API Technologies Corp.

API Technologies Corp. is a leading technology provider of RF/microwave, microelectronics, and security technologies for critical and high-reliability applications. The company’s international customers include leading Fortune 500 firms, as well as the governments of the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, NATO and the European Union. Featured product brands include: Spectrum Microwave, National Hybrid, Spectrum Control, Spectrum Power, Spectrum Sensors, Cryptek, ION Networks, SST, Filtran, and EMCON.

API Technologies: API Technologies acquired Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products. They are now API Technologies Electromagnetic Integrated Solutions, a Signal & Power Integrity Components business. They are a leader in the design and manufacture of control products and systems used to condition, regulate, and govern electronic performance.

As the core building blocks of embedded electronics, API's products are essential to the overall function of end customer platforms, allowing for secure and reliable connectivity in highly demanding applications including radar, signals intelligence, guided precision and satellite security. Within API's sectors, high-performance and quality products are customer requirements and API differentiates itself from competitors based on its scale, breadth of highly trusted brands and ability to innovate and customize. API offers radio frequency / microwave components space and API will continue to support the modernization and retrofitting of communication across existing U.S. defense platforms, as well as increased penetration of electronic content on new platforms.

API Technologies is a dominant technology provider of RF/microwave, microelectronics, and security technologies for critical and high-reliability applications. Markets span defense, aerospace, medical/industrial, and communications/consumer. API provided high-performance RF, microwave, millimeter wave, and security solutions.

Products and Solutions:

API Technologies offered a wide range of products and solutions in several key areas:

1. RF, Microwave, and Millimeter Wave Solutions:

   • High-performance RF amplifiers, filters, integrated assemblies, and custom solutions for defense, aerospace, communications, and industrial applications.
   • These products were crucial for military and defense systems, satellite communications, radar systems, and more.

2. Electronic Warfare and Radar Systems:

   • API Technologies provided systems and components for electronic warfare, radar, and other defense applications.
   • This included RF/microwave components, antennas, and specialized systems for electronic countermeasures.

3. Secure Systems and Components:

   • The company offered secure solutions such as encryption devices, secure communications systems, and secure RF components.
   • These products were designed to meet the stringent requirements of government, military, and security applications.

4. Power Solutions:

   • API provided power solutions including power amplifiers, power management systems, and power supplies for various industries.
   • These power solutions were used in aerospace, defense, communications, and industrial applications.

5. EMI Filters and Capacitors:

   • API Technologies also manufactured EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) filters and capacitors for use in military, aerospace, and industrial applications.

API Technologies Acquired by Affiliate of AEA Investors LP

In 2019 - Affiliate of AEA Investors LP has closed the acquisition of API Technologies Corp. (API). API is a leading manufacturer of high-performance components and subsystems for radio frequency, microwave and electromagnetic spectrum management primarily for aerospace, defense, space and government applications. After the acquisition , API Technologies underwent a name change. The company operates under a new name: "Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions." Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions continues to provide high-reliability electronic solutions for defense, aerospace, and other industries.