A spin-off of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, IZT GmbH is a technology-driven specialist in digital signal processing and FPGA design for high-frequency and microwave applications — trusted worldwide for wide-band receivers, direction finding, channel emulation, signal generation and digital broadcasting.
IZT R5509 · VHF Radio Direction Finding for ATC
Six product families spanning signal detection, reproduction and broadcasting — built on world-class high-frequency technology and powerful real-time signal processing.
Digital wide-band receivers — rack-based, rugged or mobile — for COMINT, ITU-compliant spectrum monitoring, test & measurement and automotive applications.
View lineHigh-accuracy, high-speed radio direction finding using correlative interferometry — including the R5509 VHF DF for air-traffic-control localization.
View lineSatellite and fading channel simulators that reproduce complete bidirectional links and complex RF scenarios — without the satellite being available.
View lineMulti-channel, multi-standard signal sources for RF environment simulation, COMINT/SIGINT stimulation, receiver test and operator training.
View lineFull-featured RF recording and replay systems with up to 120 MHz bandwidth, multi-channel diversity capture and powerful offline post-processing.
View lineDAB / DAB+ / DRM multiplexers, content servers, modulators and monitoring software for encoding, streaming, testing and long-term archiving.
View lineA selection of IZT's most-deployed systems. Full specifications and the complete catalog are maintained on izt-labs.de.

Wide-band receiver up to 6 GHz with 120 MHz instantaneous bandwidth, six independent downconverters and real-time spectrum calculation. Built for COMINT and satellite monitoring.
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Broadband HF receiver with a patented preselector filter bank digitizing the full 9 kHz–30 MHz band, twelve AD converters and exceptional linearity.
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Rugged receiver up to 18 GHz with 120 MHz instantaneous bandwidth, up to 64 narrow-band DDCs and outdoor-ready cooling for harsh environments.
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Mobile direction-finding sensor sampling all antenna elements synchronously — up to six channels, no RF switches, for fast detection and outdoor installation.
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Highly accurate VHF DF for air-traffic control — 20–520 MHz, 35+ simultaneous channels, robust to 200 km/h winds under icing conditions.
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Signal search, ITU-R spectrum monitoring and COMINT — analyze, demodulate and intercept frequency-agile digital wideband signals across wide bandwidths.
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Models complete bidirectional satellite links and complex constellations up to 3 GHz / 250 MHz bandwidth — a cost-effective alternative to live satellites.
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31 virtual signal generators with two phase-synchronous RF outputs and real-time impairment simulation for receiver test, COMINT/SIGINT and training.
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Receive, record and replay up to 120 MHz bandwidth from 9 kHz–3 GHz, with up to eight diversity channels and GPS/video/audio synchronized capture.
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Information and communication are the core competencies of IZT GmbH. As an expert in digital signal processing and FPGA design for high-frequency and microwave technology, IZT has earned a worldwide reputation as a customer-oriented, technology-driven company.
The product range is defined by state-of-the-art technology, durability, high-quality standards and unique functionality — with outstanding performance and precision in radio detection and reproduction.
Drawing innovative strength from highly qualified developers with many years of field experience, IZT has built an excellent market position over the last 20 years as a spin-off of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. Many renowned companies and state institutions rely on its competence, experience and discretion.
IMPO-RF supplies, integrates and supports the full IZT portfolio for military and commercial programs. Tell us your application and we'll match the right platform.