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Azimuth Systems: Test and Measurement Solutions Overview
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This article provides an overview of Azimuth Systems, a company specializing in test and measurement products and resources. Azimuth Systems was privately held company based near Boston, Massachusetts. In 2016, Anritsu Corporation acquired Azimuth Systems.
About Azimuth Systems
Azimuth Systems, Inc., an American company founded in 2002, offers solutions for analyzing a wide range of cellular and wireless applications. Their expertise extends to various areas, including:
- WiFi
- WiMax, LTE
- 2G/3G Cellular
- IoT (Internet of Things)
- C2C (Car-to-Car)
- M2M (Machine-to-Machine)
- Drones
- Medical sectors
Azimuth Systems operates globally, with sales and offices in regions such as EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), China, India, and Korea.
Azimuth Systems Test and Measurement Products and Equipment
The following table outlines some of the key test and measurement products offered by Azimuth Systems:
| Product Category | Model(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MIMO Channel Emulators | ACE MX, ACE MX2 | RF channel emulators suitable for 2G, 3G, WiFi, LTE, LTE-Advanced, and HetNet. |
| Virtual Network Emulator | ACE RNX | Used for LTE-Advanced technology. |
| RF Enclosures | RadioProof ™ Enclosures | Provides up to 90dB isolation, suitable for 4x4 MIMO testing. |
| Static Channel Simulator | STACSIM | Used to provide 4x4 connections in WiFi, Bluetooth, and LTE-U testing. |
| Testbed Manager, Builder, and Scheduler | DIRECTOR II | A test executive that graphically configures test cases, measures KPIs, generates reports with graphs, and manages the overall test setup. |
New Product Offerings
- MD8430A : Signalling Tester Base Station Simulator, designed for LTE/LTE-Advanced/LTE-Advanced Pro.
- MF6900A : Fading Simulator, supports LTE 2x2MIMO to W-CDMA inter system handover tests
For more information on Azimuth Systems’ test and measurement offerings, please visit their website: Anritsu.com
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