Ettus Research, a National Instruments Company
TelecommunicationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Ettus Research, a National Instruments Company, operates in the telecommunications sector as a developer and supplier of software defined radio hardware. Its flagship USRP product line serves engineers who require a flexible RF platform for algorithm development, exploration, and prototyping, with a wide operating range from DC to 6 GHz and multi-antenna capabilities. The company emphasizes an ecosystem approach, supported by the USRP Hardware Driver and access to software options spanning open-source to graphical design environments. Based in Santa Clara, California, Ettus Research positions itself as a leading provider within its field, benefiting from the backing and distribution network of NI, a large, established organization. The customer base includes professionals and organizations working in areas such as spectrum monitoring, cognitive radio, mobile communications, and satellite navigation, among others. Ettus Research targets practical, real-world RF applications where a versatile, cost-conscious hardware platform can accelerate development and experimentation. Since becoming part of NI in 2010, the company has continued to expand its product family, evidenced by recent launches such as the USRP B206mini-i, reinforcing its role in the broader software defined radio landscape.