Spanish SME designing phased array antennas, GaN amplifiers, and RF systems for satellite communications, in-flight connectivity, and 5G/6G networks.
TTI Norte is a Spanish technology SME specializing in advanced RF and microwave hardware for satellite communications and next-generation wireless networks. They design and develop phased array antennas, solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs), and millimeter-wave components for satcom terminals, in-flight connectivity, and 5G/6G infrastructure. Their work spans from GaN-based amplifier design for flexible satellite payloads to electronically steerable antenna systems for aviation, with growing involvement in quantum microwave sensing.
FLEXGAN (Ka-band GaN SSPA for satellite payloads), LESAF (steerable antennas for in-flight connectivity), FLEXCOM (phased array satcom terminals), and MultiSingle-WIMMIC (Ku-band SOTM phased arrays).
LESAF developed low-profile electronically steerable antennas, FLEXCOM focused on flexible phased array systems, and MultiSingle-WIMMIC targeted phased-array SOTM applications.
5G Wireless explored ultra-dense network architectures, DRAGON developed D-band radio transceivers for 5G backhaul, and DEDICAT 6G worked on beyond-5G dynamic coverage and distributed intelligence.
3DGUIDE demonstrated 3D-printed mm-wave waveguide antennas, while DRAGON developed D-band RF transceivers and beam steering.
QMiCS explored propagating quantum microwaves for distributed quantum computing, quantum illumination, and quantum radar applications.
SWARMs developed networking for cooperative autonomous underwater vehicles and remotely operated vehicles in maritime operations.
TTI Norte's early H2020 work (2015–2018) was more diverse, spanning underwater robotics communications (SWARMs), 5G network architecture, portable scientific instruments (NEWTON), and an initial step into quantum microwave research (QMiCS). From 2018 onward, the company sharpened its focus decisively on satellite communication hardware — Ka-band amplifiers, electronically steerable antennas, phased arrays, and GaN-based power amplifiers for flexible satellite payloads. The recent portfolio shows a company that has consolidated around RF/microwave engineering for space and aeronautical connectivity, while maintaining a secondary thread in next-generation terrestrial wireless (D-band, 6G).
TTI Norte is converging on phased array antenna systems and GaN power amplifiers for satellite and in-flight connectivity — expect them to pursue LEO/MEO terminal hardware and 6G-satellite convergence projects next.
TTI Norte operates primarily as an active partner (8 of 11 projects), but has demonstrated coordination capability on three projects including their largest (FLEXGAN at nearly €1M). With 86 unique partners across 18 countries, they maintain a broad European network rather than relying on a fixed set of collaborators. Their mix of RIA and IA participation suggests they contribute both to research and closer-to-market demonstration, making them a flexible consortium partner for technology development projects.
TTI Norte has collaborated with 86 distinct partners across 18 countries, indicating a well-connected European network built through diverse project participation. Their coordination of space and transport projects suggests strong ties to the ESA and Clean Sky ecosystems.
TTI Norte occupies a specific niche as an SME with deep expertise in both GaN power amplifier design and phased array antenna systems for satellite communications — a combination that few small companies in Europe can offer end-to-end. Their progression from component-level R&D to system-level coordination (LESAF for in-flight connectivity) shows they can bridge the gap between RF component research and integrated antenna product development. For consortium builders, they bring hands-on hardware engineering capability rather than just simulation or consulting, backed by real prototyping experience at TRL5 and above.
