Acces I/O Products
ACCES I/O Products designs, manufactures, and customizes data acquisition and embedded I/O hardware (USB, PCIe, mPCIe, M.2, PC/104, Ethernet) for defense, medical, industrial, and aerospace OEMs from its ISO9001-certified San Diego facility, supported by 20+ international distributors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersSan Diego, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Acces I/O Products does
ACCES I/O Products, Inc. is a privately held US manufacturer of data acquisition (DAQ) hardware and embedded I/O solutions, founded in 1987 and headquartered in San Diego, California. The company designs, builds, and tests in the USA at an ISO9001:2015-certified facility, offering more than 500 commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products and over 1,500 customized 'specials' across ten or more bus architectures including USB, USB-OEM, PCI Express, PCI Express Mini Card (mPCIe), M.2, PCIe/104, PC/104, Ethernet, PCI, and legacy ISA. Core product modules cover analog input, analog output, digital I/O, relay/FET outputs, serial communication (RS-232/422/485), quadrature/counters, watchdog timers, signal conditioning, USB hubs, and wireless I/O, with differentiated form factors such as the proprietary USB/104 and USB/PICO board sizes and remote RS-485 multi-drop pods supporting up to 200+ nodes over 4,000 ft.
Acces I/O Products firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Acces I/O Products
- Legal name
- ACCES I/O Products, Inc.
- Website
- https://accesio.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ACCES I/O Products designs, manufactures, and customizes data acquisition and embedded I/O hardware (USB, PCIe, mPCIe, M.2, PC/104, Ethernet) for defense, medical, industrial, and aerospace OEMs from its ISO9001-certified San Diego facility, supported by 20+ international distributors.
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Acces I/O Products industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Data Acquisition Hardware
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)
- SIC
- Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Electronic Components, Nec (3679)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Data Converters (ADC/DAC) (HDAHAIAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Memory & Storage Components (Industrial-grade DRAM/Flash/EEPROM, storage modules) (IMAGAJAJ), Embedded & Industrial Network Interfaces (PCIe/M.2/SOM/SoC NICs) (HDAFAEAI)
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Where Acces I/O Products is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Diego
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Acces I/O Products business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: Sale of data acquisition hardware including analog input/output boards, digital I/O cards, serial communication cards, relay modules, USB devices, and embedded solutions across 10+ bus interfaces. Products available as standard COTS units or customized 'specials' modified to customer specifications.
- Custom Design & Development Services: Custom hardware and software design and development services for building prototypes or shipping production. Services include development, assembly, testing, and support.
- Accessories and Cables: Wide range of cable accessories including ribbon cables, cable kits, adapters, screw terminals, signal conditioners, DIN rail, and enclosures
- Systems and Enclosures: Baseboards, embedded systems, and enclosures including rugged PC/104 enclosures, NEMA-rated enclosures, and 1U I/O rackmount PC/104 servers
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Standard COTS Products |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Custom 'Specials' Products |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Software Services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Acces I/O Products product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ACCES I/O Products designs, manufactures, and sells rugged data acquisition (DAQ) hardware including analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, digital I/O, optically isolated serial communication cards (RS-232/422/485), relay/FET outputs, signal conditioning, quadrature counters, and watchdog timers. Products span 10 bus interfaces — USB, USB-OEM (USB/104 and USB/PICO), PCI Express, PCI Express Mini Card (mPCIe), M.2, PCIe/104, PC/104, Ethernet, PCI, and Legacy/ISA — with over 500 COTS models and 1,500+ customized "specials." Target buyers are defense, medical, aerospace, and industrial automation OEMs requiring long-lifecycle, US-built, embedded measurement and control hardware.
Product overview
ACCES I/O Products is a hardware company offering over 500 COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) data acquisition products and more than 1500 customized special variants across 10 interface bus types. The product portfolio centers on USB, USB-OEM, PCI Express, PCI Express Mini Card (mPCIe), M.2, PCIe/104, PC/104, Ethernet, PCI, and Remote Data Acquisition bus platforms. Core I/O modules include Analog Input, Analog Output, Digital Input/Output, Relay/FET Outputs, Serial Communication, Quadrature/Counters, Watchdog Timers, Signal Conditioning, USB Hubs, and Wireless I/O products. The company also offers integrated DAQ-PACK Systems, Design & Development services, Custom Software services, and PC/104 Enclosures. Featured products include the 104e-mPCIe-4A carrier board, USB-AIO16-16F multifunction DAQ, PCIe-DIO-120 digital I/O card, USB3-104-HUB, and mPCIe-LAN-GbE Ethernet module. Founded in 1987, ACCES designs, builds, and tests products in San Diego, California, serving defense, medical, industrial automation, and embedded systems markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- USB Data Acquisition Products USB-based data acquisition and control devices in standard packaging and embedded OEM USB/104 board-only options, featuring plug-and-play hot-swappable installation for monitoring, control, and industrial serial communications; over 100 different models and options (including extended temperature) are available for defense, medical, and industrial buyers.
- USB-OEM Data Acquisition Products USB-based data acquisition products in embedded OEM form factors (USB/104 at 90mm x 96mm and USB/PICO at 72mm x 60mm) for OEM equipment integration, designed to mount virtually anywhere including Pico-ITXe next-generation embedded CPUs.
- PCI Express Data Acquisition Products High-performance PCI Express (PCIe) data acquisition and control cards offering analog, digital, and serial I/O with bandwidth more than double that of PCI in a x1 slot, featuring hot-swap and hot-plug installation.
- PCI Express Mini Card (mPCIe) Products Compact PCI Express Mini Card form factor DAQ modules (less than 30 x 51 x 6mm) designed for rugged environments including analog, digital, serial, CAN, relay I/O, and Ethernet expansion.
- M.2 Products Multi-purpose small-form-factor embedded computer expansion modules using the M.2 (NGFF) standard, supporting both smaller and larger footprints than mPCIe with lower power consumption; works in NVMe slots.
- PCIe/104 Products Rugged self-stacking PCI Express/104 modules (3.550 x 3.775 inches) for embedded systems without backplane, including mPCIe carrier boards supporting up to four PCI Express mini cards with top and bottom stacking options.
- PC/104 Products Small form factor (3.550 x 3.775 inches) rugged self-stacking modules for embedded PC systems including analog input, digital I/O, serial communication, relay output, and watchdog products.
- Ethernet Data Acquisition Products Full selection of analog, digital, and serial I/O products with Ethernet connectivity for easy network-attached data acquisition and control.
- PCI Bus Data Acquisition Products PCI/PCI-X bus data acquisition and control cards covering common industry applications with analog, digital, multifunction, isolated, relay, serial, and watchdog cards.
- Remote Data Acquisition Products (Remote ACCES Pods) Intelligent sensor-to-computer interface pods (REMOTE ACCES) that connect via two-wire multidrop RS-485 network allowing 200+ pods and up to 4,000ft cable distance, with optional wireless extension; each unit comes in a rugged NEMA 4 enclosure rated for harsh industrial and marine environments.
- Analog Input Products Analog input boards that measure variably changing conditions in the real world using analog-to-digital converters (ADC/A/D), supporting voltage, current, and resistance input signal types with amplification and multiplexing.
- Analog Output Products Analog output boards that convert digital values generated by software into analog voltage or current signals for controlling frequency inverters, valves, sliders, lights, and motor-driven mechanical transducers.
- Digital Input/Output Products Digital I/O products for applications requiring on/off or true/false state detection and control, supporting TTL, LVTTL, CMOS logic, and dry contacts.
- Relay and FET Output Products Electromechanical (EM) and solid-state (FET) relay switches for making and breaking connections to control electrical circuits, interfacing low-power devices with high-power machinery.
- Serial Communication Products RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communication cards ranging from single to eight ports per card, including isolated PCI Express RS-232/422/485 cards with speeds up to 3 Mbps and eight-port low-profile models, designed for long communication lines in noisy environments.
- USB Hub Products Industrial-grade USB 2.0 and USB 3 hubs including embedded and PC/104 form factors with industrial temperature ratings and rugged designs (e.g., USB3-104-HUB industrial mountable USB 3.1 hub).
- Signal Conditioning Products Signal conditioning and sub-multiplexers that increase signal compatibility and reduce cost-per-point of analog inputs by bringing multiple signals into a single ADC channel.
- Quadrature and Counter Products Quadrature counter products offering 1x, 2x, and 4x count modes with True Pulse and flexible options for counting applications.
- Watchdog Timer Products Watchdog cards that continuously monitor critical PC functions (software and hardware) and automatically generate outputs to initiate corrective actions, alarms, or system reboot for mission-critical applications.
- Wireless Data Acquisition Products Wireless I/O pods that enable monitoring, acquisition, and processing of data from remote sensors or control of analog/digital outputs over wireless serial communications links.
- DAQ-PACK Systems High-channel-count multifunction DAQ systems featuring up to 128 channels of USB multifunction analog I/O with flexible signal conditioning options, designed for applications requiring dense analog I/O with custom signal conditioning.
- Custom Software Services Custom software development services for applications and code, leveraging deep hardware expertise to produce solutions faster and more cost-effectively; minimum charge of $0 for custom software services.
- Design and Development Services Full-range design and development services from prototype to production including assembly, testing, and support for system solutions; built on a library of 1,500+ customized 'specials' and 500+ standard products.
- PC/104 Enclosures Rugged PC/104 enclosures ranging from NEMA-rated to economy options, including 1U I/O rackmount PC/104 servers, designed for harsh industrial and defense environments.
- Accessories (Cables, Screw Terminals, Adapters) Wide variety of accessories including screw terminal boards, ribbon cables, cable kits, adapters, DIN rail, signal conditioning, and enclosures supporting the broad data acquisition product line.
Quantifiable outcome
- Add features in hours, not days with plug-and-play USB DAQ products
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Companies that use Acces I/O Products
Customer profileNamed customers26 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Acces I/O Products technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
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Acces I/O Products partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered regional.
- ITM Components Ltd.regionalUK-based distributor covering Ferndown Industrial Estate area. Handles sales, pricing, and support for ACCES products in the United Kingdom region.
- Assured SystemsregionalUK-based distributor covering Staffordshire area with focus on systems and embedded solutions.
- Texim EuroperegionalDistributor covering Belgium, Germany (North and South regions), handling sales and support across Benelux and German markets.
- SIE Connect GmbHregionalAustria-based distributor handling sales in the Austrian market.
- Sistemi Avanzati Elettronici s.r.lregionalItalian distributor covering Cossato BI region, handling local sales and support.
- Interworld Electronics (Canada)regionalCanadian distributor based in West Vancouver, BC, covering the Canadian market.
- Interworld Electronics (Australia)regionalAustralian distributor based in Caulfield, South VIC, covering the Australian market.
- Beijing Vertextron Technology Co., LtdregionalChinese distributor covering Beijing and Chaoyang District areas.
- Henry Maihai LimitedregionalChinese distributor covering Haidian District, Beijing area.
- Sigmatech Co LTDregionalJapanese distributor based in Yamato-city, Kanagawa, covering the Japanese market.
- MasTec LtdregionalNew Zealand distributor based in East Tamaki, Auckland.
- Automation Concepts Pte LtdregionalSingapore-based distributor covering Singapore and Southeast Asia region.
- DANA Technologies IncregionalSouth Korean distributor covering Gyeonggi-do area.
- EverFine Industrial Corp. (EFCO)regionalTaiwanese distributor based in Taipei covering Taiwan market.
- EPS-TechregionalIsraeli distributor covering Tzur-Igal area in the Israeli industrial park.
- RECAB AS NorgeregionalNorwegian distributor based in Hamar covering the Norwegian market.
- RECAB Embedded Computers ABregionalSwedish distributor based in Hagersten covering the Swedish market.
- ElexisregionalFrench distributor based in Montastruc la Conseillere covering the French market.
- Soyter Sp. z o.o.regionalPolish distributor based in Izabelin covering the Polish market.
- Søndre Jagtvej (Nordic/Denmark)regionalNordic/Denmark distributor based in Hørsholm covering Danish market.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Acces I/O Products competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Measurement Computing (MCC): MCC is a direct competitor in low-cost, multi-bus USB and PCI-based data acquisition boards, with a similarly broad product catalog targeting industrial, educational, and laboratory users. Closest head-to-head competitor to Acces in the COTS DAQ boards market.
- Data Translation: Long-standing direct competitor in USB, PCI, and PCIe-based DAQ boards, with a similar focus on multi-channel analog and digital I/O for industrial and laboratory customers. Closely comparable on product category and customer profile.
- Contec: Japanese-headquartered DAQ and I/O board manufacturer with overlapping PCI, PCIe, USB, and PC/104 product lines. Directly competes with Acces in industrial and embedded applications, with strong presence in Asia.
- Diamond Systems: Specialist in rugged, small-form-factor embedded computing and DAQ boards (PC/104, EPIC, COM Express). Direct peer in the rugged embedded I/O niche serving defense, transportation, and industrial customers.
Broad incumbents
- National Instruments (NI, now part of Emerson Test & Measurement): The dominant incumbent in PC-based data acquisition and modular instrumentation (PXI, CompactDAQ, LabVIEW ecosystem). Overlaps with Acces on USB/PCIe DAQ but operates at vastly larger scale and addresses test & measurement, not just rugged embedded I/O.
- Advantech: Large industrial PC and embedded I/O platform vendor with extensive DAQ card and module offerings. Comparable on PC/104, mPCIe, and M.2 form factors and on defense/industrial verticals, but at much greater scale and breadth.
- ADLINK Technology: Embedded computing and DAQ vendor with strong overlap on mPCIe, M.2, PC/104, and PCIe/104 form factors serving industrial automation, defense, and transportation. Comparable product portfolio in rugged embedded DAQ at larger scale.
- Keithley (Tektronix subsidiary): Precision measurement and data acquisition instrumentation vendor within Tektronix, serving semiconductor, electronics, and research markets. Comparable at the precision analog measurement end of Acces' product range but with a much higher-end, instrument-level focus.
Emerging players
- LabJack: Smaller, nimble DAQ vendor specializing in USB and Ethernet-based low-cost DAQ devices. Overlaps with Acces' USB DAQ line but skews toward cost-sensitive laboratory and OEM applications rather than rugged defense/medical.
- Digilent (National Instruments subsidiary): Developer of USB DAQ and FPGA-based measurement boards, now part of NI. Overlaps with Acces on USB DAQ form factors and serves academic, hobbyist, and OEM embedded customers, with a less ruggedized orientation.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Acces I/O Products
What does Acces I/O Products do?
ACCES I/O Products designs, manufactures, and sells rugged data acquisition (DAQ) hardware including analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, digital I/O, optically isolated serial communication cards (RS-232/422/485), relay/FET outputs, signal conditioning, quadrature counters, and watchdog timers. Products span 10 bus interfaces — USB, USB-OEM (USB/104 and USB/PICO), PCI Express, PCI Express Mini Card (mPCIe), M.2, PCIe/104, PC/104, Ethernet, PCI, and Legacy/ISA — with over 500 COTS models and 1,500+ customized "specials." Target buyers are defense, medical, aerospace, and industrial automation OEMs requiring long-lifecycle, US-built, embedded measurement and control hardware.
Is Acces I/O Products a public or private company?
Acces I/O Products is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Acces I/O Products founded?
Acces I/O Products was founded in 1987. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Acces I/O Products based?
Acces I/O Products is headquartered in San Diego, United States, in the North America region.
How does Acces I/O Products make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Design & Development Services, accessories and Cables and systems and Enclosures.
Who are Acces I/O Products's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Measurement Computing (MCC), Data Translation, Contec and Diamond Systems. Broad incumbents are National Instruments (NI, now part of Emerson Test & Measurement), Advantech, ADLINK Technology and Keithley (Tektronix subsidiary). Emerging players are LabJack and Digilent (National Instruments subsidiary).
Does Acces I/O Products have an API?
No public API is recorded for Acces I/O Products.
What industry is Acces I/O Products in?
Acces I/O Products's product category is Data Acquisition Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAIAB, Data Converters (ADC/DAC), with a secondary code of IMAGAJAJ, Memory & Storage Components (Industrial-grade DRAM/Flash/EEPROM, storage modules). Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3829.