DS Instruments, set up in 2012 and headquartered in Gardnerville, Nevada, with design operations in San Luis Obispo, California, is a boutique manufacturer of compact, cost-effective RF and microwave test equipment. It focuses on USB-powered, SCPI-controllable devices like microwave signal generators (SG30000, up to 30 GHz), digital attenuators (LDA-802Q), and frequency counters for aerospace, defense, education, and communications. Its products feature clean interfaces, Ethernet/USB connectivity, and compatibility with Python, LabVIEW, and MATLAB. DS Instruments emphasizes affordability and quality, using components from top semiconductor manufacturers. Recent innovations include the 2024 MX12000 and MX20000 signal generators with Ethernet upgrades and the 30 GHz MX30000 mixer. All products are ECCN: EAR99, designed and assembled in the US, and distributed globally, with a focus on Industry 4.0 applications.