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Electronic scanning array in development

ANTENNA AND BEAMFORMING TECHNOLOGIES

Novaa develops electronically scanned array architectures and antenna solutions that reduce complexity, improve SWaP-C, expand capability, and enable scalable systems

RF solutions that solve difficult problems

Advanced RF Aperture Architecture and RF Solutions for Commercial and Aerospace and Defense High Performance Communications and Sensing

WHO WE ARE

Novaa is an advanced RF array technology and architecture company


We are not an antenna manufacturer, a backend radio company, a components supplier, nor a generic R&D services firm


We develop differentiated solutions for difficult aperture problems

Array undergoing anechoic chamber testing

WE DEMONSTRATE DIFFERENTIATION
THROUGH ENGINEERING OUTCOMES AND EVIDENCE

Novaa develops advanced RF architectures and antenna technologies, and designs of electronically scanned systems and solutions that are tailored for the rigorous demands of Space, Defense, and Telecommunications.

 

We are dedicated to pioneering new, low-cost array solutions that disrupt the status quo of modern, expensive RF hardware.

Alternatively, our deep-tech portfolio of innovative low-cost architectures, antenna and beamforming technologies, and ultra-wideband multifunctional systems may mean your program’s critical research is already foundational to our current IP. By leveraging our established developments in UWB antennas, low SWaP-C arrays, mmWave, Antenna on Chip (AoC), and Antenna in Package (AiP) technologies reaching W-Band, your team can significantly mitigate technical risk and compress delivery schedules. 

Whether you require a bespoke design from the ground up, or wish to adapt our existing state-of-the-art microelectronics, we are committed to engineering the precise antenna systems your mission demands. Solutions that you and your customers need and can afford.​

As importantly, we provide a high-fidelity partnership rather than standard off-the-shelf hardware sales. Our development model is built on close technical collaboration, aligned with your engineers to apply innovative phased array technologies to complex aperture challenges and achieve your program goals. When your project moves toward production; we can if needed, integrate our network of certified industrial partners to handle large-scale manufacturing, qualification, and environmental testing, ensuring a seamless transition from prototype to a field-ready phased array technology, or asset.

We're always happy to answer any question, or provide a quick brief about our work, or discuss your specific areas of interest. Don't hesitate to contact us. 

WE WORK AT THE RF FRONT-END

We solve difficult problems at the aperture and RF front end where bandwidth, power, thermal load, complexity, calibration, integration, manufacturability, and cost determine whether advanced systems can scale.

Our work can be developed into mission-specific modules, apertures, and prototype systems, then transitioned to customers and industry partners for system integration and production.

Scalable Solutions

Modular and scalable array

Enabling Technologies

Integrated circuit for high RF mm-wave

Architectures

Cross-section of an array

SOME WORK WE'VE DONE

ANTENNA AND BEAMFORMING TECHNOLOGY

Dual Band Systems

We integrated multiple frequency bands into a single aperture, enabling seamless communication and radar sensing functionality in a compact footprint.

Low SWaP-C RF Arrays

We specialize in optimizing systems to achieve unprecedented reductions in size, weight, and power consumption without compromising performance.

Tell us about other areas of interest you may have

Our experience is wide-ranging

Ultrawideband Arrays

Novaa is a leading expert in UWB, multifunctional arrays achieving up to 10:1 BW performance and more at low frequency (fixed beam / sector antennas).

mmWave Technology

Low cost, extremely high data rate arrays and RFICs at mmWave frequency ranges. Novaa is developing unique high mmW ESA capabilities up to W-band.

SATCOM / Sat IoT

Update your legacy UHF antennas. Novaa designs provide extremely low cost, high data rate compact apertures for commercial SATCOM / SaT IoT.

Assured PNT

Anti-jam, anti-spoof, and multi-path resilient GPS innovation at the antenna layer enabling an extremely low SWaP-C plug / play upgrade at attritable costs. 

An RF Engineer in the lab

MORE CAPABILITY SHOULD NOT REQUIRE MORE COMPLEXITY

Conventional electronically scanned arrays often increase capability by multiplying hardware.

Larger apertures and broader system requirements can mean more elements, more channelization, more RF electronics, more power, more heat, more interconnects, more calibration, more failure points, spiraling costs. You get the 'picture'.

 

That approach does not scale well.

Our approach differs. Novaa develops architectures intended to change the relationship between aperture capability and system complexity. Call us to discuss how we may be able to help you reduce complexity and costs in arrays with architectures that scale.

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Greater Capability  l  Less Complexity

BEYOND THE CONVENTIONAL ARRAY

Sooo ... your antenna project is slightly off-track? 

Novaa lab humor - day 3 after the coffee-maker broke

'The Dark Period'

Novaa Insights (our series of ongoing Posts) examines the technologies, engineering problems, and architectural decisions shaping the next generation of electronically scanned systems.

Topics typically address array architecture, scaling electronically scanned systems, TRM complexity, power and thermal constraints, ultra-wideband apertures, multi-band architectures, calibration, modularity, manufacturability, and future RF system architectures.

We write for engineers and project managers who are looking for more than a “simple antenna company".

 

Of course, we'll have some fun along the way!

Our posts will start in Linkedin in August. Join the conversation.

CONTACT US

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Have a question? Want a couple of answers? Send us an email. We'd be delighted to have a chat. Any excuse to have a coffee!

 

We strive to respond to your enquiry within the day. 

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Branch Office - Dallas, Texas

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