What Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies does

The Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies e.V. (SGET) is a non-profit association organized under German law, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Gauting, Germany. The organization develops and maintains open, vendor-independent specifications for embedded computing technologies, organized across seven Standard Development Teams (SDT.01 through SDT.07). Its core standards portfolio includes SMARC and Qseven (Computer-on-Module specifications using MXM connectors), OSM (solderable BGA mini modules in four sizes from 30x15mm to 45x45mm), embedded NUC (industrial small form-factor Box PCs), UIC (a software-only standard for connecting embedded hardware to cloud services via MQTT, XRCE, and OPC/UA), and the newly released oHFM (the world's first open FPGA module standard with connector-based and solderable variants), along with sCRUVI for FPGA peripheral modules.

SGET serves an ecosystem of 65 corporate members as of 2024 (up from 47 in 2020, representing 40% growth over three years), including dominant embedded computing vendors such as congatec, Kontron/Avnet, ADLINK, Portwell, SECO, and iesy, alongside FPGA specialists like iWave Global, ARIES Embedded, Enclustra, and Trenz Electronic, and emerging AI players like Axelera AI. The organization operates a community-led go-to-market model: specifications are freely downloadable to maximize adoption, while annual membership fees (with free tiers for educational institutions) provide companies with working group participation, standards influence rights, and commercial marketing rights. SGET is governed by a five-person board elected triennially, currently led by Chairman Ansgar Hein.

Revenue is derived exclusively from membership fees and is not publicly disclosed. The organization maintains a lean operational footprint of 1-10 employees, supported by member-contributed technical work across its seven Standard Development Teams. Distribution relies on the sget.org website for self-serve specification downloads, GitHub for the UIC framework (MIT-licensed), LinkedIn and X for community engagement, and major industry trade shows including electronica, embedded world, and FPGA Conference Europe.

Name

Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies

Legal name

Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies e.V.

Website

https://sget.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies (SGET) is a German non-profit association that develops and maintains open, vendor-independent standards for embedded computing hardware and software, serving a consortium of 65 member companies including congatec, Kontron, ADLINK, and Axelera AI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Embedded Computing Standards

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards Development & Publishing (SDOs, Technical Standards) (MPAJACAB)

Keywords

• Embedded computing standards
• Computer-on-module specifications
• FPGA module standards
• IoT connector framework
• Open hardware standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauting

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: SGET operates as a not-for-profit association organized under German law. Revenue comes from annual membership fees paid by companies wanting to participate in standards development, gain marketing rights, and access working drafts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies (SGET) is a non-profit standards organization that develops and maintains open, vendor-independent specifications for embedded computing technologies. Its portfolio comprises seven distinct standards covering Computer-on-Module specifications (SMARC, Qseven, embedded NUC, OSM), FPGA module standards (oHFM, sCRUVI), and a software-only IoT connectivity framework (UIC). All specifications are freely downloadable, while commercial influence and marketing rights require corporate membership.

Product overview

The Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies (SGET) is a non-profit standards organization that develops and maintains open, vendor-independent specifications for embedded computing technologies. The portfolio comprises seven distinct standards across hardware and software domains: SMARC and Qseven are connector-based Computer-on-Module specifications for scalable embedded solutions; OSM is a solderable BGA module standard targeting miniaturized, cost-optimized applications; embedded NUC defines small form-factor Box PC specifications; UIC is a software-only framework for connecting embedded devices to cloud services; oHFM is an FPGA module standard with solderable and connector-based variants; and sCRUVI provides standardized interfaces for FPGA peripheral modules. All specifications are freely downloadable, with commercial use requiring SGET membership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SMARC (Smart Mobility Architecture) Computer-on-Module (COM) standard specifying scalable, pinout-compatible modules for ARM and x86 architectures. Features a standardized MXM connector interface and supports low-power to high-performance embedded applications including industrial automation, transportation, medical devices, and IoT.
• Qseven Multi-vendor Computer-on-Module standard with a compact 70mm x 70mm form factor using MXM connectors. Designed for ultra-mobile embedded applications, supports both x86 and ARM processor architectures, and is optimized for IoT and mobile applications requiring compact, ruggedized modules.
• embedded NUC (eNUC) Industrial standard for small form-factor Box PCs inspired by Intel NUC systems. The 10cm x 10cm standard combines hardware and mechanical specifications for industrial applications ranging from gateways to embedded shop-floor systems, with options for active and passive cooling solutions.
• OSM (Open Standard Module) First open standard for solderable BGA mini modules, enabling direct PCB soldering without connectors. Available in four sizes (Size-0 through Size-L) ranging from 30x15mm to 45x45mm, providing miniaturized solutions for cost-sensitive, high-volume production with automated SMT assembly.
• UIC (Universal IoT Connector) Software-only standard for connecting embedded hardware to cloud infrastructure via MQTT, XRCE, OPC/UA, and other protocols. Provides three interface layers: Embedded Driver Module (EDM) for hardware access, Project Configuration Interface for device setup, and Communication Agent Interface for cloud connectivity. Supports 500+ cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and SAP Hana.
• oHFM (Open Harmonized FPGA Module) World's first open, vendor-independent FPGA module standard. Provides two harmonized variants: oHFM.c (connector-based) for high-speed performance and field upgrades, and oHFM.s (solderable) for cost-efficient volume production. Both come in four sizes (S to XL) supporting entry-level to high-end FPGAs.
• sCRUVI (FPGA Peripheral Module) Flexible, scalable interface standard for peripheral modules in FPGA and FPGA-SoC-based systems. Provides three standardized connector types: sCRUVI-LS (Low-Speed), sCRUVI-HS (High-Speed), and sCRUVI-GT (Gigabit Transceiver). Module sizes range from 14mm x 14mm to 57mm x 67mm.

Quantifiable outcome

• OSM Size-L (45x45mm) is 28% smaller than µQseven (40x70mm) and 51% smaller than SMARC (82x50mm)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• EnclustrasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026SGET member company collaborating on oHFM standard development and FPGA ecosystem expansion.
• Trenz ElectronicsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026SGET member company contributing to oHFM standard development and FPGA module ecosystem.
• SamtecsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026SGET member and connector manufacturer contributing to oHFM standard development.
• Axelera AIsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2024AI specialist company represented by Marco Barbato (Secretary) on SGET board. Goal to establish open standards for AI under SGET umbrella.
• iWave GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 February 2024Elected Chairman Sheik Abdullah from iWave Global leads SDT.06 for Harmonized FPGA Module standard development. Founding member of the HFM working group.
• ARIES EmbeddedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 February 2024Editor Anton Kuzmin from ARIES Embedded serves in SDT.06 for HFM standard development. Founding member of the working group.
• AAEONsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2018SGET member exhibiting at electronica 2018 in cooperation with SGET to present embedded technology trends and standards including Qseven, SMARC, eNUC, and UIC.
• E.E.P.D.supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2018SGET member exhibiting at electronica 2018 to present embedded technology trends and standards including Qseven, SMARC, eNUC, and UIC.
• MSC TechnologiessupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2018SGET member exhibiting at electronica 2018 to present embedded technology trends and standards.
• ADLINK Technology Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2018Official member of the UIC Standardization Team contributing to the development of the Universal IoT Connector software standard. ADLINK participates in live demonstrations at events such as Embedded World 2018 showing cross-platform IoT connectivity solutions.
• congatec AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2018Board member company represented by Christian Eder (First Deputy Chairman). Actively contributes to standards development including SMARC and UIC. Participated in Embedded World 2018 live demonstrations of UIC connectivity.
• iesy GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2018Official UIC member company with Treasurer Martin Steger representing the organization on SGET's board.
• Kontron S&T AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2018Board member company represented by Martin Unverdorben (Second Deputy Chairman). Long-time contributor to SGET standards including Qseven, SMARC, and UIC. Participated in electronica 2018 exhibition showcasing standards.
• Portwell Deutschland GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2018Official UIC member company. Previously represented by founding Chairman Wolfgang Eisenbarth. Participated in electronica 2018 exhibition.
• SECO S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2018Official UIC member company contributing to IoT connector standard development. Participated in Embedded World 2018 live demonstrations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• JEDEC Solid State Technology Association: JEDEC is the global standards body for the microelectronics industry, developing open standards for memory, packaging, and semiconductor interfaces. While broader in scope than SGET, it shares the non-profit SDO model and serves overlapping semiconductor industry members (FPGA vendors, module makers).
• PCI-SIG: PCI-SIG is the industry consortium that owns and develops the PCI Express specification — foundational to SGET's COM standards (SMARC, OSM, Qseven all leverage PCIe lanes). It shares the member-funded SDO model and serves overlapping embedded and semiconductor members, but operates at a broader, more established scale.
• USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF): USB-IF is the non-profit standards organization that promotes and develops USB specifications. It shares SGET's non-profit, member-funded model for developing open connectivity standards referenced in SGET's COM specifications (e.g., USB Type-C integration in SMARC Design Guide v2.2).
• VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association): VESA is a non-profit standards body that develops display and video interface standards (DisplayPort, HDMI alternatives). It is a comparable non-profit SDO with member-driven governance, though focused on a different technical domain than SGET's embedded computing scope.

Others

• ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute): ETSI is a European standards organization developing telecommunications and ICT specifications. It shares SGET's European (German-led) standards-body heritage and non-profit, member-driven governance, but operates in an unrelated technical domain at a substantially larger scale.
• Object Management Group (OMG): OMG is an international, member-driven standards consortium that develops enterprise integration, modeling, and middleware specifications (UML, CORBA, DDS). It is structurally similar to SGET in operating model — non-profit, member-funded SDO developing vendor-neutral specifications — but operates in an unrelated technical domain.
• The Linux Foundation: The Linux Foundation is a non-profit technology consortium that hosts open-source projects and standards (Zephyr, LF Edge, Open Mainframe Project). It is thematically related to SGET in promoting vendor-neutral, community-governed technology in embedded and edge computing, though its scale and project-based model differ materially.

Direct peers

• RISC-V International: RISC-V International is a non-profit, member-driven consortium governing the open RISC-V instruction set architecture. It shares SGET's open-standards, member-funded consortium model and serves a comparable audience of semiconductor and embedded systems companies seeking vendor-independent architectures.
• PICMG: PICMG (PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group) is a non-profit consortium that develops open specifications for embedded computing, including COM Express and COM-HPC — the most direct competitor standards to SGET's SMARC, Qseven, and OSM in the Computer-on-Module market.
• Khronos Group: Khronos Group is a non-profit, member-funded standards organization that creates open royalty-free APIs (Vulkan, OpenGL, OpenCL, SYCL) for graphics, compute, and vision. It is highly comparable to SGET in operating model, governance structure, and focus on open standards for embedded/hardware-adjacent ecosystems.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sget_org
• GitHubgithub.com/sgetuic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sget-org
• Facebookfacebook.com/SGET.eV

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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