18-Feb-2025 | Press Releases | 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.

05-Nov-2025 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Entering its fifth year, the Mobile Test Summit 2025 will be a virtual event taking place in sessions from November to early December. Hosted by Rohde & Schwarz, this global forum on the future of wireless communications brings together industry leaders, technology experts and testing professionals to explore the latest trends and test challenges shaping the landscape of mobile and wireless communications.

14-Nov-2025 | Online News | Wireless communications

Joint effort centers on design validation, pre-compliance, and OTA/interoperability testing. Advantech AIW-173 modules target demanding use cases in medical imaging, robotics/AMR, rugged devices and ProAV.

26-Mar-2024 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Embedded systems are the foundation of today’s electronic devices, spanning sectors as diverse as consumer electronics, telecommunications, industrial, medical, automotive and aerospace applications. Ensuring seamless operation is critical, which means that engineers encounter complex challenges as they design increasingly compact embedded systems and align them with today’s requirements for efficiency, safety, reliability and interoperability. Rohde & Schwarz offers comprehensive test and measurement solutions to meet these challenges and will present its highlights at the embedded world Exhibition & Conference 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany.

14-Feb-2023 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz helps Tier 1 chipset manufacturers around the globe to verify 5G RedCap (Reduced Capabilities) and other 3GPP Release 17 features of their products. The tried and tested R&S CMX500 5G one-box signaling tester (OBT) can be used across the whole value chain, from early R&D to type approval conformance testing. At Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona, Rohde & Schwarz is showcasing its radio communication tester in the new R&S CMX500 OBT lite hardware configuration, tailored specifically for lower data rate applications like 5G RedCap.

27-Oct-2022 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

The voice and audio analysis expert HEAD acoustics has decided in favor of the 5G test solution from Rohde & Schwarz for verification of voice and audio services of 5G mobile devices. The upgraded R&S CMX500 5G one-box signaling tester features a significantly reduced footprint and easier handling combined with debugging and analysis capabilities, which support the end users’ testing of voice services.

04-Dec-2024 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Wireless network testbed chosen for technical testing to 3GPP 5G NTN standards

14-Nov-2022 | Press Releases | 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.

02-May-2024 | Press Releases | Mobile network testing

TETRA or P25 legacy narrowband technologies no longer meet the connectivity needs of today’s first responders. As mission-critical network requirements grow, broadband connectivity is the answer. Proper device and mobile network testing eases the migration to 3GPP-compliant broadband mission-critical services (MCX). At Critical Communications World 2024 (CCW 2024) in Dubai, Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate its integrated solutions that enable reliable operation of mission-critical devices, networks and services. Solutions that enhance situational awareness for law enforcement and protection round out the exhibited portfolio.

08-Dec-2022 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz and Nothing Technology announce their joining of forces in the R&D process to validate the 5G multiband aggregation and the application layer performance for Nothing Technology’s new Phone (1) with the R&S CMX500 one-box signaling tester. This collaboration allowed Nothing Technology to successfully debut the new device, while meeting all the compliance requirements for current and future complex 5G band aggregations and application layer performance.

14-Mar-2023 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

The China Telecommunication Technology Labs (CTTL) Terminal labs at the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) successfully conducted specific absorption rate and hearing aid compatibility testing for 5G new radio mobile devices. The lab upgraded their DASY8 high-precision electromagnetic near-field scanning platform from SPEAG, the leading provider of dosimetric test systems, with the R&S CMX500 OBT 5G one-box signaling tester from Rohde & Schwarz. SPEAG and Rohde & Schwarz have been long-term partners with CAICT and have supported and equipped CTTL with testing solutions.

21-Jul-2025 | Press Releases | eCall

Rohde & Schwarz, a global leader in test and measurement solutions today announced its work with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to verify the implementation of Next Generation eCall (NG eCall) on Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon® Auto 5G Modem-RF, in line with the most recent specification EN 17240:2024. Rohde & Schwarz’s work with Qualcomm Technologies aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of emergency response systems in vehicles via advanced testing solutions.

03-Nov-2025 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Partners work together to enable the world’s first Rel-19 5G-Advanced NR-NTN connection over Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation and the infrastructure at ESA’s European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in The Netherlands. Successful trial using 3GPP Rel-19 NR-NTN configurations of 50 MHz bandwidth over Ku-band with handover success.

13-Sep-2022 | Press Releases | 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.

02-Jan-2024 | Press Releases

At CES, Rohde & Schwarz is set to exhibit a range of live demonstrations that showcase the most advanced test innovations for the automotive industry.

17-Oct-2023 | Press Releases

At the Automotive Test Expo (ATE), Rohde & Schwarz is set to exhibit a range of live demos that showcase the most advanced innovations in the automotive industry. ATE attendees can participate in the interactive "Are you a genius?" Design challenge, putting their knowledge to the test at the Rohde & Schwarz booth.

25-Jan-2023 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz brings exceptional insight in wireless communications testing and a deep understanding of the entire mobile ecosystem to life at the Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona. Under the motto “Test. Measure. Innovate.” the company will present its exciting and innovative portfolio of mobile and wireless communications testing solutions.