Aeroflex today announced it is expanding its communications test capabilities with the strategic acquisition of VI Technology, Inc., a leading provider of integrated baseband test solutions, specializing in audio, video and multi-media test.

“The acquisition of VI Technology is strategic as it strengthens our portfolio and enables us to more effectively meet a wider range of customer applications,” said Len Borow, president and chief executive officer of Aeroflex. “VI Technology’s baseband test solution provides significant complementary enhancements to our existing high-frequency RF and broadband test products. This synergy rounds out the spectrum for our communications test offering and solidifies Aeroflex’s position as a leading global test solutions supplier.”

Originally founded in 1991 to develop software drivers for measurement instruments, VI Technology quickly shifted its focus to the development of enterprise-wide automated baseband test solutions. The company combines high quality engineering services and industry-leading test and measurement products to deliver turnkey automated test solutions that solve complex product test problems in a variety of industries, including semiconductor, consumer electronics, communications, aerospace, energy and medical.