May 22, 2024 | Communiqués de presse | Non-terrestrial networks (NTN)

At the recent Conformance Agreement Group (CAG) meeting #78 of the Global Certification Forum (GCF), Rohde & Schwarz verified NTN NB-IoT test cases for radio frequency (RF) and radio resource management (RRM), successfully meeting all test platform approval criteria (TPAC). The R&S TS-RRM and R&S TS8980 test platforms were approved for every type of NTN NB-IoT test (RF, Demod and RRM), making Rohde & Schwarz the only company to have activated both NTN NB-IoT radio frequency (RF) and radio resource management (RRM) work items (WI) in the GCF.

Jun 01, 2023 | Communiqués de presse | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz has successfully validated 5G RedCap (reduced capability) test cases for its R&S CMX500 one-box signaling tester and R&S TS8980 conformance test system for the recent Conformance Agreement Group (CAG) #74 meeting, allowing the Global Certification Forum (GCF) to activate the respective work items in their device certification program. Manufacturers of IoT chipsets, modems and end devices as well as test houses can now rely on tried-and-tested Rohde & Schwarz solutions for 387 5G RedCap test cases in all device production stages, from early R&D to type approval conformance testing.

Feb 22, 2024 | Communiqués de presse | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz is introducing two new setups for 5G RF and RRM conformance testing. The R&S TS8980S-4A is a cost-efficient single-box solution tailored to 3GPP inband test cases, and the R&S TS8980FTA-3A is a single-rack solution covering all inband and out-of-band test cases. No other solution on the market offers the same capabilities in such a compact format.

Aug 20, 2025 | Actualités en ligne | Non-terrestrial networks (NTN)

Rohde & Schwarz paves the way for the commercialization of 5G-based non-terrestrial networks. By successfully conducting first test cases in collaboration with Tier 1 chipset vendors in line with 3GPP test specifications for NR-NTN, the T&M specialist contributes to enabling tomorrow’s reliable connections via satellite in remote areas.

Nov 14, 2025 | Communiqués de presse | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz, in cooperation with Samsung, is driving the commercialization of 5G-based non-terrestrial networks by successfully validating first NR-NTN test cases according to 3GPP Release 17 test specifications for RF, RRM and PCT. This makes Rohde & Schwarz the first and only test and measurement provider to deliver validated coverage for 5G NR-NTN across all three test domains.

Feb 14, 2024 | Communiqués de presse | MWC2024

Together, Rohde & Schwarz and Sony Semiconductor Israel (Sony) have achieved the industry’s first 3GPP Rel. 17 NTN NB-IoT RF performance verification. They have also successfully validated PCT-based test cases. Both milestones contribute to the market readiness of NTN NB-IoT technology. At the MWC Barcelona 2024, Rohde & Schwarz will show a live demonstration of NTN NB-IoT testing at the company’s booth with Sony Altair’s NTN Release 17 IoT device.

Feb 18, 2025 | Communiqués de presse | Test & measurement

The latest radio resource management (RRM) conformance work item from the Global Certification Forum (GCF) has reached “Active” status following the approval of the Rohde & Schwarz R&S TS8980FTA-M1 5G conformance test system as the first to meet test platform approval criteria (TPAC). This includes the validation of RRM FR2 test cases in standalone mode (SA) for both one and two angles of arrival (1x AoA and 2xAoA) within 5G mmWave band combinations.

Sep 13, 2022 | Communiqués de presse | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz has cooperated with the US based CTIA organization to authorize the first multiple angles of arrival (multi-AoA) test system for CTIA OTA performance certification. The solution is based on the successful conformance test system R&S TS8980 while also leveraging the R&S CMX500 5G tester together with the R&S ATS1800M mmWave (FR2) chamber from the advanced chamber portfolio from Rohde & Schwarz.

Nov 14, 2022 | Communiqués de presse | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz submitted its latest 5G NR protocol conformance test cases to the Global Certification Forum (GCF) at the GCF CAG#72 meeting in October 2022 and successfully passed verification. The company now has over 500 GCF-certified protocol conformance test cases, illustrating the leadership of Rohde & Schwarz in 5G NR protocol conformance testing.

Jan 30, 2025 | Communiqués de presse | MWC 2025

Always at the forefront of technological innovation, Rohde & Schwarz is shaping the future of the mobile industry with its extensive range of test and measurement and technology solutions. At MWC Barcelona 2025, the wireless communications expert will present a diverse portfolio themed “Enabling Connections, Empowering Innovations” aimed at assisting industry leaders and visionaries turn their ideas for new mobile technologies, products, and applications into reality.