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News from Rohde & Schwarz Issue 2003/IV - 180

• Performance giant in compact format sets new standards: Radio Network Analyzer R&S ^® TSMU

  Following the introduction of the UMTS PN Scanner R&S ^® TS5K51C [1] a year ago, Rohde & Schwarz is now setting new standards in performance, precision and speed for mobile phone measurements in 3GPP networks with the next phase in development – the compact and universally implementable UMTS Radio Network Analyzer R&S ^® TSMU.
  Performance giant in compact format sets new standards: Radio Network Analyzer R&S ^® TSMU
  
  

• Why Rohde & Schwarz test systems are so exacting: Minimizing measurement uncertainties

  “I wonder if I can trust you. But then, uncertainty is part of life‘s fascination, isn‘t it?“ 1) Uncertainties in one’s personal life may be fascinating for some people, but in test and measurement they are totally out of place. This applies especially to conformance test systems from Rohde & Schwarz: For these systems, maximum measurement accuracy is a must (FIG 1). And because determining the measurement uncertainty of such test systems is a complicated and time-consuming process, Rohde & Schwarz tackles this task using sophisticated methods and specially developed software that allows precise, reproducible analysis of the measurement uncertainty.
  Why Rohde & Schwarz test systems are so exacting: Minimizing measurement uncertainties
  
  

• Handover scenarios in GSM systems: Universal Radio Communication Tester R&S ^® CMU 200

  Modern mobile radio systems without handover functionality are inconceivable. The capability to hand over a mobile phone from a UMTS system to a GSM system, for example, is a basic prerequisite for the economic success of UMTS. It is the only way to guarantee UMTS customers full coverage from the start.
  Handover scenarios in GSM systems: Universal Radio Communication Tester R&S ^® CMU 200
  
  

• Modular test equipment based on CompactPCI/PXI: Open Test Platform R&S ^® CompactTSVP

  The modular R&S ^® CompactTSVP open test platform provides special cost benefits for T&M applications in the development, production and servicing of telecommunications and automotive electronics.
  Modular test equipment based on CompactPCI/PXI: Open Test Platform R&S ^® CompactTSVP
  
  

• The art of signal generation: Vector Signal Generator R&S ^® SMU 200 A

  An outstanding achievement: The R&S ^® SMU 200 A as the follow-up instrument to the successful Signal Generator R&S ^® SMIQ excels at flexibility and performance. It is the first high-end generator able to offer two complete signal generators with digital modulation capability in a single instrument.
  The art of signal generation: Vector Signal Generator R&S ^® SMU 200 A
  
  

• Wide variety of test signals at an excellent price: Vector Signal Generator R&S ^® SM 300

  Like the Spectrum Analyzer R&S ^® FS 300 [*], the new signal generator is based on the Family 300 platform and has its characteristic design. The R&S ^® SM 300 offers maximum functionality in a compact unit and excellent specifications at a low price.
  Wide variety of test signals at an excellent price: Vector Signal Generator R&S ^® SM 300
  
  

• WLAN measurements with analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz: Signal Analyzer R&S ^® FSQ/Spectrum Analyzer R&S ^® FSP

  New options expand the scope of applications of the R&S ^® FSQ [1] and R&S ^® FSP [2] analyzers by spectrum and modulation measurements on OFDM signals in accordance with the WLAN standards IEEE 802.11a/g. Numerous measurements as specified by the standards are thus available at a keystroke.
  WLAN measurements with analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz: Signal Analyzer R&S ^® FSQ/Spectrum Analyzer R&S ^® FSP
  
  

• Broadband modulation analysis for wireless LAN: Spectrum Analyzer R 3681 from Advantest

  Flexible and future-oriented measurement solutions are vital for the followon development of WLAN technology. The new Spectrum Analyzer R 3681 from Advantest (FIG 1) with WLAN modulation analysis places special emphasis on this aspect.
  Broadband modulation analysis for wireless LAN: Spectrum Analyzer R 3681 from Advantest
  
  

• Network and component analysis made easy: RF Component Analyzer R 3860 A from Advantest

  Advantest has launched its new R 3860 A network and component analyzer (FIG 1), an allrounder that satisfies the most diverse requirements.
  Network and component analysis made easy: RF Component Analyzer R 3860 A from Advantest
  
  

• Evolution in motion – new functions and sensors: Power Meter R&S ^® NRP

  It’s been a year since Rohde & Schwarz introduced the new R&S ^® NRP [*] power meter family for fast and accurate measurements on the complex RF signals of modern communication technology. Its dynamic range of 90 dB for modulated signals, high measurement accuracy as well as its future-oriented instrument concept where each sensor is a T & M instrument that can be remote-controlled via USB (FIG 1) were outstanding. Since then, a lot has happened …
  Evolution in motion – new functions and sensors: Power Meter R&S ^® NRP
  
  

• R&S ^® Current Sniffer: tracking down energy guzzlers: Dual-Channel Analyzer / Power Supply R&S ^® NGMO 2

  By conveniently detecting weak spots, the R&S ^® Current Sniffer helps designers of devices for the communications and entertainment industry to maximize the operating times of these largely battery-operated mobiles by optimizing the hardware and software.
  R&S ^® Current Sniffer: tracking down energy guzzlers: Dual-Channel Analyzer / Power Supply R&S ^® NGMO 2
  
  

• How ambient conditions influence electromagnetic field measurements: Portable System for EMF Measurements R&S ^® TS-EMF

  The R&S ^® TS-EMF [*] from Rohde & Schwarz is a versatile system for measuring high-frequency electromagnetic compatibility in the environment. Even if receive conditions are difficult (e.g. multipath propagation due to reflections), EMF measurements must be able to reliably and reproducibly determine peak and average field-strength values. In this case, ambient conditions have a large impact. This article presents the latest findings on the influence of ambient conditions, based on measurements with the R&S ^® TS-EMF.
  How ambient conditions influence electromagnetic field measurements: Portable System for EMF Measurements R&S ^® TS-EMF
  
  

• Liquid-cooled high-power DAB transmitters: DAB VHF Transmitter Family R&S ^® NA 7000

  The new liquid-cooled DAB VHF Transmitter Family R&S ^® NA 7000 helps operators to significantly cut costs for installation and in particular for operation.
  Liquid-cooled high-power DAB transmitters: DAB VHF Transmitter Family R&S ^® NA 7000
  
  

• Reference: Mobile FM transmitter system for Bayerischer Rundfunk

  Bayerischer Runkfunk (Bavarian Broadcast Corp.) has commissioned Rohde & Schwarz FTK GmbH to supply a mobile FM transmitter system (FIG) to ensure that subscribers receive uninterrupted coverage of its sound broadcast programs during extended transmitter downtimes, e.g. during renovations or when replacing transmitter systems. Such a container eliminates having to take the usual provisional measures in a transmitter building, such as assembling an entire transmitter system with all vital facilities. The transportable VHF transmitter system is equipped with all peripherals required for the automatic operation of five 5 kW FM transmitters plus a standby transmitter according to the (n+1) standby configuration.
  Reference: Mobile FM transmitter system for Bayerischer Rundfunk
  
  

• The donna wears leopard: Digital TV in Italy launched with Rohde & Schwarz

  Although numerous Italian experts were involved in developing the DVB standard for digital TV, they have so far seen it implemented only in other countries. Digital TV has now finally been given the go-ahead also in Italy. Rohde & Schwarz is involved, thus further expanding its international leading position as a supplier of DVB transmitters.
  The donna wears leopard: Digital TV in Italy launched with Rohde & Schwarz
  
  

• Complex radio scenarios monitored at a glance: Digital HF/VHF/UHF Monitoring Direction Finder R&S DDF ^® 0x E

  The new R&S DDF ^® 0xE is the latest addition to a long tradition of monitoring direction finders from Rohde & Schwarz. Its predecessors were the PA 005, PA 010 (1980) and PA 055 (1985) Doppler direction finders and the R&S DDF ^® 0xM (1995), the first representative of the digital direction finders.
  Complex radio scenarios monitored at a glance: Digital HF/VHF/UHF Monitoring Direction Finder R&S DDF ^® 0x E
  
  

• Wind profiler: Wind profiler for the German Meteorological Service

  Rohde & Schwarz FTK GmbH delivered a shelter station for a wind profiler that went into continuous operation at the German Meteorological Service in September 2003. The pulse transmitter is a modified DVB-T transmitter from Rohde & Schwarz. The radar reception equipment is provided by the Finnish company VAISALA.
  Wind profiler: Wind profiler for the German Meteorological Service
  
  

• International: Newsgrams

  
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