C-COM is developing modular iNmotion electronically steered antennas and eight-channel Ka-band analog beamforming ICs, with University of Waterloo and mmSense collaboration. The programme targets multiorbit mobile connectivity and lower-cost antenna electronics; chips are also intended for external integrators. A Waterloo-reported 2021 prototype demonstration over Anik F3 is historical technical proof. Current public releases still describe development and testing, so a production-qualified array or available chip evaluation lot should be confirmed directly.
Technical detail
Core features
Draft iNmotion 1K/2K/4K design: 27.5–31.0 GHz transmit and 17.7–20.2 GHz receive; elevation 20–90°, with up to 6 dB scan loss at 70° off boresight, and software-switchable linear/circular polarization.
Draft power consumption at P1dB is 355/725/1025 W for 1K/2K/4K; listed weights are 25/30/35 kg and estimated dimensions are 70×50×11, 88×61×11 and 94×64×11 cm. These are design-sheet values, not independently measured production performance.
Waterloo reported a 1,000-element Ka-band prototype transmitting video and supporting a Webex session over Telesat Anik F3 in May 2021. It does not establish current LEO product certification.
The eight-channel analog BFIC design is intended for C-COM arrays and external Ka-band integrators; public testing and market dates remain forecasts with inconsistent stage wording across releases.
Waterloo’s August 2026 C-COM research notice covers RF/antenna design, adaptive beamforming/nulling and an over-the-air jammer-emulation testbed; successful anti-jamming performance is not reported.
Ka-band phased array
Analog beamforming IC
Anti-jamming research
Use & integration
Recorded applications
Development partnerships for multiorbit mobile satellite terminals and beamforming electronics
These describe the reviewed application scope, not confirmed deployments, released requirements or procurement eligibility.
Evidence of maturity
Prototype satellite demonstration and funded development are documented. July 2026 management communications forecast further ESA tests/operator certification and BFIC commercialization; no independently established production readiness level is assigned.
Commercial availability
Development engagement and future chip/antenna supply discussion. Ask for current evaluation hardware, measured RF/power/thermal results, foundry/test status and the intended satellite operator’s approval.
Integration and verification
Readiness
A technology readiness level is not established by the reviewed public sources.
Reviewed connections
No reviewed Mission area or released Defence need connection is currently published.
Original sources 8 linked records
These records support this capability and its published Mission area and Defence need connections. A source count is not a count of independent confirmations.
The iNmotion draft lists weights of 25, 30 and 35 kg for 1K, 2K and 4K respectively. These are manufacturer development specifications, not independently measured production weights.
Supports: Capability · core features
The iNmotion draft lists estimated dimensions of 70×50×11, 88×61×11 and 94×64×11 cm for 1K, 2K and 4K respectively. Footnote1 explicitly labels the sizes estimated.
Supports: Capability · core features
The iNmotion draft lists Ka-band transmit 27.5–31.0 GHz and receive 17.7–20.2 GHz, elevation 20–90 degrees and up to 6 dB scan loss at 70 degrees off boresight; azimuth is 360 degrees with software-switchable linear or circular polarization. These are draft development specifications.
Supports: Capability · core features
The draft iNmotion 1K/2K/4K columns specify respectively 355/725/1025 W consumption at P1dB. These are manufacturer development specifications, not independently measured production power consumption.
The July 15 2026 release describes C-COM’s ESA platform as nearing completion of development, manufacturing and satellite testing; its analog BFIC is expected to enter testing in 2026. These are progress statements toward commercialization.
Supports: Capability · technology readiness level
The July 15 2026 release describes C-COM’s ESA platform as nearing completion of development, manufacturing and satellite testing; its analog BFIC is expected to enter testing in 2026. These are progress statements toward commercialization.
Waterloo’s May 14, 2021 report describes a 1,000-element Ka-band array tested over Telesat Anik F3 for video streaming, browsing, speed tests and uninterrupted Webex conferencing. A 4,000-element prototype and additional satellite interoperability tests were next steps.
Supports: Capability · maturity
Waterloo’s May 14, 2021 report describes a 1,000-element Ka-band array tested over Telesat Anik F3 for video streaming, browsing, speed tests and uninterrupted Webex conferencing. A 4,000-element prototype and additional satellite interoperability tests were next steps.
C-COM’s development page says its eight-channel analog BFIC design is complete and work with the foundry continues to manufacture initial chips. It intends the chips for its arrays and eventual standalone sale.
Supports: Capability · technicaldomainslugs
C-COM’s development page says its eight-channel analog BFIC design is complete and work with the foundry continues to manufacture initial chips. It intends the chips for its arrays and eventual standalone sale.
Supports: Capability · capability type
C-COM’s development page says its eight-channel analog BFIC design is complete and work with the foundry continues to manufacture initial chips. It intends the chips for its arrays and eventual standalone sale.
The May 27 2026 launch release describes the eight-channel Ka-band analog BFIC as in final stages of testing, for C-COM ESA production and eventual availability to integrators. This is the company’s dated progress claim.
Waterloo’s May 14, 2021 report describes a 1,000-element Ka-band array tested over Telesat Anik F3 for video streaming, browsing, speed tests and uninterrupted Webex conferencing. A 4,000-element prototype and additional satellite interoperability tests were next steps.
Supports: Capability · technicaldomainslugs
C-COM describes its Ka-band electronically steered, modular conformal flat-panel antenna as late-stage development with University of Waterloo CIARS, intended for GEO/LEO/MEO land, airborne and maritime links. Multi-satellite tracking and conformal mounting are proposed capabilities.
Supports: Capability · technicaldomainslugs
C-COM describes its Ka-band electronically steered, modular conformal flat-panel antenna as late-stage development with University of Waterloo CIARS, intended for GEO/LEO/MEO land, airborne and maritime links. Multi-satellite tracking and conformal mounting are proposed capabilities.
Supports: Capability · defence applications
C-COM describes its Ka-band electronically steered, modular conformal flat-panel antenna as late-stage development with University of Waterloo CIARS, intended for GEO/LEO/MEO land, airborne and maritime links. Multi-satellite tracking and conformal mounting are proposed capabilities.
Supports: Capability · technicaldomainslugs
C-COM’s development page says its eight-channel analog BFIC design is complete and work with the foundry continues to manufacture initial chips. It intends the chips for its arrays and eventual standalone sale.
Supports: Capability · commercial availability
C-COM’s development page says its eight-channel analog BFIC design is complete and work with the foundry continues to manufacture initial chips. It intends the chips for its arrays and eventual standalone sale.
Supports: Capability · core features
C-COM’s development page says its eight-channel analog BFIC design is complete and work with the foundry continues to manufacture initial chips. It intends the chips for its arrays and eventual standalone sale.
Supports: Capability · technical tags
C-COM’s development page says its eight-channel analog BFIC design is complete and work with the foundry continues to manufacture initial chips. It intends the chips for its arrays and eventual standalone sale.
Supports: Capability · name
C-COM describes its Ka-band electronically steered, modular conformal flat-panel antenna as late-stage development with University of Waterloo CIARS, intended for GEO/LEO/MEO land, airborne and maritime links. Multi-satellite tracking and conformal mounting are proposed capabilities.
Supports: Capability · capability type
C-COM describes its Ka-band electronically steered, modular conformal flat-panel antenna as late-stage development with University of Waterloo CIARS, intended for GEO/LEO/MEO land, airborne and maritime links. Multi-satellite tracking and conformal mounting are proposed capabilities.
Supports: Capability · technicaldomainslugs
C-COM’s development page says its eight-channel analog BFIC design is complete and work with the foundry continues to manufacture initial chips. It intends the chips for its arrays and eventual standalone sale.
Supports: Capability · technical tags
C-COM describes its Ka-band electronically steered, modular conformal flat-panel antenna as late-stage development with University of Waterloo CIARS, intended for GEO/LEO/MEO land, airborne and maritime links. Multi-satellite tracking and conformal mounting are proposed capabilities.
Supports: Capability · slug
C-COM describes its Ka-band electronically steered, modular conformal flat-panel antenna as late-stage development with University of Waterloo CIARS, intended for GEO/LEO/MEO land, airborne and maritime links. Multi-satellite tracking and conformal mounting are proposed capabilities.
Supports: Capability · summary
C-COM describes its Ka-band electronically steered, modular conformal flat-panel antenna as late-stage development with University of Waterloo CIARS, intended for GEO/LEO/MEO land, airborne and maritime links. Multi-satellite tracking and conformal mounting are proposed capabilities.
Supports: Capability · technicaldomainslugs
C-COM describes its Ka-band electronically steered, modular conformal flat-panel antenna as late-stage development with University of Waterloo CIARS, intended for GEO/LEO/MEO land, airborne and maritime links. Multi-satellite tracking and conformal mounting are proposed capabilities.
Supports: Capability · summary
C-COM’s development page says its eight-channel analog BFIC design is complete and work with the foundry continues to manufacture initial chips. It intends the chips for its arrays and eventual standalone sale.
C-COM announced CAD 412,550 over two years for high-efficiency beamforming IC and antenna module development. mmSense separately received CAD 497,650 and leads the project; combined investment by all parties is CAD 2.46 million.
Supports: Capability · summary
C-COM announced CAD 412,550 over two years for high-efficiency beamforming IC and antenna module development. mmSense separately received CAD 497,650 and leads the project; combined investment by all parties is CAD 2.46 million.
In the July 13 2026 interview, the CEO forecast ESA tests during the next thirty days, satellite-operator certification and BFIC market availability by early 2027. These are management goals, not completed tests or commercial acceptance.
Supports: Capability · core features
In the July 13 2026 interview, the CEO forecast ESA tests during the next thirty days, satellite-operator certification and BFIC market availability by early 2027. These are management goals, not completed tests or commercial acceptance.
Supports: Capability · maturity
In the July 13 2026 interview, the CEO forecast ESA tests during the next thirty days, satellite-operator certification and BFIC market availability by early 2027. These are management goals, not completed tests or commercial acceptance.
Supports: Capability · commercial availability
In the July 13 2026 interview, the CEO forecast ESA tests during the next thirty days, satellite-operator certification and BFIC market availability by early 2027. These are management goals, not completed tests or commercial acceptance.
On August 26, 2026 Waterloo’s Emerging Radio Systems Group advertised three research roles on a Ka-band satellite project with C-COM addressing anti-jamming for LEO terminals: RF/array design; adaptive beamforming, nulling, blind-search and direction-of-arrival processing; and an over-the-air testbed with jammer emulation.
Supports: Capability · core features
On August 26, 2026 Waterloo’s Emerging Radio Systems Group advertised three research roles on a Ka-band satellite project with C-COM addressing anti-jamming for LEO terminals: RF/array design; adaptive beamforming, nulling, blind-search and direction-of-arrival processing; and an over-the-air testbed with jammer emulation.
