ABSTRACT

The low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite market continues to change rapidly and is driven by multiple trends, the most impactful of which is a significant increase in the production of LEO satellites. End-user demand for LEO satellites is growing due to the expansion of newer, single-satellite applications, like Earth observation missions, as well as the growing use of LEO satellite constellations, which offer reduced latency, broader coverage, improved reliability, and potentially even lower costs compared to geostationary satellite platforms.

Another trend fueling the growth of the LEO satellite market is the evolution of their design. Today’s LEO satellites have been turbocharged with technologies ranging from cutting-edge semiconductors and advanced passive components to off-the-shelf, flight-tested subsystems ready for integration into end-user designs. Launch delivery service options are also expanding, enabling the reliable delivery of hardware into orbit.

Article Highlights

• High-CV MLCCs For LEO Flight Designs
• Component-Level Rapid Development Flight Design Challenges
• New High-CV MLCCs For Rapid LEO Satellite Development
• New COTS Bulk Capacitors For LEO Satellites