HSUPA Test Services now coming to Americas!
09.09.2008 - Irvine, CA, USA, 30th August 2008: 7 layers upgraded its Irvine test and service center with HSUPA test capabilities from
Rohde & Schwarz. 7 layers operates independent laboratories for wireless technologies, accredited in accordance to ISO 17025. By adding these new services to their already extensive test capabilities for the mobile industry, it will become the first independent laboratory in North America that can run the required HSUPA test cases locally.
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Rohde & Schwarz moving forward with transmitters for ATSC-M/H Mobile/Handheld DTV
29.08.2008 - Columbia, MD August 29, 2008 —
Rohde & Schwarz, the leading supplier of mobile TV broadcast transmitters in the US, and the world’s no. 1 manufacturer of TV transmitters, announced that it will introduce the ATSC-M/H technology in its DTV transmitter product lines in December 2008.
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Rohde & Schwarz Receives Contract For 4000 High-Performance R&S SMB100M Signal Generators From U. S. Army
22.07.2008 - Columbia, MD July 22, 2008 —
Rohde & Schwarz today announced that it has received a contract from the U. S. Army Aviation & Missile Command at Redstone Arsenal, AL, for the supply of 4000 R&S SMB100M high-performance RF signal generators, as well as optional service and support over a seven-year period. The instruments will be used in U. S. Army facilities throughout the world.
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Rohde & Schwarz ready for ATSC Mobile/Handheld
30.05.2008 - Columbia, MD —
Rohde & Schwarz, the world’s #1 manufacturer of TV transmitters, and the leading supplier of mobile TV broadcast transmitters in the US, announced that it will support the ATSC M/H technology and will offer television broadcasters the products to implement mobile digital TV quickly and effortlessly.
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Rohde & Schwarz’s R&S ETL TV Analyzer Wins “STAR” Award From Editors of TV Technology
15.05.2008 - LAS VEGAS - The R&S ETL TV analyzer manufactured by
Rohde & Schwarz is the recipient of the 2008 STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award presented by the editorial staff of TV Technology magazine at the NAB2008 convention.
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... and the Emmy once again goes to broadcast equipment from Rohde & Schwarz
09.02.2008 - The American National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has awarded an Emmy to
Rohde & Schwarz. The company received the award in the category "Monitoring for compliance standards for ATSC & DVB transport streams".
Rohde & Schwarz impressed the Academy with its state-of-the-art R&S DVM measurement platform and its many years of experience in this special field. The Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards honor excellence in advances in the use, creativity and adaptation of technology that enhances or improves the consumer experience with media across multiple platforms.
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Rohde & Schwarz Signal Generators Gain Support for 1xEV-DO Rev. A
30.01.2008 - Columbia, MD —
Rohde & Schwarz introduces an option for its high-performance RF and baseband signal generators that allows the instruments to generate signals in conformance with Rel. 0 and Rev. A of the CDMA 1xEV-DO standard. The new capability is available as Option R&S SMx-K47 for the R&S SMU200A, R&S SMJ100A, and R&S SMATE200A vector signal generators, as well as the R&S AMU200A baseband signal generator/fading simulator and as R&S AFQ-K247 for the R&S AFQ100A IQ modulation generator. Current owners of these instruments can add the option as well.
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Jack Cowper Appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Rohde & Schwarz, Inc.
28.01.2008 - Columbia, MD —
Rohde & Schwarz today announced that Jack Cowper has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of
Rohde & Schwarz, Inc., reporting to Wolfgang Schmittseifer, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
Rohde & Schwarz, Inc. He will also retain the position of President of
Rohde & Schwarz, Canada, which he has held since June 2007. In his new position, he will be responsible for all operational areas of
Rohde & Schwarz in North America.
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Rohde & Schwarz Announces set of Full Measurement Solutions for 700 MHz Applications
25.01.2008 - Columbia, MD —
Rohde & Schwarz today announced that its full complement of mobile radio test sets and measurement platforms support all wireless standards likely to be employed in the communication systems that result from the Federal Communications Commission’s 700 MHz spectrum auction.
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Rohde & Schwarz CMW270 Receives Best in Test Award
22.01.2008 -
Rohde & Schwarz today announced that its R&S CMW270 WiMAX test platform has been selected as one of 10 products to receive Test & Measurement World magazine’s Best in Test award for 2007. The award is chosen each year by editors of the publication to honor important and innovative new products in electronics test, measurement, and inspection.
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Testing LTE Today - latest web seminar from Rohde & Schwarz
16.01.2008 - A live webcast on January 30, 2008 (11am EST) will outline major challenges in the verification of early LTE implementions, the resulting key test and measurement approaches for receiver and transmitter verification, as well as the latest 3GPP updates of LTE physical layer specifications.
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Rohde & Schwarz joins NGMN alliance as sponsor
16.01.2008 -
Rohde & Schwarz is committed to providing test and measurement solutions for next-generation mobile technologies. By joining the NGMN alliance as sponsor, we will be able to strengthen our efforts concerning technologies such as WiMAX and 3GPP LTE.
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Hands-on demonstrations of R&D, conformance, production, and MIMO measurements
Rohde & Schwarz To Demonstrate Solutions For All Stages of WiMAX Testing at WiMAX World
18.09.2007 - Columbia, MD September 14, 2007 —
Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate its comprehensive array of baseband and RF WiMAX measurement solutions for R&D, radio conformance and production testing at the WiMAX World exhibition in Chicago from September 25 to 27. Complete test stations will be available to attendees that incorporate products shown for the first time, as well as configurations for addressing the measurement challenges posed by Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technology.
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Options serve R&S SMU200A signal generator and R&S AMU200A baseband generator
Rohde & Schwarz Provides Single-Instrument Solutions for Testing MIMO Receivers
06.09.2007 - Columbia, MD September 6, 2007 —
Rohde & Schwarz announced solutions for its R&S SMU200A RF signal generator and R&S AMU200A baseband signal generator that allow them to become single-instrument solutions for evaluating 2x2 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) receivers employed in wireless networks such as 3GPP Release 7, 3GPP LTE, WLAN 802.11n, and WiMAX 802.16.
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Cost-effective, compact, software-upgradeable solution
Rohde & Schwarz To Introduce Production Optimized “Single-Box” Solution for Mobile WiMAX Testing at WiMAX World
30.08.2007 - Columbia, MD August 30, 2007 —
Rohde & Schwarz today announced that it will introduce the R&S CMW270, a single-instrument solution for evaluating the performance of components and subsystems designed to be deployed in mobile WiMAX (IEEE-802.16e) applications at the WiMAX World exhibition in Chicago on September 26.
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Eliminates the need for external harmonic mixers
Rohde & Schwarz FSU67 is first spectrum analyzer to cover 20 Hz to 67 GHz in single sweep
27.08.2007 - Columbia, MD August 27, 2007 —
Rohde & Schwarz today announced the R&S FSU67, which extends spectrum analyzer measurement frequency range to 67 GHz from the previous benchmark of 50 GHz, and is the first to cover 20 Hz to 67 GHz in one full-span sweep with a single coaxial input without the need for external harmonic mixers. It is an excellent choice for developers of military radar, communications, electronic warfare, and electronic countermeasures systems, as well as commercial microwave radios, next-generation wireless systems, and automotive collision avoidance systems.
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Delivers superb signal purity, speed, and serviceability
Rohde & Schwarz SMB100A Raises the Bar for General-Purpose Analog Signal Generator Performance to 6 GHz
27.07.2007 - Columbia, MD, July 27, 2007 —
Rohde & Schwarz today announced the R&S SMB100A analog signal generator that offers the best combination of performance, ease of use, and serviceability of any instrument in its price range. The R&S SMB100A is an excellent choice for R&D as well as production testing in both commercial and aerospace and defense applications.
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Rockwell Collins names Rohde & Schwarz to three Supplier of the Year 2007 awards
25.05.2007 - Columbia, MD May 25, 2007 —
Rohde & Schwarz was named the Indirect Supplier of the Year 2007 by Rockwell Collins. The award was presented by Chairman, President and CEO Clay Jones during the Annual Supplier Conference.
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New generation of TV analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz acknowledged for excellence
The R&S ETL TV Analyzer Wins Pick Hit from
Broadcast Engineering at NAB 2007
17.05.2007 - Las Vegas, NV —
Rohde & Schwarz’s completely new R&S ETL universal multi-standard platform for analyzing TV signals was acknowledged for its innovative technology with a prestigious NAB 2007 Pick Hit award from Broadcast Engineering. The R&S ETL, one of only 40 products to receive a Pick Hit, combines the functionality of a TV test receiver and spectrum analyzer in a single instrument while maintaining high measurement accuracy. The instrument allows new TV standards to be implemented on a software and hardware basis, thus digital TV standards such as DVB-T/H as well as analog TV standards can be integrated in only one instrument.
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Expands capabilities of R&S DVM digital video measurement system
Rohde & Schwarz adds comprehensive software for analyzing H.264 signals
16.04.2007 - NAB 2007, Las Vegas (Booth C2927) —
Rohde & Schwarz is now offering software from Interra Systems for analyzing H.264-coded video data with its R&S DVM digital video measurement system. The R&S DVM generates, monitors, analyzes, and records MPEG-2 transport streams, and the Interra Systems software will let designers reduce the time and cost required to develop digital TV and multimedia applications.
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A-VSB Single Frequency Network (SFN) Demonstrated for the First Time
16.04.2007 - NAB 2007, Las Vegas (Booth C2927) —
Rohde & Schwarz will premiere a “live on the air” demonstration of the Advanced-VSB tool, Single Frequency Network (SFN). Together,
Rohde & Schwarz and Samsung Electronics have developed A-VSB as a dramatic enhancement to the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) digital TV transmission standard. During NAB 2007 live A-VSB content will be broadcast from a low power SFN consisting of three transmit sites. Antenna sites will be located on structures at the north and south ends of the Las Vegas strip area and also inside the convention center at the ATSC DTV Hotspot.
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Models deliver 6 to 16 kW
R&S Nx8600 high-power UHF transmitters set new standard for energy efficiency
16.04.2007 - NAB 2007, Las Vegas (Booth C2927) —
Rohde & Schwarz is introducing its R&S Nx8600 family of liquid-cooled high-power UHF transmitters at NAB 2007. They consume 20% less power than their nearest competitors, and are very compact. The transmitters support analog and digital TV standards (ATSC and DVB-T/H) and deliver up to 9 kW of power for ATSC digital transmission and 16 kW for analog transmission in a single rack.
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UHF/VHF models deliver 2 to 250 W
Rohde & Schwarz expands low-power analog and digital TV transmitter families with new compact models
16.04.2007 - NAB 2007, Las Vegas (Booth C2927) —
Rohde & Schwarz is introducing the R&S SLx8000 family of compact low-power transmitters at NAB 2007 that support DVB-T/H and ATSC digital TV networks as well as all analog TV standards but SECAM L. Their RF output power ranges up to 160 W (ATSC), 250 W (Analog TV), and 100 W (DVB-T/H).
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Models available from 2.5 to 40 kW
Rohde & Schwarz demonstrates full line of FM transmitters at NAB 2007
16.04.2007 - NAB 2007, Las Vegas (Booth C2927) —
Rohde & Schwarz will be demonstrating at NAB 2007 its R&S NR8200 and R&S SR8000 families of transmitters for FM radio broadcast that are based on the common platform developed by the company for both television and radio networks.
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New features for monitoring and analysis
Rohde & Schwarz expands capabilities of digital video measurement system
16.04.2007 - NAB 2007, Las Vegas (Booth C2927) —
Rohde & Schwarz has add new functions to the R&S DVM digital video measurement system that broaden its capabilities for generating, monitoring, analyzing, and recording MPEG-2 transport streams.
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Make DVB-H delivery more efficient
New Rohde & Schwarz DVB-H encoder and data inserter boost content density by up to 40%
16.04.2007 - NAB 2007, Las Vegas (Booth C2927) — The new
Rohde & Schwarz R&S AVE264 H.264 encoder and R&S DIP010 data inserter and generator as featured at NAB 2007 allow DVB-H playout with statistical multiplex of transmitting mobile video. The technology allows up to 40% more content to be transmitted via DVB-H multiplex without impairing signal quality, allowing operators to broadcast more programs at less cost.
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New generation of TV analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz
Jack-of-all-trades in a single instrument: the R&S ETL analyzes in real-time
16.04.2007 - NAB 2007, Las Vegas (Booth C2927) —
Rohde & Schwarz’s completely new R&S ETL presents a universal multi-standard platform for analyzing TV signals. The R&S ETL combines the functionality of a TV test receiver and spectrum analyzer in a single instrument while maintaining high measurement accuracy. An innovative instrument concept allows new TV standards to be implemented on a software and hardware basis, thus digital TV standards such as DVB-T/H as well as analog TV standards can be integrated in only one instrument.
Rohde & Schwarz will continue using realtime demodulation with the R&S ETL.
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Latest enhancements to be demonstrated
Rohde & Schwarz to show capabilities of R&S SFU broadcast test system at NAB 2007
16.04.2007 - NAB 2007, Las Vegas (Booth C2927) —
Rohde & Schwarz will be demonstrating its R&S SFU universal broadcast test system at NAB 2007, including enhancements that add video and audio baseband generation for PAL, SECAM, and NTSC, and a video test signal library.
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Rohde & Schwarz Develops the World’s First Conformance Test System for MediaFLO
Enables Manufactures to Evaluate Handsets for Compliance with Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) Performance Specifications
16.04.2007 - NAB 2007, Las Vegas (Booth C2927) —
Rohde & Schwarz, the leading international manufacturer of test and measurement equipment, has announced the release of the world’s first conformance test system capable of evaluating mobile handset compliance with MediaFLO™, a global mobile entertainment platform from QUALCOMM Incorporated that enables the broadcasting of high-quality video, audio, Clipcasting™ media and IP datacasting streams to mobile handsets.
Rohde & Schwarz’s new TU8980 FDCS - FLO™ Device Conformance System, available in Q1 2007, will enable manufacturers to evaluate their handsets for compliance with the MediaFLO minimum performance specifications published by the TIA as well as any additional performance requirements emphasized by service providers.
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Industry’s Fastest UMTS Scanner
Rohde & Schwarz R&S TSMQ Drive-By Test System Scans GSM, WCDMA, and CDMA2000 Networks Simultaneously
27.03.2007 - CTIA Wireless 2007 —
Rohde & Schwarz has introduced the R&S TSMQ, the industry’s fastest “drive-by” wireless network analyzer that allows service providers and base station manufacturers to simultaneously evaluate the operational performance of GSM, WCDMA and CDMA2000 networks while performing RF measurements.
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Allows Complete End-To-End Testing of RF and Data Parameters
Rohde & Schwarz Adds CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO Rev. A Capability To CMU200 Universal Communication Tester
27.03.2007 - Columbia, MD March 19, 2007 —
Rohde & Schwarz today announced that its R&S CMU200 universal communications tester now supports CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Revision A, the latest enhancement to the CDMA2000 family of standards that are being deployed by wireless service providers throughout North America and the world. The new capabilities are provided as a firmware upgrade to the CMU200 (free of charge for customers owning R&S CMU200s with CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. 0 capability), and include the ability to perform testing in hybrid mode (voice and data together) using two synchronized CMU200s.
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Rohde & Schwarz Enhances CRTU Protocol Testers With Interoperability Test Suite, MBMS, and UMA/GAN Capabilities
27.03.2007 - CTIA Wireless 2007 —
Rohde & Schwarz announced three major enhancements to its CRTU Series of wireless protocol testers at CTIA Wireless 2007, including an interoperability test suite, Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS) measurement capability, and support for Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology.
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Rohde & Schwarz presents R&S TS8970 at CTIA Wireless 2007
WiMAX Forum™ selects Rohde & Schwarz as RCT tester developer for mobile WiMAX
27.03.2007 - CTIA Wireless 2007 — WiMAX was originally introduced to replace broadband cable networks such as DSL. Now that the IEEE 802.16e-2005 standard has been adopted, mobile applications are also supported. To meet this development,
Rohde & Schwarz provides its R&S TS8970 WiMAX RF conformance test system. The electronics company will present its R&S TS8970 to a public audience at CTIA Wireless 2007, after having previously presented it at various WiMAX conferences.
Rohde & Schwarz was selected by the WiMAX ForumTM to develop this radio conformance test tester (RCTT) in line with the IEEE 802.16e mobile WiMAX standard. The WiMAX ForumTM is an industry-led, non-profit corporation formed to help promote and certify the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products.
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Rohde & Schwarz Announces Industry’s First Measurement Solutions for UMTS LTE
27.03.2007 - CTIA Wireless 2007 —
Rohde & Schwarz today announced that its R&S SMU200A signal generator and R&S FSQ signal analyzer are the first instruments enabled with UMTS Long-Term Evolution (LTE) measurement capability. The R&S SMU200A can generate signals in both the downlink and uplink, and the R&S FSQ can fully analyze them.
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Rohde & Schwarz to Unveil Broad Array of Wireless Test & Measurement Enhancements at CTIA Wireless 2007
21.03.2007 - Columbia, MD March 21, 2007 —
Rohde & Schwarz will be showcasing many new wireless test and measurements products, enhancements, and capabilities next week at CTIA Wireless in Orlando, FL, Booth 2083.
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