EL SEGUNDO, CA and TOKYO – AWR has entered into a partnership with Rohde & Schwarz Japan K.K., the Japanese subsidiary of Rohde & Schwarz. The partnership will take effect December 1, 2008.
 
Under the agreement, AWR high-frequency design software and Rohde & Schwarz test and measurement equipment will join to provide solutions ranging from component characterization to sub-system and system verification. AWR will maintain its primary direct sales channel in Japan, as well as post-sales customer support. Utilizing its sales and support organizations, Rohde & Schwarz will offer AWR products bundled with its test and measurement equipment.
 
The partnership will expand the scope of hardware/software platforms available in Japan. Customers will be able to design and test RF and microwave circuits efficiently and quickly.