Our History
From electromagnetic field solvers to venture-backed wireless to the consulting practice you see today — the full lineage of JDBC.
How We Got Here
JDBC's story begins with Brinton Research LLC, founded in September 2009 to develop CAD software for electromagnetic field solving. In June 2010, Brinton Research's assets were sold to the newly formed Brinton Engineering LLC, which provided computer and electrical engineering services from Menlo Park, California.
In November 2014, Brinton Engineering's assets were sold to Signal Laboratories, Inc. (Siglabs) — a venture-backed startup designing coherent wireless technology for last-mile broadband delivery.
Meanwhile, Amaya Tech, Inc. was independently incorporated in November 2018 as a California corporation providing electrical engineering consulting. In 2020, when Signal Laboratories wound down, its assets were acquired by Amaya Tech — reuniting the engineering lineage under one roof.
In May 2021, Amaya Tech began operating under the fictitious business name "Electron Labs", expanding its focus into embedded systems, custom hardware development, and rapid prototyping.
In March 2026, the company was restructured and split into two separate entities. Electron Labs was sold as its own company, and JDBC (JD Brinton Consulting, Inc.) was established as the successor consulting practice — carrying forward the same leadership, expertise, and commitment to ambitious engineering.
Company Timeline
Two lineages converge, then split — from first incorporation to today.
Brinton Research LLC
Founded to develop CAD software for electromagnetic field solving.
Brinton Engineering LLC
Brinton Research assets sold to newly formed Brinton Engineering LLC, providing computer and electrical engineering services in Menlo Park, California.
Signal Laboratories, Inc.
Brinton Engineering assets sold to Signal Laboratories — a venture-backed startup. Venture-backed wireless broadband under Fordable brand name.
Amaya Tech, Inc. Founded
Independently incorporated in California as an electrical engineering consulting firm.
Siglabs Assets Acquired
Signal Laboratories wound down. Its assets were acquired by Amaya Tech, reuniting the engineering lineage under one roof.
DBA "Electron Labs"
Amaya Tech began operating under the fictitious business name "Electron Labs."
Company Split
Restructured into two separate entities: Electron Labs (sold) and JDBC — JD Brinton Consulting, Inc.
Electron Labs
The Electron Labs brand and associated business were sold as a separate entity during the March 2026 restructuring.
SoldJDBC
JD Brinton Consulting, Inc. — the successor consulting practice, carrying forward the same leadership and engineering expertise.
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