What RFOptic does

RFOptic is a privately held Israeli company founded in 2004 (HQ in Einat, Israel) that designs and manufactures RF over Fiber (RFoF) and Optical Delay Line (ODL) solutions. The company's core technology converts RF analog signals to optical signals for transmission over single-mode fiber, enabling low-attenuation (<0.5 dB/km), EMI-immune transport across frequencies from 1MHz to 67GHz. Its product portfolio spans three core RFoF lines (Programmable 1MHz-8GHz, Ultra 12-18GHz, HSFDR up to 67GHz with SFDR of 111-114 dB/Hz), Optical Delay Lines (delays from 0.5ns to 1000μs), and a specialized ALT ODL for radar altimeter testing (altitudes up to 100,000 ft, 0.1% delay accuracy). All products integrate with a proprietary HTML/REST/SNMP Monitor & Control software platform for remote management.

The company serves defense and electronic warfare, telecommunications (5G/6G), radar and measurement, satellite mmWave and LEO, broadcast, and research customers. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of standard, semi-custom, and fully customized RFoF modules, subsystems, and accessories, with licensing of the M&C software. Pricing is quote-based via RFQ, with distribution via direct sales from Israel, a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary (RFOptic Inc., Parlin, NJ), channel partner Hytech Associates (California), and a global distributor network. The company holds FCC Part 15 and CE compliance certifications.

Recent strategic activity includes a 2025 channel partnership with Hytech Associates for California coverage, the December 2024 launch of the RFoF Ultra Series for EW applications, and the April 2026 launch of 8.0GHz RFoF links covering the 5G/C-band and "golden band for 6G" spectrum. RFOptic is led by CEO/CTO Avner Sharon, VP Sales & Marketing Oz Abramson, and VP R&D David Gabbay, with an 11-50 employee headcount. The company is founder/management-owned with no disclosed external funding.

Name

RFOptic

Legal name

RFOptic

Website

https://rfoptic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RFOptic is a privately held Israeli company (founded 2004) that designs RF over Fiber (RFoF) and Optical Delay Line (ODL) hardware spanning 1MHz to 67GHz, serving defense, EW, 5G/6G telecom, radar, and satellite customers via direct sales, a US subsidiary, and channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RF over Fiber and Optical Delay Line Components

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules (HDAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

RF & Wireless Components/Modules (RF front-end, antennas, industrial wireless modules) (IMAGAJAG), Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) & RF Gain Blocks (HDAHAMAC), Passive Filters & RF Passives (LC Filters/Diplexers/Baluns/Attenuators) (HDAHANAG)

Keywords

• RF over Fiber links
• Optical Delay Lines
• Radar altimeter testing
• Electronic Warfare subsystems
• 5G test equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Einat

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. RFoF Hardware Sales: Sale of RF over Fiber transmitters, receivers, and modules including Programmable (1MHz-12GHz), Ultra (100MHz-20GHz), and HSFDR (up to 67GHz) series. Also includes indoor/outdoor enclosures and accessories.
2. Optical Delay Line Systems: Customized ODL solutions for radar calibration, altimeter testing, and EW applications. Both standard and semi-custom configurations with various frequency ranges and delay specifications.
3. Customized Subsystems: Custom RFoF subsystems for specific customer requirements including bidirectional systems, phase-matched configurations, and indoor/outdoor end-to-end solutions for 5G testing and defense applications.
4. Monitor & Control Software: Remote management and monitoring software for RFoF converters and systems, providing local and remote control capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RFOptic designs, manufactures, and integrates RF over Fiber (RFoF) converters, Optical Delay Line (ODL) systems, and configured/customized RFoF subsystems spanning 1MHz to 67GHz. Its product portfolio covers the Programmable Series (up to 8GHz), Ultra Series (12-18GHz), and HSFDR Series (12-67GHz) for defense, 5G, EW, radar, satcom, and research applications, complemented by a Monitor & Control software platform with HTML/SNMP/REST interfaces for remote system management.

Product overview

RFOptic offers a comprehensive portfolio of RF over Fiber (RFoF) and Optical Delay Line (ODL) solutions organized into three main product lines: the Programmable Series (1MHz-8GHz) featuring adjustable link gain with built-in LNAs and attenuators; the Ultra Series (12-18GHz) providing compact cost-effective modules for high-density subsystems; and the HSFDR Series (12-67GHz) delivering high spurious-free dynamic range for defense and EW applications. Supporting these are Optical Delay Lines (ODL) for time delay up to 1000μs and specialized ALT ODL for radar altimeter testing. All products integrate with the Monitor & Control software platform enabling remote management via HTML/SNMP/REST interfaces. The company also offers configured subsystems and fully customized system solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RFoF Programmable Series Direct modulation RF over Fiber converters covering 1MHz to 8GHz with built-in LNAs and variable attenuators for adjustable Noise Figure, Input P1dB, and IP3; supports bidirectional links, temperature compensation, and gain tracking between links for enterprise defense, telecom, and test customers.
• RFoF Ultra Series Compact RFoF modules for 12GHz and 18GHz applications offering high IP1dBc and high SFDR (111dB/Hz2/3) with excellent price-performance ratio for standalone and subsystem configurations where size, weight, and power consumption are critical.
• RFoF HSFDR Series High Spurious Free Dynamic Range RFoF converters with minimum 111-114 dB/Hz SFDR across 12GHz, 18GHz, 20GHz, 30GHz, 40GHz, and 67GHz models, essential for EW, radar, satcom, and antenna remoting applications handling multiple signals with large amplitude differences.
• Optical Delay Lines (ODL) True time delay solutions for wideband RF signals using low-loss optical fiber, supporting frequencies from 1MHz to 67GHz with delay values from 0.5ns to 1000µs or more; available as fixed delay or progressive sequence with up to 224 delay values for radar and EW applications.
• ALT ODL (Radar Altimeter Optical Delay Line) Specialized ODL for test and calibration of radar altimeters, simulating roundtrip altitudes, range, and distances during RADAR and Altimeter production and test, with altitude range from 0.5ft to 100,000ft and delay accuracy of 0.1%.
• RFoF Subsystems Configured RFoF systems including indoor/outdoor enclosures, bidirectional systems, redundant links, and phase-matched multi-link systems; examples include 5G unidirectional systems, programmable bidirectional RFoF transceivers, and phase-matched 6GHz and 18GHz systems for defense, telecom, and test customers.
• RFoF Customized Systems Custom-designed RFoF solutions based on programmable, Ultra, or HSFDR series with custom configurations for enclosure, frequency, gain, delay, and other parameters, tailored to specific customer requirements in defense, 5G, and research applications.
• Monitor & Control Software Remote and local management software for RF-Over-Fiber converters and systems, providing HTML, REST, and SNMP interfaces for system management, monitoring, and control with diagnostic capabilities, event log tracking, and configurable optical alarm levels.
• Accessories Supporting products including enclosures (indoor 1U/2U, outdoor), power supplies, optical connectors, RF adapters, and cables for RFoF and ODL installations.
• 8.0GHz RF over Fiber Links New 8.0GHz RF over Fiber links covering the 7.125-8.400 GHz band (also referred to as the 'golden band for 6G'), operating between 500MHz to 8GHz for long-distance RF signal transport over Single Mode Fiber, for point-to-point, Wi-Fi, 5G cellular and testing, DAS, and remote antenna applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Signal attenuation below 0.5 dB per kilometer compared to much higher losses in coaxial cables
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hytech Associates, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 April 2025Strategic sales partnership where Hytech Associates offers RFOptic's RF over Fiber solutions to clients in California. Hytech provides manufacturing sales representation in the RF and telecommunications industry, targeting defense, telecommunications, aerospace, and other sectors requiring optical-fiber communication systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Direct peers

• HUBER+SUHNER: HUBER+SUHNER is a Swiss manufacturer of RF and fiber optic components with a dedicated RF over Fiber product line serving defense, broadcast, and test markets. Closest direct peer in product offering and customer mix.
• Optical Zonu: Optical Zonu is a smaller RFoF specialist offering analog RF-over-Fiber links for wireless, public safety, and satellite applications. Closely comparable niche player competing in similar frequency ranges and verticals.
• Emcore Corporation: Emcore (now part of Velocity One / RFiber Networks) manufactures RF-over-Fiber and photonic products for CATV, broadband, and defense. Direct competitor in integrated RFoF modules for telecom and defense test markets.
• Viavi Solutions: Viavi (legacy JDSU/Aeroflex test & measurement business) supplies RFoF links and test instrumentation widely used in wireless, aerospace, and defense labs. Direct overlap with RFOptic's Programmable and Ultra series for telecom and EW test applications.
• ETL Systems: ETL Systems designs and manufactures RF distribution equipment for satellite communications, including fiber-optic links for satcom ground stations. Direct overlap with RFOptic's Satcom and LEO segment.

Broad incumbents

• Coherent Corp: Coherent (formerly II-VI) is one of the largest photonics and compound-semiconductor companies globally, offering RFoF modules and subsystems used in defense, telecom, and instrumentation. It competes directly with RFOptic in the integrated RF-over-Fiber space but at vastly greater scale and with broader product breadth.
• MITEQ (M/A-COM / MACOM heritage): MACOM (which acquired MITEQ's RF/microwave and RFoF heritage) offers RF over Fiber links for defense and aerospace applications. Direct competitor in EW and radar-grade RFoF, now part of a much larger RF component portfolio.
• Keysight Technologies: Keysight is a leading electronic test and measurement vendor whose portfolio includes RF/microwave signal transport and RF-over-Fiber solutions used in 5G, radar, and aerospace labs. Competes with RFOptic on subsystem-level test setups but at a much broader scale.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris provides advanced defense electronics including RF-over-Fiber systems for EW, SIGINT, and satcom. Overlaps with RFOptic's defense segment as a prime contractor integrating RFoF into larger defense platforms.
• Anritsu: Anritsu is a Japanese test and measurement company offering RF/microwave instruments and RFoF-related products for telecom and aerospace. Competes with RFOptic in 5G test and radar calibration use cases through a broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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