tikitin

What tikitin does

Kyocera Technologies Oy (formerly Tikitin Oy) is a Finnish MEMS semiconductor company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Kyocera Corporation, founded in 2016 as a spin-off from over 17 years of foundational MEMS resonator research conducted at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Aalto University. Headquartered in the Otaniemi/Micronova cleanroom ecosystem in Espoo, Finland, the company develops and manufactures silicon-based MEMS resonators for the global timing and frequency control market, targeting replacement of traditional quartz crystals in smartphones, wearables, IoT devices, and automotive ADAS/EV electronics.

The company's core technology is a proprietary silicon MEMS resonator platform that achieves over 100,000 resonators per 150mm wafer and demonstrates superior frequency temperature coefficient and ESR characteristics compared to conventional quartz and silicon products. The technology is protected by a portfolio of over 100 patents (granted and pending) and produced through wafer-level parallel probing for high-volume testing. Products are designed to be pin-to-pin compatible with existing quartz crystal footprints, enabling direct substitution in customer applications without board redesign. The company operates as the MEMS Center of Excellence within the Kyocera Group, with close collaboration between its Finnish engineering team and Kyocera's sister team in Japan (including expatriate engineers on multi-year deployments from Kyocera Group Japan).

The business model is B2B component supply to global timing device manufacturers, with sales primarily channeled through Kyocera Corporation's global distribution network (Kyocera being a TOP5 global quartz crystal supplier). The company serves nearly all of the top 10 global timing vendors across cellular, wearable, automotive, and IoT end-markets. Headcount has grown from fewer than 10 at founding to approximately 35-40 employees by 2024, with over 10 nationalities represented and a high concentration of PhDs. Mass production commenced in 2021, and the company rebranded to Kyocera Technologies Oy in November 2023 to enable broader R&D scope beyond timing applications.

Name

tikitin

Legal name

Kyocera Technologies Oy

Website

https://tikitin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kyocera Technologies Oy (formerly Tikitin) is a Finnish subsidiary of Kyocera Corporation that develops and manufactures silicon MEMS resonators for the global timing and frequency control market, serving nearly all top 10 timing device vendors with pin-to-pin compatible quartz crystal replacements for IoT, wearable, and automotive applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

MEMS Timing Components

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

RF MEMS & Resonators (SAW/BAW/Filters/Timing) (HDAHALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Timing, Frequency & Oscillator Components (Crystals, oscillators, resonators, clock generators) (IMAGAJAH), Frequency Control Components (Quartz Crystals/Oscillators/Resonators) (HDAHANAF)

Keywords

• Silicon MEMS resonators
• Timing devices
• Frequency control components
• Quartz crystal replacement
• MEMS technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Espoo

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Silicon MEMS resonators: Mass production and sale of silicon MEMS resonators for the timing device market. Kyocera began mass producing high-value-added silicon MEMS resonators in 2021. Products are targeted at IoT, wearable devices, automotive ADAS/EV, and cellular device markets.
2. MEMS resonator products (B2B components): B2B component supply to global timing device manufacturers. Kyocera Technologies' resonators are pin-to-pin compatible with quartz crystals, enabling direct substitution in existing electronic applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kyocera Technologies develops and manufactures silicon MEMS resonators that replace traditional quartz crystals in timing and frequency control applications. The silicon-based resonators offer smaller size, better frequency stability against temperature variations, higher integration capability, and pin-to-pin compatibility with existing quartz crystal designs, enabling direct substitution in electronic devices such as smartphones, headsets, Bluetooth devices, wearables, IoT devices, and automotive ADAS/EV electronics.

Product overview

Kyocera Technologies (originally founded as Tikitin Oy in 2016) develops and manufactures silicon MEMS resonators for the global timing and frequency control market. The company offers a silicon-based MEMS resonator platform that provides timing functionality for electronic devices such as phones, headsets, Bluetooth devices, and other smart/wearable devices. The product is pin-to-pin compatible with quartz crystals. The company's focus is on R&D and mass production of MEMS resonators, having pivoted from an initial broader scope that included oven-controlled MEMS oscillators. Kyocera Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Kyocera Corporation with facilities in Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Silicon MEMS Resonators Silicon-based MEMS resonators that replace traditional quartz crystals in timing and frequency control applications for electronic devices such as smartphones, headsets, Bluetooth devices, wearables, IoT devices, and automotive ADAS/EV electronics. The products offer smaller size, better frequency stability against temperature variations, higher integration capability, and pin-to-pin compatibility with existing quartz crystal designs, enabling direct substitution in customer applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Single silicon wafer yields over 100,000 MEMS resonators, enabling significant size and cost reduction compared to quartz crystal manufacturing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kyocera CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKyocera Corporation, a Japanese global conglomerate, acquired Tikitin in 2019 and has been instrumental in supporting the company's growth. Kyocera Group employs ~80,000 people globally and operates in ceramics, electronics, and medical technologies. Kyocera provides financial resources, global customer access, and operational support, while Kyocera Technologies serves as the MEMS Center of Excellence within the group. The two teams (Finland and Japan) work in close collaboration.
• VTT Technical Research Centre of FinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVTT is a Finnish state-owned research institution that provided the foundational research for Tikitin's MEMS technology. The research began in 1999 at VTT and Aalto University, culminating in the 2016 commercialization spin-off. Kyocera Technologies operates in VTT's Micronova facility and cooperates on equipment sharing and cleanroom space. VTT's strong expertise in occupational health and safety is also available to Kyocera Technologies.
• Aalto UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAalto University collaborated with VTT on the foundational MEMS resonator research starting in 1999. Many Kyocera Technologies employees, including Managing Director Tapio Sulkava and Engineering Manager Ali Shah, hold PhDs from Aalto University. The company recruits graduates and interns from Aalto and participates in the Semi-Summer Programme that funds Aalto University student positions.
• Without Us Campaign PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKyocera Technologies participates in the 'Without Us' national semiconductor awareness campaign alongside Applied Materials, ASM, Beneq, Bosch Sensortech, Canatu, Murata Electronics, and Okmetic. The campaign aims to raise awareness about Finland's semiconductor industry and attract skilled professionals.
• Semi-Summer Programme PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKyocera Technologies participates in the Semi-Summer Programme together with Applied Materials, Okmetic, Murata, Bosch Sensortec, and Canatu. These companies donate funds to Aalto University to offer summer jobs in semiconductor engineering disciplines, creating a talent pipeline.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TXC Corporation: Major Taiwanese manufacturer of quartz crystal and timing components. Competes head-to-head with Kyocera Technologies' MEMS resonators in supplying timing device manufacturers globally.
• NDK (Nihon Dempa Kogyo): Leading Japanese quartz crystal manufacturer with growing MEMS timing activities. Competes directly with Kyocera Technologies in supplying timing components to global device manufacturers.
• SiTime Corporation: Leading pure-play MEMS oscillator and timing company, developing silicon MEMS resonators that directly replace quartz crystals. Most directly comparable competitor to Kyocera Technologies in MEMS-based timing solutions.
• Rakon Limited: New Zealand-based designer and manufacturer of frequency control products including quartz and MEMS resonators. Comparable to Kyocera Technologies in timing component supply for telecommunications, IoT, and automotive markets.
• Vectron International (Microchip): Specialized manufacturer of precision timing and frequency control products including oven-controlled oscillators and crystal resonators. Comparable to Kyocera Technologies in high-reliability timing components for industrial and aerospace applications.
• Abracon (now part of Abracon/Yageo): Manufacturer of frequency control and timing components including MEMS-based solutions. Directly comparable to Kyocera Technologies in supplying timing devices to electronics OEMs.
• IQD Frequency Products (Würth Elektronik): UK-based manufacturer of frequency control products including quartz crystals and oscillators. Comparable to Kyocera Technologies as a B2B supplier of timing components to global electronics manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Microchip Technology: Large semiconductor manufacturer offering MEMS oscillators and timing solutions via its Microsemi acquisition. Broad portfolio overlaps with Kyocera Technologies in precision timing for industrial and automotive applications.
• Epson (Seiko Epson): Major Japanese manufacturer of quartz crystals and MEMS timing products. Competes with Kyocera Technologies in both the quartz and MEMS timing categories, with established positions in the consumer electronics and industrial markets.
• Murata Electronics: Large Japanese electronic components manufacturer with broad portfolio including timing devices, MEMS sensors, and connectivity modules. Overlaps with Kyocera Technologies in MEMS timing and broader electronic components.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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