What Johanson Technology, Inc. does

Johanson Technology, Inc. is a privately held North American manufacturer of high-frequency ceramic RF components, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Carpinteria, California (Camarillo, California also listed), with 101-250 employees and a US-based manufacturing facility. The company's product portfolio centers on LTCC (Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic) based RF antennas (multiband, UWB, GNSS, Sub-GHz IoT), RF capacitors (High-Q multilayer ceramic, LASERtrim trimmable, single-layer microwave), ceramic and wirewound RF inductors, integrated passive components (baluns, band pass filters, couplers, diplexers/triplexers, power dividers), modules and substrates (LTCC foundry, thin-film patterned substrates), RF prototyping kits, and chipset-specific RF front-end reference designs, with frequency coverage spanning 400 MHz to 40 GHz.

The company monetizes through direct hardware sales of these RF components, priced on a quote basis with free samples and prototyping kits available for qualified design engagements, and distributed through a combination of regional direct sales representatives, authorized global distributors, and direct quote/sales requests via the company website. Application engineering support, including complimentary RF layout reviews and 3D EM simulation, is offered to drive design-in wins. End markets are diversified across IoT/Smart Home, Automotive (AEC-Q200 qualified), Medical & Healthcare wearables, Military/Aerospace & High Reliability (ITAR registered), Drones/UAV, LEO satellites, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, GNSS navigation, and Telecommunications infrastructure.

Strategically, Johanson Technology differentiates via proprietary LTCC and LASERtrim manufacturing processes, ITAR/AS9100/ISO 14001/AEC-Q200 certifications that gate access to defense, aerospace, and automotive supply chains, and chipset-specific reference designs co-developed with 11+ major wireless chipset vendors including Analog Devices, Texas Instruments, Nordic Semiconductor, Qualcomm-Atheros, Silicon Labs, NXP, MediaTek, and Infineon/Intel. The company maintains an affiliate relationship with Johanson Dieletectrics, which addresses adjacent power electronic solutions, and operates without disclosed external funding, M&A activity, or public market presence.

Name

Johanson Technology, Inc.

Legal name

Johanson Technology, Inc.

Website

https://johansontechnology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Johanson Technology, Inc. is a privately held North American manufacturer of high-frequency ceramic RF components, founded in 1990 and based in California. The company designs and manufactures LTCC-based antennas, capacitors, inductors, and integrated passives for IoT, automotive, medical, defense, and wireless infrastructure customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RF Electronic Components

NAICS

Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing (334416), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677)

akta.pro primary industry

Passive Filters & RF Passives (LC Filters/Diplexers/Baluns/Attenuators) (HDAHANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules (HDAHAMAA), Passive Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Ferrites) (IMAGAJAA), RF & Wireless Components/Modules (RF front-end, antennas, industrial wireless modules) (IMAGAJAG)

Keywords

• High frequency RF components
• Ceramic chip antennas
• LTCC integrated passives
• Multilayer ceramic capacitors
• RF inductor manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Camarillo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. RF Component Sales: Johanson Technology generates revenue through the sale of high-frequency ceramic RF components including antennas, capacitors, inductors, filters, baluns, and integrated passive devices. Products are sold directly through sales representatives and distributors globally, with prototyping kits, samples, and production quantities available for order.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Johanson Technology, Inc. designs and manufactures high-frequency ceramic RF components using LTCC (Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic) and thin-film processes. Its product portfolio includes RF antennas (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, GNSS, Sub-GHz IoT), high-Q multilayer ceramic capacitors, LASERtrim trimmable capacitors, single-layer microwave capacitors, ceramic and wirewound RF inductors, integrated passive components (baluns, filters, couplers, diplexers, power dividers), and thin-film patterned substrates. Components are sold via direct sales representatives, authorized distributors, and online quote/sample/kit requests for IoT, automotive, medical wireless, military/aerospace, and Wi-Fi applications.

Product overview

Johanson Technology, Inc. is a North American manufacturer of high-frequency ceramic solutions and RF components. The product portfolio centers on RF antennas (including UWB, GNSS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Sub-GHz for IoT), RF capacitors (High-Q multilayer ceramic, LASERtrim trimmable, and Single Layer Microwave capacitors), ceramic and wirewound RF inductors, integrated passive components (baluns, band pass/high/low pass filters, couplers, diplexers/triplexers, power dividers, balun-filter combinations), modules and substrates (LTCC foundry and thin film patterned substrates), RF prototyping kits, and chipset-specific RF front-end solutions. The company offers complete RF design support including 3D EM simulation services and complimentary RF layout reviews. Products serve IoT, automotive, medical wireless, military/aerospace, drones/UAV, LEO satellite, and Wi-Fi applications with AEC-Q200 automotive qualification available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LASERtrim®: Laser trimmable capacitors for precision RF circuit tuning
• JTISoft®
• Johanson Dieletectrics

Products and services

• RF Antennas RF ceramic chip antennas for IoT, automotive, wireless, and embedded systems, including multiband chip antennas for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and LoRa; UWB antennas for automotive radar and keyless entry; GNSS antennas for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou; and custom antenna solutions, manufactured using LTCC technology with AEC-Q200 automotive qualification.
• High-Q Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors Low ESR, low loss multilayer ceramic capacitors for high-frequency, high-power RF applications, including the L Series (general RF), C Series (copper electrodes), S Series (ultra high-Q for RF matching, VCOs, filters), G Series (non-magnetic), E Series (high voltage), and P Series (porcelain for low-frequency power applications below 100 MHz) with NP0/COG dielectric.
• LASERtrim Capacitors Laser trimmable capacitors for precision RF circuit tuning in 0603 to 1210 chip sizes, engineered for fine-tuning RF circuits where precision, stability, and repeatability are essential; ideal for RF matching networks, filter tuning, and impedance control in high-frequency designs.
• Microwave Single Layer Capacitors (SLC) Microwave single layer capacitors for microwave and millimeter-wave RF designs requiring ultra-low loss, tight tolerances, and stable electrical performance at high frequencies, featuring ultra-low ESR and minimal parasitic inductance for RF bypass, DC blocking, impedance matching, and filter tuning circuits.
• RF Ceramic Chip Inductors High-Q ceramic chip inductors optimized for high-frequency applications requiring low loss, tight tolerances, and stable inductance across temperature and frequency ranges, available in 0201, 0402, and 0603 case sizes with inductance ranges from 0.6nH to 220nH.
• RF Wirewound Inductors High-Q wirewound inductors designed for broadband and high-power RF applications requiring high current handling, low DCR, and stable inductance across wide frequency ranges, with case sizes from 0402 to 0805 and inductance values from 1nH to 10,000nH.
• Modules & Substrates Includes LTCC Foundry Service for custom LTCC-based product design and Thin Film Patterned Substrates for high-performance RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave applications, providing quick-turn prototype to high-volume production capabilities with advanced thin film manufacturing and filled-via options for thermal management.
• Integrated Passive Components (IPCs) LTCC-based integrated passive components covering 400MHz to 30GHz, including baluns, band pass filters, couplers, diplexers/triplexers, high pass filters, low pass filters, power dividers, and balun-filter combinations, with low insertion loss, miniature SMT packages, and AEC-Q200 automotive qualification options.
• RF Prototyping Kits Application-focused, dual, capacitor, inductor, and non-magnetic capacitor prototyping kits for RF component design evaluation and testing, available for direct purchase to support design engineers during development.
• Chipset-Specific RF Front-End Solutions RF front-end components (matching networks, baluns, integrated passives) designed for industry-leading wireless chipsets from Analog Devices, Intel, Nordic Semiconductor, Semtech, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, MediaTek, NXP, Silicon Labs, and others, optimized for wireless LAN, GPS, MiMo, and UWB applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• High dielectric constant of 2x-3x compared to standard PCB materials enabling component miniaturization
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Analog DevicescoreTechnology or IntegrationChipset-specific RF front-end components optimized for Analog Devices chipsets. Johanson provides matching networks and integrated passive components designed to work with Analog Devices RF transceivers and wireless ICs.
• Texas InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationExtensive portfolio of RF components specifically designed for Texas Instruments wireless chipsets including Bluetooth, Zigbee, and other IoT solutions.
• Nordic SemiconductorcoreTechnology or IntegrationRF components including baluns and integrated passives optimized for Nordic Semiconductor Bluetooth Low Energy and Thread chipsets.
• Qualcomm-AtheroscoreTechnology or IntegrationRF front-end components designed for Qualcomm-Atheros Wi-Fi and wireless connectivity chipsets.
• Silicon LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated passive components optimized for Silicon Labs wireless Gecko chipsets including Bluetooth and Zigbee variants.
• NXP SemiconductorscoreTechnology or IntegrationRF components designed for NXP wireless and connectivity chipsets including Thread and Zigbee solutions.
• Mediatek (MTK)coreTechnology or IntegrationRF components designed for Mediatek wireless connectivity chipsets for IoT and mobile applications.
• Johanson DieletectricscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate company specializing in power electronic solutions. Johanson Technology provides high-frequency RF components while Johanson Dielectrics focuses on power electronics, allowing both companies to serve broader market needs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Murata Manufacturing: Global leader in MLCCs, RF passives, and integrated RF modules with deep LTCC heritage. Most direct comparable to Johanson's capacitor, inductor, filter, and integrated passive portfolios across IoT, automotive, and wireless.
• TDK Corporation: Major manufacturer of MLCCs, inductors, RF components, and integrated passive modules. Directly competes across Johanson's capacitor, inductor, and IPC product lines for wireless and automotive applications.
• Samsung Electro-Mechanics: Large-scale MLCC and RF component maker with growing presence in automotive-grade passives and integrated modules. Overlaps heavily with Johanson's MLCC and integrated passive product families.
• Taiyo Yuden: Established manufacturer of multilayer ceramic capacitors, inductors, and RF components for communications and automotive. Comparable product breadth and target segments to Johanson.
• Yageo Corporation: Global passive component maker (MLCCs, resistors, inductors, circuit protection) following acquisition of Kemet. Competes with Johanson's capacitor and inductor portfolios in volume wireless and automotive sockets.
• Vishay Intertechnology: Diversified passive component manufacturer with strong position in capacitors, inductors, and resistors for industrial, automotive, aerospace, and military — overlapping with Johanson's high-reliability positioning.
• AVX Corporation (Kyocera): Manufacturer of MLCCs, RF capacitors, and integrated passive components for automotive, telecom, and defense. Direct overlap with Johanson's capacitor, IPC, and high-reliability lines.
• Walsin Technology: Asian MLCC and resistor manufacturer with growing RF and integrated passive capabilities. Competes with Johanson's MLCC and chip inductor families in volume commercial and IoT sockets.

Broad incumbents

• Skyworks Solutions: Broad incumbent in RF front-end modules and wireless semiconductors. Overlaps with Johanson's chipset-specific RF front-end solutions as a higher-integration competitor at the module level.
• Qorvo: Broad RF semiconductor incumbent serving wireless, Wi-Fi, and defense markets. Comparable to Johanson's integrated passive and chipset-front-end portfolio in target customer base, though at a higher integration tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/johansontech
• Facebookfacebook.com/johansontechnology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/johanson-technology-inc.

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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