Benchmark is a global product realization services company with unique capabilities in aerospace, defense, complex industrials, semiconductor capital equipment, next-gen communications, advanced computing, and medical technologies. Benchmark's services support your innovative products, from research and development through volume production, with design engineering, precision machining, full-system electronic assembly, and lifecycle management. Benchmark's collaborative approach leverages cross-functional, cross-site, and cross-region talent to deliver customized solutions for your complex challenges.

In the September 4th edition of everythingRF, Benchmark’s Technical Business Development Executive, Art Aguayo, discusses the transformative role of satellites in bolstering high-data-rate networks through the exploitation of millimeter-wave frequency bands in his article, “Filtering Key Needs for Millimeter-Wave Satcom.” Art outlines how these bands—spanning 30 to 300 GHz—are necessary for transmitting vast amounts of data at unprecedented speeds, particularly for applications ranging from Internet of Things (IoT) sensors to intricate satellite-to-satellite communications in low-Earth-orbit satellite (LEOS) constellations. With a focus on the deployment of high-performance electronic components like bandpass filters, Art’s analysis sheds light on ensuring long-term, reliable service in the face of growing data generation needs.

The article emphasizes the significance of advanced design and manufacturing processes for millimeter-wave bandpass filters to meet the demands of satellite communications systems characterized by reduced size, weight, power (SWaP), and dense integration. Art provides readers with a deep dive into the technical specifics, including the critical performance parameters of passive bandpass filters and their role in maintaining signal integrity and minimizing interference in LEOS constellations. This article offers everythingRF readers a comprehensive overview of the current state and future direction of satellite communications technology, underscoring the importance of satellite networks in the expanding digital landscape.

Advanced Computing

In the quest for superior high-performance computing, data speeds have reached the limitations of existing technology, requiring new systems that leverage optics and high-speed circuits to make gains. As data storage needs grow exponentially, data center architectures and technologies need to evolve equally rapidly. Benchmark combines engineering and manufacturing expertise with a focus on emerging technology to provide solutions, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible alongside innovators like you to develop cutting-edge computing technologies of the future.

Commercial Aerospace

Are you ready to reach new heights in the commercial aerospace market? Benchmark's global network of sites delivers your products to market faster while reducing overall costs with our design, build, and test capabilities. Our expertise in designing and building aerospace regulations mitigates and manages risks so you can strategically plan for the future. From commercial aircraft to space applications to unmanned civilian aircraft, we leverage more than 30 years of experience in aerospace to provide exceptional products ready to excel in the air.

Complex Industrials

Industrial electronics are more connected and more capable, leveraging sensors, precision electro-mechanical assemblies, edge computing, and other rapidly evolving technology. Whether your product is operating in a harsh environment or urban setting, you need to deliver feature-rich, reliable products on short product cycles. To get your industry-leading products to market quickly, you need an experienced engineering and advanced manufacturing partner like Benchmark.

Defense

Reliable. Durable. Precise. With more than 40 years of experience building and designing defense systems, Benchmark’s capabilities let your systems excel in the ever-changing battlefield environments your customers face. Benchmark has a long history of designing, engineering, and building high-performance ruggedized air, ground vehicle, soldier-worn, and naval systems. But Benchmark never stands still-- they have invested in emerging technologies for tomorrow’s battlefield. Whether you’re developing electronic warfare, radar, unmanned vehicle, or artificial intelligence systems, Benchmark delivers defense systems that perform when it matters.

Medical Technologies

Your device deserves an experienced partner in medical engineering and manufacturing. Since Benchmark's inception as a manufacturing subsidiary of a medical device company, Benchmark leads the market. Benchmark investments in a global network of sites with comprehensive medical certifications provide you the footprint and expertise you need to get your device to market faster and with less risk throughout its lifecycle.

NEXT-GEN Communications

The next generation of communications solutions is changing how the world communicates, from greater broadband connectivity outside of urban areas to 5G wireless infrastructure and smart cities. Benchmark has the product development and manufacturing processes to get RF and mixed technology products to market faster, whether you need a fully customized solution or a partner to support your internal capabilities. Benchmark has experience across the product spectrum—and the RF spectrum—to help you achieve successful product designs and deliver products to your customers on schedule, from satellites and ground access terminals to cellular infrastructure.

Semiconductor Capital Equipment

When your customers' demand is growing at an unprecedented pace, you need manufacturing that can scale just as quickly. Turn to a partner with over 30 years of experience in extended factory and semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing to develop collaborative engineering and prototyping solutions for your complex manufacturing and test development challenges. Benchmark excels at supporting your designs and building complex, innovative, full-system integrated solutions from concept to volume production, whether it's front-end, back-end, or anything in between.