What Swedish Microwave does

Swedish Microwave AB is a privately held Swedish manufacturer of premium Low Noise Block Downconverters (LNBs) and ruggedized RF over Fiber solutions for professional satellite communication earth stations. Founded in 1986 as a spin-off from Luxor in Motala, Sweden, the company designs and builds the entirety of its product portfolio in-house at a single Motala facility, covering C-Band, X-Band, Ku-Band, Ka-Band, and Q-Band frequencies, plus Quad-Link and Versa-Link RF over Fiber systems capable of carrying RF signals up to 40 km over a single fiber. Differentiated technical claims include internal reference stability of ±0.5 ppm over -40 to +80°C for ten years without recalibration, industry-leading phase noise performance, IP67-rated ruggedization, and intelligent AutoSwitch redundancy between internal and external references. The company supports over 100,000 deployed devices globally, holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and SSF 1101:2 cybersecurity certifications, and offers complementary Evaluation Tool monitoring software and the SMW-Link calculation utility.

Swedish Microwave generates revenue primarily through direct hardware sales of standard off-the-shelf units and Tailor-Made customized configurations to professional satellite communication customers, priced on a per-project basis with multi-year contract cadence and a standard 36-month warranty. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, anchored by direct sales engagement (phone, email) and active exhibition at IBC Amsterdam, SATSHOW Washington DC, and SATSHOW WEEK. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The customer base is concentrated in earth station, land station, maritime station, and satellite ground infrastructure operators worldwide — a horizontal use-case segmentation that prioritizes reliability and long product lifecycles over consumer-facing volume. Since 2022 the company has operated as a subsidiary of Beijer Tech within the Beijer Alma Group, and in 2026 transitioned leadership to Pontus Larsson Brandt (formerly Head of Sales), coinciding with its 40th anniversary and the launch of a 2nd-generation cross-segment LNB platform.

Name

Swedish Microwave

Legal name

Swedish Microwave AB

Website

https://smw.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Swedish Microwave AB is a Swedish manufacturer of premium Low Noise Block Downconverters (LNBs) and ruggedized RF over Fiber solutions for professional satellite communication earth station operators. Founded 1986 as a Luxor spin-off and based in Motala, Sweden, it sells globally through direct sales to satellite ground infrastructure, maritime, and land station customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Communication RF Hardware

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Satellite Telecommunications (5174)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) & RF Gain Blocks (HDAHAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Low Noise Block Downconverter
• RF over Fiber
• Satellite communication equipment
• Professional LNB manufacturer
• Satcom earth station hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Motala

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of LNB products, RF over Fiber systems, LNAs, BDCs, and accessories. Products are sold as both standard off-the-shelf units and custom tailor-made configurations to meet specific customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Swedish Microwave designs, manufactures, and sells premium professional Low Noise Block Downconverters (LNBs) spanning C-, X-, Ku-, Ka- and Q-Band frequencies, plus ruggedized outdoor RF over Fiber solutions (Quad-Link and Versa-Link) for satellite communication earth stations. The portfolio also includes complementary LNAs, Block Downconverters (BDCs), amplifiers, diplexers, bias tees, waveguide isolators, accessories, and the SMW Link and Evaluation Tool software utilities.

Product overview

Swedish Microwave is a manufacturer of premium LNB (Low Noise Block Downconverters) and RF over Fiber solutions for professional satellite communication. The product portfolio is organized around two core product lines: (1) LNB products spanning C-Band, X-Band, Ku-Band, Ka-Band, and Q-Band frequencies with various configurations including single/dual/multi-band, WDL (Dual Output), QUATTRO, Wideband, Earth Observation, Uplink Monitoring, and SES certified variants; and (2) RF over Fiber products including Quad-Link System (4 RF channels over single fiber up to 40km) and Versa-Link System (single channel up to 40km). The portfolio also includes complementary products such as LNAs, BDCs, amplifiers, diplexers, bias tees, waveguide isolators, and accessories like fiber cleaning tools, fiber optic cables, and power supply units. Support services include the Evaluation Tool (free monitoring and diagnostics software), SMW Link calculation tool, and Monitoring & Control capabilities. All products are designed and manufactured in-house in Motala, Sweden, with a standard 36-month warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SMW-Link: Free calculation tool used worldwide for education and installation in satellite communications, originally released in 1991 via floppy disks and later as online download with over one million downloads.

Products and services

• LNB (Low Noise Block Downconverter) Professional LNBs for satellite communication earth station applications ranging from C-Band to Q-Band that amplify weak satellite signals and convert high-frequency signals to lower frequencies for satellite receivers.
• C-Band LNB C-Band LNB products for satellite communication covering the 3.40-4.80 GHz frequency range with various band configurations.
• X-Band LNB X-Band LNB products for satellite communication covering the 7.25-8.50 GHz frequency range, including the 7.90-8.50 GHz 2nd generation cross-segment platform engineering sample.
• Ku-Band LNB Ku-Band LNB products including WDL (World's first Dual Output PLL LNB for Ku-Band), QUATTRO, Wideband and multi-band variants covering the 10.70-15.50 GHz frequency range.
• Ka-Band LNB Ka-Band LNB products including multi-band variants, SES O3b mPower certified, Wideband, Earth Observation, and Uplink Monitoring options covering the 17.30-31.00 GHz frequency range.
• Q-Band LNB Q-Band LNB products covering the 37.50-42.50 GHz frequency range with single band, multi-band and Wideband variants.
• RF over Fiber Ruggedized RF over Fiber solutions for the professional satcom market that transmit RF signals over fiber optic cables for long-distance applications up to 40 km.
• Quad-Link System RF over Fiber system enabling four RF channels to be transported over a single fiber connection while maintaining excellent signal quality over long distances.
• Versa-Link System Single L-Band forward channel over a single fiber using a direct modulated 1310nm laser, with up to 20 km link distance at 1310nm or up to 40 km at 1550nm.
• LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Low noise amplifiers for satellite communication applications.
• BDC (Block Downconverter) Block downconverters for satellite communication earth station applications.
• Ka System

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Foxcom (Bird Technologies): Foxcom is a specialist in RF over Fiber solutions for satellite communication, directly comparable to Swedish Microwave's Quad-Link and Versa-Link RFoF product family used in satcom ground stations.
• Work Microwave: Work Microwave develops professional satcom RF equipment including frequency converters, LNBs/BUCs, and signal processing gear for earth stations, closely overlapping with Swedish Microwave's product and customer profile.
• Comtech Xicom Technology: Xicom (a Comtech subsidiary) manufactures high-power satcom RF amplifiers, BUCs, and associated RF subsystems for earth-station applications, overlapping with Swedish Microwave's professional satcom hardware offering.
• AnaCom: AnaCom manufactures professional satellite communication LNBs, BDCs, and related RF products for VSAT and earth-station applications, serving the same niche professional satcom customer base as Swedish Microwave.
• New Japan Radio (NJRC): NJRC is a long-established Japanese manufacturer of professional LNBs and RF components for satellite communication earth stations, directly comparable to Swedish Microwave's core LNB product line across similar frequency bands.
• ETL Systems: ETL Systems manufactures RF distribution equipment, L-band products, and signal management solutions for satellite ground stations, sharing Swedish Microwave's professional satcom earth-station customer base.
• Skyware Technologies: Skyware Technologies manufactures RF components and satellite communication terminals, including LNBs and associated ground hardware, comparable in product range and professional customer focus to Swedish Microwave.

Emerging players

• JMA Wireless: JMA Wireless offers RF over Fiber and signal distribution solutions for wireless and satellite applications, presenting partial overlap with Swedish Microwave's RFoF product line in adjacent market segments.

Broad incumbents

• CPI Beverly Pacific Division: CPI's Beverly Pacific Division is a major incumbent in satcom RF amplifiers and related ground hardware, addressing overlapping customer needs at greater scale and with a broader portfolio than Swedish Microwave.
• L3Harris Narda-MITEQ: L3Harris's Narda-MITEQ division supplies RF/microwave components and satcom subsystems including LNAs and converters, comparable to Swedish Microwave but as part of a much larger diversified defense and aerospace portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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