SignalCore
SignalCore designs and manufactures instrument-grade RF and microwave subsystems, including synthesizers and frequency converters covering DC to 40 GHz, for military, aerospace, academic, and commercial communications customers globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersRound Rock, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SignalCore does
SignalCore, Inc. is a privately held American designer and manufacturer of instrument-grade RF and microwave subsystems founded in 2009 and headquartered in Granger, Texas (greater Austin area). The company produces a portfolio of RF synthesizers, upconverters and downconverters, and reference sources spanning DC to 40 GHz, organized across product families including Gyr Falcon (23 GHz), UHFS (40 GHz), PSG/ESG (6 GHz), YSG (10 GHz), GreenJay converters (up to 18 GHz), nanoSynth/nanoCircuits SMT modules, and the Weebill and Peregrine reference sources. Core underlying technologies include proprietary multiple PLL architectures, direct digital synthesis (DDS), YIG oscillators, super heterodyne conversion chains, and the integrated nanoSynth platform combining PLL, DDS, and frequency dividers in miniature SMT packages with onboard microprocessors.
The company sells to military and defense programs, aerospace and aviation customers (requiring AS9100D certification), academic and research institutions, commercial communications users, broadcast/media, and electronics manufacturers. Products are available in multiple form factors including USB-SPI, USB-RS232, and PXI Express modules. Revenue is generated through hardware sales on a quote-based pricing model, with customers submitting RFQs through the company's website. Distribution is hybrid: direct sales from the Granger headquarters combined with a network of authorized distributors across the Americas (USA, Canada, Mexico), Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, DACH, Eastern Europe), Middle East (Israel), and Asia Pacific (Australia, Korea, Taiwan, China), with an Asia Pacific support office in China.
The company is AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified, all products are manufactured in the USA, and the company markets its offerings primarily through its website, trade show presence at IMS and AOC conferences, and its global distributor network. No public funding, acquisition, or ownership data is disclosed; the company operates independently as a small (11-50 employee) private business with 15+ years of continuous operation.
SignalCore firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SignalCore
- Legal name
- SignalCore, Inc.
- Website
- https://signalcore.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SignalCore designs and manufactures instrument-grade RF and microwave subsystems, including synthesizers and frequency converters covering DC to 40 GHz, for military, aerospace, academic, and commercial communications customers globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SignalCore industry classification
Industry- Product category
- RF and Microwave Test Equipment
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)
- SIC
- Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)
- akta.pro primary industry
- RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules (HDAHAMAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ), Frequency Control Components (Quartz Crystals/Oscillators/Resonators) (HDAHANAF)
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Where SignalCore is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Round Rock
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
SignalCore business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- RF and Microwave Hardware Sales: SignalCore generates revenue through the sale of RF synthesizers, frequency converters (upconverters and downconverters), reference sources, and nanoCircuits modules. Products are sold as standalone modules with various interface options (USB-SPI, USB-RS232, PXI Express) targeting military, commercial, and academic customers. The company also sells accessories including heat sinks, power supplies, and cable assemblies.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing for all products |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels12 records
Marketing channels4 records
SignalCore product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SignalCore designs and manufactures instrument-grade RF and microwave subsystems, including RF synthesizers, RF upconverters, RF downconverters, reference sources, and nanoCircuits SMT synthesizer modules covering DC to 40 GHz. Products are offered as compact modular units in USB-SPI, USB-RS232, and PXI Express form factors for system integration in military, aerospace, commercial communications, academic, and electronics manufacturing applications. All products are Made in the USA and manufactured under AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 quality certifications.
Product overview
SignalCore designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of instrument-grade RF and microwave subsystems, including RF Synthesizers, RF Downconverters, RF Upconverters, Reference Sources, and nanoCircuits. The product line spans frequencies from DC to 40 GHz. RF Synthesizers include the Gyr Falcon (SC5531A, up to 23 GHz), UHFS (SC5520A/SC5521A, up to 40 GHz), PSG (SC5507A/SC5508A, up to 6.25 GHz single-channel), ESG (SC5505A/SC5506A/B, up to 6 GHz dual-channel), and YSG (SC5502A/SC5503B, up to 10 GHz) series. The nanoCircuits platform features SMT synthesizers including the HB2 series (SC801A/SC802A) and legacy SC800. Frequency converters include single-stage and multi-stage downconverters (SC5319A/SC5320A 40 GHz, SC5317A/SC5318A 26.5 GHz, SC5328A 18 GHz, SC5307A/SC5308A 6 GHz, SC5305A/SC5306B 3.9 GHz) and upconverters (SC5428A 18 GHz, SC5407A/SC5408A 6 GHz, SC5405A/SC5406B 3.9 GHz), plus IQ modulators/demodulators. Reference sources include the SC5525A high-frequency reference and SC803A Weebill reference. All products are available in multiple form factors (USB-SPI, USB-RS232, PXI Express) and are proudly made in the USA.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Gyr Falcon: 23 GHz Single Channel RF Signal Generator product line
- UHFS
- PSG
- ESG
- YSG
- nanoSynth
- nanoCircuits
- GreenJay
- Weebill
Products and services
- 23 GHz RF Signal Source (SC5531A) - Gyr Falcon Single-channel RF signal generator in the Gyr Falcon series covering 500 kHz to 23 GHz with fast frequency switching, 1 Hz tuning resolution, and low phase noise. Accepts 10 MHz, 100 MHz, and 1.6 GHz reference signals. For military, aerospace, commercial, and academic RF test applications.
- 40 GHz RF Signal Source (SC5520A/SC5521A) - UHFS Ultra-High Frequency Synthesizer series with frequency tuning range of 160 MHz to 40 GHz at 1 Hz resolution and amplitude range of -10 dBm to +15 dBm. For high-frequency aerospace, defense, and research RF test applications.
- 20 GHz RF Signal Source (SC5510A/B, SC5511A/B) High-performance VCO-based synthesized signal sources with tunable output frequency range of 100 MHz to 20 GHz and -137 dBc/Hz phase noise at 10 kHz offset. For demanding RF test and system integration applications.
- 6 GHz Single Channel RF Signal Source (SC5507A/SC5508A) - PSG Performance Signal Generator providing tunable frequency range from DC to 6.25 GHz with 1 mHz resolution and amplitude range of -50 dBm to +15 dBm. For general-purpose RF test and LO sourcing applications.
- 6 GHz Dual Channel RF Signal Source (SC5505A/SC5506A/B) - ESG Dual channel signal source providing two coherent outputs up to 6 GHz with low spurious content and low phase noise. Ideal for LO sourcing for multiple converters and as clock sources for ADC/DAC systems.
- 10 GHz RF Signal Source (SC5502A/SC5503B) - YSG Low phase noise signal source employing multiple PLL architecture with YIG oscillator, providing 50 MHz to 10 GHz frequency range. For demanding low-phase-noise RF test applications.
- nanoSynth HB2 SMT Synthesizer (SC801A/SC802A) Fully integrated broadband CW signal synthesizer in miniature SMT package. SC801A covers 0.625 GHz to 10 GHz; SC802A covers 1.25 GHz to 20 GHz with 1 mHz resolution and -115 dBc/Hz phase noise. For OEM system integration.
- nanoSynth 6 GHz Integrated SMT Synthesizer (SC800) - Legacy Legacy fully integrated broadband CW signal synthesizer combining multiple PLL, DDS, and frequency dividers in a 2"x1" surface mountable package. Output frequency range 25 MHz to 6 GHz. For OEM SMT integration.
- 40 GHz RF Downconverter (SC5319A/SC5320A) Ka-band single-stage RF downconverter with input RF range from 20 GHz to 40 GHz, output IF range from 100 MHz to 4 GHz, and 3 dB bandwidth of 2 GHz. For Ka-band satellite, radar, and EW applications.
- 26.5 GHz RF Downconverter (SC5317A/SC5318A) C to K broadband single-stage RF downconverter converting frequencies from 6 GHz to 26.5 GHz down to 50 MHz to 3 GHz. For broadband microwave test and spectrum monitoring.
- 18 GHz RF Downconverter (SC5328A) - GreenJay GreenJay family modular super-heterodyne RF downconverter with three-stage down-conversion chain for continuous broadband coverage up to 18 GHz, high image rejection, and low spurious response. For broadband test, radar, and EW applications.
- 6 GHz RF Downconverter (SC5307A/SC5308A) High-performance triple-stage heterodyne RF downconverter with input RF frequency from DC to 6 GHz and selectable IF bandwidths of 80 MHz, 160 MHz, and 320 MHz. For broadband microwave test applications.
- 3.9 GHz RF Downconverter (SC5305A/SC5306B) Three-stage superheterodyne RF downconverter with superior image rejection, high signal-to-noise dynamic range, and high spurious-free dynamic range. For broadcast and spectrum monitoring applications.
- 2.5 GHz RF Downconverter (SC5309A/SC5310A) - Legacy Legacy 2.5 GHz triple-stage downconverter designed for radio and TV broadcasting, cable networks, and spectral monitoring applications.
- 18 GHz RF Upconverter (SC5428A) - GreenJay GreenJay family modular super-heterodyne RF upconverter integrating a three-stage up-conversion chain for continuous broadband coverage up to 18 GHz RF output. For broadband transmit and frequency upconversion applications.
- 6 GHz RF Upconverter (SC5407A/SC5408A) High-performance triple-stage heterodyne RF upconverter with input RF frequency from DC to 6 GHz and selectable IF bandwidths of 80 MHz, 160 MHz, and 320 MHz. For transmit and frequency upconversion applications.
- 3.9 GHz RF Upconverter (SC5405A/SC5406B) Triple-stage high-dynamic-range superheterodyne RF upconverter designed to convert low-frequency broadband IF signals to higher RF signals up to 3.9 GHz. For transmit and frequency upconversion applications.
- 6 GHz Direct IQ Modulator (SC5412A/SC5413A) Direct IQ modulator upconverting analog In-phase and Quadrature IF or IQ baseband directly to RF from 400 MHz to 6 GHz. For vector signal generation and SDR applications.
- 6 GHz Direct IQ Demodulator (SC5312A/SC5313A) - Legacy Legacy direct IQ demodulators downconverting RF directly to analog In-phase and Quadrature IF or IQ baseband from 400 MHz to 6 GHz. For vector signal analysis and SDR applications.
- High Frequency Reference Source (SC5525A) High frequency reference source providing multiple output ports at fixed RF frequency (1.0 GHz to 2.4 GHz options) with ultra-low phase noise. Disciplined by low-drift, high-accuracy 10 MHz OCXO. Ideal reference for low-noise frequency synthesizers and as clock source for DDS and ADC systems.
- nanoSynth 100/200 MHz Reference (SC803A) - Weebill OCXO disciplined reference source with selectable 100 MHz or 200 MHz output that phase locks to an external source. Features -168 dBc/Hz phase noise at 10 kHz at 100 MHz. For ultra-low phase noise reference applications.
- Accessories (Heat Sinks, Cables, Power Supplies) Heat sinks in various sizes and cable assemblies including power supplies and digital I/O cables for use with SignalCore modules. Supports deployment and integration of SignalCore products.
Quantifiable outcome
- Phase noise as low as -168 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz (SC803A reference source)
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Companies that use SignalCore
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
SignalCore technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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App detail
Feature7 records
SignalCore partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Mexel Servicios Sa de CvcoreMexel Servicios Sa de Cv is SignalCore's authorized distributor for Mexico, located in Guadalajara, Jalisco. They provide local sales, support, and distribution services for SignalCore products in the Mexican market.
- Scientific Devices Pty. Ltd.coreScientific Devices Pty. Ltd. is SignalCore's authorized distributor for Australia, located in Oakleigh, Victoria. They provide local distribution and support for SignalCore products in the Australian market.
- C&K Technologies Inc.coreC&K Technologies Inc. is SignalCore's authorized distributor for Korea, located in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. They provide local sales and support for SignalCore products in the Korean market.
- Skywave System Corp.coreSkywave System Corp. is SignalCore's authorized distributor for Taiwan, located in New Taipei City. They provide local distribution and support for SignalCore products in the Taiwanese market.
- AtlantesecoreAtlantese is SignalCore's authorized distributor for Eastern and Northern Europe, covering Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, Finland, Bulgaria, Poland, and Czech Republic. Located in the Netherlands.
- Milexia France SAScoreMilexia France SAS is SignalCore's authorized distributor for France and Belgium, located in Saint-Aubin, France. Part of the Milexia distribution group serving European markets.
- bq microwavecorebq microwave is SignalCore's authorized distributor for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, located in Auenwald, Germany. They provide local sales and support for SignalCore products in DACH region.
- Nisko Technologies Ltd.coreNisko Technologies Ltd. is SignalCore's authorized distributor for Israel, located in Petah Tikva. They provide local distribution and support for SignalCore products in the Israeli market.
- Milexia Italia SpAcoreMilexia Italia SpA is SignalCore's authorized distributor for Italy, located in Milano. Part of the Milexia distribution group serving the Italian market.
- Milexia Iberica S.A.U.coreMilexia Iberica S.A.U. is SignalCore's authorized distributor for Spain and Portugal, located in Madrid, Spain. Part of the Milexia distribution group serving the Iberian market.
- Milexia UKcoreMilexia UK is SignalCore's authorized distributor for the United Kingdom, located in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Part of the Milexia distribution group serving the UK market.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
SignalCore competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Herley Industries / Ultra Electronics: Defense electronics group with significant RF/microwave subsystem capabilities serving EW, radar and ISR applications. Competes with SignalCore in ruggedized defense RF source and converter content on US and allied platforms.
- Anritsu Corporation: Established Japanese test & measurement vendor with signal generators, spectrum analyzers and RF components targeting telecom, defense and electronics manufacturing, providing comparable frequency coverage and form factor alternatives.
- National Instruments (NI): PXI-based modular instrumentation leader whose PXIe platform directly overlaps with SignalCore's PXI Express form factor offerings for RF synthesis and frequency conversion in automated test.
- Rohde & Schwarz: Major European T&M incumbent with extensive RF/microwave signal source and analyzer lines plus defense/aerospace system offerings. Overlaps with SignalCore in defense, broadcast and research test applications.
- Mercury Systems: Defense electronics company with a significant RF/microwave subsystem portfolio (including legacy MITEQ). Competes with SignalCore in defense and aerospace RF integration programs but operates at much larger scale and broader mission-critical scope.
- Keysight Technologies: Dominant test & measurement incumbent offering benchtop and modular RF signal generators, analyzers and PXI solutions. SignalCore competes on form factor, SWaP and price in segments where Keysight's larger instruments are overkill.
Direct peers
- Novatech Instruments: US-based designer and manufacturer of RF frequency synthesizers and signal sources up to 40 GHz, directly comparable to SignalCore's synthesizer portfolio with similar form factors and customer use cases in test & measurement and OEM integration.
- AnaPico AG: Swiss manufacturer of RF and microwave signal generators, synthesizers and phase noise analyzers with overlapping frequency coverage (up to 40 GHz) and a similar focus on compact, high-performance instrumentation for defense, aerospace and research customers.
- Wenzel Associates: Ultra-low noise frequency sources, oscillators and synthesizers targeting defense, aerospace and instrumentation customers. Overlaps with SignalCore's reference sources (Weebill, Peregrine) and high-performance synthesizer lines in phase-noise-driven applications.
Others
- Pasternack (Infinite Electronics): Broad-line RF component distributor and manufacturer serving similar engineering buyers with cables, connectors, modules and reference designs; comparable customer base but a catalog versus a specialty RF subsystem business.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about SignalCore
What does SignalCore do?
SignalCore designs and manufactures instrument-grade RF and microwave subsystems, including RF synthesizers, RF upconverters, RF downconverters, reference sources, and nanoCircuits SMT synthesizer modules covering DC to 40 GHz. Products are offered as compact modular units in USB-SPI, USB-RS232, and PXI Express form factors for system integration in military, aerospace, commercial communications, academic, and electronics manufacturing applications. All products are Made in the USA and manufactured under AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 quality certifications.
Is SignalCore a public or private company?
SignalCore is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was SignalCore founded?
SignalCore was founded in 2009. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SignalCore based?
SignalCore is headquartered in Round Rock, United States, in the North America region.
How does SignalCore make money?
One revenue line is on record: RF and Microwave Hardware Sales.
Who are SignalCore's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Herley Industries / Ultra Electronics, Anritsu Corporation, National Instruments (NI), Rohde & Schwarz, Mercury Systems and Keysight Technologies. Direct peers are Novatech Instruments, AnaPico AG and Wenzel Associates. Pasternack (Infinite Electronics) is listed as an others.
Does SignalCore have an API?
No public API is recorded for SignalCore.
What industry is SignalCore in?
SignalCore's product category is RF and Microwave Test Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAMAA, RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules, with a secondary code of IMABAGAJ, Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics. Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3825.