What PacketMicro does

PacketMicro, Inc. is a privately held test-and-measurement company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2003. The company designs and sells rugged RF probes (D-Probe up to 65 GHz, S-Probe up to 30 GHz, R-Probe 12-18 GHz), patented probe positioners, modular DIY benchtop probe stations, phase-stable RF cables, digital microscopes, and AITT signal-integrity analysis software used for board-level RF, signal integrity, and power integrity testing of high-speed PCBs.

Its technology is differentiated by beryllium-copper-tipped rugged probes intended for manufacturing environments where conventional microprobes are too fragile, by a patented 4-axis TP250 positioner with 5-micron resolution, and by a US-patented horizontal probe fixture for large PCBs. The software layer (AITT) performs frequency- and time-domain analysis, 2X-Thru and 1X-Open de-embedding, impedance autocorrection, PCB material extraction, and Intel Delta-L 4.0/3.0 characterization, and integrates with vector network analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz, Keysight, Anritsu, and Bode100.

The business model is predominantly one-time hardware sales via a direct quote system on the company's website, supplemented by authorized reseller relationships with Rohde & Schwarz (worldwide distribution), Lab105 (Asia Pacific), and third-party resellers for Luxshare-ICT compliance fixtures, Junkosha RF cables, Dino-Lite microscopes, and Clear Signal Solutions software. Named customers include Apple, NXP, Google, HP, Broadcom, Cisco, Amazon, and Facebook, and the company reports serving customers in 30+ countries with a 1-10 employee base.

Name

PacketMicro

Legal name

PacketMicro, Inc.

Website

https://packetmicro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PacketMicro designs and sells rugged RF probes up to 65 GHz, probe positioners, modular benchtop probe stations, and signal-integrity software used by electronics manufacturers, signal integrity engineers, and RF testing labs at Fortune 100 firms across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Test and Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

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)

akta.pro secondary industry

Testing, Certification & Inspection Tools (Copper/Fiber) (HDAFALAK)

Keywords

• RF probes
• Probe stations
• Signal integrity
• PCB testing
• Test and measurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clara

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Sale of proprietary test and measurement equipment including rugged probes (D-Probe, S-Probe, R-Probe), probe positioners (TP250, TP150, FP160, FP80, FP40, HP150), probe stations (HPS24RP, VPS10, VPS4, Flex), digital microscopes, and accessories. One-time hardware purchase model.
2. Software Licenses: AITT (Advanced Interconnect Test Tool) software for signal-integrity analysis. Free evaluation license for 30 days with unrestricted access to all features. Commercial licensing available upon evaluation expiration.
3. Third-Party Product Resale: Authorized reseller of Luxshare-ICT test fixtures (USB, HDMI, DisplayPort), Junkosha MWX RF cable assemblies, Dino-Lite digital microscopes, and Clear Signal Solutions AITT tools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PacketMicro designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary high-speed test and measurement hardware and software for PCB probing, RF characterization, and signal-integrity analysis. Its product portfolio spans rugged gigahertz RF probes (D-Probe up to 65 GHz, S-Probe, R-Probe), patented probe positioners, modular DIY benchtop probe stations, phase-stable RF cables, digital microscopes, USB 4.0 compliance fixtures, and the AITT signal-integrity software tool. The offering is targeted at electronics manufacturers and signal-integrity engineering labs that need durable, accurate probing solutions for high-speed PCBs in production and R&D environments.

Product overview

PacketMicro is a test and measurement equipment company offering a portfolio of rugged probes (D-Probe, S-Probe, R-Probe), probe positioners (TP250, TP150, FP160, FP80, FP40, HP150), DIY probe stations (Flex Probe System, HPS24RP, VPS10, VPS4), RF cable assemblies (MWX series), digital microscopes (Dino-Lite), signal integrity software (AITT), USB 4.0 test fixtures, and accessories (calibration substrates, handheld fixtures). The products are designed for board-level RF testing, signal integrity analysis, power integrity measurements, and PCB characterization, working with standard test equipment including vector network analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz, Keysight, Anritsu, and Bode100. The company serves Fortune 100 companies across 30+ countries with a focus on manufacturing testing and lab applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• D-Probe Rugged differential probe series with beryllium copper tips for signal integrity and RF testing, supporting bandwidths from 20 GHz to 65 GHz. Designed for manufacturing testing of high-speed PCBs including Delta-L, DDR memory, PCIe, HDMI, and DisplayPort applications.
• S-Probe High-performance rugged single-ended probe for RF, signal integrity, and power integrity testing up to 30 GHz. Designed for direct probing of printed-circuit boards in cases where conventional microprobes are too fragile.
• R-Probe Rugged single-ended probe with narrow BeCu tips for power integrity and RF testing on hard-to-reach test pads surrounded by components. Supports bandwidths from 12 GHz to 18 GHz.
• TP250 Precision Positioner Patented 4-axis xyzθ precision positioner with magnetic base and 5 µm resolution. Compatible with microprobes and rugged PacketMicro probes for RF, signal integrity, power integrity, and general PCB measurements.
• TP150 Precision Positioner 4-axis xyzθ positioner with extended arm for standalone probing with PacketMicro probes, featuring a high-precision XYZ-stage and θ control for accurate PCB measurements.
• FP160 Positioner 3D (XYZ) positioner with flexible articulated arm and independent precision XYZ stage for hands-free probing, with 4-axis control and ±7.5° θ adjustment.
• FP80 Positioner 2D (XY) positioner with flexible articulated arm for stable hands-free probing, featuring an XY-stage with 16 mm travel and 5 µm resolution.
• FP40 Positioner Basic flex positioner with articulated arm for hands-free probing and coarse Z-axis adjustment, with a switchable magnetic base for quick repositioning.
• HP150 Handheld Positioner Compact handheld positioner for fast PCB probing with automatic probe lifting, Z-axis and θ planarization control, designed for use with D-Probe, S-Probe, and R-Probe up to 40 GHz.
• Flex Probe System Versatile DIY benchtop probe station built from modular building blocks including flex positioners, precision positioners, magnetic blocks, bridges, and PCB holders. Configurable for PCB probing in various sizes and orientations.
• HPS24RP Probe Station Large PCB probe station for 1-sided and 2-sided horizontal probing with rolling platform, adjustable holders with magnetic base, supporting PCBs up to 24 inches in height with unconstrained width. Protected by US Patent 11,125,807.
• VPS10 Vertical Probe Station Vertical probe station for 2-sided probing of medium-sized PCBs up to 10 inches in height, with compact lightweight design supporting up to 4 probes and simultaneous movement of positioner and microscope.
• VPS4 Vertical Probe Station Small PCB probe station for 2-sided vertical probing of small PCBs from 0.2 to 4 inches in height, with quick setup using aluminum magnetic blocks.
• MWX Series RF Cable Assemblies (Junkosha) Flexible phase- and loss-stable RF cable assemblies for microwave measurement applications, supporting measurements up to 67 GHz (MWX161), 110 GHz (MWX001), and 120 GHz (MWX002) with 50 Ω impedance.
• AITT (Advanced Interconnect Test Tool) Software Signal integrity and power integrity analysis software combining frequency/time-domain analysis, eye diagram, 2X Thru and 1X Open de-embedding, PCB material extraction, and Delta-L+ characterization with VNA control capability. Compatible with VNAs from Rohde & Schwarz, Keysight, Anritsu, and Bode100.
• Dino-Lite Digital Microscopes USB digital microscopes for probing applications from 1.3 MP to 5 MP resolution with 10x-200x magnification, long working distance, polarizers, automatic magnification reading, and multiple connectivity options. Models include AF7915MZTL, AF7515MZTL, AF4535ZTLE, and AM5218MZTL.
• USB 4.0 Compliance Test Fixtures (Luxshare-ICT) Certified test fixtures for USB4, HDMI, and DisplayPort compliance testing. Includes high-speed test fixtures, low-speed test fixtures, TPA plug/receptacle fixtures, and RFI system-level test fixtures for cable and connector testing.
• TCS70V2 / TCS50V2 Calibration Substrates Calibration substrates with SOLT standards for S-parameter calibrations, enabling measurement reference points at probe tips for accurate, repetitive testing.
• Delta-L Handheld Fixture Handheld fixture for fast probing of bare PCBs using D-Probe with Delta-L 4.0 PCB characterization methodology for accurate trace loss measurements and material extraction.
• Vertical Probing PCB Holder (VPH100) PCB holder accessory for vertical probing setups, supporting the HPS24RP, VPS10, and VPS4 probe stations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delta-L 4.0 probe repeatability: σ < 0.005 for insertion loss measurements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Rohde & SchwarzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorldwide distribution partnership. Rohde & Schwarz distributes PacketMicro products globally alongside their vector network analyzers and test equipment.
• Lab105regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAsia Pacific regional distributor for PacketMicro products, enabling localized sales and support in the APAC region.
• Luxshare-ICTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPacketMicro is an authorized reseller for Luxshare-ICT certified test fixtures used for USB, HDMI, and DisplayPort compliance testing. Provides sales and technical support for cable and connector testing.
• JunkoshacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPacketMicro is an authorized reseller for Junkosha MWX series RF cable assemblies offering phase and loss stability up to 145 GHz for microwave measurement applications.
• Dino-LitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPacketMicro is an authorized reseller of Dino-Lite digital microscopes and accessories for probing applications, including models with long working distance, polarizers, and automatic magnification reading.
• Clear Signal Solutions (CSS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPacketMicro is an authorized distributor for Clear Signal Solutions AITT (Advanced Interconnect Test Tool) software. Provides free 30-day evaluation licenses with unrestricted access to all features.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Keysight Technologies: Keysight is a dominant T&M incumbent offering VNAs, probe stations, and signal-integrity software (PathWave, ADS). It competes broadly with PacketMicro across the RF/SI workflow and is one of the VNAs AITT software integrates with.
• Rohde & Schwarz: Rohde & Schwarz is PacketMicro's worldwide distributor and a global T&M incumbent selling VNAs and probing accessories. It competes in the same RF/SI characterization stack and its strategic direction materially affects PacketMicro's channel access.
• Anritsu: Anritsu is a global T&M vendor whose VNAs (VectorStar, ShockLine) are supported by PacketMicro's AITT software. It overlaps with PacketMicro at the VNA-instrument layer and sells associated probing accessories used in the same RF/SI workflow.

Direct peers

• Signatone: Signatone manufactures manual and analytical probe stations and positioners for semiconductor and PCB test. Its probe-station and positioner portfolio is a direct alternative to PacketMicro's TP250, FP series, and Flex system offerings.
• FormFactor: FormFactor (including the legacy Cascade Microtech and GGB Industries product lines) is the leading supplier of RF/microwave probes, probe stations, and analytical probe stations used for wafer-level and PCB-level characterization — directly overlapping PacketMicro's probe and station portfolio.
• SUSS MicroTec: SUSS MicroTec produces manual and semi-automated probe stations (PM8, SÜSS series) for wafer and PCB-level characterization. Its probe-station portfolio directly competes with PacketMicro's VPS, HPS, and Flex station systems in lab environments.
• MPI Corporation: MPI Corporation designs and manufactures advanced probe stations and RF/microwave probes for semiconductor and PCB test. It is one of the closest direct competitors to PacketMicro in benchtop and manual probe stations used for high-speed signal-integrity work.
• Wentworth Laboratories: Wentworth Laboratories designs and manufactures analytical and manual probe stations plus probe positioners for failure analysis and RF/SI testing. Its probe-station product line directly parallels PacketMicro's VPS and HPS platforms.
• Everbeing Int'l Corp. Everbeing produces manual probe stations and probe positioners widely used in university, R&D, and production labs. It competes with PacketMicro in entry-to-mid range benchtop probe-station configurations for PCB probing.

Emerging players

• Hprobe: Hprobe develops automated probing and test solutions for MRAM, magnetic devices, and emerging memory. While its focus is narrower (magnetic device testing), it overlaps with PacketMicro in the broader category of automated RF/probe test tooling for advanced semiconductor devices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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