What Nova Microwave does

Nova Microwave, Inc. is a US-based designer and manufacturer of ferrite circulators and isolators — passive RF/microwave components used to direct, isolate, and protect signals in communication systems. The company is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of privately held Electro Technik Industries (ETI), a diversified passive electronic components conglomerate organized into capacitive/resistive, microwave/RF, and magnetics/transformer business units. Nova Microwave's product portfolio spans the frequency range of 380 MHz to 26.5 GHz across multiple form factors including Drop-In, Surface Mount (SMD), and Coaxial Connectorized (SMA and N Type) packages, with forward power handling from 1 Watt to 100 Watts standard and up to 250 Watts on the high-power low-loss line. All units are temperature cycled from -50°C to +100°C prior to final test, and the company maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification alongside MIL-I-45208 and MIL-STD-45662 compliance.

The company sells to three primary end-markets: commercial wireless and cellular infrastructure operators, military and defense electronics customers, and cellular/wireless telecommunications OEMs. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales priced via a request-for-quote (RFQ) system, with the company providing competitive quotations within 24 hours. Distribution occurs through direct manufacturer field sales supplemented by USA Authorized Sales Representatives, and the company positions itself as a worldwide supplier with just-in-time (JIT) inventory support designed to minimize customer inventory carrying costs. The business employs 51-100 people and competes on technical differentiation rooted in engineering talent with industry experience dating to 1967, multi-junction topology expertise, and magnetically shielded packaging options for sensitive RF environments.

Name

Nova Microwave

Legal name

Nova Microwave, Inc.

Website

https://novamicro.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nova Microwave is a US-based designer and manufacturer of ferrite circulators and isolators spanning 380 MHz to 26.5 GHz, serving commercial wireless, military/defense, and cellular telecommunications customers through direct sales and authorized reps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RF Microwave Components

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

EMI/RFI Suppression Components (Ferrite Beads/Cores/Filters) (HDAHANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

RF MEMS & Resonators (SAW/BAW/Filters/Timing) (HDAHALAI), Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ), Passive Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Ferrites) (IMAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Ferrite circulators
• RF isolators
• Microwave components
• Passive RF components
• Coaxial circulators

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. RF Microwave Component Sales: One-time hardware sales of Ferrite Circulators and Isolators. Products are sold as finished components with various connector types (Drop-In, SMA, N Type, SMD) spanning frequency range of 380 MHz to 26.5 GHz.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Nova Microwave designs, develops, and manufactures ferrite circulators and isolators — passive RF microwave components used to connect, protect, and control microwave signals. Products span a frequency range of 380 MHz to 26.5 GHz and are offered in Drop-In, Surface Mount (SMD), and Coaxial Connectorized (SMA and N Type) form factors for commercial, military, cellular, and wireless telecommunications applications.

Product overview

Nova Microwave is a manufacturer of Ferrite Circulators and Isolators, which are passive RF (Radio Frequency) components. The product portfolio includes three main form factors: Drop-In, Surface Mount (SMD), and Coaxial Connectorized (SMA and N Type). Products span the frequency range of 380 MHz to 26.5 GHz in varying bandwidths. The Drop-In Circulators and Isolators are designed for commercial and military applications. SMA and N Type Circulators are coaxial connectorized versions suitable for various wireless applications. Surface Mount (SMD) Circulators and Isolators offer compact packaging for automated assembly. High-Power Low-Loss Drop-In Circulators provide enhanced power handling with minimal insertion loss. All products are designed for varied environmental and temperature extremes and are available with options for phase matching, counter clockwise rotation, and custom intermodulation specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drop-In Circulators Drop-In Circulators designed for commercial and military applications, wireless and cellular markets. Manufactured with ferrite and magnetic materials for reliability and cost effectiveness; stress tested during production to ensure performance over temperature extremes.
• Drop-In Isolators Drop-In Isolators available in various package sizes and frequency bands, manufactured with high quality materials to ensure optimum performance over the temperature range. All units are temperature cycled from -50C to +100C prior to final test.
• SMA Circulators SMA Coaxial Circulators/Duplexers available in various package sizes and frequency bands. Standard units supplied with SMA Female connectors; options such as male connectors, phase matching, counter clockwise rotation, higher shielding and intermodulation specifications available upon request.
• SMA Isolators SMA Coaxial Isolators in various package sizes and frequency bands. Standard units supplied with Female Connectors and 10 watt terminations; male connectors, phase matching, counter clockwise rotation, higher reverse power capability, and higher shielding available upon request.
• N Type Circulators N Type Coaxial Circulators/Duplexers in various package sizes and frequency bands. Reliability, price and manufacturability are optimized at the design stage; all circulators are temperature cycled from -50C to +100C prior to final test. Standard units supplied with Female connectors.
• SMD Circulators (Surface Mount) Surface Mount Circulators in various package sizes and frequency bands designed for compact packaging and automated assembly. Reliability, price and manufacturability optimized at the design stage; all units temperature cycled from -50C to +100C prior to final test.
• SMD Isolators (Surface Mount) Surface Mount Isolators in various package sizes and frequency bands for compact automated assembly. Reliability, price and manufacturability optimized at design stage; all units temperature cycled from -50C to +100C prior to final test. Phase matching, counter clockwise rotation, and higher reverse power capability available upon request.
• High-Power Low-Loss Drop-In Circulators High-power, low-loss drop-in circulators designed for applications requiring minimal signal attenuation. Products span frequency range from 1.7 GHz to 3.5 GHz with power handling up to 250W forward power.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Electro Technik IndustriescoreOthersElectro Technik Industries is the parent company of Nova Microwave. ETI organizes resources into three business units: capacitive/resistive products, microwave/RF products, and magnetics/transformer products. Nova Microwave operates as one of twelve subsidiary companies within the ETI portfolio.
• Star MicrowaveminorOthersStar Microwave is a sister RF company under the Electro Technik Industries umbrella, providing RF components alongside Nova Microwave's circulators and isolators.
• Res-Net MicrowaveminorOthersRes-Net Microwave is a sister RF company specializing in RF Resistors, RF Attenuators, and RF Terminations. Cage Code 1MVH0. Serves Defense, Aerospace, Medical, Industrial, and Instrumentation markets.
• RF TechniquesminorOthersRF Techniques is a sister company under ETI specializing in Brazed High Power Terminations and Attenuators, complementing Nova Microwave's product offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Qorvo: Qorvo provides RF system solutions for wireless, defense, and infrastructure markets including integrated modules that compete with discrete ferrite-based components.
• MACOM Technology Solutions: MACOM manufactures a broad portfolio of RF, microwave, and millimeterwave components for telecom, defense, and industrial markets, with overlapping passive component offerings and greater scale.
• Skyworks Solutions: Skyworks is a major RF semiconductor incumbent offering integrated front-end solutions that include signal routing functions historically served by discrete circulators, representing a broader competitive threat.
• Pasternack: Pasternack is a major distributor and manufacturer of RF/microwave components including isolators and circulators, serving similar commercial and military customer bases at greater volume.
• Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions: Cobham AES (now part of TransDigm) supplies RF/microwave components including circulators and isolators for defense and aerospace applications, competing for similar military program awards.

Direct peers

• Renaissance Electronics: Renaissance Electronics manufactures passive RF and microwave components including circulators, isolators, and filters for defense and commercial customers with overlapping frequency coverage and MIL-spec compliance.
• JQL Electronics: JQL Electronics specializes in ferrite-based RF/microwave circulators and isolators, directly overlapping Nova's product line with similar coaxial and drop-in package offerings for telecom and defense.
• Corry Micronics: Corry Micronics designs and manufactures custom ferrite circulators and isolators for military, aerospace, and commercial RF applications, competing in the same niche product category.
• DiTom Microwave: DiTom Microwave is a direct competitor designing and manufacturing ferrite circulators and isolators across similar frequency ranges for commercial and military markets, with comparable form factors (drop-in, coaxial, surface mount).

Emerging players

• Star Microwave: Star Microwave is a sister company under Electro Technik Industries producing complementary RF components, representing an internal peer for portfolio positioning rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 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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