APEX is Hanwha Phasor's flat-panel, electronically steered antenna for mobile satellite connectivity, using low-cost silicon RFIC technology to deliver multi-orbit LEO/MEO/GEO tracking without mechanical moving parts.
APEX Electronically Steered Antenna
APEX is Hanwha Phasor's flat-panel, electronically steered antenna for mobile satellite connectivity, using low-cost silicon RFIC technology to deliver multi-orbit LEO/MEO/GEO tracking without mechanical moving parts.
Description
APEX is Hanwha Phasor's flagship electronically steered antenna (ESA) terminal, developed to provide reliable, low-profile satellite broadband connectivity for mobile platforms including aviation, maritime, rail, and land vehicles. Unlike traditional mechanically gimbaled satellite dishes, APEX uses a flat, low-profile phased-array panel built on the company's proprietary silicon radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) technology, enabling electronic beam steering with no moving parts, reducing size, weight, power consumption, and long-term maintenance costs. The antenna is designed to seamlessly track and hand off between satellites across LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits, supporting multi-orbit constellations for continuous, resilient connectivity as customers' networks transition to next-generation broadband constellations. Hanwha Phasor (formed from the 2023 acquisition of UK-based Phasor Solutions by Hanwha Systems) targets commercial aviation, defense, maritime shipping, and enterprise mobility customers who need compact, software-defined antenna terminals that can be manufactured at scale using standard semiconductor processes rather than expensive specialty RF materials.
Specifications
| Antenna type | Flat-panel electronically steered antenna (ESA), phased array |
|---|---|
| Core technology | Proprietary silicon RFIC (radio frequency integrated circuit) |
| Moving parts | None - fully electronic beam steering |
| Orbit compatibility | Multi-orbit: LEO, MEO, and GEO satellite tracking and handoff |
| Target platforms | Aviation, maritime, rail, land vehicles |
| Parent company | Hanwha Systems (formed via 2023 acquisition of Phasor Solutions) |