Ellisys
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersMeyrin, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Ellisys firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ellisys
- Legal name
- Ellisys Corporation
- Website
- https://ellisys.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ellisys industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Protocol Test and Measurement Equipment
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)
- SIC
- Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Testing, Certification & Inspection Tools (Copper/Fiber) (HDAFALAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wireless Interface Adapters (Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/Cellular Modems) (HDAFAEAJ), Verification IP (VIP) & Protocol Compliance Suites (HDAHAFAG)
Keywords
Where Ellisys is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Meyrin
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ellisys business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Hardware Protocol Analyzers: Sale of physical protocol analysis hardware including Bluetooth Vanguard, USB Explorer series, Type-C Tracker, and WiMedia Explorer. Hardware units are sold directly and through distributors with various configurations (Standard, Pro, Enterprise editions).
- Software Licenses and Upgrades: Software licenses for protocol analysis functionality. Existing hardware units can be upgraded with software licenses for additional features such as Pro Edition upgrades (adding HCI capture, logic analysis, spectrum capture, WCI-2 and I2S).
- Software Maintenance and Updates: Free lifetime software updates included with purchases. Software contains advanced features and decoder capabilities sold as separate options.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | USB Explorer 200 Basic Edition - Essential protocol analysis |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | USB Explorer 200 Standard Edition - Enhanced analysis capabilities |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | USB Explorer 200 Professional Edition - Full-featured analysis |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | USB Explorer 200 Professional Edition (2005 pricing) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | USB Explorer 200 with Wireless USB Wire Adapter |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | USB Tracker 110 - Entry-level USB analyzer |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Bluetooth Vanguard - Multi-configuration analysis system |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Ellisys product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ellisys designs and manufactures hardware protocol analyzers and accompanying software tools for capturing, decoding, and analyzing Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, and other connectivity technology traffic. Their products enable engineers at semiconductor firms, device makers, and certification labs to debug, validate, and qualify wireless and wired protocol implementations.
Product overview
Ellisys is a leading worldwide supplier of advanced protocol test solutions for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WPAN, USB, and other wired and wireless communications technologies. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of protocol analyzers, testers, and analysis software. The Bluetooth product line includes the Bluetooth Vanguard (advanced all-in-one analysis system), Bluetooth Explorer 400, Bluetooth Tracker, and Bluetooth Qualification Tester (EBQ). The USB product line includes the Type-C Tracker (multi-technology analyzer supporting USB-C, PD, DP, TB, HDMI), USB Explorer 350 (SuperSpeed 10Gbps), USB Explorer 280 (SuperSpeed 5Gbps), USB Explorer 260, and USB Explorer 200 (USB 2.0). The WiMedia Explorer 300 supports Wireless USB and UWB technologies. Ellisys also offers the Visual USB analysis software with comprehensive class decoders, the Audio Grabber accessory for synchronized audio capture, and participates in the Symbiosys Alliance interconnect technology group. The products are sold in various editions (Basic, Standard, Pro, Enterprise) with different feature sets and pricing. Free lifetime software updates and free viewer software are provided with hardware purchases.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ellisys Bluetooth Vanguard
Quantifiable outcome
- Significantly improve capture process and reduce received packet error rates through Bluetooth Capture Diversity technology
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Ellisys
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Ellisys technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability3 records
Feature9 records
Ellisys partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC)coreEllisys participates in CCC Plugfest events for digital key interoperability testing. The company supports CCC Digital Key specifications through its test equipment. Ellisys was listed as a participant in Plugfest #17 in Japan (March 2026) and Plugfest #18 in Germany (June 2026).
- MetirioniccoreEllisys and Metirionic announced a partnership to jointly demonstrate Bluetooth Channel Sounding testing tools and technology at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany. The collaboration combines Metirionic's Advanced Ranging Stack (MARS) algorithm with the Ellisys Bluetooth Vanguard analysis system. The demonstration enables developers to evaluate and implement Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding features.
- COMPRIONcoreCOMPRION and Ellisys partnered for pioneering CCC Digital Key Bluetooth Testing Solution. The partnership enables interoperability testing for CCC Digital Key specifications, combining Ellisys Bluetooth testing capabilities with COMPRION's test infrastructure.
- Nordic SemiconductorcoreNordic Semiconductor uses Ellisys Bluetooth analyzers for diagnosing complex timing issues in their Bluetooth development. Nordic's Senior R&D Engineer cited the unique radio architecture allowing capture of all packets regardless of timing, and reconfigurable hardware flexibility with great support.
- Symbiosys AlliancecoreSymbiosys Alliance is an I/O interconnect technology group chartered to create value through strategically aligning member products and services. Ellisys is one of 8 inaugural member companies including SerialTek, SANBlaze, Quarch, Unigraf, Serial Cables, Marquee Semiconductor, and Signature IP Corporation. The alliance addresses semiconductors, data storage, IoT, cloud computing, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, and medical verticals.
- JASPARminorJASPAR (Japan Automotive Software Platform and Architecture) hosted Plugfest #17 in Kanagawa, Japan, with Ellisys participating as a test equipment provider for CCC Digital Key interoperability testing.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ellisys competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Keysight Technologies: Keysight is a global leader in electronic test and measurement equipment with a broad portfolio spanning wireless, RF, and protocol analyzers. It competes broadly in the same connectivity test categories as Ellisys (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB) and serves overlapping semiconductor and OEM customers, but with a much larger product portfolio and R&D footprint.
- Teledyne LeCroy (Teledyne Test Tools): Teledyne LeCroy manufactures protocol analyzers and oscilloscopes used for serial bus and wireless protocol testing, including USB and Bluetooth. Its protocol analyzer family directly overlaps with Ellisys' USB Explorer and Type-C Tracker offerings, serving similar engineering customers in semiconductor and device development.
- Rohde & Schwarz: Rohde & Schwarz is a major test and measurement vendor offering Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular protocol test solutions, including its CMW platform. It competes with Ellisys in wireless protocol testing and qualification for silicon vendors and device OEMs, while operating a much broader T&M portfolio.
- Anritsu: Anritsu provides wireless connectivity test equipment including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi protocol analyzers/sign testers used by chipset vendors and carriers. It overlaps with Ellisys in Bluetooth qualification and connectivity test, but is a substantially larger incumbent serving telecom and enterprise test markets.
Direct peers
- Total Phase: Total Phase manufactures USB, I2C, SPI, and CAN protocol analyzers widely used by embedded engineers — directly comparable to Ellisys' USB Explorer and Type-C Tracker products. It serves the same hardware/firmware developer customer base for embedded bus protocol analysis.
- COMPRION: COMPRION provides test equipment for contactless, NFC, and Bluetooth qualification, including the CCC Digital Key test solution co-developed with Ellisys. It competes and partners in Bluetooth/connectivity protocol test, addressing similar customers in mobile, automotive, and payments.
- Bitwise Systems: Bitwise Systems develops USB protocol analyzers and test generators used in host/device development and compliance testing. It is a direct competitor to Ellisys' USB Explorer product family for embedded and peripheral developers.
- Quarch Technology: Quarch Technology designs protocol analysis and compliance test solutions for storage and connectivity standards (PCIe, USB, SAS). It is a fellow Symbiosys Alliance member and serves an overlapping embedded test customer base, making it a directly comparable niche test-equipment peer.
Regional players
- CETECOM: CETECOM is a Germany-based test laboratory providing Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular qualification and certification services. It is comparable to Ellisys' Bluetooth Qualification Tester (EBQ) on the services/certification side and operates as a regional player with strong European automotive and mobile test presence.
Others
- Microchip Technology: Microchip Technology sells USB and Bluetooth silicon along with reference designs and developer tools that complement protocol test workflows. While not a direct competitor, its USB hub/bridge silicon targets the same embedded developer ecosystem that buys Ellisys analyzers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Ellisys leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Ellisys funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ellisys M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Ellisys
What does Ellisys do?
Ellisys designs and manufactures hardware protocol analyzers and accompanying software tools for capturing, decoding, and analyzing Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, and other connectivity technology traffic. Their products enable engineers at semiconductor firms, device makers, and certification labs to debug, validate, and qualify wireless and wired protocol implementations.
Is Ellisys a public or private company?
Ellisys is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Ellisys founded?
Ellisys was founded in 2002. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Ellisys based?
Ellisys is headquartered in Meyrin, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Ellisys make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Protocol Analyzers are the primary driver. The others are software Licenses and Upgrades and software Maintenance and Updates.
Who are Ellisys's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Keysight Technologies, Teledyne LeCroy (Teledyne Test Tools), Rohde & Schwarz and Anritsu. Direct peers are Total Phase, COMPRION, Bitwise Systems and Quarch Technology. CETECOM is listed as a regional player. Microchip Technology is listed as an others.
Does Ellisys have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ellisys.
What industry is Ellisys in?
Ellisys's product category is Protocol Test and Measurement Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAFALAK, Testing, Certification & Inspection Tools (Copper/Fiber), with a secondary code of HDAFAEAJ, Wireless Interface Adapters (Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/Cellular Modems). Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3825.