STM’s Custom Chip Output Surpasses 5 Million Per Day—Driving Starlink’s Next Generation of Connectivity

Partnership Powers Billions of Devices and a Truly Global Footprint

STMicroelectronics (STM) and SpaceX are marking a decade of close partnership—one that’s propelled the Starlink constellation to over 8 million users in more than 150 countries. The heart of this relationship is innovation at scale: STM now delivers more than 5 million custom-made chips daily, a rate critical for enabling SpaceX to ship over 20,000 Starlink terminals each day.

Phased Array Innovation: A Leap in User Terminal Technology

Starlink user terminals—designed for plug-and-play home or business internet access—are powered by phased array antennas made possible by STM’s BiCMOS chip technology. These are not only the first but also the only consumer-electronics phased array antennas available, providing a level of reliability and speed previously out of reach for most of the world’s remote locations. From streaming to gaming and even high-stakes business connectivity, the chips underpinning Starlink’s tech make rapid and reliable connections possible on a global scale.

Collaboration Rooted in Engineering: Custom BiCMOS and Global Manufacturing

The Starlink and STM teams, working in France and Italy, co-design chips specifically for the extreme needs of satellite internet hardware. Manufactured across STM’s global fabs—in France, Malta, and Malaysia—these components undergo stringent quality control and rapid scaling. In fact, STM’s PLP (panel level packaging) processes were fine-tuned for SpaceX’s demands, making this supply chain both highly robust and adaptable to soaring demand. Starlink leverages multiple STM products, from BiCMOS solutions for antennas to secure elements and GNSS in satellites, terminals, and ground infrastructure.

Next-Gen Focus: Evolving Technology for Future Satellite Internet

This isn’t just a victory lap—the collaboration is charging ahead into the next decade. The teams are already focused on evolving key technologies for new satellite generations and user terminals. As Starlink prepares to support direct-to-cell connectivity and ever-faster fronthaul, STM’s role in pushing technical boundaries and ramping up scale becomes even more vital.

Key Takeaway: Scale, Speed, and Sustainability at the Core

For investors and industry observers, STM’s role in powering a globally disruptive technology highlights the long-term potential of scalable custom semiconductor manufacturing. As the partnership deepens to support next-gen infrastructure, STM is well-positioned—serving as both technical backbone and high-volume enabler for the world’s largest LEO satellite constellation. For anyone watching the race for global connectivity, this milestone is a reminder: the chips behind the scenes may be as important as the rockets above them.

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