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EnSilica to supply beamforming SatCom ICs to Germany ’ s VITES band terminal is intended to be integrated into vehicles for Communications-on-the- Move applications . As such it can track the movement of low earth orbit ( LEO ) and other non-geo synchronous ( NGSO ) satellites and allows users to access highspeed connectivity anywhere on the planet while the vehicle is moving .

EnSilica , a leading turnkey supplier of mixed-signal ASICs and SoCs , has announced it is to supply VITES with a new beamformer chip for satellite user terminals . VITES will use the chip at the heart of its new ViSAT-Ka-band terminal .

EnSilica ’ s beamforming chip is optimised to enable VITES ’ s creation of power- and cost-efficient ground-based flat panel user terminals for satellite communication systems that can be used across a range of fixed and SatCom on the move ( SOTM ) applications .
VITES specialises in broadband wireless systems for professional applications and has been delivering flat panel terminals based on its own phased array technology since 2019 . Its new ViSAT-Ka-
ViSAT-Ka uses an innovative scalable architecture that enables extremely powerefficient TDD and FDD terminals at affordable prices . On this advanced technical base , VITES is developing terminals for both land-based and maritime vehicles of any kind , including for cost and power-sensitive automotive applications .
This means that vehicles can access ‘ always on ’ broadband connections outside of 4G / 5G network coverage areas with high throughput and in an ultracompact form factor that allows for both retro and line fitting .

Indra promotes mobility business in Ireland with new Dublin headquarters

provide service and operational support to client ’ s needs and the strategic national projects in which it participates , such as the development and implementation of the new nationwide rail management system and the modernisation of the Dublin tunnel access with the latest technology . It will also continue to efficiently address the opportunities and new projects that come up in the country , which has an ambitious investment plan that aims to promote more sustainable mobility .

Indra has opened a new headquarters in Dublin and has reached an agreement with Trinity College Dublin , the country ’ s top university . The aim is to strengthen its position in the mobility business in Ireland and consolidate its position as a technology partner for Irish institutions and companies , given the country ’ s growth prospects and ambitious sustainable mobility strategy .

The new work centre is in one of the city ’ s most strategic districts , alongside some of Indra ’ s main clients and the large multinationals who have set up offices in the country . The new office is headed by Gerry Madden , Head of Transit Ireland and UK .
Indra thus reinforces its commitment to Ireland , where this permanent office will
As part of its efforts to strengthen its presence in the country , Indra has also signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Trinity College Dublin to identify opportunities to work together . The agreement allows Indra to tap into Irish talent and open the door to a unique opportunity for developing joint strategic activities on the cutting edge of technology and share the values and passion for excellence .
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