This section provides an overview for protocol analyzers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 8 protocol analyzer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked protocol analyzer companies as of November, 2024: 1.GEMAC Chemnitz GmbH, 2.Ellisys, 3.Keysight Technologies.
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A protocol analyzer is a measuring instrument used for testing and troubleshooting during system development between devices with digital communication functions, such as PCs, or for network maintenance.
There are various places to verify and analyze digital communication lines, indoors and outdoors. For this reason, protocol analyzers are available in battery-powered types that can be used outdoors as equipment, types that are connected to a PC, and application types that are installed on a PC, allowing them to be used at different levels and in different environments.
Protocol analyzers are used to analyze and solve problems such as data anomalies or communication failures in data communication between computers.
Even if a communication failure does not occur, periodic network maintenance is necessary to ensure that network line speeds are safe and normal. In this way, it is also effective for periodic network maintenance.
It is also used to verify communications during the development of network equipment or to check and verify communications when new communications equipment is installed or modified.
Thus, protocol analyzers are necessary to check and verify that the data transmitted and received over digital communication lines conform to communication protocols.
A protocol analyzer is a device or software that analyzes communication standards (communication protocols).
Basically, it is a device that monitors communication packets flowing through a data line. However, if it is a high-performance protocol analyzer, it can monitor data down to the bit level, and certain models also incorporate the functionality of a logic analyzer.
However, when analyzing the waveforms of signals flowing over digital communication lines, such as with an oscilloscope, it is necessary to select a special, high-performance model.
Today, there are a great many different types of communication protocols. We have not found any protocol analyzers that can handle all of them.
Therefore, as a choice of equipment, a model with general-purpose functions, such as a multi-protocol analyzer, can be used for all commonly used communication protocols, making it versatile.
Also, depending on the contents to be analyzed, the analysis time of a protocol analyzer is limited by the implemented memory. For this reason, selecting a model with sufficient memory for long-term analysis is necessary.
For simple analysis that monitors communication data, application-type protocol analyzers are available. Some of these products are available at low cost or free of charge.
Dedicated protocol analyzers are available for video and wireless protocol analysis. These protocol analyzers specialize in the corresponding protocol analysis and can even perform compliance testing, but they are costly.
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Telednye LeCroy was established in 1964 in Chestnut Ridge, New York and is a designer and manufacturer of oscilloscopes, modular data acquisition, sensors and calibrators for testing and improving design processes. The company makes LCR meters, electronic loads, torque sensors and load cells, PCI Express, and waveform generators for these industries: military and aerospace, consumer electronics, telecommunications, semiconductor and automotive. It also provides protocol technology training, automotive and device Interoperability testing, and signal integrity academy training services.
Teledyne LeCroy was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Chestnut Ridge, New York, with sales, service, and development subsidiaries in the US and throughout Europe and Asia. The company serves a wide variety of industries including semiconductor & computer, consumer electronics, automotive, and telecommunications. The company’s product categories include oscilloscopes, electronic test equipment, protocol analysis solutions such as SATA and USB devices, modular data acquisition devices, and sensors and calibrators. The company provides services such as SSD testing, automotive and device interoperability testing, and technology training.
Frontline, established in 1964 and headquartered in Chestnut Ridge, New York, is a manufacturer and supplier of oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and comprehensive test solutions. The company's product range includes oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, waveform generators, and digital multimeters, catering to industries like electronics, automotive, and telecommunications. They offer services such as protocol technology testing and automotive interoperability. With extensive industrial expertise, it aims to provide cutting-edge technology that enhances electronic design and testing. Its devotion to quality is underscored by its ISO/IEC 17025 certification, ensuring quality standards.
Keysight Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1939 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. Keysight is a global developer and manufacturer of electronic design and test solutions to communications, networking, aerospace, defense, and government, automotive, energy, semiconductor, electronic, and education industries. Keysight’s communications solutions group solutions include electronic design automation software; radio frequency and microwave test solutions, hardware and virtual network test platforms and software applications, as well as optical laser source solutions. Keysight’s electronic industrial solutions group offers various design tools and verification tools. Keysight offers product support, technical support, and training and consulting services. It sells its products through direct sales force, distributors, resellers, and manufacturer's representatives.
Lineeye Co., Ltd. was established in 1986 and is based in Kyoto, Japan, as a manufacturer of electronic equipment. It specializes in manufacturing protocol analyzers, interface converters, and LAN connection type LANIO. It also manufactures memory cards, cables, terminal blocks, battery packs, and voltage boosters. The company acquired several ISO certifications, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. It has partnered with companies such as Panasonic Electric, Sharp, Sony, and IBM. Its manufactured products are catered to the information technology, telecommunications, energy and power, automation, and electrical sectors across Japan, China, Korea, Germany, and the USA.
Gemac Chemnitz, established in 1992 in Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of quality sensors and measurement systems for industrial applications. The company's product range includes a diverse array of sensors such as force sensors, torque sensors, load cells, and pressure sensors. These products find applications in various industries including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, enabling accurate and ideal measurement and control. Gemac Chemnitz is devoted to providing cutting-edge sensor solutions that enhance improved industrial processes and efficiency. The company's ISO 9001 certification underscores its passion for quality and customer satisfaction, ensuring that its sensors and measurement systems consistently meet the highest standards.
Ellisys, established in 2000 in Geneva, Switzerland, is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced protocol test and analysis solutions. The company specializes in providing tools for testing USB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi technologies, ensuring the seamless connectivity and performance of devices across various industries. Ellisys' products are crucial for engineers, developers, and manufacturers who need accurate insights into protocol behavior. Their solutions are used in optimizing product design and ensuring compatibility. Ellisys continues to empower the tech industries with cutting-edge tools that facilitate the development of dependable and performance communication systems.
Value Tronics International Inc., founded in 1992 and based in Elgin, Illinois, is a distributor of a wide range of equipment, such as signal generators, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers. The company stocks over 8,000 products, including used and new equipment from over 300 manufacturers like Berkeley Varitronics, Compression Techniques, and Delta Elektronika. It also buys obsolete and unused testing and lab equipment, which includes meters, oscilloscopes, and data loggers. The company provides financing options that allow customers to pay for purchases later. It also has a loyalty program where customers earn a 2% credit after a purchase.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | GEMAC Chemnitz GmbH |
28.0%
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2 | Ellisys |
16.0%
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3 | Teledyne LeCroy, Inc. |
12.0%
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4 | Keysight Technologies |
12.0%
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5 | Telednye LeCroy |
8.0%
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6 | Value Tronics International, Inc. |
8.0%
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7 | LINEEYE CO., LTD. |
8.0%
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8 | Teledyne LeCroy |
8.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the protocol analyzer page as of November 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 | 4 | 66.7% |
Japan | 1 | 16.7% |
Germany | 1 | 16.7% |
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