What imperix Ltd does

Imperix Ltd is a Swiss private company headquartered in Sion that develops rapid control prototyping (RCP) equipment for power electronics research, education, and industrial product integration. Its portfolio centers on programmable RCP controllers—anchored by the 4th-generation B-Box 4 built around an AMD Zynq Ultrascale+ SoC with 250ps PWM resolution and 500kHz control capability—alongside compact (B-Box Micro) and embeddable (B-Board PRO) variants. The control stage is complemented by a modular power stage of plug-and-play SiC and IGBT power modules, high-bandwidth sensors, and turnkey test benches for applications including motor drives, microgrids, MMC converters, and e-mobility charging. A proprietary RealSync protocol enables ±2ns synchronization across distributed controllers, and the ACG SDK provides Simulink and PLECS blocksets with one-click code generation, with Cockpit software delivering real-time monitoring and analysis.

The company sells globally across three primary verticals—Industry, Research, and Teaching—via direct enterprise sales, a quote-based online storefront, and a distributor network spanning 50+ countries. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of controllers and power modules, bundled test benches and turnkey systems, software development kits (ACG SDK, C/C++ SDK, FPGA programming tools), and integration/customization services. Notable industrial communication protocol support (Modbus TCP, OPC-UA, CAN-FD, BISS-C/SSI/EnDat) and HIL interfaces indicate continued expansion into industrial product integration use cases beyond academic research. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

imperix Ltd

Legal name

Imperix Ltd

Website

https://imperix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Imperix Ltd develops rapid control prototyping hardware, software, and modular power stages for power electronics, serving academic researchers, industrial product developers, and teaching laboratories across 50+ countries with direct sales and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Electronics Prototyping Equipment

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Electronics for Renewable & Grid-Tied Applications (Solar inverters, wind converters, grid-tie interfaces) (IMAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Embedded Software & Firmware Tools (Compilers, Debug, RTOS tooling) (HDAHAFAE)

Keywords

• Rapid control prototyping
• Power electronics controllers
• SiC power modules
• Automated code generation
• Power electronics test benches

Headquarters

HQ city

Sion

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of programmable RCP controllers (B-Box 4, B-Box RCP, B-Box Micro, B-Board PRO), power modules (PEB SiC modules, IGBT modules, PEN NPC modules), sensors, accessories, and rack-mounting equipment. Products are sold individually or as configured bundles and test benches.
2. Software Licenses: ACG SDK and CPP SDK software development toolkits with valid license requirements for Simulink and PLECS integration. Software is bundled with hardware purchases and includes free maintenance.
3. Integration and Customization Services: System integration and customization services ranging from basic bundles to fully customized turn-key systems for power electronics prototyping.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Imperix develops and sells high-end rapid control prototyping (RCP) equipment for power electronics, including programmable hardware controllers (B-Box 4, B-Box RCP 3.0, B-Box Micro, B-Board PRO), modular SiC and IGBT power modules, automated code generation software (ACG SDK for Simulink/PLECS), real-time monitoring software (Cockpit), and pre-configured test bench solutions. The integrated ecosystem combines hardware, software, and accessories with plug-and-play connectivity to accelerate power electronics development for research, industry, and teaching customers worldwide.

Product overview

Imperix offers an integrated ecosystem of rapid control prototyping (RCP) solutions for power electronics development. The portfolio centers on programmable controllers: the flagship B-Box 4 (4th-gen) and B-Box RCP 3.0 for research applications, B-Box Micro for power inverter control, and B-Board PRO for embeddable applications. Control development is enabled through the ACG SDK (with Simulink/PLECS blocksets and 1-click code generation), C/C++ SDK, and FPGA programming tools, with Cockpit providing real-time monitoring and analysis. The power stage consists of modular SiC (PEB-800-40, PEB8038, PEB8024) and IGBT (PEB4050, PEN8018, PEH2015, PEH4010) building blocks, complemented by turnkey solutions including TPI8032 all-in-one inverter and test benches for power electronics, microgrid, motor drive, and MMC applications. Accessories include high-bandwidth sensors, passive filters, rack enclosures, grid connection panels, and HIL interfaces. The platform supports distributed control via RealSync protocol (QSFP+ 40Gbps) with ±2ns synchronization precision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B-Box 4 4th-generation Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP) controller for power electronics with AMD XCZU7EV SoC, 250ps PWM resolution, 20Msps synchronized sampling, supporting control up to 500kHz. Features automatic sensor and power module identification.
• B-Box RCP 3.0 Previous-generation Rapid Prototyping Controller for power electronics applications, designed for demanding academic research, educational laboratories, and industrial product integration.
• B-Box Micro Compact power inverter controller for rapid control prototyping of smaller-scale power electronics applications.
• B-Board PRO Embeddable control board for inverter control applications, designed for integration into end-user products.
• ACG SDK Automated Code Generation Software Development Kit providing Simulink and PLECS blocksets for graphical programming and simulation-assisted development with 1-click code deployment to imperix controllers.
• Cockpit Real-time monitoring and analysis software for imperix controllers, functioning as an embedded oscilloscope with advanced scoping, data analysis modules, rolling plot, spectral analyzer, and variables modules.
• C/C++ SDK Software development kit for programming imperix controllers using C/C++ language for custom control implementations.
• FPGA Programming Complete freedom to program the FPGA in imperix controllers for custom high-performance control algorithms.
• BBOS (Base Board Operating System) Base Board Operating System providing control execution layer and device management for imperix controllers.
• RealSync Protocol High-speed synchronization protocol using QSFP+ 40Gbps links enabling ±2ns precision synchronization across multiple stacked B-Box controllers for distributed control and distributed modulation.
• PEB-800-40 SiC Half-Bridge Module Versatile Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET half-bridge power module with 800V/40A rating, designed as an all-rounder suitable for both high-current and fast-switching applications.
• PEB8038 SiC Half-Bridge Module 800V/38A Silicon Carbide half-bridge power module offering higher power capabilities for demanding power electronics applications.
• PEB8024 SiC Power Module 800V/24A Silicon Carbide power module with faster switching characteristics for high-frequency power electronics applications.
• PEB4050 IGBT Phase-Leg Module 400V/50A Silicon IGBT phase-leg power module for low-voltage applications, ideal for 120/210VAC grid-tied inverters and battery charging. Features half-bridge topology with onboard sensors and gate drivers. Status: Not Recommended for New Design.
• PEN8018 NPC Phase-Leg Module 800V/18A NPC (Neutral Point Clamped) phase-leg topology power module specifically designed for NPC converter topologies using four Silicon IGBT semiconductors.
• PEH2015 Full-Bridge IGBT Module 200V/15A full-bridge (H-bridge) power module using Silicon IGBTs with 2x phase legs, preferred for multilevel converter applications due to reduced voltage rating.
• PEH4010 Full-Bridge IGBT Module 400V/10A full-bridge (H-bridge) power module for DC/DC converter applications such as DAB converters.
• TPI8032 All-in-One Inverter Complete programmable inverter solution for rapid deployment in power electronics applications.
• Power Electronics Test Bench Pre-configured test bench solution for power electronics experimentation and development.
• Microgrid Test Bench Complete test bench solution for microgrid systems development and testing.
• Motor Drive Test Bench Complete bundle for electric motor drive testing and development, including motor control capabilities.
• MMC Converter Test Bench Pre-configured test bench for Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) development and testing.
• Closed Rack Enclosures Rack-mountable 19-inch enclosures with 4mm laboratory safety plugs for safe power converter prototyping.
• Open Rack Frames Rack-mountable open frames (3U) for assembling imperix power modules with easy accessibility.
• Passive Filters LC filters and inductors in 4U format for filtering and power quality applications.
• HBW Voltage and Current Sensors 4th-generation high-bandwidth sensors with automatic identification, plug-and-play connectivity, factory calibration, and self-powered operation from the RCP controller.
• Speed and Torque Sensors Sensors for motor interface applications requiring speed and torque measurement.
• I/O Extensions and Adapters Optical expansion boards and adapters for extending I/O capabilities of imperix controllers.
• Grid Connection Panel Switchgear panel for grid connection with circuit breaker, controllable relays, and precharge resistors.
• POWER-HIL Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation interfaces for testing and validating power electronics control systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sub-microsecond hardware protection response (configurable down to 800ns)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of regional distributors that resell and support Imperix products in various countries, enabling local sales, technical support, and faster shipping for international customers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Typhoon HIL: Specialist in ultra-high-fidelity Hardware-in-the-Loop and RCP solutions specifically targeting power electronics and microgrid applications. Competes head-to-head with Imperix's B-Box and power module offerings in both academic and industrial market segments.
• dSPACE: German-headquartered provider of rapid control prototyping and Hardware-in-the-Loop systems for embedded controller development, including power electronics. Closest direct competitor to Imperix in RCP hardware for power electronics applications, with overlapping customer base in research and industry.
• Plexim (PLECS): Developer of PLECS simulation software widely used for power electronics system-level design, with hardware RCP offerings. Comparable to Imperix through the shared PLECS blockset workflow and overlapping power electronics developer audience.
• Speedgoat: Manufacturer of real-time target machines designed to work natively with MathWorks Simulink for RCP and HIL. Direct peer to Imperix in the Simulink-integrated RCP workflow, targeting power electronics and motor control developers.
• OPAL-RT Technologies: Provider of real-time digital simulators and RCP platforms used for power system, power electronics, and drive simulation. Comparable to Imperix in serving research institutions and industrial R&D teams requiring high-fidelity real-time control prototyping.
• AixControl: German specialist in modular rapid control prototyping and HIL systems for power electronics and electrical drives. Comparable niche player to Imperix focused on research and industrial power converter development.

Broad incumbents

• MathWorks: Developer of MATLAB and Simulink, the dominant design environments that Imperix's ACG SDK integrates with. While not a direct hardware competitor, MathWorks shapes the RCP ecosystem and could expand its own hardware targets, affecting Imperix's positioning.
• National Instruments (NI / Emerson): Major test, measurement, and embedded design platform vendor with broad PXI-based real-time and FPGA products used in power electronics R&D. Competes with Imperix as a larger, more general-purpose incumbent in lab and industrial automation.
• HBK (HBM): Provider of test and measurement equipment, including power analyzers and DAQ systems used alongside power electronics development. Adjacent incumbent whose measurement and instrumentation offerings overlap with Imperix's sensor and test bench solutions.
• Triphase (now part of NI): Originally a Belgian specialist in power electronics RCP and grid converter development, now part of National Instruments. Historical direct peer to Imperix in modular power converter control platforms, now operating within a much larger parent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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