Sivers Semiconductors Launches Ka-Band SATCOM Beamforming Solutions for Mass Market
Event summary
- Sivers Semiconductors released its Cloudchaser beamforming chipset and Maverick antenna-array panels for Ka-band SATCOM ground terminals on February 17, 2026.
- The Cloudchaser chipset includes the BLUEWAY1721 receive beamforming IC and STAMPEDE2731/STAMPEDE2731LP transmit beamforming ICs, supporting two simultaneous beams.
- Maverick panels integrate the Cloudchaser chipset with antenna arrays in a compact flat-panel design.
- The solutions will be showcased at MWC Barcelona 2026.
The big picture
Sivers Semiconductors' move to make its Ka-band SATCOM solutions broadly available aligns with the growing demand for scalable, production-ready phased array designs. The launch positions the company to capitalize on the expanding satellite communications market, particularly as electronically-steered antenna systems become more critical for ground terminals. The integration of the Cloudchaser chipset with Maverick panels simplifies development, potentially accelerating adoption across key markets such as defense and telecom.
What we're watching
- Market Adoption
- The pace at which customers integrate Cloudchaser and Maverick into next-generation SATCOM terminals will indicate the technology's market traction.
- Competitive Positioning
- Whether Sivers can sustain its lead in Ka-band phased array designs amid increasing global demand.
- Strategic Demand
- How strategic demand from the European ecosystem and worldwide markets will impact Sivers' growth.
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