SWISSto12 announces the release of HummingLink-Satcom-On-The-Pause (SOTP). This new type of terminal for GEO connectivity combines a small form factor, high portability, quick deployment and high throughput.
HummingLink-SOTP leverages SWISSto12’s proprietary Additive Manufacturing processes to produce ultra-lightweight, high gain antennas in X-Band, Ku-Band and Ka-Band. HummingLink-SOTP integrates these antennas together with state-of-the-art RF electronic circuits to enable the highest throughput out of highly portable and compact systems. These terminals focus on GEO SOTP connectivity and target a sub-50 cm size.
Emile de Rijk, CEO of SWISSto12, said, “HummingLink-SOTP is a compact, highly portable yet highly performing satcom product that answers the requirements of operators for systems that can be rapidly deployed by a single person to establish robust, high throughput connectivity over GEO.”
Mathieu Billod, head of terminals at SWISSto12, adds, “Despite the small size of the HummingLink-SOTP terminals, the antenna arrays that we integrate into our terminals are extremely efficient and highly differentiated when compared to traditional dish antennas, which require larger surface areas to reach similar performance. We combine this with an optimized system design and industrial approach to provide a cost-competitive solution.”
HummingLink-SOTP is first released in Ka-Band (HummingLink-SOTP-Ka), and in different gain, polarization and frequency configurations. The terminal is designed for ultra-fast deployment. HummingLink-SOTP terminals can integrate a modem and can be equipped with auto-pointing systems. Terminals in X-Band (HummingLink-SOTP-X) and Ku-Band (HummingLink-SOTP-Ku) are available for pre-release demos and will be available to order later in 2025.