Mar 26, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | 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.

Dec 04, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Wireless communications

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

Feb 21, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | eCall

Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, and Rohde & Schwarz have successfully validated Quectel’s innovative 5G eCall module, part of the AG56xN series of automotive modules. For the test, the R&S CMX500 wideband radio communication tester has been used. The test setup will be shown at Mobile World Congress 2024.

Apr 04, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Test & measurement

A new family of Rohde & Schwarz power analyzers is now available in three models to meet all requirements for measuring voltage, current, power and total harmonic distortion on both DC and AC sources. The R&S NPA101 power meter provides all basic measurements, the R&S NPA501 power analyzer adds enhanced measurement functions and graphical analysis, and the R&S NPA701 compliance tester includes evaluation functions in line with IEC 62301 and EN 50564 for power consumption and EN 61000-3-2 for EMC harmonic emission testing.

Oct 01, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | 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.

May 30, 2023 | Comunicado de prensa | Wireless communications

The Institute of Electronics, Microelectronics and Nanotechnology (IEMN, Lille, France) and Rohde & Schwarz have expanded their collaboration to research THz communications that utilize photonic technologies. In a recent demonstration, IEMN reached a milestone when researchers achieved generated a 300 GHz bidirectional link over an outdoor distance of 645 m for use in future 6G backhauling scenarios. The R&S SMA100B microwave signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz was a crucial component in the performance test setup. The R&S SMA100B provides an ultra-low phase noise signal that helps accelerate THz communications research and development to ready it for industrialization.

Apr 01, 2025 | Comunicado de prensa | EMC testing

Rohde & Schwarz continues to develop its R&S ELEKTRA EMC test software by adding new measurement methods, adapting it to new standards and ensuring that users can carry out measurement tasks even more efficiently. R&S ELEKTRA now supports all current EMC standards in the commercial, automotive, wireless, military and aerospace sectors. The software provides interactive, partially and fully automated solutions for EMC measurements during development and for fully automated standard-compliant certification measurements.

Feb 29, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Broadcast and Media

Delivering real customer value through innovation and continuous improvements

Sep 18, 2025 | Comunicado de prensa | Test & measurement

The R&S ZNB3000, introduced in February 2025, has already set a benchmark in the mid-range vector network analyzer market with its industry-leading measurement speed, scalability and best-in-class RF performance. With the addition of new high-frequency models, the R&S ZNB3000 will cover an even wider range of applications. At this year’s European Microwave Week (EuMW) in Utrecht, Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate how the new R&S ZNB3000 – now covering up to 54 GHz – helps engineers fast forward to results.

Dec 12, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Test & measurement

With its new R&S NRPxE RF power sensors, Rohde & Schwarz sets a new standard for accurate and reliable power measurements in frequency ranges up to 18 GHz, while offering an unprecedented level of affordability. These innovative sensors offer a perfect blend of precision, durability, and value, making them an ideal solution for a wide range of applications, from R&D and production to education and field service

Jun 06, 2023 | Comunicado de prensa | Test & measurement

At Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2023 in Stuttgart, Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate a wide range of cutting-edge test solutions that support automotive applications. With test solutions on show that cover automotive radar, Ethernet, 5G and UWB, the company enables the automotive industry to make the next level of autonomous driving reality.

May 02, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | 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.

Apr 08, 2025 | Comunicado de prensa | Security Scanner

Rohde & Schwarz has achieved a significant milestone, receiving approval of detection capability from the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) for its QPS Walk2000, making it the world’s first walk-through millimeter wave security scanner allowed for use at airports. This certification underscores that the advanced scanner meets ECAC's rigorous aviation security detection requirements for screening on-person threats. With this approval in hand, Rohde & Schwarz is set to deploy these advanced scanners throughout the European Union, enhancing passenger screening at airports across the region to an unprecedented level.

Apr 19, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Wireless communications

The European Open Testing and Integration Centre (OTIC) in Berlin, located at the Deutsche Telekom innovation campus facilitated by i14y Lab, provides high-quality and comprehensive testing for O-RAN-based products and solutions as well as validation and integration services to a supply chain of open radio access network vendors. In their first successful certification of an O-RAN radio unit (O-RU) according to O-RAN ALLIANCE (O-RAN) as part of the O-RAN Certification and Badging Program, i14y Lab has relied on the integrated solution for O-RU conformance testing by Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI.

Mar 05, 2025 | Comunicado de prensa | Wireless communications

The next Bluetooth® release is expected to be ratified soon. One important new feature is the Unified Test Protocol (UTP) Test Mode for Bluetooth® Low Energy, that will complement existing test methods. The UTP Test Mode will additionally enable over-the-air (OTA) controlled device testing, which will simplify measurements of small and highly integrated devices enormously, since no direct wired connection to the tester is needed. Rohde & Schwarz and Ceva, in close cooperation, have developed the world’s first test solution for this new test mode, making its debut at embedded world 2025.

Feb 22, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Non-terrestrial networks (NTN)

Rohde & Schwarz and MediaTek have teamed up to demonstrate a 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) new radio (NR) connection based on the latest 3GPP Release 17 specifications. This technological advancement will be presented at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona using the state-of-the-art R&S CMX500 one-box signaling tester (OBT) from Rohde & Schwarz and MediaTek's NTN-NR device as DUT. 5G NTN-NR is the next phase of NTN technology in which smartphones and other 5G devices will be directly linked with satellite-based services.

Apr 24, 2025 | Comunicado de prensa | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz test solutions have been officially approved by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) for testing DisplayPort technology. This achievement reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality solutions for testing of the physical layer compliant with various industry standards.

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.

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.

Jan 04, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Automotive

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) and Rohde & Schwarz are helping the automotive industry to adopt wireless battery management system (wBMS) technology which brings technical, environmental, and cost advantages compared with wired battery management systems (BMS). A new automated test solution is tailored for verification and mass production tests of wireless device tests. This development builds on existing efforts for wBMS RF robustness testing.

Sep 19, 2023 | Comunicado de prensa | Security

Fraport began testing the world’s first walk-through security scanner for passengers at Frankfurt Airport. The R&S QPS Walk2000 from Rohde & Schwarz is designed to speed up security checks. The first of these scanners is currently in use in Concourse A of Terminal 1. Passengers simply walk through the scanner at a normal pace without stopping. The test and evaluation phase is set to last up to six months and will provide Fraport and Rohde & Schwarz with important information to help optimize the system.

Jun 17, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz has successfully validated mission-critical push-to-talk protocol conformance test cases for the Global Certification Forum (GCF) and achieved Test Platform Approval Criteria (TPAC) for its R&S TS-PCT protocol conformance tester. Rohde & Schwarz is the first and only test and measurement company to activate the initial mission-critical push to talk work item. With this achievement, the company is paving the way for a smooth transition from narrowband TETRA to broadband 3GPP Mission Critical Services for device manufacturers and service providers.

Aug 25, 2025 | Comunicado de prensa | EMC testing

The new BBA series features higher field strengths for critical test environments up to 18 GHz

Oct 13, 2025 | Novedades online | 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). Bluetest has integrated the 4G and 5G NR test functionality of the CMX500 OBT into the Bluetest Flow control software and extended its Wi-Fi® test functionality with 320 MHz bandwidth support.

Jul 17, 2024 | Comunicado de prensa | Electronic design

Rohde & Schwarz further strengthens its oscilloscope portfolio by introducing the industry’s first ASIC-based zone triggering. With this new approach, the MXO series can offer the world’s fastest zone trigger update rate of up to 600 000 waveforms per second and less than 1.45 us blind time between trigger events. It is up to 10 000 faster than competitive zone triggering offerings. Thanks to the new ASIC-based zone triggering, MXO oscilloscopes can precisely isolate events where traditional triggering does not provide the needed flexibility.

Aug 13, 2025 | Comunicado de prensa | Countering drones

As the demand for effective counter-drone solutions intensifies, Rohde & Schwarz is at the forefront of innovation, presenting cutting-edge technology designed to combat the rising threat of non-compliant drones.

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.

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.

Jan 13, 2025 | Comunicado de prensa | Wireless communications

Bluetest and Rohde & Schwarz extend their long-established collaboration and have integrated the Wi-Fi 7 test functionality of the R&S CMX500 one-box signaling tester into the Bluetest Flow control software. Now, developers and manufacturers of next-generation WLAN technology can use the Bluetest reverberation test systems (RTS) to perform MIMO stress testing of IEEE 802.11be stations as well as access points under realistic conditions.

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.