Scalable power
A flexible amplifier architecture enables power to be scaled around different system, platform and link requirements.
Cerus
Scalable solid state power amplification for high-frequency systems
- V-band
- E-band
- W-band
Cerus is Filtronic’s family of advanced solid state power amplifiers, delivering high-power RF performance across V, E and W-band applications.
Designed for systems where power, linearity, efficiency and reliability are critical, the Cerus platform provides scalable amplification for advanced space, defence and terrestrial communication architectures.
Power where performance matters
At high frequencies, achieving greater range and capacity depends on delivering sufficient RF power without compromising signal quality.
Cerus provides the high-power amplification needed to strengthen demanding communication links, combining scalable output power with the linearity required for high-capacity data transmission.
From satellite ground infrastructure and payload communications to HAPS, defence systems and terrestrial networks, the Cerus platform can be configured around the performance requirements of the wider system.
Engineered around the system
Signal integrity
High linearity supports the efficient transmission of complex, high-capacity signals at mmWave frequencies.
Designed to integrate
Flexible configurations enable Cerus to form part of wider RF architectures and integrated subsystem solutions.
Proven high-frequency capability
Built on Filtronic’s established expertise in the design, manufacture and deployment of high-frequency RF technology.
Satellite ground infrastructure
High-power amplification for uplink and feeder-link architectures supporting high-capacity connectivity between ground and orbit.
Ground
Space and airborne platforms
Compact, high-performance amplification supporting payload communications, HAPS and other weight- and power-sensitive architectures.
Space
Defence systems
High-frequency amplification for communications, sensing and other advanced RF architectures operating in demanding environments.
Defence
Terrestrial networks
High-power amplification supporting high-capacity wireless infrastructure and long-range mmWave connectivity.
TerrestrialA platform built to scale
V-band
Cerus 32 V
Extending the Cerus architecture into additional high-frequency bands and emerging applications.
E-band
Cerus 4
Greater output capability within a compact, scalable amplifier architecture.
Cerus 8
High-power amplification for demanding high-capacity communication links.
Cerus 32
Maximum output capability for systems requiring significant RF power and extended link performance.
W-band
Cerus 32 W
Extending the Cerus architecture into additional high-frequency bands and emerging applications.
Part of a complete RF architecture
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Filtering
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Low-noise amplification
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Frequency conversion
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Amplification Highlighted product stage
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Transmit
Cerus
Solid state amplifier
Cerus provides the high-power amplification stage within advanced RF architectures and can be integrated alongside Filtronic filtering, frequency conversion and transmit/receive technologies.
More than an amplifier
Cerus is backed by Filtronic’s wider capability across RF design, semiconductor integration, advanced manufacturing, testing and subsystem engineering. Our teams work with customers to optimise performance around the wider system, helping solve the challenges of integration, thermal performance, signal integrity and high-frequency operation.
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FAQs
Cerus is Filtronic’s family of solid state power amplifiers designed to provide scalable high-power amplification for advanced RF and mmWave communication systems.
Cerus can support space, defence, airborne and terrestrial communication architectures, including satellite ground infrastructure, payload communications, HAPS and high-capacity wireless networks.
The Cerus platform spans high-frequency communication bands including V, E and W-band, with individual configurations designed around specific frequency and performance requirements.
Yes. Cerus can form part of wider RF architectures incorporating transmit/receive technology, frequency conversion, filtering and other subsystem functions.
The appropriate configuration depends on factors including operating frequency, required output power, link architecture, size and weight constraints and the wider system environment. Filtronic’s technical teams can help identify the appropriate solution.