Ceva announced the launch of its PentaG‑NTN 5G‑NTN modem IP subsystem, a production‑ready 5G‑Advanced baseband architecture designed for satellite user terminals that support low‑earth orbit (LEO) and medium‑earth orbit (MEO) constellations. The subsystem builds on Ceva’s third‑generation PentaG platform and integrates baseband hardware, L1 PHY software, and verification assets into a single reusable module.
The integrated design is intended to reduce silicon development time by an estimated 65%, allowing satellite operators and terminal developers to accelerate deployment of 3GPP Release 18‑compliant 5G‑NTN services and to provide an upgrade path to Release 19. The module supports Ka and Ku bands, scalable throughput from 10 Mbps to 2 Gbps, and modulation up to 256‑QAM, while handling the Doppler shift and long propagation delays characteristic of LEO and MEO links.
Ceva positions the PentaG‑NTN as a plug‑and‑play solution for “satellite‑native” organizations that traditionally lack cellular modem expertise. By lowering the barrier to entry, the company aims to capture a share of the rapidly expanding non‑terrestrial networks (NTN) market, which is projected to grow from $10.11 billion in 2025 to $141.72 billion by 2034, a CAGR of 34.09%. The launch also supports Ceva’s broader strategy to cross‑sell its wireless and AI IP to new satellite customers.
The announcement follows Ceva’s recent record earnings and AI licensing activity, which have reinforced the company’s financial position. While the product launch itself does not yet generate revenue, it signals a strategic pivot toward high‑growth satellite markets and positions Ceva to benefit from the convergence of satellite and cellular networks.
Analysts note that the PentaG‑NTN launch aligns with 3GPP’s evolving NTN standards and the increasing demand for global coverage from LEO constellations. The module’s plug‑and‑play architecture is expected to reduce time‑to‑market for satellite terminal developers, potentially accelerating design wins and royalty ramp‑up in the coming years.
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