Top NTN Chipset Manufacturers | Satellite 5G Solutions

Introduction : The success of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) hinges on advanced NTN capable chipsets that support satellite links, Doppler compensation, high path delays, and 3GPP NTN standards. Leading NTN chipset manufacturers like Qualcomm, Samsung, MediaTek, Sony-Altair, u-blox and more are actively certifying and developing modules for direct to device satellite connectivity.

Application Note : MT6825 NTN Chipset

The MediaTek MT6825 supports 3GPP Release 17 IoT-NTN specifications. It supports both L band and S band frequencies for satellite communication.

The chipset is powered by ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU. It supports various interfaces including USB, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, GPIO, PWM etc.

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NTN Chipset Manufacturers

CompanyPart numbers/Description
MediaTekMT6825
SamsungExynos modem 5300
Qualcomm212S (IoT only NTN), 9205S (Hybrid NTN/Terrestrial)
Sony-AltairALT1350
u-bloxSARA-S528NM10, powered by the UBX-R52 cellular/satellite chipset and M10 GNSS

Conclusion: In summary, the emerging 5G/6G NTN ecosystem depends heavily on capable, space aware chipsets. Leading semiconductor firms are racing to produce certified modules that support satellite connectivity, Doppler correction, power optimization and antenna integration.