Airgain® to Utilize Anritsu Base Station Emulator to Showcase its Innovative 5G Infrastructure Technology at Mobile World Congress Barcelona

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The Anritsu Radio Communications Test Station MT8000A and Application Software is an Ideal Platform for Airgain to Demonstrate New 5G Infrastructure Products Designed to Improve Customer Experience

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Airgain, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRG), a leading provider of wireless connectivity solutions that creates and delivers embedded components, external antennas, and integrated systems across the globe, announced that it will be using the Anritsu Radio Communications Test Station MT8000A 5G platform at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona to showcase its new 5G infrastructure products. Airgain uses this comprehensive testing platform in its San Diego headquarters in conjunction with the Anritsu Radio Communications Analyzer MT8821C 4G/LTE platform to develop and test new 5G products that are designed to improve overall customer experience.

The MT8000A meets all the diverse testing requirements of 5G in a single solution that supports Frequency Range 1 (FR1) sub 6 GHz and Frequency Range 2 (FR2) millimeter wave (mmWave) bands. One of the first commercialized 5G test platforms, the MT8000A has played a significant role in 5G chipset development, 5G device R&D, 5G conformance test, and 5G carrier acceptance. The Anritsu wideband Radio Communication Analyzer MT8821C provides 4G/LTE cellular testing. When integrated, the MT8000A and MT8821C test platforms provide complete coverage of all major commercial cellular technologies.

“With the growth in global 5G adoption, we employed a continuous effort to streamline end-to-end 5G development,” said Dr. Ali Sadri, Chief Technology Officer at Airgain. “Our collaboration with Anritsu enables us to quickly and accurately test and improve our designs, helping us bring products to market that we believe can make a significant impact to the customer experience. As a leader in testing and measurement equipment for more than a century now, Anritsu provides the ideal platform to help us innovate.”

“Anritsu is committed to a collaborative approach to provide customers with the complete solutions necessary to verify product performance. Our relationship with Airgain is an example of how solutions such as the MT8000A can help advance 5G innovation so it can be introduced to the market in a time- and cost-efficient manner,” said Robert E. Johnson, General Manager and Vice President, Anritsu Company.

Airgain will showcase its new 5G products and other technology solutions at Mobile World Congress Barcelona from Feb. 27 – March 2, 2023, at its booth in Hall 7 Stand 7G21.

About Airgain, Inc.

Airgain simplifies wireless connectivity across a diverse set of devices and markets, from solving complex connectivity issues to speeding time to market to enhancing wireless signals. Our products are offered in three distinct sub-brands: Airgain Embedded, Airgain Integrated and Airgain Antenna+. Our mission is to connect the world through optimized integrated wireless solutions. Airgain's expertise in custom cellular and antenna system design pairs with our focus on high-growth technologies and our dedication to simplify the growing complexity of wireless. With a broad portfolio of products across the value chain, from embedded components to fully integrated products, we are equipped to solve critical connectivity needs in both the design process and the operating environment across the enterprise, automotive, and consumer markets. Airgain is headquartered in San Diego, California, and maintains design and test centers in the U.S., U.K., and China. For more information, visit airgain.com, or follow Airgain on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Airgain and the Airgain logo are registered trademarks of Airgain, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About Anritsu

Anritsu is a provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions. Anritsu engages customers as true partners to help develop wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital solutions for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance applications, as well as multidimensional service assurance solutions for network monitoring and optimization. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. The company develops advanced solutions for emerging and legacy wireline and wireless technologies used in commercial, private, military/aerospace, government, and other markets.

To learn more visit www.anritsu.com and follow Anritsu on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

Forward-Looking Statements

Airgain cautions you that statements in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the company’s current beliefs and expectations. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding: the expected outcomes of the development, time to market, the performance of, and market for, Airgain’s products or those of its partners; and the anticipated results of the products under development and the development itself. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by Airgain that any of our plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this press release due to the risk and uncertainties inherent in our business, including, without limitation: the products and their development may not yield the expected benefits; the market for our products is developing and may not develop as we expect; risks associated with the performance of our products, including bundled solutions with third-party products; if our channel partners fail to perform, or our partnerships are unsuccessful, we may not be able to bring our product solutions to market successfully or on a timely basis; our products are subject to intense competition, and competitive pressures from existing and new companies may harm our business, sales, growth rates and market share; the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain constraints and rising interest rates and inflation may continue to disrupt and otherwise adversely affect our operations and those of our suppliers, partners, distributors and ultimate end customers; risks associated with any regulatory approvals that may be required; risks associated with quality and timing in manufacturing our products and our reliance on third-party manufacturers; we may not be able to maintain strategic collaborations under which our bundled solutions are offered; if we cannot protect our intellectual property rights, our competitive position could be harmed or we could incur significant expenses to enforce our rights; and other risks described in our prior press releases and in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent filings with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to revise or update this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, which is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Airgain Media Contact:
Brian Critchfield
VP, Global Marketing
media@airgain.com
(760) 579-0200 x5412

Source: Airgain, Inc.

Released February 23, 2023