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R&S®VISA

Dr. Fabian Guettge 1DC02 R&S ® VISA is a standardized software library that allows fast communications over diverse interfaces with a wide variety of T&M instruments that are detected on the network from PC applications. R&S ® VISA also includes a trace tool that simultaneously monitors communications between multiple applications and T&M instruments, and permits targeted analysis with the aid of efficient

RSCommander

Frederic Schütze 1MA074 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. ABFS, AFQ, AFQ100A, AFQ100B, AMU, AMU200A, CBT, ESCI,

How to use Rohde & Schwarz Instruments in MATLAB

Miloslav Macko 1MA171 This application note outlines two different approaches for remote-controlling Rohde & Schwarz instruments out of MathWorks MATLAB: The first one uses VISA connection and direct SCPI commands. The second approach takes advantage of Rohde & Schwarz VXI plug&play instrument drivers and MATLAB Instrument Control Toolbox. MATLAB, Rohde Schwarz, remote, control, Instrument Control

LTE-A Base Station Transmitter Tests

Bernhard Schulz 1MA154 3GPP TS36.141 defines conformance tests for EUTRA base stations (eNodeB). Release 14 added several tests, especially for enhanced License Assisted Accsess (eLAA). This application note describes how all required transmitter (Tx) tests (TS36.141 Chapter 6) can be performed quickly and easily by using signal and spectrum analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz. A few tests additionally

Interchangeable Port Connector System, Test Port Adapter System

1MA100 A Test Port Adapter System is implemented for all Rohde & Schwarz equipment, which operates above 26 GHz in order to protect the RF front-end from mechanical damage. The Test Port Adapter System consists of an RF front-end interface called the Test Port Adapter Body, and the Test Port Adapter Head which is attached to the Body. The Head provides an interface to a cable or device under test.

Versatile RF Fading Simulator

1MA145 Fading in the baseband of the R&S ® SMW200A signal generator is well proven and widely accepted for testing any mobile radio standard. However, there are applications where an RF signal must be faded.A versatile RF Fading Simulator can easily be built using an R&S ® FSW, R&S ® FSQ, R&S ® FSG, R&S ® FSV signal analyzer with Digital Base Band Interface or with the instrument combination R&S ®

EVM Measurements for ZigBee signals in the 2.4 GHz band

H. Schmitt, F. Ramian 1EF55 IEEE 802.15.4 (ZigBee) uses Offset QPSK with a half-sine pulse-shaping filter as modulation. This application note describes how to set up the Rohde & Schwarz signal analyzers together with the corresponding vector signal analysis (VSA) personality for modulation quality measurements, especially EVM, for ZigBee. Zigbee,EVM,FSW,FPS, FSV,FSV-K70,FSQ,FSQ-K70 EVM Measurements

W-CDMA Base Station Transmitter Tests According to TS25.141 Rel. 10

Bernhard Schulz 1MA67 3GPP TS25.141 defines conformance tests for W-CDMA base stations (including HSPA+ features). This application note describes how transmitter (Tx) tests (TS25.141 Chapter 6) can be performed quickly and easily by using signal and spectrum analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz. A few tests additionally require vector signal generators from Rohde & Schwarz. Example illustrates manual operation

LTE Downlink MIMO Verification with R&S®SMW200A and R&S®FSW

1MA143 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) is an integral part of LTE. Vector signal generators and signal & spectrum analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz support LTE measurements with up to 4 antennas. This Application Note covers 2x2 MIMO in the LTE downlink. Remote control programming is demonstrated by examples for a free-of-charge program. Forum Link LTE, E-UTRA, EUTRA, MIMO, SMU, SMU200A, SMATE,

Testing LTE-Advanced

Schulz 1MA166 LTE-Advanced comprises multiple features enhancing the basic LTE technology firstly specified in 3GPP Release 8. LTE including the LTEAdvanced improvements was approved by ITU to comply with IMT-Advanced requirements and thus being a true 4G mobile communication system. The different technology components of LTE-Advanced have different market priorities and require different testing strategies

Hints and Tricks for Remote Control of Spectrum and Network Analyzers

1EF62 This application note provides hints for implementing remote control programs using Rohde & Schwarz spectrum and network analyzers. The document makes suggestions for improved remote control performance and describes aspects of measurement synchronization in detail. Finally the document discusses some typical challenges of remote control in production test. Remote Control, Rohde & Schwarz, R&

Remote Operation of Windows Based T&M Instruments with Android Tablets

Klaus Lienhart 1MA236 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

Assisting Tools for Operation of Windows-Based T&M Instruments

1MA218 Software tools allow to make the control of T&M instruments more convenient. The adoption of the following tools for Windows®-based T&M instruments is described: ● Synergy:One mouse and one keyboard control a group of T&M instruments ● CamStudio:Video clips of the display of a T&M instrumentare recorded during operation AFQ100B, AMU200A, CMW270, CMW280, CMW500, ESCI, ESR, ESRP, FSMR, FSQ , FSU

IQWizard - IQ Signal Measurement and Conversion

O.Gerlach 1MA028 IQWizard is a tool for loading IQ signal files in various formats and measuring IQ signals with a FSx spectrum analyzer or ESx Receiver. The obtained IQ data in memory can be stored in various formats or be transmitted to an R&S® vector signal generator with WinIQSIM™ or WinIQSIM2™. IQ, I/Q, Fileformat, Trace, TCP/IP, TCP, IP, IQWizard, Wizard, WinIQSIM, FSIQ, FSP, FSU, FSQ, FSL, FSG

Testing LTE Release 9 Features

1MA210 LTE – the fastest growing mobile radio standard – had its beginnings in 3GPP Release 8. Initial improvements and new features were implemented in Release 9. This Application Note describes the T&M methods for LTE Release 9 features using Rohde & Schwarz instruments. SMU, SMU200A, AMU, AMU200A, SMBV, SMBV100A, CMW, CMW500, TS8990, FSW, FSQ, FSV, FSG, SMW, SMW200A, Generator, Signal Generator,

Testing HSPA+

1MA121 High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) and High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) optimize UMTS for packet data services in the downlink and uplink, respectively. Together, they are referred to as High Speed Packet Access (HSPA). Within 3GPP Release 7, 8, 9 and 10, further improvements to HSPA have been specified in the context of HSPA+ or HSPA evolution. This Application Note describes

LTE Beamforming Measurements

1MA187 Multiple input multiple output (MIMO) technology is an integral part of 3GPP E-UTRA long term evolution (LTE). As part of MIMO, beamforming is also used in LTE. This application note provides a brief summary of the transmission modes (TM) in LTE and describes the beamforming measurements for base stations (BS) and user equipment (UE). The T&M options using various Rohde & Schwarz instruments

TETRA Measurements

1MA189 TETRA, the TErrestrial Trunked RAdio, is the professional mobile radio standard (PMR) used world wide by governmental safety and security authorities and organizations, as well as by private utilities from energy suppliers through to transport. Rohde & Schwarz provide test instruments idealy suited for both the development and production of TETRA base stations and user equipment, as well as

WLAN 802.11n: From SISO to MIMO

1MA179 This application note discusses WLAN standard IEEE 802.11n. It first describes the most important amendments to previous releases and the ambitious new measurement tasks. Then, it describes how to deal with these tasks using Rohde & Schwarz instruments. The main focus here is on transmission over several TX and RX antennas (MIMO). Building multistandard signals using Rohde & Schwarz generators

Remote Operation of Windows Based T&M Instruments with Apple iPad

Klaus Lienhart 1MA216 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

Bluetooth® Measurements Using R&S®CBTgo: Additional Tests

1MA106 Nearly all tests in accordance with the test specification* can be performed with the R&S ® CMU200/CBT alone. Some tests additionally call for signal generators to provide interference signals and also require spectrum analyzers. This application note describes the tests performed with additional equipment and presents straightforward solutions based on the CBTgo software. Bluetooth, CBTgo,

Development Hints and Best Practices for Using Instrument Drivers

1MA153 The aim of this application note is to provide information regarding Rohde & Schwarz instrument drivers. This paper shall help application engineers and software developers to easily get an understanding of advanced techniques to develop test and measurement (T&M) applications by utilizing Rohde & Schwarz instrument drivers. Furthermore the nomenclature used for Rohde & Schwarz instrument drivers

Rohde & Schwarz Drivers under VEE - Installation and Troubleshooting

1MA035 The use of Rohde & Schwarz device drivers under VEE software is not complicated. However, a number of factors are involved, the errors that occur are often difficult to diagnose. This application provides easy and detailed support for installation and troubleshooting using National Instruments or Agilent GPIB boards. Instrument Driver, Driver, Device, Network Analysis, VEE, VISA, AFGU, AMIQ,

Introduction to Attribute Based Instrument Drivers

1MA170 This white paper introduces a novel attribute based architecture for VXIplug&play instrument drivers. The presented architecture uses the attribute based concept of IVI-C instrument drivers to introduce a two-layer design for VXIplug&play instrument drivers. Moreover the use of attributes is shown for the Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Analyzer (rsspecan) instrument driver. Remote Control, Instrument

Interaction of Intermodulation Products between DUT and Spectrum Analyzer

Michael Simon 1MA219 This white paper describes the interaction between intermodulation products generated by a device under test (DUT) and intermodulation products generated internally in a spectrum analyzer. The overall intermodulation distortion may be too optimistic or pessimistic. Examples demonstrating cancelling IM products and necessary steps to avoid an influence of the spectrum analyzer on

Improved Dynamic Range with Noise Correction

1EF76 This application note provides information about spectral measurements with noise correction. The basic requirements and the limiting factors of a spectrum analyzer are explained. Dynamic range improvements by means of a noise correction is presented. Measurement examples show the improved performance of TOI measurements with noise correction. 3GPP,ACP,Adjacent Channel,Analyzer,Base Station,FSQ

Malware Protection Windows XP

1EF73 Rohde & Schwarz recognizes the potential risk of computer virus infection when connecting Windows ® -based test instrumentation to other computers via local area networks (LANs), or using removable storage devices. This white paper introduces measures to minimize malware threats and discusses ways to mitigate risks while insuring that instrument performance is not compromised. The paper discusses

T&M solutions for software defined radios (SDR)

Bernhard Schulz 1MA206 This document provides an introduction to SDR as used for military radios and presents the relevant T&M solutions offered by Rohde & Schwarz . SDR, Software Defined Radio, Military, SMU, SMU200A, SMJ, SMJ100A, SMBV, SMBV100A, AMU, AMU200A, SMB100B, AFQ, AFQ100A/B, SMA, SMA100A, SMB, SMB100A, SMC, SMC100A, SMF, SMF100A, SGS, SGS100A, FSW, FSQ, FSV, FSUP, FSMR, FSG, FSVR, FSL,

Using R&S instruments with Agilent ADS Software

1MA72 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

Speed considerations for Spurious Level Measurements with Spectrum Analyzers

1EF80 The measurement speed for spurious signal measurements is mainly defined by the spectrum analyzer sweep speed. With traditional swept spectrum analyzers and tight spurious limits the measurement can easily take hours or even a full day. This application note describes the differences in sweep speed between swept spectrum analyzers and modern spectrum analyzers with a wide-band FFT process, and

Measuring Multistandard Radio Base Stations

1MA198 3GPP Release 9 Technical Specification (TS) 37.141 covers multistandard radio base station conformance testing. Multistandard radio includes four standards of mobile communications: GSM, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, and LTE. This application note introduces the concept of multistandard radio base stations as well as solutions for transmitter and receiver tests based on Rohde & Schwarz signal generators

Starting Successfully with the R&S®EX-IQ-Box

1MA168 The R&S EX-IQ-Box serves as a digital baseband interface between a device under test (DUT) and Rohde & Schwarz generators, analyzers and radio communication testers. The DigIConf software supplied with the device controls up to four R&S EX-IQ-Boxes in a test setup and can thus output IQ data for feeding into a DUT while simultaneously receiving IQ output from a DUT.To work together smoothly,

802.11ac Technology Introduction

1MA192 This white paper provides a brief technology introduction on the 802.11ac amendment to the successful 802.11-2007 standard. 802.11ac provides mechanisms to increase throughput and user experience of existing WLAN and will build on 802.11n-2009. 802.11ac, WLAN, Wifi, IEEE, 802.11n, 802.11, 802.11 ac, WLAN ac, Wifi ac, SMU, SMU200A, SMBV, SMBV100A, FSQ, FSG, FSV, Generator, Vector Signal Generator

Production Measurements on 3GPP WCDMA Femtocells

1MA139 Femtocells or Home base stations are an important development for cellular networks. This application note describes the tests commonly used during the production of Femtocells, focusing on WCDMA, HSPA, and HSPA+ technology. Tests, test plans and hardware setups for Femtocells with and without receiver diversity are detailed. Find hints about the instrument settings and have a look at typical

Tests on CDMA2000®1xEV-DO Access Terminals in Accordance to IS-866-A

1MA123 The Universal Radio Communication Tester R&S ® CMU200 can perform most of the CDMA2000 ® 1xEV-DO access terminal (AT) tests specified in the standard IS-866-A on its own. Some tests require additional instruments. This application note shows how to perform these tests easily with the remote-control software CMUgo, using the R&S ® CMU200 in combination with R&S ® SMU, R&S ® AMU, R&S ® SMJ or

Additional Tests on CDMA2000® Mobile Stations in Accordance with Standard TIA-98

1MA86 Most of the tests specified in the standard TIA-98 that a CDMA2000 ® mobile station has to fulfill can be performed by the Universal Radio Communication Tester R&S ® CMU200 without further assistance. Other tests, however, require additional instruments, for instance for generating interfering signals. Some tests of the standard TIA-98 need features that a tester optimized for production cannot

Measurement of WLAN 802.11 ac signals

1EF82 This application note provides a guide through the measurements for IEEE 802.11ac WLAN transmitter signals using the general purpose OFDM analysis software R&S FS-K96. Step-by-step instructions for performing the measurements are provided and the different result types available with the FSK96 Software are discussed. WLAN,802.11,802.11ac,802.11 ac,11ac 802.11ac,WLAN ac,SMU200A,SMBV100A,FSQ,FSG

VAMOS Technology Introduction

1MA181 Existing GSM mobile communication systems have the potential to double voice capacity by adding the “Voice services over Adaptive Multi-user channels on One Slot” (VAMOS) feature as specified in the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network (GERAN) Release 9 specifications. This application note describes the VAMOS feature from an air interface perspective in detail

HSDPA - Challenges for UE Power Amplifier Design

1MA84 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. 3GPP, HSDPA, HSUPA, Uplink Channel Structure, HSPA, Crest

R&S®CMW500 Digital IQ with CADENCE Emulator

1CM75 This application note explains how to bring a CADENCE system which is attached to an R&S EX-IQ-BOX into service for the first time. The first part of the document shows how to setup an LTE Demo without using a UE design. This setup uses the R&S CMW500 as the downlink transmitter. The emulator receives the downlink via an R&S EX-IQBOX and passes it to an R&S spectrum analyzer (R&S FSx) via a second

LTE Bitstream Verification

Bernhard Schulz 1MA161 Verification of baseband data is an important step in the early development phase of LTE/LTE-A-ready products. Comparison values for baseband data (test vectors) from other sources can be very useful in order to verify the correct implementation of the standard. Option K81 for the R&S ® SMx200A vector signal generator offers sample data for LTE at the bit level. The reference

TraceRecorder - Software Tool for Storing Trace Data

1MA105 Unattended observation of spectrum occupancy for finding spurious emissions or seldom-occuring interferers is a common task for spectrum analyzers. Sometimes spectrum data has to be monitored over quite a long period of time. TraceRecorder, a small, free-of-charge software tool for storing measurement data from Rohde & Schwarz spectrum analyzers helps you to perform this measurement task. Running

Measurement of phase-, timing- and gain offset between 2 signals using multiple spectrum analyzers

1EF70 This application note describes how to measure the coherence (phase-, timing and gain-differences) between two RFSignals using Rohde&Schwarz spectrum analyzers, a Rohde&Schwarz signal generator and the R&S FS-Z10 Coherence Unit. FSG,FSQ,Phase Coherence,SMATE,SMATE200,SMATE200A,SMIQ,SMJ,SMJ100A,SMU,SMU200A,SMU200A,FS-Z10,MIMO Measurement of phase-, timing- and gain offset between 2 signals using

Using Harmonic External Mixers To Extend the Frequency Range

1EF75 This application note gives a short summary on how to use harmonic mixers in combination with Rohde & Schwarz Signal and Spectrum Analyzers. Focus of this application note is the use of conversion loss tables with different R&S analyzers. It also provides a tool to convert different formats of the conversion loss tables. External Harmonic Mixer,Conversion Loss,FSV,FSVR,FSP,FSU,FSQ,FSE,FS-Z60,

Connectivity of R&S® Test Solutions with AWR® Visual System Simulator™ (VSS)

1MA174 This application note describes how to connect R&S ® test and measurement products quickly and seamlessly to AWR ® Visual System Simulator™ (VSS) via a GPIB or LAN interface. Using AWR ® Connected™ customized for Rohde & Schwarz hardware and R&S ® WinIQSIM2™ signal simulation software, the flexibility of digital radio standards is highlighted and its integration into VSS is demonstrated. AWR

FSx_RecordPlay Software

RAC-0605-0004 FSxRecordPlay is a program for recording the trace data in frequency and time domain from Rohde & Schwarz spectrum analyzers and measurement receivers via IEEE bus, LAN/Internet or internal remote control connection. The stream waveform data can be played back and analyzed directly in this software with variable speed. ESCI,FSL,FSP,FSIQ,FSMR,FSQ,FSU,FSH,FSV,FMU,ESU,ESPI,Remote Control

Carrier Aggregation for IEEE 802.16m. Signal Generation and Analysis

1MA173 This Application Note describes signal generation with carrier aggregation for 802.16m based on 802.16e signals in practical important configurations using one or more Vector Signal Generators R&S SMU200A or R&S SMBV100A. Various examples illustrate how to analyze these signals using the Vector Signal Analyzer R&S FSQ, R&S FSG or R&S FSV. SMU, SMU200A, SMBV, SMBV100A, AMU, AMU200A, FSQ, FSV,

Measurements on DVB-S2 Transmitters

1MA172 This application note provides information about measurements on DVB-S2 transmitters, including Amplitude Phase Shift Keying (APSK) signals. Specifically, this note will discuss how to import APSK mapping files in order to make modulation quality measurements. DVB-S2, Amplitude Phase Shift Keying, APSK, Modulation Quality Measurement, FSQ, FSG, FSU, FSUP, FSMR, FSQ-K70, FSQ-B72, FSU-B73, Analyzer

Measurements on RFID Components According to ISO/IEC 14443 Standard

1MA113 This Application Note describes measurements on RFID readers and chipcards according to ISO/IEC 14443 and similar standards, using a signal generator and a spectrum analyzer. Using a modern spectrum analyzer like the R&S ® FSL not only increases accuracy and measurement speed, but also simplifies operation. Interoperability tests, in particular, are simplified by generating reader test signals

How to create a Hardcopy using R&S Instrument Drivers

1MA160 This application note explains how to create screenshots of Rohde & Schwarz instruments using instrument drivers. The presented examples are written in C (LabWindows/CVI), C# programming language and LabVIEW. The examples are available at the instrument driver download site. FSU, FMU, FSG, FSL, FSP, FSQ, FSV, FSUP, ESL, ETL, FSH, FSH3, FSH6, FSH18, ZVL, ZVA, ZVB, CMU, CMU200, CMU300, CBT, Analyzer

Cell search and cell selection in UMTS LTE

1MA150 This application note explains the fundamentals of the cell search and cell selection and reselection procedures required for both modes of UMTS Long Term Evolution: FDD and TDD. It describes how to generate and analyze the required signals using Rohde & Schwarz test and measurement solutions. The application note also shows how to perform interoperability tests and terminal conformance tests

CDMA2000® Base Station Tests With the R&S®SMU200A Vector Signal Generator and Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Analyzers

1MA109 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

1xEV-DO – Test Solutions

1MA112 This application note provides a summary of the current test solutions available with Rohde & Schwarz equipment. The opportunities provided by the individual devices are presented briefly and a demonstration using a spectrum analyzer and a vector signal generator is described. 1xEV-DO, CDMA2000, CMU, CMU200, SMU, SMU200A, FSQ, FSP, FSU, Tester, Communication Tester, Generator, Vector Signal

GPIBShot - Taking Screenshots via IEEE Bus

1MA25 Application note 1MA25 has been replaced by application note 1MA074 RSCommander . Screenshot, Hardcopy, GPIB, IEEE, IEC, GPIBShot, ESIB, ESCI, FSE, FSL, FSIQ, FSP, FSU, FSQ, ESPI, FSMR, FSUP, ZVC, ZVR, ZVA, ZVB, ZVT, ZVx, SMIQ, ABFS, Test Receiver, Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Analyzer, Measuring Receiver, Network Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, Generator, Vector Signal Generator, Baseband

Out of Band Spurious Measurements for Bluetooth Modules

1MA53 This application notes describes the out of band spurious emission measurement for Bluetooth Modules as defined in the RF Test specification for Bluetooth V0.9. It includes a program demonstrating conducted measurements performed remotely using a spectrum analyser FSIQ, FSP, FSU or FSQ. Bluetooth, Spurious, FSP, FSIQ, FSU, FSQ, AFQ, AFQ-K260, Out of Band Out of Band Spurious Measurements for

DVB-T - Bursted Noise Signal Generation

1MA51 DVB-T Bursted Noise is a tool for generation of DVB-T compatible noise signals. The IQ data can tranferred to WinIQSIM™ / WinIQSIM2™ for further processing and transmission to an AMU, AFQ, AMIQ, SMU, SMIQ. WinIQSIM, WinIQSIM2, DVB, DVB-T, Noise, Burst, AMU, AMU200A, AFQ, AFQ100A, AFQ100B, AMIQ, SMU, SMU200A, SMIQ, FSP, FSU, FSQ, FSL, FSV, Generator, Signal Generator, IQ Modulation Generator,

Introduction to MIMO

1MA142 Modern radio communication systems have to provide higher and higher data rates. As conventional methods like using more bandwidth or higher order modulation types are limited, new methods of using the transmission channel have to be used. Multiple antenna systems (Multiple Input, Multiple Output – MIMO) gives a significant enhancement to data rate and channel capacity. This application note

Using the Digital Baseband Interface R&S®EX-IQBox with R&S®Signal Analyzers and Agilent® ADS® Software

1MA147 Your measurement task: To analyze an RF module via its digital interface. This Application Note explains how. As interfaces between the baseband and the RF modules of mobile radio base stations and terminals are increasingly digital, instruments for testing such modules need digital baseband interfaces as well. The R&S ® EX-IQ-Box is a digital interface adapter that provides digital baseband

RF Transient Analysis Software

1MA141 This application note describes a software application that can be utilized in conjunction with Rohde&Schwarz Signal- and Spectrum Analyzers and Signal Source Analyzers to capture and analyze transient signals. The software application takes advantage of the instrument’s IQ memory buffer of up to 705 Msamples to capture and analyze IQ signals in the time domain and / or frequency domain. This

Time Domain Oscillator Stability Measurement - Allan variance

1EF69 This application note gives a short summary on the Allan variance as a measure of frequency stability and an example on how to calculate it, with measurement results from R&S spectrum analyzers. A software program to sample data from R&S spectrum analyzers and calculate the Allan variance is available. FSUP,FSU,FSQ,FSP,FSV,FSW,Allan Variance,Oscillator stability,Phase Noise Time Domain Oscillator

RF chipset verification for UMTS LTE (FDD) with R&S®SMU200A and R&S®FSQ

1MA138 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 LTE, EUTRA, EUTRAN, 3GPP, OFDM, OFDMA, SC-FDMA, SMU, SMU200A, SMU-K55, FSQ, FSQ-K100, FSQ-K101, FSQ-K102, EX-IQ-Box, Generator, Vector Signal Generator

GDE Test Sequencer

1MA83 GDE (= Generic Demonstration Engine) is a easy-to-use, free-of-charge remote control command sequencer tool. The big advantage is that the test description is stored in a simple, easy-to-read text file, and loaded in GDE at runtime. This makes it very easy to modify tests by the user or add additional tests to already existing test solutions without redistributing big setup files. Remote Control

Measurements on 3GPP WCDMA User Equipment According to Standard TS 34.121

1MA68 Application Note 1MA68 has been replaced by 1MA130 . 3G, UMTS, 3GPP, WCDMA, FDD, UE, User Equipment, TS34.121, Spurious, ACLR, ACS, BER, BERR, Blocking, Intermodulation, Microwave, CMUgo, SMU, SMU200A, SMJ, SMJ100A, SMATE, SMATE200A, SMIQ, SMR, FSP, FSU, FSQ, CMU, CMU200A, Generator, Vector Signal Generator, Signal Generator, Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Analyzer, Tester, Communication

Measurements on 3GPP UE's according to TS34.121 with R&S®CMUgo: Tests with combined Instruments

1MA130 Most of the tests specified in standard TS 34.121 that 3GPP WCDMA user equipment (UE) has to fulfill can be performed solely by the Universal Radio Communication Tester CMU200 universal radio communication tester. Other tests, however, require additional instruments for generating one or more interfering signals, for fading setup or for high dynamic spectrum analysis. This application note shows

Measurement on generic OFDM Signals

1EF65 This application note illustrates the operation of the OFDM measurement software R&S FSQ-K96. It describes applications, setup, features, settings and results. Further it concentrates on generating the configuration file for R&S FSQ-K96, the appropriate IQ data files for Signal Analyzer R&S FSQ and waveform files for R&S Signal Generators. With this description the user obtains a complete R&S

Tackling the Challenges of Pulsed Signal Measurements

1MA124 This Application Note describes characterization of devices used in radar systems with pulsed signals. The emphasis is on measurements using vector network analyzers (VNAs), signal generators, vector signal generators and spectrum analyzers. Pulse, Aerospace, Defence, Radar, SMF, SMF100A, SMA, SMA100A, SMB100B, FSU, FSQ, ZVA, ZVT, Generator, Signal Generator, Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal

Measuring Electro Magnetic Disturbance During ISO/IEC 14443 Chipcard Data Transmission

1MA120 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 RFID, ISO/IEC, 14443, FSG, FSU, FSQ, AMU, AFQ, SMJ, SMJ100A, SMU, SMU200A, Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Analyzer, Generator, Signal Generator, Vector

WiMAX Power Amplifier Testing

RAC-0611-0025 This appication note introduces a program suitable for generating and analyzing WiMAX IEEE 802.16 signals for power amplifier testing. The program allows the user to change the generator settings, to select specific pre-defined test parameters and to analyze the test results. The application note describes the test parameters and the features and capabilities of the program. WiMAX,Power

Tests of Power Amplifiers for Single-Channel and Multi-Channel TD-SCDMA Base Stations

1MA103 This Application Note describes how to perform measurements on power amplifiers for TD-SCDMA base stations to specification TS 25.142 using Rohde & Schwarz generators, power meters and signal/spectrum analyzers. The TD-SCDMA application firmware for Rohde & Schwarz generators and analyzers as well as their outstanding performance facilitate efficient and rapid measurements. TD-SCDMA, Power Amplifier

Remote Operation of R&S Instruments Using Remote Desktop Connection via LAN

RAC-0703-0029 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

Generation and Analysis of ZigBee™ IEEE802.15.4 signals in the 2.4 GHz band

RSI03 IEEE 802.15.4 (ZigBee™) uses OQPSK with a half-sine pulse shaping filter as modulation. This application note describes how to generate and analyze ZigBee™ signals. Simple test signals can be setup with the free-of-charge simulation software R&S WinIQSIM™ and transferred to the vector signal generator R&S SMU200A. It describes how to setup the vector signal analyzer R&S FSQ with option R&S FSQ-K70

WiMAX: IEEE 802.16e-2005 Introduction to OFDMA Measurements

1EF58 Rohde & Schwarz offers a complete test solution for WiMAX applications by combining its Signal Generator R&S SMU200A and Signal Analyzer R&S FSQ plus the appropriate options. This application note provides an overview of the differences between OFDM and OFDMA and demonstrates, how convenient it is to generate and analyze WiMAX OFDMA signals according to standard IEEE 802.16e-2005. FSP,FSL,FSQ

TD-SCDMA Test Signals in Accordance with Standards TS 34.122 and TS 25.142

1MA104 Application Note 1MA104 shows you how to quickly and easily create TD-SCDMA test signals for user equipment and base station tests as stipulated in the standards TS 34.122 and TS 25.142. TD-SCDMA, TS 34.122, TS 25.142, 3G, SMU, SMU200A, SMJ, SMJ100A, SMATE, SMATE200A, FSQ, FSU, FSP, FSMR, FSUP, Generator, Vector Signal Generator, Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Analyzer, Measuring Receiver

DFS Analysis Tool, Dynamic Frequency Selection in the 5 GHz Band

1EF59 This application note describes DFS measurements with a spectrum analyzer. An external program, the DFS Analysis Tool, is used to improve measurement speed. Conformance testing,Demonstration,FSL,FSP,FSQ,Microwave,Pulsed,Radar,Time Domain,Wireless LAN,WLAN DFS Analysis Tool, Dynamic Frequency Selection in the 5 GHz Band Subject to change – Dr. F. Ramian 11.2006 – 1EF59_1E Product: R&S ® FSL, R

WiMAX - Generating and analyzing 802.16-2004 and 802.16e-2005 signals

1MA97 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

High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) White Paper

1MA94 High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) is a 3GPP release 6 feature for WCDMA. Objective is to achieve uplink data rates of up to 5.76 Mbps and increase throughput and capacity. This application note introduces HSUPA concepts and explains key features. 3GPP, HSUPA, HSDPA, HSPA, WCDMA, E-DCH, E-DPCCH, E-DPDCH, EUL, FSQ, FSP, FSU, SMU, SMU200A, SMJ, SMJ100A, SMATE, SMATE200A, CRTU, Analyzer, Spectrum

AmpTune - Software for Measuring Amplifier Nonlinearity in Realistic Conditions

1MA27 With AMPTUNE amplifier nonlinearity can be measured with signals that are typical for the signals encountered by the amplifier in day-to-day use. The measurement can be checked by pre-distorting the control signal. Also, the results can be automatically stored for further processing with external programs. Amplifier, Non-Linearity, Nonlinearity, Distortion, IQ, AM/AM, AM/PM, AmpTune, AMIQ, FSIQ

High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) Test and Measurement Requirements

1MA82 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. 3G, 3GPP, HSDPA, FSP, FSQ, FSU, SMU, SMU200A, WinIQSIM, CMU, CMU200, CRTU, Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Analyzer, Generator, Vector Signal Generator

Spectrum Analyzer R&S®FSP/FSQ/FSU Instrument Security

1EF53 This application note describes the different memory types and locations that user information can be stored in a spectrum analyzer R&S ® FSP, R&S ® FSU or R&S ® FSQ, as well as the different ways in which it can be erased/cleared for security reasons. FSP,FSQ,FSU,Security,Declass,Sanitization,Software,Spectrum Analyzer Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSP/FSQ/FSU Instrument Security Subject to Change–

WLAN Tests According to Standard 802.11a/b/g

1MA69 The Application Note summarises all measurements for WLAN test, according to the IEEE Standards 802.11a, b and g. For each measurement, an instrument list, test setups, test method, comments, typical results and implementation hints are included. The enclosed free of charge software provides all IEEE 488 bus sequences ready to run or copy into your own test environment. 802.11, 802.11a, 802.11b

Hints for Fast and Accurate Testing of GSM/EDGE Mobile Phone Power Amplifiers

1MA66 Short measurement time in conjunction with high accuracy and repeatability of results are essential for efficient testing of mobile phone power amplifiers. Power Meter R&S ® NRP, Signal Generator R&S ® SMIQ, Spectrum Analyzers R&S ® FSP/FSU/FSQ and Power Supply R&S ® NGMO2 offer optimum characteristics such as high accuracy, fast settling speed and short measurement time in programmed mode. This

CDMA2000® Base Station Test with R&S Equipment

1MA61 This Application Note describes measurements compliant with the cdma2000 ® base station standard described in 3GPP2 C.S0010 / TIA/EIA-97 / ARIB STD-T64-C.S0010. The primary focus is on solutions for generating and analyzing cdma2000 ® signals. The special characteristics that make the selected signal generators and signal analyzers eminently suitable for this purpose are detailed, and remote

Remote Control of R&S Spectrum and Network Analyzers via LAN

1EF47 Spectrum and network analyzers equipped with network interface cards can be integrated in Local Area Networks (LAN). This Application Note describes how to remote control these instruments over a LAN and use VXIpnp instrument drivers over a LAN. FSP,FSU,FSQ,FSIQ,ESIB,ZVx,ZVA,ZVB,ZVT,ZVT,RSIB,Monitoring,Remote Control,Remote Monitoring Remote Control of R&S Spectrum and Network Analyzers via LAN

Power Measurement on Pulsed Signals with Spectrum Analyzers

1EF48 This application note provides information about measurements on pulsed signals with a spectrum analyzer. Examples show the practical realisation of measurements like pulse width, peak power and mean power, and the limitations of spectrum analyzer measurements. A method for long time average power measurement is explained. Antenna,FSP,FSQ,FSU,Power,Pulsed,Spectrum Analyzer,Time Domain,Transmitter

Remote Setup for 3G High Dynamic Multi Charrier Signals with SMIQ03HD and FSU / FSQ

1MA62 Testing multi carrier power amplifiers of the 3rd Generation requires test signals with a high dynamic range. This application note describes how a 4 carrier 3G WCDMA signal can be generated and measured with the application software SET_MC4. The software sets up to 4 SMIQ03HDs to generate the signal, and an FSU or FSQ to immediately evaluate and analyze the Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR

Testing Power Amplifiers for 3G Base Stations

1MA40 This application note describes essential test setups and test procedures for 3GPP power amplifiers especially for production lines. 3GPP, Amplifier, Power, UMTS, SMIQ, SMIQ03HD, FSQ, FSU, FSP, NRP, NRP-Z, NRP-Z11, NRP-Z21, NRP-Z22, NRP-Z23, NRP-Z24, NRP-Z31, NRP-Z211, NRP-Z221, NRP-Z51, NRP-Z52, NRP-Z55, NRP-Z56, NRP-Z57, NRP-Z81, NRP-Z85, NRP-Z86, NRP-Z91, NRP-Z92, NRP-Z28, NRP-Z98, NRP-Z27

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