Tower Semiconductor and Axiro Semiconductor announced availability of high-performance Ku and X-band radar beamforming ICs using Tower's US-fabricated SiGe technology for secure U.S. defense applications, currently ramping to volume production.
Key takeaways
Tower and Axiro launched high-power, high-efficiency SiGe BFICs fabricated in Tower's US facilities for radar and satcom.
Devices target Ku and X-band with superior gain, linearity, output power, efficiency, and fast-switching for defense systems.
Strengthens U.S. domestic supply chains amid demand from defense primes for locally sourced solutions.
Currently ramping to volume production with increased design wins versus market alternatives.
Tower to showcase at SPIE Defense and Security 2026 booth #739.