Anapico
Anapico was a Swiss manufacturer of precision RF test and measurement instruments — signal generators, frequency synthesizers, and signal source analyzers — serving RF engineers and product development teams. The company was acquired by Keysight Technologies and now operates as a product line within Keysight's portfolio.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersGlattbrugg, Switzerland
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Anapico does
Anapico was a Swiss-based manufacturer of precision RF test and measurement instruments, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Glattbrugg, Switzerland. The company designed and built signal generators, frequency synthesizers, and signal source analyzers for RF engineers and product development teams requiring precise signal generation and analysis capabilities in compact, portable form factors. Its core technology focus was on excellent signal purity, ultra-low phase noise, and fast switching speed — attributes that supported device characterization, signal source evaluation, amplifier testing, and frequency divider testing across civilian and governmental applications. The company's products were developed and manufactured in Switzerland and were distinguished by a Swiss precision engineering heritage.
Anapico operated a horizontal segmentation approach, targeting a broad persona of RF engineers and product development teams rather than a narrow vertical. Its go-to-market was enterprise field sales, with the company having 51-100 employees at the time of acquisition. The company has been acquired by Keysight Technologies (NASDAQ: KEYS), and its product lines — compact signal generators, frequency synthesizers, and signal source analyzers — are now sold as part of Keysight's broader test and measurement portfolio. Post-acquisition, distribution is handled through Keysight's global direct sales organization, authorized distributors, and the Keysight.com e-commerce channel, providing worldwide reach that the standalone Anapico could not have replicated.
The business model was hardware sales of high-value capital equipment, with quote-based enterprise pricing. Specific revenue figures, deal terms, or pre-acquisition ownership structure are not disclosed in the available data. Anapico is now an integrated product line within Keysight rather than an independent operating company.
Anapico firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Anapico
- Legal name
- Anapico
- Website
- https://anapico.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Anapico was a Swiss manufacturer of precision RF test and measurement instruments — signal generators, frequency synthesizers, and signal source analyzers — serving RF engineers and product development teams. The company was acquired by Keysight Technologies and now operates as a product line within Keysight's portfolio.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Anapico industry classification
Industry- Product category
- RF Test and Measurement Instruments
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)
- SIC
- Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)
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Where Anapico is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Glattbrugg
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Anapico business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Instrument Sales: Sale of precision RF test and measurement instruments including signal generators, frequency synthesizers, and signal source analyzers. These are high-value capital equipment products sold to engineering and manufacturing organizations.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels1 record
Anapico product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Anapico designs, develops, and manufactures precision RF test and measurement instruments — Compact Signal Generators (analog and vector), Frequency Synthesizers, and Signal Source Analyzers — in Switzerland. The instruments deliver excellent signal purity, low phase noise, and fast switching speed in compact, portable packages aimed at RF product development, device characterization, amplifier testing, and system integration.
Product overview
AnaPico is a Swiss-developed product line now integrated into Keysight's portfolio. The offering consists of three compact instrument categories: Compact Signal Generators (analog and vector), Frequency Synthesizers, and Signal Source Analyzers. These instruments share key characteristics—excellent signal purity, low phase noise, and fast switching speed—packaged in compact and portable form factors. Developed and manufactured in Switzerland, they are positioned for RF product development and system integration applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Compact Signal Generators Portable, general-purpose analog and vector signal generators that deliver outstanding output power range, signal purity, and switching speed, designed to accelerate RF product development for engineers and product development teams.
- Frequency Synthesizers Ultra-agile signal sources offered in multiple compact form factors for easy system integration, generating signals for a wide variety of RF and system integration applications.
- Signal Source Analyzers Instruments equipped with indispensable measurement functions and ultra-low phase noise sensitivity for evaluating signal sources, amplifiers, and frequency dividers.
Companies that use Anapico
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Anapico technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Anapico partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Keysight TechnologiescoreAnaPico was acquired by Keysight Technologies. AnaPico's innovative and cost-efficient testing solutions including signal generators, frequency synthesizers, and signal source analyzers are now part of the Keysight product portfolio. The products maintain their Swiss manufacturing origin while benefiting from Keysight's global distribution and support infrastructure.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Anapico competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Rohde & Schwarz: German-headquartered RF and wireless test & measurement leader with extensive signal generator (e.g., SMBV100B, SMA100B) and signal/spectrum analyzer product lines. Directly competes with Anapico's compact signal generators, frequency synthesizers, and signal source analyzers across the same RF engineer customer base.
- Anritsu: Japanese RF and microwave test & measurement company offering signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and phase noise test equipment targeting wireless, aerospace, and defense customers. Directly comparable to Anapico's signal generation and source analysis product lines.
- Tektronix: Major test & measurement vendor (now part of Fortive) known for oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal analysis tools used by RF engineers. Competes with Anapico in the RF measurement workflow, particularly on signal source evaluation.
- Holzworth Instrumentation: US-based specialist in RF and microwave signal generators and phase noise analyzers. Closely comparable niche competitor to Anapico in compact, high-performance signal sources and signal source analysis.
- Signal Hound: US-based smaller vendor of compact, software-defined RF spectrum analyzers and signal generators. Directly competes with Anapico's compact, cost-efficient RF T&M positioning in the same price-sensitive and field-deployable use cases.
- Vaunix Technology: US-based manufacturer of compact USB- and LAN-controlled RF signal generators and attenuators. Competes head-on with Anapico's compact frequency synthesizer and signal generator form factor for lab and system integration customers.
Broad incumbents
- Keysight Technologies: Anapico's parent company and the broadest incumbent in electronic test & measurement. Keysight's PSG, MXG, EXG, and PXG signal generator lines overlap directly with Anapico's compact signal generator portfolio, while its wider T&M scale dwarfs Anapico's standalone footprint.
- National Instruments (NI): Broad modular test & measurement platform (now part of Emerson) including RF test capabilities for wireless and aerospace customers. Adjacent incumbent to Anapico's RF signal generation portfolio with overlapping buyer personas.
Emerging players
- LitePoint: Specialist in wireless connectivity and RF test (part of Teradyne), focused on production test for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular devices. Competes at the intersection of compact RF signal generation and high-volume wireless test where Anapico's compact generators may also be deployed.
- Windfreak Technologies: Smaller US-based vendor of low-cost, compact USB-controlled RF signal generators and synthesizers. Niche competitor addressing similar lab, R&D, and embedded integration use cases as Anapico's compact RF products.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
Anapico social profiles
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Anapico leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Anapico funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Anapico M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Anapico
What does Anapico do?
Anapico designs, develops, and manufactures precision RF test and measurement instruments — Compact Signal Generators (analog and vector), Frequency Synthesizers, and Signal Source Analyzers — in Switzerland. The instruments deliver excellent signal purity, low phase noise, and fast switching speed in compact, portable packages aimed at RF product development, device characterization, amplifier testing, and system integration.
Is Anapico a public or private company?
Anapico is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Anapico founded?
Anapico was founded in 2005. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Anapico based?
Anapico is headquartered in Glattbrugg, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Anapico make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Instrument Sales.
Who are Anapico's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Rohde & Schwarz, Anritsu, Tektronix, Holzworth Instrumentation, Signal Hound and Vaunix Technology. Broad incumbents are Keysight Technologies and National Instruments (NI). Emerging players are LitePoint and Windfreak Technologies.
Does Anapico have an API?
No public API is recorded for Anapico.
What industry is Anapico in?
Anapico's product category is RF Test and Measurement Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAC, Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches). Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3825.