Electronic Design & Development
Electronic Design & Development is a startup developing low-cost equipment for emerging 5G data networks.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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Based in Tucson, Arizona, Electronic Design & Development (ED2) operates as a specialized developer of hardware for advanced wireless communications and semiconductor packaging. The company was originally founded in 2007 with a focus on marine radio wireless applications. A significant shift occurred in 2018 when Sergio Cardona acquired the company, becoming its President and CEO, and redirected its focus toward next-generation wireless products, particularly for the 5G and defense markets. The leadership team also includes Benjamin Jones as CFO and Joel Blumke as CTO.
ED2's business model revolves around providing both off-the-shelf products and custom OEM/ODM designs, catering to commercial and defense sector clients. The company's revenue is generated through the sale of its hardware components and systems, which are designed for high-volume manufacturing to ensure cost-effectiveness. ED2 has secured funding to accelerate its growth, including a Series A round from DVI Equity Partners, totaling $275K over two rounds.
The company's core offerings address the increasing demand for high-frequency, high-performance solutions in the semiconductor market, which is projected to grow significantly, driven by AI, 5G, and IoT. ED2 specializes in 3D Heterogeneous Integration, a method of combining different semiconductor materials and technologies into a single package to enhance performance and reduce size. A key technology is their use of fused silica for Advanced Glass Packaging Technology (AGPT™), which offers benefits like high-temperature resistance and low dielectric loss. Its product portfolio includes millimeter-wave (MMW) wireless backhaul solutions, smart repeaters to extend 5G MMW coverage, and a variety of RF filters for frequencies from 100 MHz to over 90 GHz. Specific products include the StingArray™ Phased Array Module, a double-balanced mixer module, and a switched filter bank. Recently, ED2 launched an AI-powered RF Cascade App to accelerate the design and bill of materials (BOM) workflow for engineering teams in sectors like radar, electronic warfare, and satellite communications.
Keywords: 5G infrastructure hardware, RF solutions, semiconductor packaging, 3D Heterogeneous Integration, millimeter-wave solutions, wireless backhaul, Advanced Glass Packaging Technology, RF filters, phased array modules, electronic warfare systems, satellite communications components, OEM/ODM electronics, custom radio frequency electronics, high-frequency semiconductors, System-in-Package, IoT sensors, RF design, wireless system design, defense electronics, telecommunications hardware