RF-Design

RF-Design GmbH designs and builds radio frequency equipment for satellite ground stations. It is based in Bensheim, Germany. Its products move, boost and monitor signals in satellite, broadcast and cable TV systems.

The company was founded in 1998. It is medium sized, owner managed and still growing. It has now worked in this field for more than 27 years. All development and manufacturing take place in Germany.

Its main product groups are RF distribution, RF-over-Fiber, RF amplification and RF monitoring. These products sit in the signal chain of satellite uplink and downlink sites. The range includes RF switch matrices and routers, fibre-optic links, line amplifiers, redundancy switches, active splitters and combiners, LNB supply and control units, and passive RF parts. Monitoring products include RF power meters and a satellite transponder monitor.

RF-Design also builds custom products for special needs. Its engineers test each product, from single parts and circuit boards to finished modules, with advanced measuring equipment. The company says its quality processes follow the principles of ISO 9001. It says it keeps investing in new technology and in training for its engineers.

Customers use the equipment in satellite earth stations. They include satellite operators, space companies, private teleports, broadcasters, telecom firms and cable TV operators around the world. The company and its partners serve commercial and government clients. They also serve the oil, gas and marine industries. System integrators are another customer group.

Service and support are part of the offer. RF-Design helps customers plan their RF distribution chains and gives direct access to its technical support team. Products carry a 36 month warranty, and customers can ask for an extension. The company runs a repair service and handles returns. It also provides on-site integration, commissioning and training for products or whole systems. RF-Design works with a network of partners.

Services

• RF switch matrices and routers
• RF-over-Fiber
• RF monitoring
• Line amplifiers
• Redundancy switches
• Active splitters
• Active combiners
• LNB supply and control
• Passive RF components
• Custom made solutions