MOV Program for Customized LTCC RF Passive Components

Program Overview

Johanson Technology’s Minimum Order Value (MOV) Program enables customers to develop custom LTCC-based RF integrated passive components when standard catalog parts do not meet application requirements. The MOV program is optimized for low-volume and early-stage production while maintaining production-grade design discipline and manufacturing quality.

This offering provides a clear, structured path from concept to qualified custom component, with transparent engineering and production cost models.

When to Use the MOV Program

The MOV Program is ideal when:

• Program annual volumes are below 50,000 pieces, even as small as a few dozen pcs.
• Electrical requirements cannot be met with standard catalog parts.
• Board space, frequency response, or integration constraints require a custom solution.
• Time-to-market and design confidence are critical.
• Future volume growth might be possible but not yet guaranteed.

Custom Product Scope

The MOV Program supports custom LTCC RF passive components, including:

• Bandpass, low-pass, and high-pass filters
• Impedance-matched networks and integrated passive structures
• Couplers, baluns, power splitters, and custom RF blocks
• Application-specific LTCC passive designs

Design & Development Approach

Each project follows a structured, production-focused workflow:

1. Requirements Review – Electrical, mechanical, environmental, and application constraints defined.
2. Parametric & EM Modeling – Rapid feasibility assessment and optimization
3. Full Physical Design – LTCC stack-up, layout, and manufacturability review
4. Prototype Build & Test – Performance validation against specifications
5. Design Refinement – Iteration as needed prior to production release

Commercial Model

• Up-Front NRE Required
  A Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) charge is required to initiate custom design activities. This ensures dedicated engineering resources and production-grade design rigor.
• Up-Front Production Charges
  For low-volume production programs upfront charges apply to support tooling, setup, and efficient manufacturing execution.
• Clear Path to Volume Scaling
  As production volumes increase, commercial terms can be reviewed and optimized (re-quoted).

Key Benefits

✔ Purpose-built for low-volume custom RF components

✔ Transparent cost structure (no hidden development risk)

✔ Production-grade LTCC design and manufacturing

✔ Faster engagement than traditional high-volume-only suppliers

✔ Scalable path from prototype to production

Contact Johanson Applications Engineers to discuss how a custom RF product can help solve your design challenges.