What Solution Sources Programming does

Solution Sources Programming (SSP) is a San Jose, California-based provider of integrated test and programming solutions for electronic components and circuit boards, founded in 1990. The company's core offering centers on high-density probing technology and advanced thermal management for test systems, enabling in-circuit testing, flash programming, and test fixture development for densely populated and thermally demanding electronic assemblies. SSP served technology-sector customers in the Silicon Valley region with specialized B2B engineering services, addressing testing and programming challenges for complex electronic devices that standard test providers could not solve.

SSP was acquired by Circuit Check, a global leader in automated test systems, on August 5, 2025, and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Through the acquisition, SSP's specialized capabilities are integrated into Circuit Check's broader portfolio, which spans functional test systems (standalone, benchtop, line automation, rotary handlers, turn-key production), in-circuit test fixtures (Vortex Series, wireless ICT, drop-in, multi-stage, topside probing, high node count), and aftermarket services including service contracts and test partner programs. The combined entity targets automotive, military and aerospace, medical, industrial, and data center / AI end markets.

SSP's historical revenue model was project-based B2B engineering services for technology companies; pricing and revenue figures were not publicly disclosed. With 11-50 employees prior to acquisition, the firm operated with a localized Silicon Valley engineering footprint. Marketing and distribution channel data are not documented, consistent with SSP's role as a specialized niche service provider absorbed into a larger strategic acquirer's offerings.

Name

Solution Sources Programming

Legal name

Solution Sources Programming

Website

https://ssprog.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solution Sources Programming (SSP) is a San Jose-based provider of integrated test and programming solutions for electronic components and circuit boards, specializing in high-density probing and thermal management. The company was acquired by Circuit Check in August 2025 and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Core offering

Solution Sources Programming (SSP) provides integrated test and programming solutions for electronic components and circuit boards, with specialized capabilities in high-density probing technology and thermal management. The company serves technology-sector manufacturers requiring test fixture development, in-circuit testing, and flash programming for complex electronic devices. Following its August 2025 acquisition by Circuit Check, SSP's offerings are delivered as part of a full-service test and programming portfolio with local Silicon Valley and global support.

Product overview

Solution Sources Programming (SSP) is a Silicon Valley-based provider of integrated test and programming solutions. Following its acquisition by Circuit Check in August 2025, SSP's specialized capabilities in high-density probing and thermal management are now part of Circuit Check's broader test solutions portfolio. Circuit Check offers a comprehensive range of functional test systems (standalone, benchtop, line automation, rotary handlers, turn-key production) and in-circuit test fixtures (Vortex Series, wireless ICT, drop-in, multi-stage, topside probing, high node count), along with aftermarket services including service contracts and test partner programs. The combined entity serves automotive, military & aerospace, medical, industrial, and data center/AI industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrated Test and Programming Solutions Integrated test and programming services for electronic components and circuit boards, including high-density probing and thermal management capabilities, sold to technology-sector manufacturers requiring test fixture development, in-circuit testing, and flash programming for complex electronic devices.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Circuit CheckflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2025Circuit Check, a global leader in test systems, acquired Solution Sources Programming (SSP) to become a full-service test and programming provider with expanded presence in Silicon Valley. The acquisition enhances Circuit Check's capabilities in high-density probing, thermal management, and comprehensive test solutions, strengthening end-to-end test service offerings with local and global support.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Teradyne: Global leader in automated test equipment including in-circuit test and semiconductor test. Comparable as a broad incumbent that supplies the same kind of electronic test fixtures and programming SSP specializes in, but at much larger scale and across more end markets.
• Keysight Technologies: Major provider of electronic test and measurement instruments, including solutions used in manufacturing test of electronic components and assemblies. Overlaps with SSP's electronic test and measurement focus as a broad incumbent with deep R&D and global reach.
• National Instruments (NI): Supplies modular test and measurement platforms used in electronic manufacturing test and functional test stations. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose test platforms underpin many of the same test program workflows SSP supports.
• Rohde & Schwarz: Major test and measurement manufacturer spanning wireless, electronics, and ICT applications. Overlaps with SSP's electronic test focus as a broad incumbent with strong brand and deep R&D.

Direct peers

• Chroma ATE: Specialist in automated test systems and fixtures for electronics manufacturing, including ICT and functional test. Directly comparable to SSP in core offering—electronic manufacturing test fixtures and programming—competing for similar technology-sector customers.
• Test Research Inc. (TRI): Provides in-circuit test, automated optical inspection, and functional test solutions for electronics manufacturing. Direct peer in ICT fixtures and programming, serving global electronics OEMs in the same addressable market as SSP.
• Everett Charles Technologies: Long-standing provider of in-circuit test fixtures, bed-of-nails probes, and programming services for electronics manufacturing. Direct competitor to SSP in custom ICT fixtures and flash programming for complex electronics.
• CheckSum: Specialist in in-circuit test fixtures and board programming services, including handling of densely populated and complex boards. Direct peer to SSP with comparable offerings for high-density electronic test and programming.
• SPEA: Provider of automated test equipment for semiconductors, MEMS, and PCBA including functional and in-circuit test. Direct peer serving global electronics manufacturers with comparable ATE and fixture capabilities.

Regional players

• TestEquity: U.S.-based distributor and provider of test equipment, fixtures, and electronic manufacturing test services. Comparable as a regional player in the North American electronic test ecosystem that complements or competes with SSP's Silicon Valley footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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