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Polar modulation is a method where digital modulation is realized as a combination of phase and amplitude modulation, rather than using an I/Q modulator. This technique becomes increasingly important in mobile communication. This application note shows how to generate polar modulation with an R&S®SMU200A Vector Signal Generator.

26-Nov-2004 | AN-No. 1GP58

For further information please refer to "www.rohde-schwarz.com/royalty-free-products".35 MBV 4.0 13.12.2018 R&S®SMx RF and Baseband Correction Toolkit Software for equalizing I/Q imbalance and RF frequency response of generator setups consiting of a R&S®AFQ100A / R&S®AFQ100B and a R&S®SMU200A / R&S®SMJ100A / R&S®SMATE100A / R&S®SMBV100A / R&S®SGS100A.

msdownload/update/software/secu/2019/05/windows6.1-kb4499175-x64_3704acfff45ddf163d8049683d5a3b75e49b58cb.msu 2 Check Applicable Instruments 2.1 Instruments, where the patch has been tested and released The following table shows an overview of applicable instruments: Device Windows XP (Embedded) SP3 Windows Embedded 7 32-bit Windows Embedded 7 64-bit SFE, SFC X BTC X UPV, UPP X X AFQ100A, AFQ100B X SMU200A

English (PD 0758.0197.22)

LabWindows/CVI, VXIpnp driver history for the R&S® Vector Signal Generators Products: | R&SSMW200A | R&SSMBV100A | R&SSMM100A | R&SSMU200A | R&SSMBV100B Driver history for LabWindows/CVI and VXIplug&play Instrument Driver for C/C++, VEE, etc.

English (PD 0758.0197.12)

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Describes all instrument functions and remote control commands of the base unit, including measurement and programming examples. Also describes some general functions that apply to several applications.Includes the contents of the Quick Start Guide manual.The online version contains the documentation for the R&S®SMU200A base unit and all options for immediate display (no download required).

Provides information on security issues when working with R&S®SMU200A in secure areas.

Provides the information required to prepare the instrument for use and start working.Basic operations and handling are described.

This application note describes how to convert GPS routes from NMEA 0183 file format to waypoint files that can be used by the R&S®SMU200A Vector Signal Generator.

26-Sep-2008 | AN-No. 1MA133

This application note describes how to verify and validate a LTE (FDD) RF chipset using R&S® SMU200A vector signal generator, R&S® FSQ signal analyzer and R&S® EX-IQ Box. The related signal generation as well as signal analysis is described

19-Dec-2008 | AN-No. 1MA138

This application note describes how to set up 3GPP FDD and LTE multicell and multi-UE scenarios with the R&S®SMU200A with a focus on routing and leveling of the baseband signals. Furthermore, it describes in detail how to determine the correct AWGN settings, i.e. how to calculate the required signal-to-noise ratio for the various scenarios.

10-Aug-2011 | AN-No. 1GP80

This Application Note describes measurements compliant with the CDMA2000® base station standard described in 3GPP2 C.S0010-C v2.0 / TIA/EIA-97-F-1. The primary focus is on solutions for generating and analyzing CDMA2000® signals. The special characteristics that make the selected signal generators and signal analyzers highly suitable for this purpose are detailed, and remote control programming is demonstrated by means of a free-of-charge program.

15-Sep-2009 | AN-No. 1MA109

This application note describes how to use the Rohde & Schwarz software tool ‘RsBatchConvert.exe’ for the conversion of binary data or WinIQSIM generated AMIQ waveforms into the new waveform format. The tool not only rescales I/Q data contained in the file but also changes the K-option requirement from WinIQSIM Kxx to the new WinIQSIM2 K2xx options. Thus, new instruments with installed K2xx options may be used to continue using existing waveform files.

18-Jun-2009 | AN-No. 1GP64

This Application Note presents means to integrate R&S Test and Measurement instruments into the Agilent® ADS® Design System. Methods to include R&S Instruments are presented, accompanied by a free-of-charge software solution which is provided with this application note. It makes it very easy to include R&S Instruments into your ADS environment and your design flow. Versions for both WINDOWS XP® and LINUX® operating systems are available.

04-Aug-2012 | AN-No. 1MA72

Describes the specific functions of the application. Information required to install and prepare the software for use and start working, as well as the remote connection to Rohde&Schwarz instruments are described.The application is supported by the following products:R&S®SMBV100A, R&S®SMU200A, R&S®SMATE200A, R&S®SMJ100A, R&S®AMU200A and the I/Q modulation generators R&S®AFQ100A and R&S®AFQ100B.For information on operating the product see the corresponding user manual.

This document provides an introduction to SDR as used for military radios and presents the relevant T&M solutions offered by Rohde & Schwarz.

15-Sep-2012 | AN-No. 1MA206

Describes the specific functions of the software.The application is supported by the following products:R&S®SMU200A and R&S®SMATE200A.For information on operating the product see the corresponding user manual.

The Electromagnetic Disturbance (EMD) emitted by Proximity-Integrated-Circuit-Cards (PICC) is a unwanted form of load modulation. This Application Note describes a method for measuring EMD during data transmission using vector signal analysis

19-Oct-2007 | AN-No. 1MA120

This Application Note introduces HSDPA technology and test and measurement requirements according to 3GPP release 5 specifications. Important HSDPA measurements and example applications are illustrated by means of Rohde & Schwarz products.

01-Feb-2005 | AN-No. 1MA82

This Application Note describes the HSDPA uplink channel structure. Challenges for UE power amplifier design are outlined, and guidelines how to use R&S measurement equipment for testing UE power amplifiers are provided. An outlook on High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) and the impact of HSUPA on the uplink channel structure is given.

11-Jul-2011 | AN-No. 1MA84

Testing LTE MIMO Signals using a R&S RTO Oscilloscope

24-Apr-2013 | AN-No. 1EF86

Recent mobile test methods could not evaluate the quality of data reduced speech signals with different coded and decoded signals. The Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality (PESQ) provides the solution for this measuring problem. CDMA2000® PESQ is an add-on tool for CMUgo for automatic measurement of the PESQ for CDMA2000® mobile phones according to recommendation ITU-T P.862.1 featuring selectable fading profiles and variable Additional White Gaussian Noise (AWGN).

05-Jan-2012 | AN-No. 1MA136

RF physical layer specifications (such as 3GPP TS36.104) describe a variety of requirements that the end equipment needs to meet. This application note provides insight into some of these specifications and how test & measurement equipment can simplify the task of deriving requirements for RF sub-systems.

10-Apr-2013 | AN-No. 1MA221

This document describes how a Windows®-based R&S® T&M instrument is remotely operated by an Apple iPad as if working on it locally. Step-by-step procedures are provided for setting up and configuring the T&M instrument and the iPad. On the iPad, a special App implements the Windows® 'Remote Desktop' functionality. T&M instrument and iPad are connected via WLAN (also denoted as Wi-Fi network).

28-Mar-2013 | AN-No. 1MA216

This document describes how a Windows®-based R&S® T&M instrument is remotely operated by an Android™ tablet as if working on it locally. Step-by-step procedures are provided for setting up and configuring the T&M instrument and the tablet. On the tablet, a special App implements the Windows® 'Remote Desktop' functionality. T&M instrument and tablet are connected via WLAN (also called Wi-Fi network).

22-Aug-2013 | AN-No. 1MA236

Versatile Software Tool for Rohde & Schwarz Instruments RSCommander is a versatile software tool for a wide range of Rohde & Schwarz spectrum-, network analyzers, signal generators and oscilloscopes. It allows for automatic instrument discovery, making screenshots, reading traces, file transfer and simple script creation.

24-Dec-2017 | AN-No. 1MA074

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This Application Note gives an introduction to measurements of WiMAX signals according to standards 80216-2004 and 802.16e-2005. It describes all kind of signal generation from simple signals to multiple-zone signals, also under multipath environment (fading), and covers all signal measurements from power and spectrum analysis, crest factor and CCDF measurement down to bit pattern analysis and modulation measurements. Please see also 1MA96 for General information about the WiMAX standard and 1EF57 for an introduction to the WiMAX standard.

10-Jul-2006 | AN-No. 1MA97

Rohde & Schwarz instruments can be shared when users wish to use the same instrument. This can be done quite easily with the LAN interface, which comes as a standard option. Through this interface, Rohde & Schwarz instruments can be connected directly to a network, and users with access to the network can manually operate the instrument from a remote computer. This Application Note lists all instruments that support these features and describes the steps necessary to set up and configure the network connection to operate these instruments remotely.

05-Jul-2007 | AN-No. RAC-0703-0029