Micro-Hybrid Electronic

What Micro-Hybrid Electronic does

Micro-Hybrid Electronic GmbH is a German specialty electronics manufacturer founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hermsdorf, Thuringia. The company designs and produces infrared (IR) sensor components, non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) gas sensor modules, inertial sensors (gyro and acceleration), and customized electronic modules built on a vertically integrated stack of in-house capabilities: MEMS chip fabrication, low- and high-temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC/HTCC) multilayer circuits, thick-film hybrid integration, surface-mount device (SMD) assembly, and chip-and-wire bonding. The proprietary C-MOSI IR emitter platform (reaching membrane temperatures up to 850°C) and patented HermeSEAL hermetic sealing technology underpin products such as the JSIR340/350 emitter series, MTS thermopile and MPS pyroelectric detectors, MicroSENS CO2 sensors (including a PFAS-free variant tolerating 190°C sterilization), and the MicroFLOW industrial CO2 sensor module.

The company serves OEMs across five primary verticals: medical technology (cell incubators, breath gas analysis, anesthesia monitoring), industrial electronics (process and gas safety, environmental and water analysis), mobility and rail (inertial sensors, on-board air quality), aerospace and defense (ESA-certified modules), and R&D institutions. Micro-Hybrid operates a hybrid go-to-market: a self-serve e-commerce shop (shop.microhybrid.com) for catalog and prototyping orders with no minimum order quantity, complemented by direct field sales engineers and regional Sales and Application Centers in Germany, the United States (Tucson, Arizona), and China (Qingdao). Revenue is generated through unit-priced hardware sales, evaluation kit and software tool sales, and quote-based multi-year OEM development and series-production contracts. Manufacturing is certified to ISO 9001:2015, IPC, and ESA standards. The company absorbed Micro Sensor GmbH in February 2023, has 251-500 employees, and is privately held with no disclosed venture capital or institutional ownership.

Name

Micro-Hybrid Electronic

Legal name

Micro-Hybrid Electronic GmbH

Website

https://microhybrid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Micro-Hybrid Electronic is a privately held German manufacturer of IR sensor components, NDIR gas sensor modules, and customized OEM electronic modules built on in-house MEMS, LTCC, and thick-film hybrid technologies, serving medical, industrial, rail, and aerospace OEM customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrared Sensor Components

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419), Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Sensors & Instrumentation Electronics Manufacturing Services (Transmitters, analyzers, industrial sensors) (IMAGAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF), Sensor Fusion, Interface ICs & Modules (AFE/Readout/Packaging/Calibration) (HDAHALAO), Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)

Keywords

• Infrared sensor components
• NDIR gas analysis
• OEM electronic modules
• Thick-film hybrid circuits
• MEMS infrared emitters

Headquarters

HQ city

Hermsdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IR Components and Sensor Hardware Sales: Sale of infrared emitters (JSIR340, JSIR350 series), thermopile and pyroelectric IR detectors, NDIR gas sensor modules (MicroSENS CO2, MicroFLOW), gyro sensors, acceleration sensors, and sensor modules. Products available in the online shop in small quantities with no minimum order quantity. Pricing is unit-based (e.g., $33.90 for JSIR340-4 emitter, $60.06 for JSIR350-4 HermeSEAL, $914.40 for MicroFLOW CO2 sensor).
2. Customized OEM Electronic Module Manufacturing: End-to-end OEM development and manufacturing services including consulting, feasibility analysis, structured product/process development, prototyping, testing, optimization, industrial engineering, supply chain management, and series production of customized sensor elements, assemblies, electronics, software, and production technologies. Certified to IPC, ESA, and ISO standards.
3. Evaluation and Development Tools: Sale of evaluation kits (eNDIRi² at $2,500) and NDIR bundles (pre-matched IR emitter + IR detector combinations for specific gases) for rapid prototyping and development, enabling faster customer time-to-market.
4. Software and Support Services: Sale of software tools including eNDIRi² evaluation software (V1.0.1) and MARS light software for MicroFLOW Gas Sensors, plus technical support and application engineering services for NDIR measurement system development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Micro-Hybrid Electronic designs, manufactures, and sells infrared sensor components (C-MOSI IR emitters up to 850°C membrane temperature, thermopile and pyroelectric IR detectors), NDIR gas sensor modules (MicroSENS CO2, MicroFLOW CO2), MEMS inertial sensors (gyro and acceleration), and fully customized OEM electronic modules built on LTCC, HTCC, thick-film hybrid, SMD, and chip-on-board manufacturing technologies. The company also offers evaluation tools (eNDIRi² kit, NDIR bundles, NDIRsim software) and end-to-end OEM development services from feasibility through series production, with manufacturing certified to IPC, ESA, and ISO 9001:2015 standards at its Hermsdorf, Germany headquarters.

Product overview

Micro-Hybrid Electronic is an OEM electronics manufacturer specializing in infrared measurement technology and NDIR gas sensors, offering a modular platform architecture with both standard and customized solutions. The core product portfolio centers on IR components including JSIR340 and JSIR350 series infrared emitters (C-MOSI based, reaching up to 850 degrees C membrane temperatures), thermopile (MTS) and pyroelectric (MPS) IR detectors, and complete gas sensor modules including MicroSENS CO2 180 PFAS-free (for cell incubators with 0-20 vol.% range, dualbeam NDIR, heat sterilization up to 180 degrees C) and MicroFLOW high-concentration sensors (up to 50 vol.%). Supporting these are inertial sensors (gyro and acceleration sensors) for rail, aerospace, and industrial applications. Add-on tools include the eNDIRi2 evaluation kit (USD 2,500+), NDIRsim simulation software, NDIR bundles (pre-matched emitter/detector sets for specific gases), and MARS Light configuration software. The company also provides manufacturing technologies including LTCC, thick-film hybrid, SMD assembly, and chip/wire bonding for producing customized OEM electronic modules certified to IPC, ESA, and ISO 9001 standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MicroSENS: Brand for CO2 sensors and gas measurement solutions including MicroSENS CO2 180, MicroSENS Hightemp, and MicroSENS-180-HS products.
• eNDIRi²
• HermeSEAL

Products and services

• JSIR340 Series IR Emitter CMOS-based MEMS infrared emitter in TO39 housing with reflector, designed for NDIR gas analysis and infrared measurement applications. Features membrane temperatures up to 770°C, an active area of 2.2 x 2.2 mm², and long-term stable radiation performance for industrial OEM use. Priced at $33.90 per unit.
• JSIR350 Series IR Emitter (HermeSEAL) Premium infrared emitter with high-performance nanoamorphous carbon membrane achieving membrane temperatures up to 850°C. Features a hermetically sealed TO39 housing with silicon ARC window for use in harsh environments including medical, industrial, and aerospace gas analysis. Priced at $60.06 per unit.
• MTS Thermopile IR Detectors Thermopile infrared detectors designed for NDIR gas analysis, compatible with JSIR340 and JSIR350 series emitters. Available in dual-detector configurations (e.g., MTS2SENS, MTS4SENS) for enhanced measurement stability.
• MPS Pyroelectric IR Detectors Pyroelectric infrared detectors for gas analysis applications, optimized for use with JSIR series emitters. Offer high sensitivity for detecting IR-active gases. Available in MPS2SENS and MPS4SENS variants.
• MicroSENS CO2 180 PFAS-free Sensor PFAS-free CO2 sensor for OEM cell incubator applications. Provides 0–20 vol.% measurement range with dualbeam NDIR technology, supports heat sterilization up to 180°C (max 190°C), 5-point calibration, temperature, pressure and humidity compensation, and digital/analog interfaces. Targeted at medical incubator OEMs that need PFAS compliance.
• MicroSENS Hightemp IR CO2 Sensor High-temperature CO2 sensor for cell incubator applications that withstands heat treatment up to 190°C for more than 500 sterilization cycles without removal. Enables in-situ incubator sterilization without chemical disinfectants, reducing cross-contamination risk.
• MicroFLOW CO2 Sensor (50 Vol.-%) Industrial-grade NDIR CO2 sensor module measuring up to 50 vol.% concentration. Features 10-point linearization for less than 1% deviation, integrated pressure compensation, RS232 and CAN-Bus interfaces, wide voltage range (9–30V), and low power consumption (<1W) for battery-operated devices. Priced at $914.40 per unit.
• Gyro Sensors (Inertial Sensors) Gyroscopic sensors for detecting and measuring rotation, angular velocity, and orientation. Used in mobility, rail, aerospace, and industrial applications for motion sensing and navigation. Available through the Micro-Hybrid online shop for evaluation and testing.
• Acceleration Sensors MEMS-based acceleration and vibration sensors for railway, industrial, and aerospace applications. Available for evaluation and testing via the Micro-Hybrid online shop. Capability consolidated from Micro Sensor GmbH (merged into Micro-Hybrid in February 2023).
• Sensor Modules Complete sensor module solutions that integrate IR components, detectors, and electronics for specific measurement applications. Includes OEM-ready modules for gas sensing and inertial measurement.
• eNDIRi² Evaluation Kit Comprehensive evaluation and development platform for NDIR gas analysis using IR components. Includes main unit with detector/emitter interfaces, high-speed capable port, eNDIRi2 app software with oscilloscope windows, signal visualization, filter options, and automatic component detection. Starting price USD 2,500.
• NDIR Bundles Pre-configured test kits containing 5 premium IR emitters and matching thermopile detectors optimized for specific gases including CO2, CO, N2O, NO, HC, SO2, alcohols, and SF6. Available from stock with no minimum order quantity for rapid prototyping and development.
• NDIRsim Gas Simulation Software Software tool for simulating NDIR gas measurement, enabling engineers to virtually evaluate and optimize IR components and NDIR gas analysis configurations before physical prototyping, reducing development time and cost.
• MARS Light Software Multi Analyzer and Research Software (MARS Light) for MicroFLOW gas sensors, enabling configuration, data collection, and analysis. Compatible with Windows 7 and later operating systems.
• Custom OEM Electronic Module Development and Manufacturing Full-service customized electronic module development and manufacturing from consulting and evaluation through development and testing to series production. Covers sensor elements, assemblies, electronics, software, and production technologies, executed via a 5-step model (Request → Examination → Development → Test & Optimization → Series Production). Certified to IPC, ESA, and ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• MicroSENS Hightemp CO2 sensor achieves specification-compliant lifetime of more than 500 sterilization cycles at up to 190°C — claimed as the most robust and durable CO2 incubator sensor on the market
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• ELT Sensor: Korean manufacturer of NDIR CO2 sensor modules and IR sources serving similar OEM applications, but primarily focused on the Asian market.

Direct peers

• Senseair (Asahi Kasei): Swedish maker of NDIR gas sensors and CO2 sensor modules for medical, industrial and HVAC OEMs, directly overlapping Micro-Hybrid's NDIR gas-sensing product line.
• Heimann Sensor: German manufacturer of thermopile IR sensors and modules for gas analysis and temperature measurement, closely matching Micro-Hybrid's IR detector and MEMS-based sensing niche.
• InfraTec: German company producing pyroelectric IR detectors for NDIR gas analysis and spectroscopy, a close technology and application match to Micro-Hybrid's detector line.
• Dynament: UK supplier of NDIR infrared gas sensors for CO2 and hydrocarbon detection used by industrial safety OEMs, directly comparable to Micro-Hybrid's gas sensor modules.
• Alphasense: UK manufacturer of NDIR and electrochemical gas sensors for air quality and safety applications, competing with Micro-Hybrid in gas-sensing components for OEMs.
• SGX Sensortech (Amphenol): Maker of NDIR infrared and MEMS gas sensors for industrial and safety markets, overlapping Micro-Hybrid's core NDIR gas sensor and IR component offering.

Broad incumbents

• Excelitas Technologies: Global photonics company producing IR emitters, thermopile and pyroelectric detectors, and optoelectronic components; competes directly on Micro-Hybrid's IR emitter/detector portfolio at larger scale.
• Sensirion: Swiss environmental sensor specialist producing CO2, humidity and gas sensors for medical, HVAC and industrial OEMs, overlapping Micro-Hybrid's sensing markets with a broader MEMS portfolio.
• Hamamatsu Photonics: Large Japanese photonics/optoelectronics manufacturer offering IR sources, detectors and spectroscopy components, overlapping Micro-Hybrid's IR sensing technology across a broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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