About | Planar Monolithics (PMI)

Planar Monolithics Industries (PMI) was founded by Dr. Ashok (Ash) Gorwara on November 11, 1989, and soon established its reputation as a leading supplier of custom, high-reliability radio frequency microwave components and subsystems. Delivering industry-standard performance for mission-critical applications in the military, communications, commercial and consumer industries, PMI continues to expand its portfolio of state-of-the-art hybrid MMIC components, modules, and subsystems. As part of an extended engineering ecosystem and powerful supply chain, PMI delivers a competitive advantage to every customer.

Broad Range: PMI offers more than 4500 Hi-Rel Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) models with test results, S-parameters, 3D models and detailed specs available online on demand.
S-parameters, 3D models and detailed specs are available online on this website.
ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified facilities in Frederick, MD USA and El Dorado Hills, CA USA
Military standards: All Quantic PMI products are built to rigorous MIL-STD specs.
Robust supply chain: In-stock options available via direct sales as well as private label distributors.
Customer Service: Industry-leading sales and applications support, leading to lower costs and faster lead times than competitive options.

On March 8, 2021 — Quantic™ Electronics, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (“Arcline”), acquired Planar Monolithics Industries (PMI) and its assets. Quantic is an electronic component company focused on defining and delivering the future of mission-critical electronics. Quantic has over a century of combined experience as reliable problem-solvers and trusted partners in military, aerospace, industrial and commercial markets. www.quanticnow.com.

Today, PMI (Planar Monolithics) continues to carry on the legacy of its founder by expanding the applications of RF/Microwave components and subsystems into new, low cost, RF/Microwave receiving and transmitting systems for both civilian and military customers.

Design

PMI has more than 35 years of experience in the design and manufacturing of technologically superior RF, Microwave, mmWave Devices, Components and Sub-Systems for Commercial, Military and Industrial applications. At PMI, application of the most powerful and up-to-date design simulation and modeling software ensures effective and efficient results even prior to hardware prototyping.

Manufacturing

Every product PMI produces is built to rigorous MIL-STD specs. With ISO9001 certified facilities in Frederick, MD, USA and El Dorado Hills, CA, USA, PMI provides solutions and products that will ensure your program’s success.

Testing

Highly capable in the rigorous testing that’s mission-critical to the success of every PMI solution, every component is tested to ensure 100% compliance with stated requirements. Our processes are fluid and our protocols constantly upgraded to accommodate evolving program requirements in military, aerospace, and commercial applications.