WALTHAM, MA, Mar 4, 2025 – Finwave Semiconductor, Inc. has reaffirmed its dedication to meeting the growing demands of wireless communication by signing a global distribution agreement with RFMW. The partnership represents an important step in Finwave’s evolution from a technology-driven company to a product-driven company.
The premier distributor of radio frequency (RF), microwave semiconductors, and components, RFMW delivers leading-edge RF semiconductor chips to a vast array of customers and applications worldwide. By adding Finwave’s portfolio that includes high-power RF switches and upcoming RF power amplifiers – RFMW enhances its line card, filling a key gap and broadening its offerings to customers.
With a product roadmap designed to harness the full potential of GaN, Finwave is committed to delivering cost-effective RF devices, delivering enhanced performance and enabling efficient RF systems. Finwave offers distinct GaN-on-Si RF chips designed for various RF applications. These include communications infrastructure like base stations, MIMO, small cells, land mobile radios, customer premise equipment, and fixed wireless access. The chips also cater to Wi-Fi routers, satellite systems, radar technology, drones, anti-drone solutions, test and measurement equipment, and medical devices.
“RFMW is excited to partner with Finwave to bring their cutting-edge GaN-on-Si technology to our customers,” said Joel Levine, president, RFMW. “Finwave’s innovative solutions deliver exceptional bandwidth and power performance, aligning perfectly with our commitment to providing best-in-class RF and microwave components. This partnership enables us to support our customers with high-efficiency, next-generation products that drive advancements in 5G, aerospace, and defense applications.”
“This is an exciting time for Finwave as we transition from technology development to the commercialization of RF products based on our unique and highly differentiated GaN-on-Si RF technology,” said Finwave Semiconductor CEO Dr. Pierre-Yves Lesaicherre. “Our partnership with RFMW is a strong validation that our innovative technology can deliver high-performance solutions for a wide range of customers and applications worldwide. By working with RFMW, we are significantly expanding access to our cutting-edge GaN-on-Si RF chips, reaching customers who may not have been aware of Finwave or previously had access to our products.”
Source: Finwave Semiconductor
About Finwave Semiconductor
Finwave Semiconductor, founded in 2012, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in advanced Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistor designs and process technologies. Originating from innovations at the MIT, Finwave’s proprietary 3DGaN FinFET technology enhances energy efficiency and performance across various sectors, including mobile infrastructure, smartphones, medical devices, and cloud computing. Headquartered in Waltham, MA, the company operates with a team of approximately 25 employees. Finwave has secured significant funding, including a $12.2 million Series A round in July 2022 led by Fine Structure Ventures, with participation from investors such as Alumni Ventures, Citta Capital, Safar Partners, and Soitec.
About RFMW
RFMW, established in 2003, is a specialized distributor of radio frequency (RF) and microwave components, including semiconductors, connectors, and related products. The company serves a diverse range of industries, such as telecommunications, aerospace, and defense, offering components like amplifiers, passives, control components, signal generation products, integrated modules, discrete semiconductors, RF interconnects, and design kits. Headquartered in San Jose, CA, RFMW operates globally with additional offices in Europe, Israel, and Asia. As of 2021, the company reported annual revenues of approximately $250 million. In 2018, RFMW was acquired by TTI, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, further enhancing its distribution capabilities and market reach.
