RF Switch Platform
Smart Switching.
Scale Without Limits.
Get to a working RIS, reconfigurable surface, or massive-array demonstrator faster, with far less system complexity. novocomms delivers not just a good switch — but a complete path from concept to a working, measurable demonstrator.
Evaluation Board
A purpose-built evaluation setup to validate the RF switch concept quickly, with clear onboarding so you can start measurements sooner.
RF Switch EVB — precision evaluation board with SMA/2.92mm connectors, calibration thru-lines, and digital control interface
Product Families
Two switch families covering 10–81 GHz. Detailed specifications shared under NDA.
TYPE I — 10–40 GHz
| Frequency Range | 10 – 40 GHz |
| Package | Flip-chip |
| Pin Count | 10 pins |
| Die Size | 0.9 × 0.7 mm |
| Supply Voltage | 3 V / −1.5 V |
| Target Applications | Sub-40 GHz RIS, reflectarrays, beam-steering |
TYPE II — 40–81 GHz
| Frequency Range | 40 – 81 GHz |
| Package | Flip-chip |
| Pin Count | 8 pins |
| Die Size | 0.7 × 0.7 mm |
| Supply Voltage | 3 V |
| Target Applications | mmWave RIS, 5G FR2, SATCOM demonstrators |
What novocomms Does Differently
Most suppliers offer "a good switch." We deliver a complete path to a working demonstrator.
Reduced Control Burden
Designed for large switch counts with simple digital control approaches — no complex wiring harnesses or FPGA control buses required.
Stable, Held Configurations
Once set, the system maintains the desired state during operation and measurement while powered — no drift, no refresh cycles.
Reference Design Package
Control circuit reference design with schematic guidance and practical integration notes for building your tile or panel.
Control Software
Purpose-built tools to configure, update, and manage large switch-count states — simplifying what would otherwise be a scripting nightmare.
Proprietary Algorithm
Not open source — delivered as part of the solution to simplify control and validation across hundreds or thousands of switch states.
PoC Support
Design review services and integration support to help you succeed — from architecture review through first measurements.
Ideal Research Applications
Built for academic and R&D teams working on next-generation reconfigurable RF systems.
RIS / Programmable Metasurfaces
Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for wireless channel control, signal enhancement, and coverage extension research.
Reflectarrays & Transmitarrays
Electronically reconfigurable reflect/transmit arrays for beam steering without phased-array complexity.
Massive MIMO Testbeds
Large-element-count MIMO testbeds and reconfigurable apertures for 5G/6G capacity research.
SATCOM / NTN Beam-Steering
Non-terrestrial network and satellite communication beam-steering demonstrators for LEO and GEO constellations.
Reconfigurable Apertures
Electronically switchable antenna apertures for adaptive radar, sensing, and communication systems.
Academic Research
Compress years of demonstrator development into months — measure earlier, iterate more, publish more, attract grants faster.
Engagement Options
Three paths from concept to a working demonstrator — choose your starting point.
Evaluate (Fast)
Evaluation setup + starter workflow. Get hands-on with the switch and control software to validate your concept quickly.
Demonstrate
Reference design + software to build a tile (8×8 / 16×16). Full integration support for your first working demonstrator panel.
Scale
PoC support + fabrication/SMT support for larger panels. We help you move from demonstrator to publishable results at scale.
What You Get
A complete solution — not just a component.
Hardware & Design
| Evaluation Setup | EVB for fast concept validation |
| Reference Design | Control circuit + schematic guidance |
| Integration Notes | Practical notes for tile/panel builds |
| Fabrication Support | Optional SMT support at scale |
Software & Services
| Control Software | Manage large switch-count states |
| Proprietary Algorithm | Licensed, not open source |
| Design Review | Architecture + integration readiness |
| PoC Support | Through first measurements |
Get Started
Tell us your band, element count, and demonstrator goal — we'll recommend the fastest path.
novocomms UK
Address: 146 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9NX, UK
Phone: +44 (0) 121 392 9388
Email: Product.Info@novocomms.solutions
Web: www.novocomms.com
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