Our technologies enable clearer sensing, communication and defence
Using the invisible electromagnetic spectrum to sense, protect, and communicate, is critical for the defence of our country. At Filtronic we use the power of RF to facilitate modern defence communications.
We design, develop and manufacture RF, microwave or mmWave components, working collaboratively with clients to build trust, communicate openly, ensure compliance, and deliver exemplary products that provide reliable, best-in-class performance.
We have a proven performance record and a continuous improvement culture, currently providing a range of market-leading contract manufacturing services to some of the globe’s largest defence primes. We are considered an integral supply chain partner, recently winning an award for outstanding supply chain contribution.
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Filtronic’s high performance defence microwave sub-systems
We design, manufacture and test products for a range of advanced defence sub-systems, including:
Land
Radios, land sensing, jamming and multifunction RF sub-systems and solutions
Maritime
Radar technologies for demanding maritime environments
Electronic warfare
Using the electromagnetic spectrum for counter and support measures
Radar
Switched filter banks and TRM modules for next gen radars
Who we help
National defence ministries
Working with national defence departments
Primes
Innovative and collaborative solutions for global primes
Defence research associations
Early Technology Readiness Level products
Defence contractors
RF specialists to a range of tier 2 defence specialists
How we help
Box builds
Our box build service provides customised solutions to complex problems. We can design complex RF box builds for defence applications or take our customers design, manufacturing box build assemblies from simple PCB and cable-fitted sub-assemblies, to optimised system integration. We are able to test up to 145GHz on site.
Complex filtering
Filtronic specialises in creating custom solutions for complex filtering problems. We design, manufacture, and test a full range of filters, including band pass, band reject, high pass, low pass, multiplexers, and interference mitigation filters. Our expertise includes complex adaptive filtering systems like switched filter banks and tuneable filters.
System Integration & Packaging
Our expertise lies in ensuring seamless connectivity and compatibility among various components, including integrated circuits (ICs), sensors, and passive devices. We focus on developing a single, highly reliable system or package optimised for performance.
Early TRL to volume design and manufacturing
We possess a wealth of experience in designing or collaborating on customer designs from initial technology readiness stages to the high-volume production of intricate hybrid assemblies.
Benefits
Agility
We have a flat decision-making structure, empowering teams to swiftly prioritise customer needs. This culture ensures prompt adaptation to changes, delivering exceptional customer support.
SWAP-C
A commitment to innovation drives us to create solutions that are not only lighter and smaller but also more powerful, aligning seamlessly with the evolving needs of the industry.
High performance
With a proven track record underscoring our commitment to excellence we deliver advanced solutions that push the boundaries of innovation.
Customisation
Specialising in customised components and sub-systems we address unique challenges, from low TRL to high-volume production.
Engineer-Engineer collaboration
Our engineers excel at collaborating with our customers’ engineers in real-time to optimise design.
RF filters for defence
Our customised RF filters for defense applications, including Radar, Interrogation Friend or Foe (IFF), MilSat, Positioning Navigation and Timing, Decoys, Defensive Aid Suites (DAS), and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), are vital components that ensure robust and secure communication, radar, and electronic warfare systems. These filters are meticulously engineered to operate in harsh environments, withstanding extreme temperatures, shock, and electromagnetic interference, while consistently maintaining high performance and reliability.
They play a critical role in filtering out unwanted signals, reducing noise, and enhancing signal integrity, crucial for mission-critical operations and military readiness.
Defence RF filters are designed with ruggedised materials and specialised coatings to withstand battlefield conditions and electronic countermeasures, ensuring secure and uninterrupted communication and surveillance capabilities for defence forces worldwide.
What we do
Defence RF products
Transmit and receive modules
Our transmit and receive modules (TRM’s) are traditionally used in electronically scanned radar systems. Transmit and receive modules provide amplification and electronic beam steering and can be applied in radar or communication systems requiring a steerable antenna. Our engineers have the experience and capability to design and manufacture our...
Front end modules
Front end modules are one of the most important parts of a RF System, Filtronic has extensive experience in creating high performance modules that are placed between the antenna and the digital baseband section of a wireless system. Front end modules are available in various configurations based on the...
Custom filters
Filtronic has extensive knowledge and expertise in the design, development and production of custom filters that dates back to 1977. Our custom filters products include metal cavity filters, ceramic, combline, interdigital, lumped element, suspended substrate, waveguide and thin-film filters. We are experts in filter topology, offering rapid prototyping and...
Switched filter banks
Switched Filter Banks consist of a combination of switches and filters integrated into a single module. Integrating filter and switch components in a single module eliminates transitions between circuits, providing for optimal matching. Filtronic devices improve overall performance, including better insertion loss, flatness and voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR)....
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