Shanghai Anqiwei Microelectronics Technology

About Shanghai Anqiwei Microelectronics Technology

Shanghai Anqiwei Microelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (Archiwave) is a specialized semiconductor enterprise established in July 2015. The company was co-founded by Dr. Lu Jianhua, a returning overseas expert, alongside several top domestic chip and microwave system specialists. Dr. Lu holds bachelor's and master's degrees in radio from Southeast University and a doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles, and he gained experience working for several U.S. listed companies before returning to China to establish Archiwave. The firm is recognized as a national "specialized, refined, differential, and innovational (SRDI) little giant" and has established a postdoctoral research station in Pudong New Area.

Archiwave focuses on the design and development of high-performance microwave integrated circuits based on silicon semiconductor processes like Bulk-CMOS, SOI-CMOS, and SiGe BiCMOS. The company's product portfolio is structured into two primary lines: "single-function" and "beamforming" RF chips. These products include high-performance analog, RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave integrated circuits, modules, and broadband transceivers. Specific offerings encompass X-band microwave command receivers, RF switches, phase shifters, attenuators, limiting low-noise amplifiers, and broadband logarithmic detection amplifiers. A significant milestone was achieved in August 2018 with the successful development of the ARW9621, China's first fully integrated phased array T/R chip using silicon technology, which addresses the need for miniaturization and cost reduction in phased array radar antenna systems.

The company serves critical high-growth market segments, including dedicated high-performance electronic equipment, 5G communication systems, satellite communications, UAV detecting radar, and radio test instruments. Its business model revolves around the research and development, manufacturing, and sale of these specialized circuits, offering both standard products and customized solutions. Archiwave operates with its headquarters in Shanghai and a research and development center in Nanjing. The company has successfully secured funding from multiple investors, including Chenhui Venture Partners, China Mobile Capital, Hubble Investment, Xingcheng Capital, and CASIC Fund, to expand its market presence, operations, and R&D capabilities.