Anoison

What Anoison does

Anoison designs, manufactures, and sells interconnect components for RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave applications. Its catalog spans connectors (covering 1mm through 7mm series with frequency capability up to 110GHz and power up to 15KW at 60MHz), cable assemblies (flexible, semi-rigid, formable, corrugated, armored), adapters, attenuators, terminations, DC blocks, power dividers, waveguide-to-coax adapters, and installation tools. The company serves engineers in aerospace & defense, telecommunications, satellite ground systems, and test & measurement, with several products explicitly qualified for LEO satellite R&D and MIL-spec applications. Differentiated offerings include the PT Series of next-generation test cables (including a 110GHz variant rated for 20,000+ bending cycles), the "world's first quick lock mmWave connectors," lightweight PLEX-lite cables, and mBend low-profile assemblies.

Underlying technical capabilities rest on RF/microwave interconnect expertise rather than software or AI. The "Fast-Lab Capability" is a rapid prototyping and custom engineering service designed to produce difficult or small-batch configurations that conventional suppliers decline. Manufacturing is executed through a corporate-controlled factory-direct network rather than through independent distributors, with the stated intent of preserving full oversight over quality, phase/insertion loss stability, traceability, and long-term supply continuity.

Anoison monetizes through direct hardware sales of catalog SKUs and quote-based custom assemblies. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and engineer-centric, supported by a website featuring online product configuration tools (Build a Cable, Product Selector), a technical resource library, and an active news channel documenting new product launches. Distribution is direct; no third-party channel partners are disclosed. The company operates from the United States (headquarters in Carlsbad, California) and maintains a regional subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan (relocated July 1, 2022), with trade show participation in both English- and Japanese-language markets.

Name

Anoison

Legal name

Anoison

Website

https://anoison.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anoison designs and manufactures RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave interconnect components — connectors, cable assemblies, adapters, attenuators, terminations, and tools — serving engineers in aerospace & defense, telecommunications, satellite, and test & measurement applications via a factory-direct global channel with a US headquarters and a Japan regional office.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RF & Microwave Interconnect Components

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

RF & Microwave Connectors and Coaxial Assemblies (HDAHAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Connectors & Interconnect Components (Industrial connectors, terminals, sockets, backplane) (IMAGAJAC), Sockets, IC Sockets & Test/Programming Interconnects (HDAHAOAF)

Keywords

• RF microwave connectors
• Cable assembly solutions
• MmWave interconnects
• Test measurement components
• Passive RF components

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlsbad

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. RF/Microwave Connectors and Components: Sale of RF and microwave connectors including mmWave connectors operating up to 110GHz, high power connectors up to 15KW, and various connector types (1mm, 1.35mm, 1.85mm, 2.4mm, 2.92mm, 3.5mm, SMA, N-Type, SMPM, SMPS, etc.)
2. Cable Assemblies: Custom and standard RF cable assemblies including flexible, semi-rigid, formable, corrugated, and armored test cables with various connector combinations
3. Test & Measurement Products: Adapters, connectors, cables, and accessories specifically designed for stable mechanical and electrical performance in test and measurement applications
4. Passive Components: Attenuators, terminations, DC blocks, power dividers, and waveguide-to-coax adapters for RF and microwave systems

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Anoison designs, manufactures, and sells RF, microwave, and mm-wave interconnect hardware for engineers facing difficult configurations or extreme performance challenges. Its portfolio includes precision connectors operating up to 110GHz and handling power up to 15KW @ 60MHz, custom and standard cable assemblies (flexible, semi-rigid, formable, corrugated, armored), adapters, test & measurement products, attenuators, terminations, DC blocks, waveguide-to-coax adapters, and power dividers. The company also offers a Fast-Lab rapid prototyping service and an online Build a Cable configuration tool, all delivered factory-direct through a global corporate-controlled network.

Product overview

ANOISON is a hardware manufacturer specializing in RF and microwave interconnect solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision connectors, cable assemblies, and related components. The product portfolio centers on core product categories including Connectors (spanning 1mm to 7mm series with frequencies up to 110GHz and power to 15KW), Cable Assemblies (Flexible, Semi-Rigid, Formable, Corrugated, Armored), Adapters, Test & Measurement products, Attenuators, Terminations, DC Blocks, Tools, Accessories, Waveguide-to-Coax Adapters, and Power Dividers. Specialized product lines include the PT Series Test Cables (next-generation durability-focused test cables including 110GHz versions), mBend low-profile cable assemblies, PLEX Series cables (including lightweight PLEX-lite variants), and VITA 67/D38999/2M805 Coax Assemblies for military and aerospace applications. The company provides custom configuration services through their Build a Cable tool and offers rapid prototyping via their Fast-Lab Capability. ANOISON operates factory-direct with global oversight and traceability, supporting engineers facing difficult configurations or extreme performance challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RF/Microwave Connectors Complete offering of RF/Microwave connectors spanning traditional standards to frequencies up to 110GHz and power up to 15KW @ 60MHz. Includes mmWave connectors and connector series such as 1mm, 1.35mm, 1.85mm, 2.4mm, 2.92mm, 3.5mm, N-Type, SMA, SMPM, SMPS, and others. Targeted at RF engineers and integrators in aerospace & defense, telecommunications, and test & measurement.
• Cable Assemblies RF cable assemblies featuring an extensive selection of existing configurations or fully custom builds per customer specification. Available in Flexible, Semi-Rigid, Formable, Corrugated, and Armored types. For engineers and OEMs needing customized interconnect assemblies across high-frequency applications.
• Cables High-quality, high-performance cables including Flexible, Semi-Rigid, Formable, Corrugated, and Armored Test cables. Available in PLEX, PLEX-lite lightweight, and AF047/AF086 series for high-frequency applications. For high-frequency RF assembly manufacturers and aerospace/defense users.
• Adapters Between-Series and In-Series adapters for every major connector type, providing configuration flexibility. Includes Low VSWR right-angle 1.85mm adapters and full range of 1.35mm series adapters, plus 40GHz dual-swivel-joint right angle adapters.
• Test & Measurement Products Adapters, connectors, cables, and accessories designed specifically for stable mechanical and electrical performance in test and measurement applications. Includes PT Series precision test cables rated for 20,000+ bending cycles at 110GHz, Micro NMD connectors, 2.92mm test probes, and 67 GHz (1.85mm) mBend cable assemblies. For RF test labs and OEM validation teams.
• Attenuators Fixed attenuators designed to reduce the power of a signal with minimal effect on its waveform. For RF system integrators building measurement, telecommunications, or test setups.
• Terminations Coaxial terminations covering a wide range of frequencies and power levels (0.125W to 200W), used in various measurement systems. Includes a 250W load with fan (ANO 751-268FP) for satellite earth station applications.
• DC Blocks Passive coaxial components that prevent (block) the flow of direct current (DC) frequencies to RF signals. Used in RF test setups and system protection applications.
• Tools Range of tools including wrenches and installation/extraction tools used to properly install or disassemble coaxial connectors. Includes torque wrenches (e.g., for 7/16 connector family), torque screwdrivers for unreachable connectors, and connector-specific tools.
• Accessories Wide range of interconnect accessories including hermetic seals, launch pins, dust caps, circuit boards, and shorts that complement Anoison's connector and cable offerings.
• Waveguide to Coax Adapters Waveguide to Coax Adapters available in different waveguide sizes (WR28, WR42, WR90, WR112) and various connector types. For engineers transitioning between waveguide and coaxial transmission line architectures.
• Power Dividers 2-way and 3-way power dividers for RF signal distribution. Available in frequency ranges including DC-6 GHz, 1-40 GHz, and 27-29 GHz, including the world's smallest/lightest coaxial power divider designed for 6G applications.
• VITA 67 and D38999/2M805 Coax Assemblies VITA 67 and D38999/2M805 compatible coax assemblies with NanoRF, SMPM, and SMPS connectors for ruggedized military and aerospace applications. Available in cable diameters of 0.086 or 0.047. For aerospace & defense prime contractors and subsystem integrators requiring MIL-spec interconnects.
• PT Series Precision Test Cables Next-generation precision test cables redefining durability in RF testing. Includes 110GHz versions that pass 20,000+ bending cycles. Engineered for high-frequency RF test and measurement with excellent phase/insertion loss stability.
• ANOISON Fast-Lab Capability Rapid engineering response and prototyping service designed to turn custom configurations into physical products without administrative delays. Engineers can submit difficult or extreme-performance configurations and have Anoison evaluate technical feasibility and dedicate core engineering resources to manufacture them.
• 110GHz Flexible Cable Assembly with 1mm Connectors 110GHz flexible cable assembly using 1mm connectors for high-frequency interconnection. Built for engineers and OEMs working at the edge of mmWave frequencies where flexibility and assembly ergonomics matter.
• 110GHz Semi-Rigid Cable Assembly with 1mm Connectors 110GHz semi-rigid cable assembly with 1mm connectors, providing a mechanically stable interconnect option for high-frequency system integration where a flexible cable is undesirable.
• World's First Quick-Lock mmWave Connectors World's first quick-lock mmWave connectors providing rapid mating and de-mating in mmWave test and system setups, replacing traditional threaded connections in mmWave applications.
• Push-On Female Adapters for Antenna Quick Test Push-on female adapters designed for antenna ports to shorten the time spent on repeated tightening and loosening of connectors during RF/antenna testing. For telecom earth-station and lab test environments.
• MIL-DTL-38999 (#25-37) Hybrid Cable Assembly for LEO Satellite R&D Custom MIL-DTL-38999 (#25-37) hybrid cable assembly for LEO satellite R&D laboratories. Built for aerospace & defense engineers needing military-spec hybrid interconnect solutions for satellite subsystems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110GHz maximum operating frequency for mmWave connectors
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Amphenol RF: Amphenol's RF/microwave connector and cable assembly division is the largest incumbent in RF interconnects. It overlaps almost one-for-one with Anoison's product range (SMA, N-Type, 2.92mm, 2.4mm, 1.85mm, 1mm series plus semi-rigid and flexible assemblies) but serves far more programs with broader catalog depth.
• Samtec: Samtec is a large US interconnect vendor best known for board-to-board high-speed digital, but it also produces precision RF connectors and cable assemblies for mmWave applications adjacent to Anoison's connector and cable business.

Direct peers

• Rosenberger: Rosenberger is a premier German manufacturer of RF and microwave coaxial connectors, cable assemblies, and test & measurement products reaching well past 110 GHz. It is the closest direct competitor to Anoison in precision mmWave interconnects, especially for automotive radar, test, and aerospace customers.
• Huber+Suhner: Swiss-headquartered Huber+Suhner builds RF coaxial connectors, cable assemblies, and passive components for telecom, aerospace, and test markets. Comparable to Anoison across connectors, semi-rigid/flexible cable assemblies, and high-frequency test products.
• Radiall: French maker of RF and microwave interconnect solutions including coaxial connectors, cable assemblies, attenuators, terminations, and adapters. Directly comparable to Anoison in product mix and target segments such as aerospace, defense, and telecom test.
• Smiths Interconnect: Smiths Interconnect produces high-reliability RF/microwave connectors, cable assemblies, and passive components for aerospace, defense, and space - directly comparable to Anoison's MIL-DTL-38999 hybrid cable assembly and VITA 67 / D38999 / 2M805 coax assembly lines.
• Pasernack (Infinite Electronics): Pasternack, the RF/microwave brand of Infinite Electronics, stocks an enormous catalog of RF connectors, adapters, attenuators, terminations, and cable assemblies for test and measurement. Comparable breadth to Anoison with much larger catalog scale and same-day/next-day fulfillment positioning.
• MegaPhase: MegaPhase is a US manufacturer of high-performance RF coaxial cable assemblies and connectors serving defense, aerospace, and test customers. Closely comparable niche player to Anoison in high-frequency, custom-engineered RF interconnects.
• JFW Industries: JFW Industries manufactures passive RF components including attenuators, terminations, DC blocks, power dividers, and cable assemblies for test and measurement. Comparable to Anoison's passive components portfolio and small-scale, custom-engineering GTM.

Emerging players

• Maury Microwave: Maury Microwave specializes in RF/microwave test & measurement components - adapters, attenuators, terminations, cable assemblies, and noise figure / load-pull systems. Overlaps with Anoison's Test & Measurement and adapter product lines for engineering test applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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