Creating high frequency RF products that help shape the future of train travel

Trackside to train

Multigigabit wireless backhaul for superfast trackside to train communication

Revolutionising high-speed train travel with reliable, high-capacity internet connectivity


Providing high-speed, high-capacity, high-reliability internet connections on rail journeys has become a strategic objective of governments and rail operators worldwide. However, providing such services on high-speed trains presents several interesting technical and commercial challenges.

From a passenger’s perspective, a reliable broadband Internet connection on a high-speed train is essential for work, entertainment, and an overall enjoyable travel experience. However, many railway passengers are frequently frustrated by the poor connectivity they encounter while travelling.

Filtronic has successfully implemented trial networks in both Europe and Asia, showcasing the effectiveness of our E-band mmWave transceivers. These transceivers have been pivotal in creating high-capacity data communication links between trains and trackside infrastructure, achieving multi-gigabit speeds. Our highly integrated transceiver modules have been instrumental in these trials, proving that line-of-sight E-band links are ideal for delivering reliable broadband connections to high-speed trains.

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Filtronic creates products, that help shape the future

Using high-frequency radio waves, our solutions help solve data communication challenges for trackside to train communications:

Point to point connectivity

Specialising in high-performance mmWave point-to-point connectivity solutions for ultra-fast wireless networks.

Transceivers

Market leaders in E-band transceivers for low-latency, high-speed wireless connectivity using microwave backhaul technology.

Filters

Customisable filter solutions for addressing a variety of complex RF challenges, enhancing spectrum efficiency.

Trackside to train

Rail communication and high-capacity,
high-reliability communications

RF products for high-performance adjacent markets

Cerus

Filtronic’s industry-leading mmWave SSPAs for high-data-rate communications. The Cerus series delivers unmatched power performance in E-Band (71–76GHz, 81–86GHz) and W-Band (92–96GHz, 102–114GHz), meeting the rising demand for high-frequency links across land, air and space.

Hercules II

Overview Hercules II is a cutting-edge E-band transceiver module that delivers industry-leading power, efficiency, and versatility for next-generation wireless connectivity. Engineered for seamless integration into outdoor units (ODUs), it combines Filtronic’s Morpheus II transceiver with Cerus 4 or 8 SSPAs to deliver outstanding performance in high-capacity backhaul networks. With...

Morpheus X2

Our next generation Morpheus X2 E-Band transceiver module pushes the boundaries of performance even further, supporting linear Tx output power in excess of 24dBm.

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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Customised system-in-package (SiP) solutions

Proactively solving field issues, mitigating OPEX costs

Retrofittable and stealth RF filters

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