Satellite Communication (Satcom) Services

Q: Can Sasken manage full-scale satellite phone production programs?

Yes, Sasken has executed a full product program R&amp;D for 15 mobile handset products, including conceptualization, integration, productization, and production ramp-up. They are among the few global companies capable of developing complete, end-to-end satellite phone terminals for world-leading manufacturers.

Satcom

Today with low demand volumes, semiconductor companies as well as terrestrial networks have cut down investment in Satcom. Providers have to grapple with issues such as communication latency between terminals connected by a satellite, call quality assurance, and form factor of terminals. With over two decades of terrestrial communication experience from ADSL technologies to the latest LTE technologies, Sasken understands these challenges.

Sasken has executed full product program R&D for 15 mobile handset products with conceptualization, integration, productization, and production ramp up. From complete terminal development to building large scale enterprise applications, terminal applications, sustenance and enhancement of software components and addressing obsolescence, we have helped industry leaders launch next generation products with development cycles in less than 24 months.

Partnership

Business Impact

Complete phone development of two flagship products for world’s leading satellite phone manufacturer

Enabled European Product Company to upgrade their control room applications from non-scalable to scalable framework. Sasken enhanced the existing enterprise applications with new features, designed new architecture using SOA architecture framework and migrated all the enterprise application on to SOA architecture

Sasken built a cross platform tool with low memory footprint for a tier-1 satellite handset manufacturer which ensures that satellite operators and terminal users do not need high bandwidth to download the tool

Sasken developed a web-based graphical user interface for remote access to Automated Test Call Generator (ATCG) system that removes manual dependency on the test case execution in different parts of the world. This tool allows the user to carry out services testing using web based remote login and scheduler feature for scheduling any test execution at any future date and time

Offerings

TERMINAL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

We have the critical know-how required to offer significantly smaller form factor, state-of-the-art antenna design and evolved user experience

EMBEDDED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Middleware development, bearers/protocol stack porting and optimization

ACCESS NETWORK ENHANCEMENT, MAINTENANCE AND IP

Product life cycle management, including proof-of-concept, prototyping, development, maintenance and sustenance

APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

Expertise across application development on handheld devices, desktop applications, server applications and enterprise based architecture

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INSIGHTS

LTE-based Satellite Terminals – Fixed, Vehicular and Maritime

Customer:Tier-1 Satellite System Developer

Scope To design and develop the satellite terminals for Fixed, Vehicul...

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Sasken provide for satellite communication terminals?

Sasken offers end-to-end terminal design and development services, focusing on specialized antenna design, smaller form factors, and improved user experiences. Their technical capabilities also include access network enhancement, application development, and embedded software development for middleware and protocol stack optimization to ensure reliable connectivity across various satellite networks.

How does Sasken address satellite communication latency and call quality issues?

Sasken leverages over two decades of terrestrial communication experience, from ADSL to LTE, to resolve technical challenges like latency and call quality. By applying access network enhancement and maintenance expertise, Sasken helps satellite providers manage complex communication signals and terminal connectivity more efficiently.

What types of satellite applications are available through these engineering services?

Sasken has expertise across application development on handheld devices, desktop systems, server applications, and enterprise-grade architectures. For instance, specialized cross-platform tools have been developed with low memory footprints and web-based graphical user interfaces to facilitate remote automated testing across global locations.

Can Sasken manage full-scale satellite phone production programs?

Yes, Sasken has executed a full product program R&D for 15 mobile handset products, including conceptualization, integration, productization, and production ramp-up. They are among the few global companies capable of developing complete, end-to-end satellite phone terminals for world-leading manufacturers.

How is the lifecycle of satellite access networks managed?

Access network management includes proof-of-concept, prototyping, development, ongoing maintenance, and software sustenance to address technical obsolescence. Experts also upgrade legacy systems by migrating non-scalable enterprise applications to modern, scalable Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) frameworks to improve performance.

What embedded software solutions are designed for satellite hardware?

Embedded software solutions include middleware development, protocol stack porting, and performance optimization for satellite hardware. These tools often feature low memory footprints to ensure that satellite operators and terminal users can function effectively even in environments with low-bandwidth constraints.