Name

Quarch Technology

Legal name

Quarch Technology Ltd

Website

https://quarch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automated Test & Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

Keywords

• Automated test equipment
• Power analysis modules
• PCIe hot swap testing
• Signal breaker modules
• Fault injection testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Aviemore

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of test and measurement hardware including power analysis modules (PAM, PPM), signal breaker modules, cable testers, physical layer switches, controllers, and accessories. Products support PCIe, CXL, SAS, SATA, USB, and other protocols across multiple generations.
2. Software Licensing: Licensing of software products including Quarch Compliance Suite (QCS) with automated test suites, Quarch Power Studio (QPS), Quarch Instrument Server (QIS), and QuarchPy Python package. QCS includes both free basic tests and paid advanced tests.
3. Support and Calibration Services: Post-sale support including firmware/software bug fixes for at least 3 years from purchase, hardware repair after 12-month warranty period, and calibration services for PPM units (e.g., $500 for single-output or $3,000 for 6-output HD PPM recalibration).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Quarch Technology designs and sells automated test and measurement hardware and software for complex electronic systems, focused on power analysis, hot-swap/fault injection, cable testing, and physical layer switching for storage, AI, automotive, and data center applications. Its portfolio includes Power Analysis Modules (PAM), Programmable Power Modules (PPM), PCIe Gen3–Gen6 signal breakers, cable testers, physical layer switches, Torridon controllers, the Quarch Power Studio (QPS), Quarch Compliance Suite (QCS), Quarch Instrument Server (QIS), and the QuarchPy Python automation API, sold to enterprise engineering teams globally through direct sales and a regional reseller network.

Product overview

Quarch Technology offers a comprehensive portfolio of automated test and measurement tools for complex systems, organized around three core product lines: Power Analysis (PPM, PAM, Power Studio, Compliance Suite), Signal Breakers & Hot Swap (Gen3-Gen6 PCIe, M.2, EDSFF, SAS, SATA modules), and Physical Layer Switches (USB, SAS). The Gen6 PCIe breaker modules (x16-16, x8-8, x16-1, x16-0) form the latest generation of hot-plug testing hardware, while HD/XLC Programmable Power Modules supply power and perform margining tests. Quarch Power Studio (QPS) software visualizes power data, Quarch Compliance Suite (QCS) automates standardized tests, and QuarchPy enables Python-based automation. Accessories include MCIO/SMPM adapters, Torridon controllers, and the Aon Desktop Drive Enclosure. The product architecture allows customers to select appropriate breaker modules, power fixtures, and software tools to build complete testing solutions for storage, AI/GPU, automotive, and data center applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gen6 PCIe Breaker Modules Signal breaker modules for PCIe Gen6 devices supporting hot-plug, fault injection, lane reduction, and timing tests. Available in x16-16, x8-8, x16-1, and x16-0 configurations for AIC/slot testing.
• Gen6 MCIO x4 Breaker Breaker module for testing MCIO-connected Gen6 devices with high-speed data lane control and triggering capabilities.
• Gen6 SFF PAM Fixture Power Analysis Module fixture for testing Gen6 SFF (Small Form Factor) U.2 drives with power measurement and monitoring capabilities.
• Gen5 PCIe x16 PAM Fixture with AUX Power (GPU/AI Analysis) Power analysis fixture for PCIe x16 GPU and AI accelerator cards with AUX power measurement for dynamic power consumption analysis.
• HD Programmable Power Module (PPM) HD Programmable Power Module with 12V and 5V (switchable to 3V3) outputs providing flexible power margining and measurement for SAS, SATA, and PCIe devices with automatic output setting via advanced fixtures.
• XLC Programmable Power Module (PPM) Programmable power module for power supply, margining, and measurement across storage and interface devices.
• 3-Phase AC Power Analysis Module Power analysis module for AC-powered devices enabling high-resolution capture of AC power consumption for AI systems and high-power equipment testing.
• USB-C Power Analysis Module Interposer-based USB-C power measurement device that measures power and taps USB-C sidebands for charger, cable, and device power performance analysis.
• Power Analysis Modules (PAM) Monitor modules for calibrated voltage, current, and power measurements at 4µs sampling (250,000 samples/sec) with sideband capture at 1µs for detailed device characterization, designed specifically for storage device testing with plug-and-play fixtures.
• PCIe/SAS 4.0 Cable Tester Cable testing solution for PCIe 4.0 and SAS 4.0 cables to identify non-compliant cables and connection issues.
• Physical Layer Switches USB 3.0, SATA, and SAS physical layer switches for routing signals between multiple devices during testing without cable changes.
• Gen5 M.2 M-Key Horizontal Breaker Module Hot-plug and fault injection module for horizontal-mount M.2 M-Key SSDs including new 1.8V rail control and USB 2.0 interface support.
• Gen4 M.2 M-Key Vertical Breaker Module Vertical-mount M.2 breaker module supporting new PLN/PLA power loss notification signals and PWRDIS control for Gen4 M.2 testing.
• Gen4/5 EDSFF Breaker Modules Enterprise Datacenter SSD Form Factor breaker modules for E1.S, E1.L, and E3 form factors supporting up to 70W power delivery.
• Torridon Controllers (4-port and 28-port) Multi-port Torridon controllers (4-port and 28-port) for managing multiple Quarch breaker modules with triggering and synchronization capabilities.
• Aon Desktop Drive Enclosure Desktop enclosure for Gen6 SSD testing supporting hot-plug, fault injection, power analysis, and thermal control in a compact form factor.
• EDSFF to SMPM Adapters Adapters enabling connection between EDSFF form factor drives and SMPM test equipment for Gen5 and Gen6 testing.
• MCIO x4/x8 to SMPM Adapters Adapters for connecting MCIO x4/x8 devices to SMPM-based test fixtures for Gen6 testing.
• Gen6 AIC to MCIO Adapter Adapter enabling Gen6 AIC (Add-in Card) devices to connect via MCIO interface for testing flexibility.
• Automotive Multi-Protocol Breaker Fault injection module supporting multiple automotive protocols for testing ADAS, Automotive Ethernet, and USB systems in vehicles.
• OCP Power Analysis - OCP 3.0 NIC PAM Power analysis fixture for Open Compute Project 3.0 NIC (Network Interface Cards) meeting OCP power measurement specifications.
• Quarch Power Studio (QPS) Power analysis software for visualizing power traces, annotating data, zooming to detailed views, window averaging, and exporting statistics and CSV data from power captures; works with Quarch PAM modules.
• Quarch Compliance Suite (QCS) Automated testing software suite covering hot-plug, power performance, and compliance tests for storage devices with PDF report generation; free basic tests plus licensed advanced tests.
• Quarch Instrument Server (QIS) Server software for remote instrument control and data streaming from Quarch power modules over LAN.
• QuarchPy Python Package Python library for automating Quarch products with support for Python 2.x and 3.x, USB/Serial/LAN control on Windows and Linux; no additional libraries required.
• QuarchCalibration Python Package Python package for calibrating Quarch Programmable Power Module series with automated calibration procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 250,000 samples per second measurement rate — far faster than general-purpose oscilloscopes or multimeters for storage device power analysis
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Serial CablescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSerial Cables serves as Quarch's authorized reseller in the United States, distributing Quarch products including Gen4 host cards and JBOD enclosures alongside Quarch testing equipment to US customers.
• SANBlazecoreTechnology or IntegrationSANBlaze integrates Quarch products into their DT5 SSD validation testers, combining SANBlaze's device-side testing capabilities with Quarch's power analysis and hot-swap testing capabilities.
• Oakgate TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationOakgate Technologies integrates Quarch products into their storage testing solutions. Lee Hayashida, Quarch's Field Application Engineer, previously worked at Oakgate as a customer support engineer.
• UNH-IOL (University of New Hampshire Interoperability Lab)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuarch participated as a testing partner in UNH-IOL's NVMe plugfest in Boston. UNH-IOL hosts interoperability testing events where Quarch provides hot-swap testing equipment for industry-standard compliance testing.
• Testforce (Canada)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTestforce is a Canadian reseller and partner for Quarch products in Canada, mentioned in the context of a Canada visit by the Quarch team.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SANBlaze Technology: SANBlaze builds NVMe and storage validation testers (DT5) that integrate directly with Quarch PAM/breaker modules for combined power analysis and hot-swap testing. They share the same enterprise SSD validation customer base and co-market through integration partnerships.
• Oakgate Technology: Oakgate provides enterprise storage test appliances and NVMe-oF/RDMA test solutions. Quarch integrates with Oakgate's platform for power analysis and hot-plug testing, and a Quarch field engineer previously worked at Oakgate, reflecting deep overlap in customers and use cases.
• SerialTek: SerialTek provides PCIe/NVMe protocol analyzers (e.g., Kodiak) that are bundled with Quarch PAM fixtures for power-during-protocol-analysis. They co-demonstrate at Flash Memory Summit and share enterprise storage test buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Keysight Technologies: Keysight is the dominant test and measurement equipment vendor serving semiconductor, storage, and data center customers. Its oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and protocol analyzers compete broadly with Quarch's specialized fixtures in the same engineering labs.
• Tektronix: Tektronix supplies oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, and protocol test solutions widely used by Quarch's storage and automotive customers. Quarch explicitly positions its products as alternatives to manual oscilloscope-based testing.
• National Instruments (NI): NI provides modular PXI-based test and measurement platforms used in storage and semiconductor validation. Its general-purpose DAQ and switching offerings intersect with Quarch's PAM and physical-layer-switch product lines.
• Teledyne LeCroy: Teledyne LeCroy manufactures oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers (including PCIe analyzers) used by the same validation teams that buy Quarch breakers. Their protocol analysis tools overlap with Quarch's hot-swap and fault injection products.
• Yokogawa Test & Measurement: Yokogawa offers high-precision power analyzers and oscilloscopes used in storage and AI power characterization. Its WT series power meters compete conceptually with Quarch's PAM offerings in energy and efficiency testing.
• Rohde & Schwarz: Rohde & Schwarz supplies oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, and automotive Ethernet test equipment. Its automotive test portfolio directly overlaps with Quarch's Multi-Protocol Breaker for ADAS/automotive Ethernet fault injection.

Others

• UNH-IOL: UNH-IOL is an industry consortium that hosts NVMe, PCIe, and CXL plugfest events where Quarch's hot-swap modules are used as standard test equipment. It is a buyer/partner influencing Quarch's industry position rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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