dual-beam capability is a game-changer, enabling a feature known as 'make-before-break' connectivity. For users on the move—in an airplane, on a ship, or in a ground vehicle—this means the terminal can establish a connection to a new satellite before dropping the existing one, ensuring a completely seamless, uninterrupted data flow. This eliminates the momentary service gaps that have long plagued mobile satellite communications.

Furthermore, the ability to maintain two concurrent links opens up a new realm of possibilities for reliability and performance. A single terminal could simultaneously communicate with satellites in different orbits, blend bandwidth from two different sources for higher throughput, or maintain a primary link for data-heavy applications while using a secondary link for critical command-and-control or as a fail-safe backup. This level of resilience is critical for government, defense, and enterprise applications where constant connectivity is non-negotiable.

"Making Cloudchaser and Maverick available for the broad market allows customers to begin evaluating and integrating the technology into next-generation SATCOM terminals," said Harish Krishnaswamy, Managing Director of the Wireless Division at Sivers Semiconductors, in the company's official release. "This marks an important step in supporting scalable, production-ready Ka-band phased array designs at a time when strategic demand for our technology is rapidly increasing, both from the European ecosystem as well as worldwide."

To streamline the development process for its customers, Sivers is also releasing the Maverick antenna-array panels. These panels integrate the Cloudchaser chipset directly with the antenna elements, offering a pre-engineered, compact flat-panel solution that drastically reduces design time and complexity for terminal manufacturers.

Tapping into a Multi-Billion Dollar Market

Sivers' entry into the broad market is strategically timed to capitalize on the explosive growth within the Ka-band SATCOM sector. The demand for high-throughput satellite services is surging, driven by the proliferation of LEO and MEO satellite constellations from operators like Starlink and OneWeb, the push to bridge the digital divide in remote areas, and the ever-increasing data needs of commercial and military users.

Industry analysis projects a formidable growth trajectory for the market Sivers is targeting. The global Ka-band satellite equipment market, valued at over USD 4 billion in 2023, is widely forecasted to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 10%, with some estimates projecting it will surpass USD 11 billion by 2032. A key driver of this expansion is the very technology Sivers is championing: electronically steered phased array antennas, which are essential for tracking fast-moving LEO satellites and enabling communication-on-the-move.

By providing the core components for these advanced terminals, Sivers is positioning itself as a critical enabler in this burgeoning ecosystem. The availability of scalable and production-ready components can act as a catalyst, empowering a wider range of manufacturers to develop and deploy the sophisticated ground infrastructure needed to support next-generation satellite networks.

A Greener Footprint for the Digital Age

Beyond performance and market opportunity, Sivers is also emphasizing the environmental benefits of its new product line, aligning with a broader industry push towards sustainability. The company's claim of enabling a "greener data economy" is rooted in the thoughtful design of its technology.

The transmit beamforming ICs, for instance, are offered in both high-power (STAMPEDE2731) and medium-power (STAMPEDE2731LP) variants. This allows terminal designers to select the component that best matches their specific needs, avoiding the energy waste associated with using an overpowered chip for a low-power application. This optimization directly reduces the terminal's overall energy footprint, a critical consideration for both battery-powered mobile units and large-scale ground station deployments.

This focus on efficiency is part of a larger trend toward reducing the Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) of satellite terminals. Smaller, lighter, and more power-efficient hardware not only lowers operational costs but also reduces the environmental impact associated with manufacturing and deployment. Moreover, the move from mechanical to electronic steering eliminates moving parts, increasing reliability, extending the product's lifespan, and reducing the need for maintenance and replacement—all factors that contribute to a more sustainable technology lifecycle.

As the world's reliance on data continues to grow, the energy consumption of the underlying infrastructure becomes an increasingly important issue. Sivers' new offerings demonstrate that technological advancement and environmental responsibility can go hand-in-hand. The company plans to showcase the Cloudchaser chipset and Maverick panels at the upcoming MWC Barcelona 2026, where the industry will be watching closely for early adopters and new partnerships to emerge.