ParkerVision (OTCMKTS:PRKR) is a technology company specializing in radio frequency (RF) and wireless communications solutions. The company’s core offering is its Direct RF Sampling (DRS) receiver technology, which enables the conversion of analog RF signals directly into digital data. This approach streamlines traditional RF front-end architectures by reducing component count, lowering power consumption and improving signal integrity for applications across cellular, Wi-Fi and other wireless standards.
In addition to its DRS receiver platforms, ParkerVision develops and licenses intellectual property for RF transceiver design, signal processing algorithms and system-on-chip integration. The company collaborates with device manufacturers, network equipment providers and semiconductor partners to embed its technology into smartphones, wearable electronics, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and base station equipment. ParkerVision also offers engineering design services and technical support for custom implementations, enabling clients to accelerate time-to-market.
Founded in the early 1990s and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, ParkerVision holds an extensive portfolio of patents covering RF sampling techniques and mixed-signal architectures. Over the years, the company has pursued licensing arrangements and strategic partnerships to expand the reach of its innovations. While it has navigated complex patent disputes, ParkerVision’s technology has been recognized for its potential to reshape conventional RF front-end design and deliver cost and performance benefits to next-generation wireless systems.
ParkerVision serves markets in North America, Europe and Asia, with a focus on telecommunications, consumer electronics, industrial automation and aerospace applications. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Richard D. Schneider, the company continues to refine its RF sampling solutions, strengthen its patent portfolio and explore new market opportunities in 5G, IoT and emerging wireless communications standards.
