Sivers Semiconductors has joined the Digital Intermediate Frequency (IF) Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium, an independent space industry group that seeks to improve interoperability in satellite and ground system networks.
The DIFI Consortium is a global organization of industry professionals dedicated to developing and promoting open, standards-based interoperability for digital IF/RF systems.
Sivers joins a growing list of premier organizations and innovative companies working to digitally transform space, satellite, and related technology for industry progress.
The company has announced an agreement to promote the development of high-performance, low-cost digitizers based on the NXP Layerscape platform for SATCOM by Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks.
With over two decades of experience creating mmWave technologies for satellite communications and advanced 5G systems, Sivers Semiconductors’ involvement in DIFI demonstrates the company’s dedication to industry collaboration and leadership, affirms its official release.
The company has extensive experience in mmWave, optical solutions, and integrated circuits for the aerospace, defense, and satellite markets, establishing it as a vital contributor to the Consortium’s technological objectives.
Sivers Semiconductors provides cutting-edge mmWave and RF technologies for SATCOM, defense, telecommunications, and 5G infrastructure. Sivers solutions are engineered for greater reliability, performance, and energy efficiency, allowing businesses to accelerate development, streamline deployment, and stay ahead in competitive markets.
Leadership Comments
We are proud to become a member of the DIFI Consortium and contribute to shaping the future of satellite communications. Our advanced RF and optical technologies are at the core of next-generation connectivity and through DIFI, we aim to accelerate innovation and standardization across the satellite and space ecosystem.
Stuart Daughtridge, DIFI Chairman
We welcome Sivers Semiconductors to our growing list of members worldwide. We are pleased they have joined us as we continue to evolve the standard to effectively handle more use cases and roll out our Certification Program.![]()
Harish Krishnaswamy, Managing Director, Wireless Division
Joining DIFI is a strategic step for us as we continue to expand our footprint in the satellite and space communications market. Open standards are key to unlocking scalable and interoperable solutions and we are excited to collaborate with other industry leaders to shape the next generation of space-based connectivity.





