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Kathrein is a leading international specialist for reliable, high-
quality communication technologies.
We are an innovation and technology leader in today’s connected world.
Our ability to provide solutions and systems enables people all over the
world to communicate, access information and use media, whether at
home, at the office or on the road.
We cover a broad spectrum: from mobile communication, signal
enhancement and data transmission in buildings, to fibre optic and
cable networks and satellite reception technology, to radio and TV
transmission and transmission and reception systems in vehicles.
As a hidden champion and family-owned enterprise, we have been
working on the technologies of tomorrow since 1919. We take pride in
our dedicated employees and our passion for customers and quality.
Find out more about us at www.kathrein.com
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Communication technologies are converging and becoming evermore complex. With our unparalleled breadth and depth of expertise, we find answers to new challenges and take the lead in actively shaping the smartly connected world.
Satellite reception technology
Data transmission in buildings
Fibre optic and cable networks
Transmission and reception systems in vehicles
Mobile communication and signal enhancement
Radio and TV transmission
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Our mission Providing the infrastructure for the smartly connected world
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BROADBAND
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MOBILE COMMUNICATION
BROADCAST
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Over 8 million base station antennas delivered
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Mobile Communication SolutionsWe Quench the Worldwide Thirst for Data
Mobile communication means being available anywhere and anytime, using media and
having Internet access, and mobile network operators face the challenge of reliably providing
requisite capacities for enormous volumes of data.
Kathrein is the perfect partner for this task. Our systems and solutions are future-safe, offer
low total costs of operation and ensure highly reliable data transmission. Every month around
150,000 active and passive mobile communication antenna and filter systems leave our
plants, and customers the world over trust in the high quality of our products. We supply all
major network suppliers as well as renowned network operators. Close collaboration with our
customers also enables us to optimize our systems and solutions on a continuous basis for
the realisation of specific requirements, and our intensive research and development activities
pave the way for innovative technologies that set standards worldwide.
We also provide intelligent solutions in the municipal, railway and flight radio sectors (special
antennas and filter components).
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More than 6.5 million signal enhance-ment systems shipped
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Indoor Capacity SolutionsWe Optimise the Flow of Data in Buildings
About 80 percent of mobile communication now takes place in buildings. The central chal-
lenges existing here for mobile communications providers and building owners are optimal
signal qualities within buildings and the flexible provision of transmission capacity oriented to
requirements. This in turn demands a new generation of intelligent, active indoor systems.
With the K-BOW system, Kathrein has developed an innovative solution that precisely complies
with these needs and sets new standards. The system guarantees optimum signal quality in all
building sections and flexibly and dynamically provides capacities precisely where momentarily
needed. Mobile communications providers and building owners can therefore optimally fulfil
customer demands in buildings around the clock, and also rapidly respond to changes in
user behaviour.
K-BOW is simply designed and installed. The system masters all common mobile telecom-
munications standards and enables the simultaneous use of various mobile communication
networks. Energy consumption can also be significantly reduced thanks to K-BOW. The
design of the system was distinguished with the internationally renowned iF Design Award.
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MOBILE COMMUNICATION
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Over 8 million SAT antennas and LNBs sold
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Satellite Reception SolutionsWe Guarantee the Highest Quality for TV and Radio Reception
Due to decades of experience, Kathrein leads in the field of satellite reception. We offer
a complete spectrum, ranging from antennas and components for signal processing to
extensive installation accessories and high quality measuring instruments.
Our products are among the very best in their class as a result of our extensive experience
and technological advances. We bring optimum signals to receivers in HD quality with our
high quality satellite reception systems together with our products for signal distribution –
whether in a single-family home or major cable networks. New technologies such as SAT>IP,
optical SAT distribution and modular headend technology for hotel TVs are closing the gap
between traditional signal distribution and modern optical fibre and network technology.
Smart TV receivers from Kathrein provide optimum image and sound quality, and also enable
Internet access and integration in home networks. User-friendly control is perfected thanks to
control via iOS and Android apps. Products from Kathrein are also the best choice for mobile
TV reception in camper vans.
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MOBILE COMMUNICATION
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More than 800,000amplifiers for broadband networks manufactured
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Broadband SolutionsWe Ensure Fast and Secure Data Highways
Modern fibre-optic and coaxial networks transmit large data volumes and allow for fast Internet
access, video-on-demand, telephony as well as TV and radio reception.
Kathrein supplies network providers with the perfect equipment for implementing broadband
data exchange. At home or in the office, end customers benefit from reliable availability,
speed and data security.
The most important products offered by us in the broadband sector are optical transmissi-
on systems, coaxial amplifiers and data transmission systems compliant with the DOCSIS
standard. Optical systems make it possible to transmit data via optical fibre across great
distances. Coaxial amplifiers support signal transmission via coaxial cable right into buildings.
DOCSIS systems allow for data transfer rates of 1 gigabit per second and greater in optical
and coaxial networks. Both private and public fixed network operators are among our cus-
tomers.
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Over 7,000 broadcast sytems installed since 1976
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Broadcast SolutionsWe Deliver Reliable Technology for Broadcasting
The first regular radio broadcasting was almost one hundred years ago. Since then the tech-
nology has changed in every respect, as have the listening and viewing habits of users.
One thing however remains the same: the need for information and entertainment. Regard-
less of the Internet, TV and radio remain important pillars in the media arena. With the move
from analogue to digital broadcasting, these traditional media have taken a great step forward.
Kathrein has over 60 years of experience in the area of broadcast antenna systems and its
antennas also serve digital technologies of the future such as DAB, DAB+, DVB-T2, ISDB-T,
ATSC and DTMB. We offer customer-specific solutions for even the most difficult challenges,
for example concerning special radiation characteristics or protection against extreme icing.
Kathrein is regarded as a competent and reliable partner by broadcasting service providers
around the world due to this special expertise.
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BROADBAND
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MOBILE COMMUNICATION
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More than 15 million components for car communi- cation shipped in 2013
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Automotive SolutionsWe Manage Communication in Vehicles
Kathrein is one of the pioneers of transmission and reception systems in vehicles. The company
effectively shaped the market with technical innovations in the past, and enabled the launching
of new in-car communication and entertainment services.
The product range includes automotive antenna systems for mobile communication services
complying with all global standards, satellite signal processing for positioning systems and
digital radio services as well as analogue and digital signal processing for terrestrial broadcast
services.
Kathrein supports the contemporary digital lifestyle with various systems. Important future
sectors are the intelligent integration of complex technology in vehicles as well as intercom-
munication between vehicles. Kathrein has been an esteemed partner to the automotive
industry over decades for developing the necessary technological infrastructure.
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With Kathrein’s ability to provide solutions for the most complex challenges, the smartly connected world becomes reality.
With Kathrein’s ability to provide solutions for the most complex challenges, the smartly connected world becomes reality.
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