About Us
Who We Are
Serrano Systems, Inc. is an innovative technology company specializing in custom communications systems and embedded product development. We integrate hardware and software to deliver tailored, first-time-right designs, leveraging licensable intellectual property (IP) and comprehensive engineering services.
From concept through production, we support both commercial and government clients — including defense applications — with solutions designed for performance, reliability, and long-term success.
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Serrano Systems has built a reputation for technical excellence, clear communication, and timely, cost-effective delivery.
Markets We Serve
We provides end-to-end engineering services
Serrano Systems provides end-to-end engineering services across complex, high-bandwidth systems as well as cost-effective, low-power embedded products.
Key Services & Expertise
- ASIC & FPGA design
- Board-level hardware design and PCB layout
- Embedded software and firmware development
- DSP, RF, and analog design
- System architecture optimization
- Ruggedized solutions for military and harsh environments
- Turnkey product development, including compliance and quality assurance
Our Leadership
Founder, President & CEO
Neal Riedel brings over 32 years of experience in communication system design and technology leadership.
- Co-Founder of Ultima Communications (1998)
- Early developer of Bluetooth technology
- Company acquired by GlobeSpan in 2000
- Led a 30-person chipset development team
- Ground-up development of multiple wireless protocol stacks
- Extensive experience in PHS wireless technology
- Products shipped profitably and at volume
- Holder of four patents in communication system design
Founder & Vice President of Engineering
- Led multiple products from concept through production
- Engineering management of large, interdisciplinary teams
- Led development of CDMA-based wireless data products
- Extensive experience in:
- Wireless handset design
- CDMA, TDMA, 802.11, Bluetooth
- Wireless & wireline ASIC/FPGA design
- CDMA, PHS, TDMA, CDPD, HomePlug AV
Vice President of Development
- Chassis- and board-level design
- DSP, microprocessor, and network processor systems
- High-speed networking and memory access architectures
- FPGA and ASIC development
- System architecture expert for telecom and central office equipment
- Founder & VP of Engineering at Nuera Communications
- Led a 65-person development team for Voice-over-IP central office equipment
- Engineering lead on multiple concept-to-manufacturing programs
- Managed development across three design facilities
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