Tanoue has held key leadership positions at NEC, including General Manager of Global Mobile Solutions. He is a recognized figure in the Japanese cellular communications ecosystem and currently serves as Senior Advisor in the Product Development Department of OREX SAI, a joint venture between NTT DoCoMo and NEC, focused on promoting Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) solutions in the global market.

“We are thrilled to welcome Tanoue San to our Advisory Board,” said Manolis Frantzeskakis, CEO and Chairperson of Argo Semiconductors. “His extensive experience in cellular infrastructure, particularly in Radio Access Networks, coupled with his strategic vision, will be instrumental in accelerating the adoption of ArgoSemi’s telecommunication product strategy.

“I am honored to join Argo Semiconductors and am incredibly excited about the opportunities ahead,” said Katsumi Tanoue. “I look forward to collaborating with the ArgoSemi team to advance its mission and drive sustainable growth in the industry.”

About Argo Semiconductors SA

Headquartered in Athens, Greece, ArgoSemi specializes in the design and development of advanced RF solutions for next-generation telecommunications. With a team of seasoned professionals, ArgoSemi delivers cutting-edge active antenna solutions for sub-6GHz 5G cellular networks, setting new industry standards for performance and efficiency.

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following the award of the prestigious European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator blended finance support. This funding will support the development of cutting-edge, highly integrated RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) for 5G N78 and N79 applications, improving both financial and environmental attributes and furthering ArgoSemi’s mission to drive technological advancements in cellular communications.

The EIC Accelerator is the funding tool from the Horizon Europe program, that targets the scaling of research and innovation efforts, it aims to address global challenges, support the digital and green transitions, and enhance European competitiveness. ArgoSemi’s project, which focuses on energy-efficient, high-performance RF FEMs, aligns perfectly with the program’s priorities in fostering sustainable and advanced digital infrastructure.

“The official initiation of our EIC supported Active Antenna project marks a significant milestone for ArgoSemi”, said Dr Frantzeskakis, CEO of ArgoSemi. “It validates our commitment to developing innovative RF solutions and strengthens our role in advancing 5G technologies essential for Europe’s digital future.”

ArgoSemi’s advanced, high integration active antenna technology, with innovative RF FEMs are designed to significantly reduce the cost, power consumption, and size of Remote Unit (RU) solutions for 5G networks. These improvements will enable telecom operators to deploy more compact, cost and energy efficient systems, thereby lowering operational expenses and contributing to the sustainability of next-generation communication infrastructures.

The EIC financing will facilitate:
– Accelerated research and development of ArgoSemi’s RF FEMs to enhance data rates, energy efficiency and cost efficiency in 5G networks.
– Collaborations with leading European research institutions and industry partners to ensure technological excellence.
– Contribution to the EU’s goals of technological sovereignty and reduced reliance on non-European semiconductor suppliers.

About ArgoSemi

Headquartered in Athens, Greece, ArgoSemi specializes in the design and development of advanced RF solutions for next-generation telecommunications. With a team of highly experienced professionals, ArgoSemi delivers innovative products that drive the evolution of wireless communication technologies.

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for our revolutionary proposal, Argo Active Antenna. This remarkable achievement places us at the forefront of innovation in the semiconductor industry.

A Remarkable Achievement
The EIC Accelerator Prize is one of the most competitive and esteemed awards in the technology sector, in Europe, aimed at supporting top-tier innovation and groundbreaking advancements. Being selected as a winner among a thousand of exceptional companies is a significant honor and a clear endorsement of our vision and technological prowess.

Our Winning Proposal
Our Argo Active Antenna project focuses on the development finalization and optimization of the Argo Semi Active Antenna Catalyst. This innovative technology is poised to revolutionize sub-6GHz 5G wireless systems and their descendants in 5G Advanced and 6G cellular, enhancing performance and efficiency in next-generation wireless communication.

Our Journey and Vision
Argo Semiconductors has always strived to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the communications and the semiconductor technology. This award is a milestone in our journey, reaffirming our commitment to developing cutting-edge solutions that drive progress and create a better future.

Gratitude and Future Aspirations
We extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated team, whose relentless effort and passion have made this achievement possible. We also thank our partners and supporters for their unwavering trust and encouragement.


This award motivates us to continue our pursuit of excellence and to innovate even further. We look forward to the exciting challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Join Us in Celebrating

We invite you to join us in celebrating this incredible milestone and to stay tuned for more exciting updates as we continue to innovate and lead in the communications and the semiconductor industry.

Together, we are shaping the future of technology.

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The antenna arrays within the AS04xx-R product line can be manufactured by conventional Printed Circuit Board manufacturing facilities, while maintaining world class performance characteristics.

ArgoSemi’s antenna design has been achieved by leveraging Ansys’ pervasive suite of software solutions. By harnessing the power of this software and with the continuous support of the Ansys Startup Program, ArgoSemi has implemented innovative design approaches that set new standards in antenna technology for the networks of 5G and 5G Advanced, ensuring optimal performance and connectivity.

“ArgoSemi proudly announces its AS04xx-R line of printed directional antenna array products operating in the C-band of frequencies. Combining high efficiency with an ultra-slim profile, these antennas pave the way for a next generation of macro-cell Radio Units and small-cell base-stations with smaller volume, weight and cost.” mentioned Dr. Manolis Frantzeskakis, CEO of ArgoSemi.

“Working with Ansys software has been pivotal in unlocking new possibilities for our antenna designs tailored for 5G and 6G networks. These efforts underscore our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the demands of the future.” he added.

“ArgoSemi’s vision for advancing the development of antenna technology represents a significant step forward in 5G and 6G networks. We are proud to support innovation with robust solutions that empower industries and enable transformative experiences,” said Dr. Laila Salman, Principal Technical Specialist at Ansys.

About Argo Semiconductors SA
Argo Semiconductors SA, headquartered in Athens, Greece is an RF subsystem innovator with long experience on radio solutions, presently leveraging its compact 2-D antenna arrays at Sub-6GHz for plain MIMO and massive MIMO radios in 5G and beyond.

As a 5G innovator, we are eager to showcase our latest achievements on cutting-edge technologies and solutions. MWC provides a unique platform for us to connect with industry leaders, share insights and explore collaborative opportunities.
Join us from 26-29 February at Barcelona as we demonstrate the world’s first Active Antenna Single-Board Module in the C-band, the result of an exciting partnership, along with the 2nd generation of our pioneering printed antenna array and our latest developments on RF silicon IP. Visit our booth Hall Congress Square Stand CS250 to experience our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of radios.
We look forward to engaging with fellow industry professionals, forging new partnerships, and contributing to the conversations that will define the future of mobile technology.

See you at MWC!

The All-in-one Digital antenna module streamlines BOM cost power consumption and time to market for RU developers.
[BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 20, 2024], Metanoia Communications Inc. (Metanoia), Argo Semiconductors SA (ArgoSemi) and NXP® Semiconductors showcase a groundbreaking Digital Antenna module at the Sub-6 GHz band, encompassing the Digital Front-End processing all the way to signal emission on the air. This is enabled by NXP’s top-side cooled A5M36TG140-TC power amplifier (PA) and Layerscape® Access LA1200 software-defined radio, Metanoia’s 5G Sub-6GHz RF IC (the MT3812) and ArgoSemi’s pioneering 2D printed antenna (the AS04xx product line). This turn-key reference design for 5G small cell radios leverages size, weight and power (SWaP) savings with lower cost, power consumption and development time for both MIMO and massive MIMO deployments. The initial reference design is optimized for 4T4R CBRS outdoor use cases across private networks and MNO deployment extensions, extending to other RF bands and future derivatives with a common PCB footprint. “This innovative reference design will not only minimize customers’ engineering efforts, it will also be a “white module” for different product density, different markets and shorten significantly the time to market for 5G solutions. Metanoia’s MT3812 is a low power, cost-effective tri-band 2T/2R IC with extensive software library to help customers with all the aspects of RF calibration, product manufacturing and implementation.” explains Didier Boivin, Metanoia EVP. “ArgoSemi is happy to contribute its breakthrough high-performance 2D printed antenna AS0424 allowing the complete integration of all the Digital Antenna components directly onto the antenna PCB and thus eliminate connectors losses boosting the Digital Antenna gain” explained Dr. Manolis Frantzeskakis, CEO of ArgoSemi. “This Digital Antenna module features NXP’s industry-first top-side cooled package, opening up new markets for O-RAN equipment makers, simplifying their design work and reducing material costs and manufacturing complexity for fast-time-to-market,” says Jeff Steinheider, Vice President and General Manager, Industrial Edge Processing, at NXP. About Metanoia Metanoia based in Hsinchu, Taiwan has contributed to the development of several generations of semiconductor SoC solutions for wireline Broadband and is now focusing in bringing new products to the 5G NR Markets.

About ArgoSemi
Argo Semiconductors SA, headquartered in Athens, Greece is an RF subsystem innovator with
long experience on radio solutions, presently leveraging its compact 2-D antenna arrays at
Sub-6GHz for plain MIMO and massive MIMO radios in 5G and beyond.
For more information, please visit: www.argosemi.com/digital-antenna

FirstTo6G has received funding from the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) and its members under the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme and by the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).

Our consortium of six European small and medium-sized companies and leading universities, experts from various disciplines, joins forces to ensure the realization of the first 6G TRx technology i.e., data converters and corresponding sub-THz frontends, which fulfils the extreme requirements for making 6G a widespread reality. These requirements include extremely wide modulation bandwidth at high signal quality, high energy efficiency, and low cost.

Key exploitable FirstTo6G results include new technical concepts and designs for data converters and the frontend, integration of high- performance TRx components in a single chip, and automation algorithms for the design of frontends. The results will be used to develop and commercialize high performance mm-wave / early 6G products, as a basis for further research, or to spin-off new businesses.

By enabling the widespread realization of 6G, the consortium will contribute to the broad societal benefits that 6G will ultimately bring. Critical technical knowledge will be developed and exploited in Europe by fast-growing SMEs, growing the landscape of communication microelectronics providers, strengthening the European microelectronics ecosystem and reinforcing Europe’s technological sovereignty.

For more info -> https://www.firstto6g.eu/

Dr. Frantzeskakis took the lead sharing his expertise of Argo’s Ultra Slim Antenna along with the high degree of Silicon Integration within 5G-NR Radio Units and the vision for a more affordable 5G Network.

“We are excited to be part of this event and to have the opportunity to share our insights on making the 5G technology easier to reach,” said Dr Frantzeskakis.
“At Argo Semiconductors, we believe in making things simpler and for 5G NR this principle translates into a high value for the operators on both CAPEX and OPEX.”

The “5G Conference” was set to be a remarkable for Greece and Southeastern Europe, gathering of experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of the 5G technology.
The “5G Conference” promises to be a hub of knowledge exchange, networking, and innovation. It provided a platform for Argo’s CEO to connect with fellow industry leaders, share ideas, and explore collaborations that can drive 5G Networks to the next step.

Argo Semiconductors offers custom 5G sub-6GHz RFIC solutions and true 2-dimensional printed antennas for Small and Macro Cells.
The high degree of integration between RF functionality and ArgoSemi’s unique printed circuit antenna yield 25% cost savings on the Radio Unit Bill of Materials. Argo leverages its long experience on radio design and RFIC product development, together with its antenna technology to meet the most stringent requirements on performance and cost.

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