NovaCircuits

NovaCircuits is a fictional technology company that designs and manufactures semiconductor components and prototyping services. Headquartered in a major technology hub, the company focuses on making advanced electronics development accessible to startups, researchers, and education programs. Its product portfolio includes application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), microcontrollers, and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), complemented by development boards, reference designs, and silicon-prototype services. The company also provides PCB fabrication and assembly, testing, and turnkey design services for rapid product iteration.

NovaCircuits was established in 2012 by a group of engineers and researchers seeking to shorten the distance between ideas and hardware. Over the years, it expanded from custom ASIC services to scalable prototyping platforms and ecosystem tooling that integrates with common electronic design automation (EDA) software. The technology approach emphasizes modular design flows, vendor-agnostic toolchains, and compatibility with open-source software.

In markets spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, NovaCircuits serves startups, universities, contract manufacturers, and maker communities. It emphasizes customer education through online tutorials, samples, and community programs, and maintains partnerships with semiconductor foundries and contract manufacturers to support both small-batch projects and mid-volume production. The company is privately held and focuses on sustainable manufacturing practices and transparent pricing.