Anokiwave

Anokiwave operates as a fabless semiconductor company, focusing on providing highly integrated, silicon-based millimeter-wave (mmW) integrated circuits (ICs). The company was initially established in 1999 by Nitin and Deepti Jain as a design services firm, building a reputation for its intellectual property in the mmW field. A significant pivot occurred in 2013 when the company was re-founded to concentrate on silicon phased array products. This strategic shift aimed to enable the large-scale commercialization of phased array active antennas. The name "Anokiwave" was chosen by co-founder Deepti Jain and is derived from the Hindi word "Anoki," meaning unique and extraordinary. Nitin Jain's background includes roles as an assistant professor at the Indian Institute of Science and a senior principal engineer at MACOM, with an education from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

The company's business model is centered on being a fabless IC provider, meaning it designs the semiconductor chips but outsources the manufacturing. This approach allows for a focus on innovation and design while leveraging the capabilities of large-scale silicon manufacturing. Anokiwave's revenue is generated by selling these specialized ICs to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Its primary markets include 5G wireless infrastructure, satellite communications (SATCOM), and Aerospace and Defense (A&D). The client base ranges from telecommunications equipment manufacturers to companies in the aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors.

Anokiwave's product portfolio consists of silicon core ICs that are essential components for active antenna arrays. These products include beamformer ICs, up/down converters, and front-end modules. A key feature of their offerings is the high level of integration, which combines multiple functions onto a single chip, and a patented ZERO-CAL® feature that eliminates the need for antenna calibration. This integration reduces the overall cost, size, and complexity for their customers' end products, such as 5G base stations, satellite terminals, and radar systems. By providing these advanced components and system-level support, Anokiwave helps its clients to develop and deploy high-performance phased arrays with greater speed and reduced manufacturing costs. In February 2024, Anokiwave was acquired by Qorvo, a global provider of connectivity and power solutions, and now operates within Qorvo's High Performance Analog (HPA) segment.

Keywords: millimeter-wave, fabless semiconductor, integrated circuits, phased array antennas, 5G infrastructure, satellite communications, active antennas, beamforming, RF front end, silicon ICs