What Silex Technology does

Silex Technology (legal entity: Silex Technology America, Inc.) is a privately held embedded wireless and edge computing module vendor headquartered in Midvale, Utah, with sales coverage in the United States and Europe and active go-to-market emphasis on Japanese industrial and medical customers. The company specializes in certified, pre-validated embedded wireless modules (Wi-Fi 5/6/6E/7 and Bluetooth) and System-on-Module (SOM) platforms built primarily on Qualcomm and NXP silicon, with approximately 20 years of accumulated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth engineering experience. Its product portfolio spans three categories: (1) Platform & SOMs including the EP-200Q (Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490) and EP-200N (NXP i.MX 95); (2) Embedded Wireless Modules including the SX-SDMAX6E Wi-Fi 6E module; and (3) Network System Solutions including the BR-110AX Ethernet-to-Wi-Fi bridge for medical devices.

The company's business model is hardware-centric, generating revenue primarily through direct enterprise sales of SOM platforms and embedded wireless modules to OEM customers in industrial automation, healthcare/medical devices, transportation & logistics, and embedded OEM segments. A secondary services revenue stream covers integration, customization, and global certification compliance. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; distribution combines direct enterprise field sales, OEM embedded integration with white-label options, and technology partnerships with Qualcomm, NXP (Gold Partner), and Edge Impulse. In April 2026, Silex announced a strategic collaboration with Edge Impulse to enable MLOps-driven edge AI deployment on the EP-200Q, with joint demonstration at Japan IT Week Tokyo. Leadership consists of CEO and President Keith Sugawara and Director of Sales Kelly Gilroy; the broader management team is not publicly disclosed in the source data.

Silex's strategic positioning rests on three reinforcing pillars: exclusive access to Qualcomm and NXP reference platforms, deep regulatory and certification expertise for medical and industrial deployments, and a partnership-driven ecosystem (Qualcomm, NXP, Edge Impulse) that extends its reach without proportional salesforce investment. The company serves mission-critical applications where wireless reliability, long product lifecycles, and regulatory compliance are decisive buying criteria, supporting a sticky, design-win-driven revenue base. Limitations of the dataset include the absence of disclosed revenue, funding history, patent portfolio, and management depth beyond two named executives.

Name

Silex Technology

Legal name

Silex Technology America, Inc.

Website

https://silexamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Silex Technology is a privately held U.S. embedded wireless and System-on-Module (SOM) vendor built on Qualcomm and NXP silicon, serving industrial automation, medical device, and embedded OEM customers with pre-validated connectivity and edge AI platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Embedded Wireless Connectivity and System-on-Module Solutions

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Embedded & Compute Modules (SoMs, COM Express/SMARC, industrial SBC modules) (IMAGAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

RF & Wireless Components/Modules (RF front-end, antennas, industrial wireless modules) (IMAGAJAG), Embedded & Industrial Network Interfaces (PCIe/M.2/SOM/SoC NICs) (HDAFAEAI), Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD)

Keywords

• Embedded wireless modules
• System-on-module platforms
• Industrial wifi connectivity
• Medical device connectivity
• Edge AI computing

Headquarters

HQ city

Midvale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. System-on-Module Sales: Sale of pre-validated SOM platforms including EP-200Q (Qualcomm-based) and EP-200N (NXP-based) for edge AI applications. These are compact, high-performance modules that accelerate development and reduce integration risk for customers building industrial and medical devices.
2. Embedded Wireless Module Sales: Sale of embedded wireless modules including Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, and Wi-Fi 5 solutions based on Qualcomm and NXP platforms for mission-critical industrial and medical connectivity applications.
3. Network System Solutions: Sale of connectivity solutions including Ethernet-to-Wi-Fi bridges, USB/serial connectivity, Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity, Wi-Fi access points, and industrial connectivity products. Ideal for connecting serial, USB, and Ethernet devices wirelessly without network cable installation.
4. Software and Integration Services: Professional services including integration services, customization services, and global certification compliance to support deployment and end-to-end system integration.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Silex Technology designs, manufactures, and sells embedded wireless modules, system-on-modules (SOMs), and network system solutions for industrial automation, medical devices, transportation & logistics, and embedded OEM applications. Its portfolio is built on Qualcomm and NXP platforms and covers Wi-Fi 7/6E/6/5 and Bluetooth connectivity, edge AI SOMs (EP-200Q and EP-200N), and Ethernet-to-Wi-Fi bridges (BR-110AX), supported by integration, customization, and global certification services.

Product overview

Silex Technology offers a comprehensive portfolio of certified embedded Wi-Fi, system-on-module (SOM), and software platforms built on NXP Semiconductors and Qualcomm technologies. The product line centers on three main categories: (1) Platform & SOMs including the AMC Edge SoM (EP-200Q) powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490 for edge AI applications, and the EP-200N built on NXP i.MX 95 for industrial deployments; (2) Embedded Wireless Modules including the SX-SDMAX6E Wi-Fi 6E module and additional Wi-Fi 5/6/6E/7 and Bluetooth options; and (3) Network System Solutions such as the BR-110AX Ethernet-to-Wi-Fi bridge for medical devices. Supporting these hardware offerings are Integration Services and Certification Services for global compliance. The company targets mission-critical industrial automation, robotics, medical devices, and embedded OEM applications requiring reliable, secure connectivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AMC Edge SoM (EP-200Q) Edge AI system-on-module platform for industrial and medical devices, enabled by Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490, delivering always-on connectivity and edge AI capabilities. Designed for OEM integration into vision-guided robotics, smart manufacturing, and remote patient monitoring applications.
• EP-200N System-on-Module Industrial-grade edge AI platform built on NXP's i.MX 95 application processor, delivering reliability, security, and longevity for industrial applications. Pairs with the SX-SDMAX6E Wi-Fi 6E module for an integrated NXP solution from SOM to wireless connectivity.
• SX-SDMAX6E Embedded Wireless Module Wi-Fi 6E module based on NXP chipsets providing robust, mission-critical wireless connectivity for medical and industrial applications. Designed for OEMs embedding Wi-Fi 6E into regulated and reliability-sensitive devices.
• BR-110AX Ethernet-to-Wi-Fi Bridge Ethernet-to-Wi-Fi bridge designed specifically for medical devices, enabling secure wireless connectivity without redesigning existing systems. Available with white-label and customization options for OEMs.
• Embedded Wireless Modules (Wi-Fi 7 / 6E / 6 / 5 and Bluetooth) Portfolio of robust, mission-critical wireless connectivity modules covering Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and Bluetooth, built on Qualcomm and NXP platforms with extensive driver options and dedicated technical support.
• Network System Solutions Connectivity solutions including Ethernet-to-Wi-Fi bridges, USB/Serial connectivity, Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity, Wi-Fi access points, industrial connectivity, and wireless monitoring for adding wireless connectivity to existing products without redesign. Includes white-label and customization options.
• Integration Services Technical integration services for deploying and managing Silex connectivity solutions in customer applications, supporting end-to-end system integration for OEMs.
• Customization Services OEM customization services to tailor Silex embedded wireless modules, SOMs, and network system solutions for customer-specific requirements, including white-label and configurable options for volume deployments.
• Global Certification and Compliance Services Global certification and compliance services helping customers navigate regulatory requirements across different markets for wireless connectivity products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced development time through pre-validated SOM platforms with validated hardware, software, and wireless integration

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Edge ImpulsecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Strategic collaboration to deliver advanced edge AI solutions on Silex's EP-200Q System-on-Module powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490 chipsets. The partnership combines Edge Impulse's end-to-end MLOps platform with Silex's edge AI hardware and wireless connectivity, targeting industrial automation and healthcare markets including vision-guided robotics, smart manufacturing, and remote patient monitoring. The collaboration focuses on U.S. and Japanese markets, with joint demonstrations at Japan IT Week in Tokyo.
• QualcommcoreTechnology or Integration · 8 April 2026Silex's EP-200Q module is powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490 chipsets, extending Qualcomm's AI platform beyond smartphones and automotive into connected devices for industrial IoT and healthcare markets. This collaboration allows device makers to access pre-integrated hardware and software for vision, monitoring, and analytics at the edge.
• NXP SemiconductorscoreTechnology or IntegrationNXP Gold Partner status. Silex's EP-200N SOM is built on NXP's i.MX 95 application processor, and the SX-SDMAX6E Wi-Fi 6E module is based on NXP chipsets, providing customers with an integrated NXP solution from SOM to wireless connectivity. NXP provides marketing support and validates Silex as a trusted embedded wireless partner.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Murata Electronics: Murata is one of the largest global manufacturers of wireless modules and connectivity solutions, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules for industrial and IoT applications. It competes head-to-head with Silex in embedded wireless modules for medical and industrial customers.
• Digi International: Digi International provides embedded wireless modules, SOMs, and connectivity solutions for industrial IoT, medical, and transportation/logistics — overlapping directly with Silex's verticals and product categories including cellular, Wi-Fi, and edge compute.
• AzureWave Technologies: AzureWave designs and manufactures wireless modules and image processing modules for IoT, industrial, and medical applications. It is an Asia-based peer competing in Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules and embedded camera/AI modules.
• Laird Connectivity: Laird Connectivity (now part of DuPont, formerly a private embedded wireless specialist) provides embedded wireless modules, SOMs, and antennas for industrial, medical, and transportation customers — a near-identical product portfolio and target market to Silex.
• Nordic Semiconductor: Nordic Semiconductor designs short-range wireless SoCs and modules (Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi, Thread/Matter) widely used in industrial, medical, and IoT devices. It is a peer to Silex in the wireless module ecosystem, especially for low-power embedded designs.
• Silicon Labs: Silicon Labs designs wireless SoCs and pre-certified modules for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee targeting industrial IoT and smart home. Competes with Silex at the module level, particularly for industrial and medical OEMs building connected devices.
• u-blox: u-blox produces wireless connectivity and positioning modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular) targeting industrial, automotive, and medical markets. It is a direct competitor in the embedded connectivity module space, especially for industrial IoT and asset tracking.

Broad incumbents

• Advantech: Advantech provides embedded computing platforms, SOMs, and industrial IoT gateways for factory automation, medical, and transportation. Overlaps with Silex in industrial-grade SOM platforms and edge AI compute modules for vertical markets.
• Texas Instruments (Embedded Connectivity): Texas Instruments offers Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules and SimpleLink connectivity platforms serving industrial automation, medical, and asset tracking. As a much larger incumbent with deep semiconductor and module offerings, it overlaps with Silex in wireless modules and embedded connectivity.

Regional players

• Multi-Tech Systems: Multi-Tech Systems delivers embedded and external cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity solutions for industrial IoT, medical, and asset tracking. Comparable to Silex in mission-critical industrial and medical connectivity, with a stronger North American footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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