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This section provides an overview for network interface cards as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 13 network interface card manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked network interface card companies as of December, 2024: 1.Abaco Systems Inc, 2.Molex, LLC, 3.Lantronix Inc.
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A network interface card (NIC), also known as a LAN card, network adapter, or Ethernet adapter, is a device enabling a computer's connection to a network.
The NIC is crucial for processing at the physical layer, facilitating communication with other computers. Primarily, there are two categories of NICs: Ethernet and wireless. Ethernet NICs are used for connections to wired LANs, whereas wireless NICs provide connectivity to wireless LANs, including Wi-Fi networks.
Functionally, NICs translate data packets from the computer into electrical signals for transmission across the network. Conversely, they convert incoming electrical signals from the network back into data packets that the computer can process.
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Abaco Systems Inc. was established in 1985, is headquartered in Huntsville, AL, and is a manufacturer and designer in commercial open architecture computing and rugged embedded electronics. The portfolio includes single-board computers, digital signal processing, graphics and video, networking communications, integrated systems, and many more. The company has the broadest range of COTS rugged embedded computing products in the industry, from data capture to information delivery, enabling the customers to create entire systems from a single source. The company specializes in open systems standards for military and industrial embedded computing, including products developed in alignment with the SOSA Technical Standard.
Molex was founded in 1938 with the invention of Molex in 1938 and today is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, and a subsidiary of Koch Industries. In the 1950s, the company invented the Molex connector which became the standard for power connections in personal computers for decades. Today the company is a manufacturer of electronic and fiber optic connectivity systems for customers in industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, and telecom infrastructure. The company has several product categories including Connectors, Optical Solutions, Capillary Tubing & Micro Components, and Automation.
Lantronix Inc., established in 1989 and headquartered in Irvine, California, United States, is a designer and manufacturer of smart IoT (internet of things) devices and components. The company's products include network switches, telematic gateways, and serial-to-ethernet device servers. It also provides software products, including Software as a Service and its IoT cellular platform for connecting the global IoT fleet on every network using a single SIM. Its solutions are used in various sectors, including data centers, physical and data security, and transportation. Its standard products are available for purchase directly from its online stores.
PLANET Technology Corporation is a global manufacturer of IP-based networking products for IoT, IIoT, and IoV applications. Founded in 1993, the company is headquartered in Taiwan. Offering switches, routers, wireless access points, and network security appliances, PLANET Technology serves diverse markets including small-to-medium-sized businesses and enterprises. They provide services like system integration, training, and technical support. With offices in over 60 countries, the company is committed to innovation and customer service. Their 30 years of industry experience make them a trusted partner for businesses seeking cost-effective networking solutions.
Teledyne FLIR LLC, originally known as FLIR Systems and founded in 1978, is an American manufacturer headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, specializing in thermal imaging cameras and sensors, now operating as a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated. FLIR (Forward-Looking Infrared) offers handheld and fixed mount thermal cameras, thermal security cameras, thermography cameras, machine vision cameras, and gas detection cameras. They provide airborne systems, unmanned aerial and ground systems, land and maritime systems, and traffic management software. These products find applications in various fields and industries, such as airborne law enforcement, border and maritime patrol, critical infrastructure and force protection, search and rescue operations.
Advantech Co., Ltd., established in 1981 in Neihu District, Taipei, is a pioneering manufacturer and designer of a range of products, solutions, and services. The company boasts an extensive product portfolio that includes system integration, customer-centric design services, cutting-edge embedded systems, automation products, and global logistics support. Its aim is to usher in an era of an intelligent planet through its automation and embedded computing products and solutions. These diverse products and services empower smarter ways of working and living to enhance the quality of life and productivity across various industries.
Texas Instruments Incorporated was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Texas Instruments is a producer of high tech equipment for industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment industries. Texas Instruments designs, manufactures, and sells semiconductors to electronics designers and manufacturers in the United States and internationally. Texas Instruments operates in two segments: analog and embedded processing. The Analog segment offers power products, including battery-management solutions, DC/DC switching regulators, power switches, linear regulators, voltage references, and lighting products. The Embedded Processing segment offers microcontrollers that are used in fields such as electronic equipment and digital signal processors for mathematical computations.
NVIDIA Corporation, established in 1993 and based in Santa Clara, CA, USA, is a manufacturer and distributor of GPU-accelerated computing products. The company's product range includes artificial intelligence, deep learning, virtual reality, gaming, and GPU-accelerated computing. These technologies are applied in AI and Data Science, Data Center and Cloud Computing, Design and Simulation, and Robotics and Edge Computing. The company serves the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and operations, Automotive, and Consumer Internet sectors. The company offers services related to cloud computing, networking, virtualization, and AI workflows.
EtherWAN Systems Inc., founded in 1996 and operating under the Phoenix Contact Group, is a manufacturer of industrial networking devices with dual headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, and California, United States. The company develops products for challenging environments requiring high reliability and performance. Its portfolio includes industrial Ethernet switches for connecting multiple devices and forwarding data packets, industrial Ethernet extenders for expanding network coverage, and industrial wireless solutions for various industrial applications. The company also offers power over Ethernet (PoE) solutions for data and power delivery over a single Ethernet cable and network peripherals for network functionality extension.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abaco Systems Inc |
24.5%
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| 2 | Molex, LLC |
13.5%
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| 3 | Lantronix Inc |
11.0%
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| 4 | Texas Instruments |
8.4%
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| 5 | PLANET Technology Corporation. |
6.5%
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| 6 | NVIDIA Corporation |
6.5%
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| 7 | Teledyne FLIR LLC |
5.8%
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| 8 | EtherWAN Systems, Inc. |
5.8%
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| 9 | Advantech Co., Ltd. |
5.2%
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| 10 | EDGE Optical Solutions |
4.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the network interface card page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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3 | 75.0% |
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Taiwan
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1 | 25.0% |
