PartnershipApr 27, 2026, 06:08 AM
TSEM & Axiro Partner for SiGe ICs in US Defense Applications
AI Summary
Tower Semiconductor announced a partnership with Axiro Semiconductor to deliver high-power, high-efficiency Silicon Germanium (SiGe) integrated circuits (ICs) for secure U.S. defense applications. These radar beamforming ICs (BFICs) are fabricated in Tower's U.S. facilities, leveraging its advanced SiGe technology, and are designed and sold by Axiro. The collaboration aims to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical next-generation radar and satcom applications, with Axiro's BFICs currently ramping to volume production.
Key Highlights
- Tower Semiconductor and Axiro Semiconductor partnered to deliver high-performance radar beamforming ICs (BFICs).
- The BFICs leverage Tower's Silicon Germanium (SiGe) technology and are fabricated in Tower's U.S. facilities.
- Axiro's BFICs are designed for secure U.S. defense applications, including next-generation radar and satcom systems.
- The collaboration strengthens secure domestic supply chains for critical defense technology.
- Axiro's new Ku and X-band BFICs offer superior performance in gain, linearity, output power, efficiency, and fast-switching.
- The devices are currently ramping to volume production and are ready for deployment in critical defense systems.