May 23, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | EMC testing

Higher field strengths for critical test environments

Feb 22, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | 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.

Feb 18, 2025 | Comunicado de prensa | 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.

Feb 21, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz and SmartViser have partnered to develop a solution for testing compliance with a new regulation that will require Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) labeling for smartphones and tablets sold in the EU. At the core of the solution is the R&S CMX500, a radio communication tester that supports end-to-end testing of all signaling use cases, combined with SmartViser’s viSer test automation application – available for Android and iOS. Both companies will showcase the solution at Mobile World Congress 2024.

Feb 08, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Wireless communications

The metaverse and extended reality (XR) applications are considered critical to unlocking the full consumer potential of the 5G technology. Rigorous testing is crucial to ensure the performance and market acceptance of these immersive experiences. Rohde & Schwarz and Slalom have collaborated to address this need, developing essential tools to test XR use cases thoroughly prior to market launch. At Mobile World Congress 2024, visitors can experience a first demonstration of how to enable tomorrow’s augmented reality.

Oct 01, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Test & measurement

CETEX, the all-new Consumer Electronics Test & Development Forum and Expo, invites test and development engineers to RAI in Amsterdam from October 9 to 10, 2024. There, Rohde & Schwarz will exhibit its advanced test and measurement solutions that address the latest emerging challenges in consumer electronics development. Visitors can connect with the company’s experts and explore the latest technologies that help them enhance EMC compliance, debug digital protocols faster, or improve the energy efficiency of their products.

May 06, 2025 | Novedades online | Test & measurement

Taking place over two days, Rohde & Schwarz and industry partners will be providing a virtual platform for RF design engineers to enhance their RF expertise and engage with industry leaders at the forefront of innovation. The online event will feature informative presentations by experts from Rohde & Schwarz, The University of Cardiff, Maury Microwave, Qorvo, MathWorks, Analog Devices and Greenerwave.

Jan 09, 2025 | Comunicado de prensa | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz has upgraded its industry leading R&S SMW200A vector signal generator and its midrange counterpart, the R&S SMM100A. With significant enhancements in error vector magnitude (EVM) performance, the evolved R&S SMW200A is a robust choice for both 5G NR FR3 research and high demand RF applications like power amplifier testing. The instrument now also includes a new RF linearization software option, which uses digital pre distortion to optimize EVM at high output power. The R&S SMM100A has also been upgraded with improved EVM capabilities.

Sep 12, 2023 | Comunicado de prensa | Wireless communications

To support pioneering mmWave and sub-THz research, Rohde & Schwarz continues to roll out advanced RF test and measurement solutions. Three additional products tailored to W and D band applications will be showcased at the EuMW 2023 in Berlin: The new R&S SFI100A wideband IF vector signal generator, the R&S NRP170TWG thermal power sensor and the R&S FE110ST/SR TX/RX frontends. All three enable researchers to characterize devices and circuits for beyond 5G and 6G mobile communications as well as the novel sensing and automotive radar applications of tomorrow.

Mar 06, 2025 | Comunicado de prensa | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz is set to present a comprehensive suite of EMC and field strength test equipment at the EMV show 2025 in Stuttgart from March 25 to 27, 2025. The display will include standalone instruments, software, and systems designed to meet various industry standards. The solutions support commercial, automotive, military and aerospace standards, as well as ETSI and FCC standards. Visitors can witness these innovative demonstrations at booth number 615.

Feb 13, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Automotive

Autotalks, a world leader in V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication solutions, has used test expertise and equipment from Rohde & Schwarz to verify the performance of their third-generation V2X chipset. TEKTON3 and SECTON3 were verified using the latest 5G-V2X capability of the R&S CMP180 radio communication tester. The two companies will present jointly a 5G-V2X test setup at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona.

Apr 24, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Automotive

Rohde & Schwarz has teamed up with IPG Automotive, a pioneer in virtual test driving, to redefine automotive radar Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) integration testing and thereby reducing the cost by bringing Autonomous Driving (AD) testing from the proving ground to the development lab. Combining the CarMaker simulation software from IPG Automotive with the R&S AREG800A radar object simulator and the R&S QAT100 advanced antenna array provides vehicle manufacturers with the ability to simulate ADAS/AD scenarios like those defined in the Euro NCAP in a controlled, safe, time-efficient and cost-reducing way. This combination provides automotive OEMs and radar sensor suppliers with a comprehensive radar sensor testing platform. It is applicable for validation and real-time, closed-loop characterization of radar sensors and enables compliance with Association for ASAM standards.

Mar 03, 2025 | Comunicado de prensa | Test & measurement

Murata Manufacturing is launching the world’s first Digital Envelope Tracking (Digital ET) technology. This advanced technology has the potential to considerably reduce power consumption of advanced RF circuits for 5G and future 6G devices, contributing towards more energy efficiency in various applications. Rohde & Schwarz and Murata have combined their technology and expertise to develop a sophisticated RF measurement setup that demonstrates the capabilities of this novel Digital ET technology.

Sep 20, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Automotive

Rohde & Schwarz introduces new options for its automotive radar target simulator R&S AREG800A. The new R&S AREG-P creates and enables an environment for a seamless transition of automotive radar sensor from R&D to production. Used standalone or as turnkey solution together with NOFFZ integrating the AREG-P into their production test systems, enables Tier1 automotive radar suppliers to increase throughput, reduce test time and optimize costs of end-of-line tests.

Sep 03, 2025 | Novedades online | Wireless communications

MVG (Microwave Vision Group) has integrated the full WLAN signaling test functionality including Wi-Fi® 7 of the CMX500 One-Box Tester (OBT) into its WaveStudio software. This allows manufacturers to conduct comprehensive 4G, 5G, and WLAN Over-the-Air (OTA) testing within a single antenna measurement system.

Feb 29, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | EMC testing

For both device developers and conformance test houses the R&S EPL1000 EMI test receiver offers fast, accurate and reliable EMI compliance measurements up to 30 MHz at the best price in its class. The R&S EPL1000 now adds click rate measurements in line with the latest CISPR 14-1:2020 version, mandatory for household appliances and electric power tools.

May 23, 2023 | Comunicado de prensa | Test & measurement

The R&S SMW200A and R&S SMM100A vector signal generators and the R&S FSW and R&S FPS signal and spectrum analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz have been approved by Qualcomm for testing the Qualcomm® QRU100 5G RAN Platform – an O-RAN compliant solution with architecture flexibility designed to facilitate scalable and cost-effective 5G network deployments. OEMs providing RUs for Open RAN infrastructure adopting the Qualcomm QRU100 5G RAN Platform can be confident that these Rohde & Schwarz solutions meet the necessary sub-6 GHz test requirements for design verification and production.

Sep 19, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | 6G

With the proof-of-concept for a system for 6G wireless data transmission based on a photonic THz communications link, Rohde & Schwarz is showcasing its contribution to state-of-the-art research for next generation wireless technologies at European Microwave Week in Paris. The ultra-stable, tunable THz system, developed within the 6G-ADLANTIK project, is based on frequency comb technology and enables carrier frequencies well beyond 500 GHz.

May 22, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | 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.

May 27, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz will showcase its latest solutions for power electronics testing at PCIM Europe in Nuremberg from June 11 to 13. This year, the spotlight will be on solutions that address the challenges of testing and debugging the next generation of wide bandgap semiconductors in power electronic converters. The company’s experts will share their first-hand knowledge of applications such as inverter drive design, double pulse testing and EMI debugging, utilizing cutting-edge test instruments from Rohde & Schwarz.

Nov 26, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz and ETS-Lindgren continue their long standing partnership to deliver comprehensive over the air (OTA) testing solutions for next generation wireless technologies. ETS-Lindgren has integrated the CMX500 one box signaling tester and R&S SMBV100B vector signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz into its EMQuest™ software. This collaboration supports the latest standards, including 5G FR1, 5G FR2, Wi Fi 7 and A-GNSS.

Aug 03, 2023 | Comunicado de prensa | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz is first to submit 5G Next Generation eCall (NGeCall) protocol test cases to the 3GPP Global Certification Forum (GCF). The company is also launching a new 5G NGeCall application option that simulates the public safety answering point (PSAP) functions required for the end-to-end conformance tests that verify the interoperability of the equipment under test for the complete communication exchange. Both additions to the Rohde & Schwarz eCall portfolio now support early testing of new 5G Next Generation eCall systems with the R&S CMX500 one-box tester, contributing to a timely introduction of 5G NGeCall.

Feb 15, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Broadcast and Media

Rohde & Schwarz contributes for its 13th consecutive year to the success of the Berlin International Film Festival, delivering its market-leading R&S®Clipster mastering solution and reliable R&S®SpycerNode production storage.

Jul 06, 2023 | Comunicado de prensa | Security Scanner

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has installed QPS201 security scanners. A shortage of personnel in the after COVID-19 period and a fully resumed air traffic turned out to be a major obstacle to its rapid handling at the security lanes. After air passengers have recently been confronted with long waiting queues for security checks, the modernized security lanes at Schiphol now meet the surging post-pandemic travel demands.

Sep 23, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Automotive

Next-generation radar, pivotal for the evolution of ADAS and autonomous driving, requires test solutions that deliver unrivalled accuracy, efficiency and reliability. To drive this development further, Rohde & Schwarz launches a radical innovation in automotive radar testing. R&S RadEsT (Radar Essential Tester) automotive radar target simulator emerges as an ultra-compact versatile tool designed to meet a wide array of testing needs along radar sensors lifecycle, from lab-based functional testing to vehicle-level production checks, offering the industry a hitherto unseen price-performance point.

Nov 03, 2025 | Comunicado de prensa | Wireless communications

AI-powered receiver technology using machine learning can greatly enhance future 6G coverage, creating cost savings and accelerating time to market. The AI technology identifies and compensates for distortion in wireless signals, leading to substantial improvements in 6G uplink coverage. Nokia and Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate the technology at the Brooklyn 6G Summit from November 5-7.

Oct 10, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Automotive

Rohde & Schwarz, in collaboration with wireless communications engineering experts IMST GmbH, has developed a patented antenna digital twin solution, effectively addressing a multitude of challenges and delivering considerable benefits for vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers to optimize automotive connectivity. The solution combines measurements of the antenna characteristics with simulation of the electromagnetic wave propagation to optimize the antennas’ design and their position to ensure for example optimal WiFi coverage inside the vehicle.

Aug 14, 2025 | Comunicado de prensa | Test & measurement

The Netherland’s charming tech hub, Utrecht, is hosting this year’s European Microwave Week (EuMW), bringing together leading experts in microwave, RF, wireless and radar technology. A key highlight of the exhibition will be the game-changing FSWX signal and spectrum analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz: Featuring a novel architecture, the FSWX enables completely new measurement scenarios in RF system testing. Visitors can see it in action in multiple applications at the company’s booth, where it will address the evolving testing needs of various industries. Additionally, Rohde & Schwarz is showcasing updates to its tried and tested R&S FSWP phase noise analyzer, alongside the latest R&S ZNB3000 vector network analyzer and other cutting-edge product innovations.

Feb 19, 2025 | Comunicado de prensa | Test & measurement

Kyocera has developed an innovative mmWave phased array antenna module (PAAM) that simultaneously creates multiple beams in different directions at different frequencies. These PAAMs will be used in 5G FR2 infrastructure installations, enabling for example site co-location of different operators running networks on different frequency bands. To ensure optimal beam steering and beam directivity of their groundbreaking product, Kyocera relies on CATR-based multi-reflector OTA testing technology from Rohde & Schwarz.

Jun 17, 2025 | Comunicado de prensa | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz has updated the R&S FSWP for upcoming applications. The new option R&S FSWP-B56G extends the frequency range up to 56 GHz. With the support of external high-end sources as local oscillators it combines the advantage of an easy-to-use signal source analyzer and a high-end phase noise tester. For additive and residual phase noise measurements on amplifiers Rohde & Schwarz has extended the frequency range of the internal signal source up to 54 GHz. In addition, a new and very easy method for noise figure measurements has been added.