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Innovationszentrum für Telekommunikationstechnik GmbH IZT

The Company

Innovationszentrum für Telekommunikationstechnik GmbH IZT 

IZT GmbH was founded in 1997 as a spin-off of the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits in Erlangen, Germany. The focus is on the development, production and marketing of commercial measuring, testing and information technology products as well as wireless applications and digital broadcasting.

IZT GmbH specializes in most advanced digital signal processing and FPGA design for high-frequency and microwave technology.






Products and Services

The product portfolio comprises devices for signal generation and signal detection, transmitters and receivers for digital broadcasting systems, radio relay systems and channel simulators. For high signal band widths and for real-time signal processing, IZT offers powerful products and customized solutions. The product and project business is managed from the Erlangen, Germany, headquarters. Worldwide distribution is carried out in cooperation with international strategic partners. Customers of IZT are civil companies, authorities and the military. IZT implements an ISO 9001:2008 certified quality management system.  





IZT GmbH disposes of comprehensive knowledge in the following areas:

  • Broadcast technology,
  • Digital broadcast,
  • Software-defined radio,
  • Signal processing,
  • RF technology (power amplifiers, filters, frequency converters),
  • Transmitters for digital broadcast and satellite communication,
  • Implementation of algorithms into FPGAs,
  • Powerful AD/DA conversion of signals,
  • Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

With its long-term experience, IZT GmbH supports its customers and business partners, including well-known large companies, with system development and system specification, implementation and solution of technical problems. The services range from consulting to concept development to entirely customized developments and subsequent series production.