Aerospace

Providing robust interconnectivity solutions to meet the challenges of aviation, space and associated ground applications


For decades, HUBER+SUHNER has been designing and manufacturing microwave, photonic and antenna technologies offering outstanding performance for aerospace. Our products have heritage in space flight, TVAC, satcom, and commercial aviation. 


They fly on low earth orbit (LEO) and geostationary (GEO) spacecraft, on manned and interplanetary missions, and control electrical and optical signals in aircraft. On the ground they ensure connectivity of teleports, test labs, and air traffic control (ATC). 



Key features:


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Tri-tech application coverage: Radio frequency, photonics and low-frequency

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COTS, SWAP combined with extensive space heritage

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Ultra-small footprint and  high  density   

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Phase stability

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Broad customizability

Featured technologies


RF-over-Fiber conversion 


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HUBER+SUHNER’s advanced RF-over-Fiber conversion technology offers significant advantages over traditional connectivity, including ultra-low signal loss over long distances, immunity to electromagnetic interference, simultaneous transmission of wide frequency ranges without added loss, and easier, lighter-weight installation.




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POLATIS® all-optical switches 


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HUBER+SUHNER POLATIS® leads in optical circuit switching for fiber layer automation, offering a wide range of switches from 8x8 to 384x384. POLATIS delivers top optical performance, fast switching, and versatile software interfaces, making it a reliable solution for cross-connect automation across diverse applications. 






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LIDAR and free-space optical communication


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Optical communication is transforming the space industry with more efficient, lightweight, and high-performance systems. HUBER+SUHNER provides advanced fiber lasers and amplifiers for top performance in air, space, and ground applications. From high-throughput satellites to adaptable ground stations, our solutions ensure reliable connectivity across key bands (1 μm, 1.3 μm, 1.5 μm, and 2 μm).

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Cube Optics optical components


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Cube Optics technology is based on the innovative miniaturization of passive optical multiplexers, enabling compact solutions like the Color Cube, which played a key role in the development of 100G LR4 transceivers. This technology supports high-performance optical transmission in a much smaller form factor. In addition to miniaturized components, it includes a full suite of standard optical solutions such as CWDM and DWDM modules, couplers, switches, and PLC splitters, ensuring flexibility and scalability in optical network design. 

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Our aerospace solutions


Interconnect Solutions
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High Density Solutions
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TVAC Testing
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Laboratory Testing Solutions
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Satellite communication
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In-flight connectivity
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Avionics
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Air Traffic Control
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Advanced Air Mobility
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Fiber optics in aviation

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Space-qualified interconnectivity solutions


With decades of expertise in designing and manufacturing microwave, photonic and antenna technologies, HUBER+SUHNER has been offering outstanding performance for aerospace. 


Space matters. Our products have heritage in space flight, TVAC, satcom, and commercial aviation, and provide the most sought-after advantages, including:


  • Ultra small footprint and high density
  • Low attenuation
  • The ability to withstand extreme conditions


Read our brochure for an overview of our space solutions.


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