Case Study: Ultem 1000 Solves Multiple Performance Challenges for Satellite Antennas

Communications satellite antennas require materials of construction that do not attenuate or distort radio waves being transmitted and received. Particularly in high-frequency transmission, RF interference can affect signal integrity and potentially cause loss of important data.

Ultem 1000 PEI, a high-performance polymer, has gained wide recognition as a material for injection molded and machined satellite components that helps avoid this problem. Among non-metallic candidates for these applications, Ultem 1000 stands out because of its superior RF transparency. Radio waves that pass through components made from the material maintain exceptional integrity, assuring high quality and efficient communications.