The CMX500 radio communication tester is a future-proof solution for 5G NR testing, with R&S®CMsquares, an intuitive and flexible web based user interface.

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Leading wireless network emulators from Rohde & Schwarz. Find the right solution for your 5G NR test and measurement challenges

The R&S®CMW500 in combination with the R&S®CMW-KA094/KA095 PSAP options and the R&S®SMBV100A/B or R&S®SMW200A is a powerful solution for functional testing, standard-compliant conformance testing and performance testing of eCall and ERA-GLONASS modules.

The R&S®CMX500 radio communication tester is ideal for testing the maximum possible IP throughput for mobile device transmitters and receivers.

13-Jun-2022

Born to enable 5G: Discover the next generation of 5G NR test solutions for measurements in development, QM acceptance testing and production.

The R&S®CMX500 radio communication tester is ideal for analyzing VoNR and VoLTE voice quality and performance in mobile devices.

21-Feb-2023

5G device application testing with the CMX500 radio communication tester - Application Brochure

CMX500 - EU Declaration of Conformity

CMX500 - Korea KC - RRA Registration

Product safety certificate according to IEC Standards for CMX500

Product safety certificate according to EN/IEC standards for CMX500

Product safety certificate according to CAN/CSA/UL standards for CMX500

This application note provides a detailed guide on performing FCC KDB987594 D02 Test Cases K&L using R&S®CMX500 OBT, focusing on FCC regulatory compliance testing for devices operating in the 6 GHz band in US.It begins by discussing the FCC's initiatives to open the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use, emphasizing the importance of Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) systems to manage power levels and avoid interference with incumbent services.The guide outlines specific requirements for device types 6CD and 6FX, which must adjust their power levels based on information in beacon of access point. It also delves into the technical aspects of WLAN power control mechanism according to IEEE 802.11 specifications, highlighting the complexity of power adjustment features for devices operating in the 6 GHz band.This guide explains the advantages of using the CMX500 OBT tester, which can emulate various WLAN signaling scenarios, including standard and low-power access points. It provides detailed procedures for conducting Test Cases K and L, which focus on demonstrating proper power adjustment based on associated access points and ensuring client devices adjust its power appropriately.

30-Jul-2025 | AN-No. 1SL416

The CMX500 combines incredible RF performance of up to 16 GHz instantaneous bandwidth with a revolutionary leap in processing power that enables 20 Gbps of IP data throughput. The modular hardware architecture can also flexibly adapt instruments to your requirements.

Unlock the potential of 5G network slicing

08-May-2025

26-Feb-2025 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz presents the CMX500 AI Scripting Assistant, a novel solution revolutionizing mobile device testing. The AI-powered tool for the CMX500 5G one-box signaling tester simplifies and accelerates the scripting process for test engineers who deal with the complexities of script generation from diverse sources. The assistant provides users a tailored and efficient approach for automating domain-specific applications such as R&D 5G NR protocol testing, application testing, or instrument automation.

21-Aug-2023 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz and MediaTek partner to verify MediaTek’s 5G RedCap test platform, enabling 5G standalone devices like industrial sensors and always connected wearables. R&S CMX500 OBT tester supports RedCap and Release 17 features.

13-Oct-2025 | Online News | Wireless communications

Developers of wireless devices can now perform realistic MIMO stress tests with a CMX500 one-box signaling tester (OBT) in Bluetest reverberation test systems (RTS).

03-Sep-2025 | Online News | Wireless communications

With the integration of the CMX500 OBT from Rohde & Schwarz, MVG OTA test systems gain full WLAN OTA signaling testing capabilities alongside cellular coverage.

R&S®CMsequencer is a graphical scripting interface that creates, configures and executes test scripts on the R&S®CMX500 radio communication tester. R&S®CMsequencer is part of R&S®CMsquares, the powerful R&S®CMX500 user interface and control center.

01-Oct-2024 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

MVG (Microwave Vision Group) has integrated the CMX500 One-Box Tester (OBT) from Rohde & Schwarz into its WaveStudio software suite. This enables users to directly perform both 5G NR and LTE OTA signaling testing using MVG’s antenna measurement systems. By streamlining the test environment, the update simplifies complex testing processes for manufacturers and engineers working on next-generation wireless devices.

Compliance and Pre-compliance testing are very important topics during the development of any Wireless DeviceIn this document the differences between Conformance testing vs. Pre-conformance tests will be explored as well as the Rohde & Schwarz offerings to conduct these tests

05-Jun-2025 | AN-No. 1C110

13-Jan-2025 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Bluetest and Rohde & Schwarz have integrated the Wi-Fi 7 test functionality of the R&S CMX500 one-box signaling tester into the Bluetest Flow control software. Now, manufacturers of IEEE 802.11be technology can use the Bluetest reverberation test systems (RTS) to perform MIMO stress testing.

10-Feb-2025 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

SPEAG and Rohde & Schwarz expand their long-term collaboration with the combination of the CMX500 wideband radio communication tester with the DASY83D to allow Specific Absorption Rate tests of 5G FR1 devices.

The CMW500 wideband radio communication tester and the CMX500 radio communication tester are ideal for testing smartphones and tablets to meet EU energy efficiency index standards.

28-Feb-2025

26-Nov-2024 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

ETS-Lindgren has integrated the CMX500 one box signaling tester and R&S SMBV100B vector signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz into its EMQuest™ software.

01-Jun-2023 | Press Releases | 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.

24-Feb-2025 | Press Releases | MWC 2025

Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm pave the way for 6G wireless networks by unlocking the potential of FR3. They successfully validated the high-throughput performance of a 5G NR connection at 13 GHz, a band that falls within the proposed FR3 frequency range.