Munich16-Feb-2017
The world’s first 5G network deployments will be in the 28 GHz band, with US and South Korean based operators leading the timeline. Given the jump in frequency, bandwidth and complexity – for example beamforming of the next generation radio access network – testing its performance in the field will be critical to allow the progression of the technology. A new 5G coverage measurement demonstrator solution from Rohde & Schwarz mobile network testing now makes this possible.
Based on 5G technical specifications created by industry leaders and published under www.5gtf.org, the new demonstrator solution makes use of the R&S TSME ultracompact drive test scanner and R&S ROMES drive test software to enable over-the-air characterization of 5G network coverage. In addition, data gathered by this test solution on the propagation of signals at 28 GHz can be used to determine the optimum position of receiving CPE (customer premises equipment) antennas and also to validate and improve network planning tools.
Hanspeter Bobst, Vice President of Rohde & Schwarz mobile network testing and CEO of SwissQual AG, a Rohde & Schwarz company, commented: “With operators starting to firm up their applications, timelines and 5G implementations, we are seeing demand to verify the performance of early 5G networks. By making use of a field-proven drive test scanner and software solution that is used today to optimize and troubleshoot mobile networks up to LTE-Advanced, and developing an accurate and pioneering 5G solution, Rohde & Schwarz again demonstrates technological leadership in mobile network testing. We are delighted to support the industry with a 5G coverage measurement demonstrator solution in this early stage. The initial reaction from partners in the pre-5G ecosystem has been positive.”
The 5G field measurement demonstrator solution will be presented at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2017 at the Rohde & Schwarz mobile network testing booth (6B50).
More information about Rohde & Schwarz at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2017 can be found at www.rohde-schwarz.com/mwc.
For more information on Rohde & Schwarz mobile network testing solutions for mobile network operators, infrastructure vendors, testing service providers and regulators, visit our website at www.mobile-network-testing.com and our blog at https://blog.mobile-network-testing.com.
Rohde & Schwarz
The Rohde & Schwarz technology group is among the trailblazers when it comes to paving the way for a safer and connected world with its leading solutions in test & measurement, technology systems, and networks & cybersecurity. Founded more than 85 years ago, the group is a reliable partner for industry and government customers around the globe. On June 30, 2021, Rohde & Schwarz had around 13,000 employees worldwide. The independent group achieved a net revenue of EUR 2.28 billion in the 2020/2021 fiscal year (July to June). The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
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Mobile network testing
Rohde & Schwarz is a leading global supplier of standalone products, integrated solutions and managed services for testing and improving the quality of mobile networks along the entire network lifecycle – from lab verification, spectral clearance, interference hunting and base station installation to site acceptance, benchmarking, optimization, troubleshooting and monitoring. The comprehensive portfolio supports all technologies, from 2G to 5G, and addresses all test and measurement scenarios from RF to end-user quality of experience (QoE). The innovative solutions allow users to accurately collect data and to gain machine learning-assisted deep insights into the QoE delivered to end users. Solutions from Rohde & Schwarz empower top-tier mobile network industry players to make QoE-centric business decisions with confidence, to deliver better services with higher quality for end users, to reduce time to market for new technologies and services and to secure and increase the value of their business.
