What Aker Technology does

Aker Technology USA Corporation is a private, Florida-based manufacturer of frequency control components established in 1990. The company designs and produces quartz crystals, clock oscillators (XO), temperature-compensated crystal oscillators (TCXO), voltage-controlled crystal oscillators (VCXO), VCTCXOs, and differential oscillators in LVPECL, LVDS, HCSL, and LP-HCSL output formats. Its portfolio includes AEC-Q200 Rev. E qualified automotive variants, 1.2V low-power TCXOs, spread-spectrum low-EMI oscillators, 212.5 MHz precision LVDS oscillators, and UWB-optimized timing devices, with documented performance benchmarks including 46 fs RMS jitter at 156.25 MHz, ±0.5 ppm TCXO frequency stability across -40°C to +105°C, and 1.2V TCXO power savings up to 64% versus 3.3V operation. Customers span automotive electronics, 5G and networking, consumer electronics, medical electronics, industrial automation/IoT, AI/edge computing, and drones/UAVs.

The company monetizes exclusively through hardware sales of these components via a hybrid direct and indirect channel. Regional sales representatives cover the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Germany, supplemented by a global distributor network with real-time online inventory access through an online portal. Sales engineering is supported by a formal sample request program with free-of-charge domestic shipping, a Virtual Engineer technical support tool, application guides, whitepapers, and an FAQ video library. Aker holds TUV-issued certifications including ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2011, IECQ QC 080000:2017, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022, alongside AEC-Q200 Rev. E component qualification, RoHS, REACH, and California Prop 65 compliance. The company employs between 251 and 500 people, operates from Palmetto Bay, Florida, and reports plans to exhibit at Electronica Shanghai 2026 and the Taiwan Expo in Europe.

Name

Aker Technology

Legal name

Aker Technology USA Corporation

Website

https://aker-usa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Aker Technology, founded in 1990 and based in Florida, manufactures quartz crystals and oscillators (XO, TCXO, VCXO, VCTCXO, differential) for automotive, 5G, medical, industrial, AI/edge, and drone OEMs worldwide, selling direct via regional reps and global distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frequency Control Components

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Frequency Control Components (Quartz Crystals/Oscillators/Resonators) (HDAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oscillators & Frequency Standards (OCXO/Rubidium/Cesium/Chip-Scale Atomic) (HDAFAKAG), Timing, Frequency & Oscillator Components (Crystals, oscillators, resonators, clock generators) (IMAGAJAH), Frequency Synthesis: PLL/VCO, LO & Clocking ICs (HDAHAMAF)

Keywords

• Frequency control components
• Quartz crystal oscillators
• Temperature compensated oscillators
• Automotive grade crystals
• Voltage controlled oscillators

Headquarters

HQ city

Pembroke Pines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crystal and Oscillator Product Sales: Aker generates revenue through the sale of quartz crystal products, clock oscillators, TCXOs, VCXOs, and differential oscillators. Products are sold directly through representatives and indirectly through distributors to automotive, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and industrial customers worldwide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aker Technology manufactures and sells frequency control components — quartz crystals (XTAL), clock oscillators (XO), temperature-compensated crystal oscillators (TCXO), voltage-controlled crystal oscillators (VCXO), and VCTCXOs — including differential output variants (LVPECL, LVDS, HCSL, LP-HCSL). The company sells an AEC-Q200 Rev. E qualified automotive line and specialized variants such as Low EMI spread spectrum oscillators, 1.2V low-power TCXOs, and 212.5 MHz LVDS oscillators to electronics OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers through regional sales representatives and authorized distributors.

Product overview

Aker Technology is a manufacturer of frequency control products for the global electronics industry, established in 1990. The company's product portfolio centers on quartz crystals and oscillators as its core offerings, supplemented by TCXOs (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillators), VCXOs (Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillators), and VCTCXOs (Voltage Controlled TCXOs). These products provide stable frequency control and clock signals essential for electronic systems. Aker also offers an automotive-specific product line qualified to AEC-Q200 Rev. E standards, along with specialized variants including Low EMI oscillators using spread spectrum technology, 1.2V ultra-low power TCXOs for IoT and wearable applications, differential oscillators (LVPECL, LVDS, HCSL), and 212.5 MHz precision oscillators. A companion Virtual Engineer tool provides technical support. The products serve markets including automotive, 5G/networking, IoT, AI/edge computing, consumer electronics, medical electronics, drones, and industrial automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quartz Crystal Products (XTAL) Quartz crystal frequency control products providing stable frequency control for electronic circuits, available in SMD seam seal packages (C12, C16, C1E, C2E, C3E, C4S, C5S, C6S, C6SA, C7S), 32.768KHz tuning fork models (CTS1, CTS2, CTS3, CTP3), and metal can packages (CA4, CAA, CA, CT26) for OEM customers across automotive, telecom, industrial, and consumer applications.
• Clock Oscillators (XO) Crystal oscillators providing clock frequency signals for microprocessors, including HCMOS (S16, S1, S2, S3, S5, S7), LVPECL (S1A, S2A, S3A, S5A, S7A), LVDS (S1A, S2A, S3A, S5A, S7A), HCSL, 32.768 kHz, programmable (S7P, S5P, S3P), and Low EMI variants sold to electronics OEMs and module makers.
• Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillators (TCXO) TCXOs with built-in temperature compensation circuitry that automatically adjusts frequency to maintain stability across operating temperatures. Includes TX21, TX22, TX32, TXH22, TXH32 series and 1.2V low-power variants (TX21ED, TX22ED, TX32ED) for telecommunications, IoT, wearables, GPS, and industrial customers.
• Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillators (VCXO) Voltage controlled crystal oscillators allowing frequency adjustment via external voltage control, including V7, V3 series and the newly launched V1 Series for automotive and high-precision applications.
• Voltage Controlled Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillators (VCTCXO) VCTCXOs combining temperature compensation with voltage control for precise frequency adjustment, including TV21, TV22, TV32 series for telecom synchronization, GPS, and instrumentation customers.
• AEC-Q200 Automotive Frequency Control Product Line Automotive-qualified crystals and oscillators meeting AEC-Q200 Rev. E standards for harsh automotive environments, including automotive versions of crystals (C16–C7S Auto), oscillators (S16–S7 Auto), differential oscillators (LVPECL, LVDS, HCSL Auto), TCXOs (TX21/22/32/H22/H32 Auto), and VCTCXOs (TV21/22/32 Auto), supplied to automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Low EMI Oscillators Crystal oscillators with spread spectrum clocking technology that reduces electromagnetic interference by distributing concentrated clock energy across a wider spectrum range, available in S7, S5, S3, S2 packages with center spread and down spread options for EMI-sensitive applications.
• 1.2V TCXO (Ultra-Low Power TCXO) Ultra-low power 1.2V temperature compensated crystal oscillators for low-power applications including wearables, IoT devices, and mobile medical systems, including TX32ED (3.2×2.5 mm) and TX22ED (2.5×2.0 mm) models at 13–52 MHz frequency range.
• 212.5 MHz LVDS Oscillators High-precision 212.5 MHz LVDS differential oscillators for high-speed applications including clock distribution, ADC/DAC data interfaces, FPGA high-speed data streaming, and industrial/automotive systems.
• LP-HCSL Oscillators Low-Power High-Speed Current Steering Logic oscillators offering power-efficient clocking solutions for SSDs, industrial control boards, embedded systems, automotive controllers, and battery-powered applications.
• S1A Series Differential Crystal Oscillator S1A Series differential crystal oscillators in HCSL, LVPECL, and LVDS outputs for automotive and industrial applications; an ultra-low jitter S1A LVDS variant in a 2.0 × 1.6 mm package was introduced in May 2026 for high-speed and high-reliability applications.
• TX16 Series TCXO Ultra-miniature TX16 Series TCXO with 1.6 × 1.2 mm packaging for stable and precise timing in compact electronics designs such as wearables, IoT devices, and mobile electronics.
• S16 Crystal Oscillator S16 crystal oscillator in mass production as of September 2025, supporting next-generation frequency control applications in a miniaturized footprint for consumer electronics, IoT, and automotive use.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46 fs RMS phase jitter at 156.25 MHz (S3A LVPECL)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crystek Corporation: Crystek is a US-based manufacturer of precision quartz crystals, oscillators, and RF components for instrumentation, military, and high-frequency applications — overlapping customer base and precision-timing focus.
• SiTime Corporation: SiTime is the leading MEMS-based silicon oscillator supplier targeting the same sockets (5G, automotive, networking, AI edge) where Aker's quartz products compete. Closest direct peer in target markets despite differing core technology.
• Abracon: Abracon is a US-headquartered, similarly-sized manufacturer of crystals, oscillators, antennas, and timing components serving industrial, automotive, and communications markets — highly comparable in scale, distribution model, and product breadth.
• TXC Corporation: TXC is the world's largest dedicated quartz crystal and oscillator manufacturer, offering crystals, XOs, TCXOs, and VCXOs across automotive, telecom, and consumer markets — directly comparable product portfolio, customer base, and frequency control focus as Aker.
• ECS Inc. International: ECS manufactures quartz crystals, oscillators, TCXOs, VCXOs, and filters with automotive (AEC-Q200) and industrial qualifications — closest comparable private competitor in size and product mix.
• Connor-Winfield Corporation: Connor-Winfield designs and manufactures precision frequency control products including crystals, TCXOs, VCXOs, and OCXOs for telecom, military, and industrial — comparable in specialization on precision timing.
• Raltron Electronics Corporation: Raltron is a US-headquartered manufacturer of crystals, oscillators, filters, and antennas serving automotive, telecom, and consumer markets — comparable mid-sized private peer in product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Murata is a global tier-1 electronic components giant whose portfolio includes quartz devices, MEMS timing, and module-level timing solutions — broad incumbent with overlapping capability but vastly larger scale and catalog breadth.
• Kyocera / AVX Corporation: Kyocera-AVX is a major passive electronic components manufacturer whose portfolio includes crystals and oscillators serving automotive and industrial markets — broad incumbent with overlapping frequency control offering as part of a much larger component catalog.
• Microchip Technology (Discrete Timing Group): Microchip's timing products division (formerly Vectron, Onsemi timing) offers crystals, oscillators, and clock generators targeting aerospace, defense, and industrial — broad semiconductor incumbent with overlapping frequency control line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/akertechusa
• Facebookfacebook.com/AkerTechUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aker-technology-usa-corporation

Compliance11 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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