Sivers Semiconductors Joins DIFI Consortium to Drive Satellite Network Interoperability
Sivers Semiconductors AB, a global leader in photonics and wireless technologies, announced that it has joined the Digital Intermediate Frequency (IF) Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium, an independent space industry group formed to advance interoperability in satellite and ground system networks.
The DIFI Consortium is a global collective of industry leaders collaborating to develop and promote open, standards-based interoperability for digital IF/RF systems. Sivers joins a growing roster of leading organizations and innovative companies contributing to the digital transformation of space, satellite and related technologies for the advancement of the industry. Recently, the company announced an agreement to support the development of high-performance, low-cost digitizers based on the NXP Layerscape platform, for SATCOM by Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks.
With more than two decades years of expertise in developing mmWave solutions for satellite communications and advanced 5G systems, Sivers Semiconductors’ participation in DIFI underscores its commitment to industry collaboration and leadership. The company brings a wealth of experience in mmWave, optical solutions and integrated circuits for aerospace, defense and satellite markets, positioning the company as a valuable contributor to the Consortium’s technical initiatives.
Sivers Semiconductors delivers cutting-edge millimeter-wave (mmWave) and RF solutions tailored for SATCOM, defense, telecommunications, and 5G infrastructure. Designed for superior reliability, performance, and energy efficiency, Sivers products empower customers to accelerate development, streamline deployment and stay ahead in competitive markets.
Vickram Vathulya, CEO
We are proud to become a member of the DIFI Consortium and contribute to shaping the future of satellite communications. Our advanced RF and optical technologies are at the core of next-generation connectivity and through DIFI, we aim to accelerate innovation and standardization across the satellite and space ecosystem.
Stuart Daughtridge, DIFI Chairman
We welcome Sivers Semiconductors to our growing list of members worldwide. We are pleased they have joined us as we continue to evolve the standard to effectively handle more use cases and roll out our Certification Program.
Harish Krishnaswamy, Managing Director, Wireless Division
Joining DIFI is a strategic step for us as we continue to expand our footprint in the satellite and space communications market. Open standards are key to unlocking scalable and interoperable solutions and we are excited to collaborate with other industry leaders to shape the next generation of space-based connectivity.
