• Who we are

    Orbital Research manufactures high-performance frequency converters and RF components for the satellite communications (SATCOM) industry. Our products – low noise block downconverters (LNBs), block downconverters (BDCs), low noise amplifiers (LNAs), space-based frequency converters, bias tees and more – offer the highest quality and reliability for any application, from military and aeronautical to earth observation and beyond.

  • Engineered for top performance in the demanding Q-band spectrum, our LNA delivers exceptional reliability.
    “We’ve already seen a lot of interest in this LNA,” says Orbital CEO Ian McEachern. “We’re excited about the opportunities for innovation that lie ahead.”
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Explore our satellite frequency converters and RF components

  • LNBs

    Discover expertly engineered LNBs with very low phase noise, excellent stability and long-term reliability for C, X, Ku, Ka and Q-band applications.

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  • BDCs

    Used by many of the world’s best systems integrators, our BDCs come in a wide range of bandwidths, frequencies and connector configurations.

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  • LNAs

    In addition to building top-quality LNAs, we customize third-party GaAs FET LNAs to work perfectly with our BDCs and meet any signal amplification need.

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  • Space-Based Frequency Converters

    Introducing our space-based frequency converters – including a 26 GHz K-band receiver for CubeSats and SmallSats. Custom units are also available.

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  • Bias Tees, Oscillators & Power Supplies

    Browse system interface products – including bias tees, our bestselling “mux tee” (a bias tee + 10 MHz multiplexer), oscillators and power supplies.

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  • Explore Products by Frequency Band

    L-band
    S-band
    C-band
    Ku-band
    Ka-band
    K-band
    X-band
    New! Q-band

Trusted by customers around the world

"My most recent purchase of components from Orbital Research wasn't the first time I purchased devices from the company, but it was the first time I purchased items that were customized for a specific purpose. I found the engineers from Orbital Research to be extremely flexible, responsive, and timely in responding to our unique requirements."

David Bearing

Principal and Owner, Intelligent Designs LLC

"We exclusively use Orbital Research LNBs. The performance, packaging, customer support and pricing are the best in the market."

Robert Jacobson

CEO, Lite Coms LLC

"Orbital Research is our first choice when it comes to high performing and reliable LNBs. Their team is extremely knowledgeable and responsive to our needs in both current product support and new product development."

Joe Upatham

Director of Engineering, L3 Harris

"We only trust in your Muxtees for working in our laboratory. Similar products from other manufacturers have been tested and rejected, so you should be very proud of your products."

David Presmanes

PMP, Production & Supply Chain Manager, Acorde

Why Orbital?

  • Based in Canada, serving the world. Orbital has earned a reputation for rugged, high-performance products that can be relied on in the most adverse conditions – on earth and in space.

    • AS9100D Certification – meeting the highest standards in Aerospace Quality Management Systems (AQMS).
    • Uplinks, downlinks, and systems built for performance, resilience, and efficiency.
    • Custom and off-the shelf products designed for a wide variety of use cases and budgets. 
    • Deep industry expertise, providing technology used for SATCOM- on-the-move, aerospace & marine, earth observation, signals intelligence, news gathering, scientific research, and mission-critical operations.
    • Wide frequency band coverage. Our systems operate across L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka, Q, and V frequency bands, offering flexibility and adaptability for diverse applications.
    • Professional engineering, hand-tuning and individual product testing to guarantee high performance.

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