SigmaSense
SigmaSense is a privately-held semiconductor and software company that develops software-defined, direct-to-digital sensing chips and systems for interactive display touch controllers (SigmaDrive) and in-field battery monitoring (SigmaEIS), serving OEMs in automotive, mobile, rugged computing, digital signage, gaming, and energy storage markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersAustin, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SigmaSense does
SigmaSense is a privately-held semiconductor and software company headquartered in Austin, Texas (with engineering offices in Boise, Idaho and New Taipei City, Taiwan), founded in 2015 and operating in the sensing-semiconductor domain. The company has built a software-defined, direct-to-digital current-mode sigma-delta sensing architecture that converts raw analog signals into high-fidelity digital data, claiming 100-1000X better signal-to-noise ratio than traditional voltage-mode touch controllers. Its product platform is organized into two lines: (1) SigmaDrive touch controllers (SDC100, SDC300) for interactive displays, gaming, automotive HMI, and rugged computing, with proprietary features including concurrent bi-directional drive and sense on single pins and AI Touch for autonomous mode switching; and (2) SigmaEIS electrochemical impedance spectroscopy semiconductors and a development kit for in-field battery health, safety, and performance monitoring targeted at AI data centers, utility-scale energy storage, and EV battery systems. The portfolio is protected by 400+ patents spanning 35 application families covering touch, power, battery, automotive, and IoT applications.
SigmaSense monetizes through a hybrid model combining semiconductor chip sales (SDC100/SDC300), technology licensing (notably the May 2023 $35M agreement with NXP Semiconductors for software-defined sensing in automotive and mobile), and software/development tools including the SigmaEIS Development Kit. The go-to-market blends direct enterprise OEM sales (Zebra Technologies for rugged tablets, LG-MRI for outdoor signage, VIA optronics for automotive/industrial) with regional channel partners — WPG Korea, Okaya (Japan), and Dawar Technologies (US medical, marine, industrial) — and co-development alliances with strategic investors such as Foxconn, Corning, E Ink, and GIS who simultaneously serve as customers and manufacturing partners. Customers span interactive display OEMs, automotive Tier 1s, AI data center operators, and energy storage system integrators, with a recent strategic reorientation toward Physical AI in battery and power markets following the October 2025 leadership transition.
Key risks observable in the data include customer concentration (NXP and a handful of OEM anchors carry disproportionate weight), the absence of disclosed revenue or unit volumes despite multiple rounds since 2020, reliance on a still-evolving product roadmap (SDC300 and EIS kits), and the inherent execution risk of operating across both mature (display touch) and emerging (battery EIS) markets with a headcount of 51-100 employees.
SigmaSense firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SigmaSense
- Legal name
- SigmaSense, LLC
- Website
- https://sigmasense.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- SigmaSense is a privately-held semiconductor and software company that develops software-defined, direct-to-digital sensing chips and systems for interactive display touch controllers (SigmaDrive) and in-field battery monitoring (SigmaEIS), serving OEMs in automotive, mobile, rugged computing, digital signage, gaming, and energy storage markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SigmaSense industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Semiconductor Sensing Technology
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Interface ICs (USB/HDMI/SerDes/Level Shifters) (HDAHAIAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Power Management ICs (PMICs) (HDAHAIAA), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Battery Electronics (IMAGAHAC), Touchpads & Touch Input Modules (HDACAFAE)
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Where SigmaSense is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Austin
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
SigmaSense business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Semiconductor Products: Sale of proprietary touch controller chips (SDC100, SDC300) and EIS semiconductor solutions for battery monitoring. Products are integrated into OEM devices and sold as components.
- Technology Licensing: Licensing of sensing technology to semiconductor partners such as NXP for integration into their product lines. Includes co-development agreements with strategic partners.
- Software and Development Tools: Software platform solutions and development tools for configuring and optimizing sensing systems. Includes SigmaEIS development kit for battery system evaluation.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise OEM pricing for touch controllers and battery sensing semiconductors |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
SigmaSense product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SigmaSense designs and sells proprietary semiconductor chips and software for two product lines: SigmaDrive touch controllers (SDC100 and SDC300) that enable high-performance touch and touchless interaction on interactive displays, and SigmaEIS onboard Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy systems for real-time battery health, safety, and performance monitoring. The company's current-mode sigma-delta architecture delivers 100-1000x better signal-to-noise ratio than traditional voltage-mode touch controllers, with products sold to OEMs, device manufacturers, and battery system integrators through direct sales and channel partners.
Product overview
SigmaSense is a semiconductor and software platform providing two distinct product lines: SigmaEIS for Batteries (Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy systems for battery monitoring and predictive analytics) and SigmaSense for Interactive Display (touch controller products under the SigmaDrive brand, including SDC100 and SDC300). The platform is enhanced by AI Touch technology that enables automatic environmental adaptation and mode switching. The company holds over 400 patents protecting its software-defined sensing technology.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- SigmaEIS for Batteries Onboard Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) semiconductor and software system that detects complex impedance changes within the electrochemical composition of batteries in the field, delivering real-time battery health, safety, and performance insights for AI data centers, energy storage systems, battery backup systems, and battery test systems.
- SigmaEIS Development Kit Custom semiconductor unit paired with fully configurable, upgradeable software that enables engineers to rapidly evaluate SigmaSense EIS sensing capabilities across cylindrical, prismatic, and bar battery formats. Chemistry-agnostic and deployable in under 30 minutes for evaluation purposes.
- SigmaDrive SDC300 Touch Controller Advanced SigmaDrive touch controller delivering high-performance touch and touchless interactivity for interactive displays, overcoming thin stacks and high capacitive loads with breakthrough speed, accuracy, resolution, and noise immunity. Targets displays, kiosks, gaming, mobile devices, vehicles, and industrial/rugged applications.
- SDC100 Touch Controller First-generation 128-channel SigmaDrive touch controller enabling 300Hz touch reporting on large displays, working through thick bullet-proof glass, rain, snow, and winter gloves with superior signal-to-noise ratios exceeding 30dB. Designed for outdoor large-format interactive displays up to 98 inches.
Quantifiable outcome
- 300Hz touch reporting enables 90%+ accuracy vs 51% at 60Hz in gaming applications
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use SigmaSense
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
SigmaSense technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability6 records
Feature6 records
SigmaSense partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major and regional.
- Zebra TechnologiesflagshipZebra enabled ET60W/ET65W Windows Rugged Enterprise Tablets with SigmaSense AI Touch technology. Zebra is the first rugged enterprise tablet provider to integrate this technology, targeting warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, public safety, and field service sectors.
- TessolvemajorTessolve and SigmaSense collaboration to develop DSP sensing ASIC targeting multiple technology industries.
- NXP SemiconductorsflagshipLicensing and co-development agreement signed May 2023 involving $35 million investment. NXP licensed SigmaSense sensing technology to create high-performance sensing solutions for software-defined applications. Collaboration on multi-dimensional sensing technology for user interfaces and automotive products.
- Interactive ScapemajorPartnership to showcase revolutionary interactive multi-touch digital experiences at ISE 2022. Interactive Scape's tangible AI technology based on SigmaSense enabled high-fidelity multi-touch sensing; world first high-performance interactive tabletop with smartphone recognition and object detection.
- NanobitmajorPartnership with Heraeus and Nanobit to introduce breakthrough flexible 3D touch sensors at C-Touch 2021. Thermoformable optically clear touch sensors for automotive interiors and home appliances.
- VIA optronicsmajorStrategic partnership announced June 2021 with financial investment. Collaboration to develop new touch solutions for automotive applications, industrial displays, and consumer electronics. VIA's metal mesh touch capabilities combined with SigmaSense technology.
- Okaya & Co., Ltd. / Okaya Electronics Corp.regionalJapan's largest electronics distributor providing business development and customer support for SigmaSense in Display and Automotive markets.
- Dawar TechnologiesregionalPreferred partner for non-consumer market segments (medical, marine, industrial) in USA. Dawar receives extensive training on SigmaDrive enabled touch controller devices for custom interactive touch solutions.
- HeraeusmajorJoint development of world's first 65-inch PEDOT polymer touch sensor. Heraeus Clevios conductive polymer technology enabled by SigmaDrive touch controller for superior optical clarity and flexible touch sensors.
- WPG KorearegionalMember of WPG Holdings (Asia's largest electronics distributor) providing sales and support for SigmaSense products in Korea, engaging manufacturers for interactive user interfaces and IoT markets.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves7 records
SigmaSense competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- STMicroelectronics: STMicroelectronics produces a broad portfolio of microcontrollers, automotive touch controllers, and battery management ICs. It is a competitor in automotive HMI and BMS sockets where SigmaSense is expanding through NXP licensing and direct OEM engagement.
- Texas Instruments: Texas Instruments is the largest analog IC vendor globally with broad coverage of mixed-signal, interface, and battery management products. It competes with SigmaSense across multiple sensing categories and is a benchmark incumbent for fabless analog semiconductor economics.
- Analog Devices: Analog Devices is a leading analog and mixed-signal IC company that also produces precision EIS instrumentation and battery monitoring ICs. It is highly comparable to SigmaSense on the SigmaEIS product line targeting data centers, EVs, and energy storage customers.
- Microchip Technology: Microchip offers a broad portfolio of microcontrollers, touch controllers (acquired via Atmel's maXTouch line), and analog ICs. While not exclusively focused on touch, its maXTouch family directly competes with SigmaDrive for automotive and large-display touch sockets.
Direct peers
- Synaptics: Synaptics is the leading independent touch controller IC vendor for smartphones, laptops, and large displays, directly competing with SigmaSense's SigmaDrive line in the HMI/touch controller market. Both companies supply OEMs integrating capacitive touch into high-volume consumer and enterprise products.
- Himax Technologies: Himax is a fabless display driver IC and touch controller supplier with deep relationships in large-format displays and automotive panels. It competes with SigmaSense in touch controllers for automotive cockpits and large-format LCD/OLED panels through Asia-based display manufacturers.
- Goodix Technology: Goodix is a major Chinese fabless semiconductor company specializing in touch controllers, fingerprint sensors, and other interface ICs. It competes head-to-head with SigmaSense in touch sensing for smartphones, tablets, and large-format displays, particularly in Asia where SigmaSense has channel partners.
- Parade Technologies: Parade Technologies designs high-speed interface ICs including touch controllers, HDMI retimers, and USB-C solutions for displays and PCs. It is a direct competitor in the touch controller segment serving monitor, notebook, and large-display OEMs.
Emerging players
- Cirrus Logic: Cirrus Logic is a mixed-signal IC vendor specializing in low-power, high-precision audio and sensing converters. SigmaSense CEO David French previously led Cirrus Logic, and the companies share a talent pool and analog/mixed-signal design heritage in the Austin semiconductor ecosystem.
Others
- Keysight Technologies: Keysight is the dominant supplier of laboratory EIS instrumentation and battery test equipment that SigmaEIS directly replaces for field-deployed applications. While not a semiconductor competitor, Keysight defines the legacy market SigmaSense is disrupting with its onboard semiconductor EIS approach.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SigmaSense social profiles
Digital presenceSigmaSense compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
SigmaSense financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SigmaSense leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles16 records
SigmaSense funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds8 records
Investors6 records
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SigmaSense M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SigmaSense
What does SigmaSense do?
SigmaSense designs and sells proprietary semiconductor chips and software for two product lines: SigmaDrive touch controllers (SDC100 and SDC300) that enable high-performance touch and touchless interaction on interactive displays, and SigmaEIS onboard Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy systems for real-time battery health, safety, and performance monitoring. The company's current-mode sigma-delta architecture delivers 100-1000x better signal-to-noise ratio than traditional voltage-mode touch controllers, with products sold to OEMs, device manufacturers, and battery system integrators through direct sales and channel partners.
Is SigmaSense a public or private company?
SigmaSense is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was SigmaSense founded?
SigmaSense was founded in 2019. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is SigmaSense based?
SigmaSense is headquartered in Austin, United States, in the North America region.
How does SigmaSense make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Semiconductor Products are the primary driver. The others are technology Licensing and software and Development Tools.
Who are SigmaSense's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments, Analog Devices and Microchip Technology. Direct peers are Synaptics, Himax Technologies, Goodix Technology and Parade Technologies. Cirrus Logic is listed as an emerging player. Keysight Technologies is listed as an others.
Does SigmaSense have an API?
No public API is recorded for SigmaSense.
What industry is SigmaSense in?
SigmaSense's product category is Semiconductor Sensing Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAIAD, Interface ICs (USB/HDMI/SerDes/Level Shifters), with a secondary code of HDAHAIAA, Power Management ICs (PMICs). Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3823.