In 1999, EchoStar Technologies Corporation decided to expand its hardware and software development groups, and looked for a team of engineers that would resemble the spirit of EchoStar in terms of continuously working to create low cost, innovative products and designs. Eldon Technology Limited, a very reputable electronics design house located in West Yorkshire, UK that had been at the forefront of television development since 1988, was an ideal fit. EchoStar acquired Eldon in 1999, and since then the office has become an essential field engineering office of the EchoStar family.

Specialising in the design of practical Digital Television solutions for worldwide markets, the Steeton office continues to play an active and influential role within the industry through its close associations with national and international standards authorities, which include the European DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) and UK DTG (Digital TV Group).

The company's extensive range of capabilities in the design of electronic products for mass production, built up since formation in 1988, ensures that it can provide World class design services second to none. These services include product design, feasibility studies with early product costings, prototype development, value engineering and pre-compliance testing through to the assessment of customers' current production techniques.

With 4000 square metres of purpose-built laboratory space, the Steeton office is renowned for designing low-cost, high-reliability products for mass production, applying the very latest technology to produce economical, practical and reliable designs for both electronics and mechanical assemblies, especially in the areas of consumer electronics.

Since its formation in 1988, the Steeton office has been at the forefront of television development, and in the 21st century maintains its position at the leading edge of digital television design for cable, terrestrial and satellite broadcasting.