22-May-2024 | Press Releases | 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.

27-May-2024 | Press Releases | 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.

26-Nov-2024 | Press Releases | 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.

06-Jun-2024 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

The United States Department of Commerce will provide funding to promote the deployment of open networks in the U.S. and abroad. Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI offer joint test solutions to meet the needs of radio equipment manufacturers who plan to apply for the funding.

15-Feb-2024 | Press Releases | 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.

13-Jan-2025 | Press Releases | 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.

10-Feb-2025 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

SPEAG and Rohde & Schwarz expand their long-term collaboration with the combination of the CMX500 wideband radio communication tester with the DASY8-3D utilising the enhanced DASY8 Application Programming Interface. This combination allows manufacturers of wireless devices to perform Specific Absorption Rate tests of 5G FR1 devices using the future-proof CMX500 multi-technology, multi-channel one-box signaling tester.

03-Nov-2025 | Press Releases | 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.

19-Feb-2025 | Press Releases | 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.

14-Aug-2025 | Press Releases | 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.

17-Jun-2025 | Press Releases | 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.

10-Nov-2025 | Press Releases | SATCOM

Rohde & Schwarz will present its latest test and measurement solutions for the satellite industry at Space Tech Expo 2025. The company provides expertise and tailored tools to help satellite manufacturers and operators ensure optimal system performance and compliance with evolving industry standards. At the expo, Rohde & Schwarz will showcase solutions designed to streamline satellite testing and ensure performance by identifying potential issues before launch.

06-Nov-2025 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

As a trusted partner for electronics manufacturing, Rohde & Schwarz will present its latest innovations at productronica 2025, designed to help manufacturers streamline production processes and achieve success in rapidly evolving markets.

28-Feb-2024 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz and Samsung have collaborated to verify secure ranging test cases for the ultra-wideband (UWB) PHY layer and assess the secure receiver characteristics of devices based on FiRa specifications. There are new test cases specified in the FiRa 2.0 Technical Specifications, which covers the prevention of physical layer attacks on secure ranging applications based on UWB technology. These test cases were verified with the R&S CMP200 radio communication tester from Rohde & Schwarz on Samsung’s latest UWB chipset.

13-Feb-2025 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Embedded systems form the core of modern electronic devices, spanning power input stages, main control PCBs, motors, motor controls, sensors and user interfaces. Each functional block requires comprehensive testing to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and a fast market release of the final product. With its extensive portfolio of advanced test solutions, Rohde & Schwarz empowers design engineers to tackle the emerging challenges in all embedded systems: From energy efficiency and electromagnetic interference to digital design and connectivity.

23-May-2025 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Satellite phones and devices are currently the main modes of communication with the rest of the world for remote regions like Antarctica. But that is about to change. Through a unique collaborative research and development effort between industry and academia, regular mobile phones may soon be able to achieve connectivity in such areas.

13-Jun-2025 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz is set to revolutionize the field of signal and spectrum analysis with the launch of the FSWX signal and spectrum analyzer, an innovative instrument designed to overcome the limitations of current measurement methods. Featuring a groundbreaking architecture that integrates multiple input ports with advanced cross-correlation techniques, the FSWX enables entirely new measurement scenarios in RF system testing. Tailored for mobile communications, wireless, and satellite applications, it meets the growing demand for higher data rates, wider modulation bandwidths, and increased modulation orders – areas where traditional signal analyzers often struggle. The FSWX will make its debut at IMS2025 in San Francisco, marking a significant advancement in the industry.

12-Sep-2024 | Press Releases | EMC testing

Rohde & Schwarz will provide a turnkey electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test system and support for an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) capability at the Hanwha Armoured vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) in Geelong.

27-Feb-2025 | Press Releases | UWB

NXP Semiconductors, an innovator and supplier of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) solutions, and Rohde & Schwarz collaborate to demonstrate a test setup for UWB radar target simulation at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The demonstration, being the first of its kind, verifies the unique performance of the NXP Trimension™ NCJ29D6A chipset including the enhanced radar algorithms. It is capable of generating UWB radar targets with a variable target distance down to a few centimeters, enabling maximum control and reproducibility of the simulated scenario.

16-May-2024 | Press Releases | Broadcast and Media

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19-Jun-2023 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

At the i14y Lab, Rohde & Schwarz, VIAVI and Benetel combined their industry-leading capabilities to showcase their integrated, automated testing solution for the conformance testing of O-RAN radio units (O-RUs). This solution was used to test the commercial grade 4T4R RAN650 O-RU from Benetel according to O-RAN ALLIANCE and 3GPP specifications.

05-Jun-2023 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Designing a 5G FR2 phased array antenna module (PAAM) requires over-the-air (OTA) testing to measure parameters like equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) and effective isotropic sensitivity (EIS) in addition to traditional radiation patterns. Rohde & Schwarz has joined Fujikura and Avnet to validate their new development kit for 5G mmWave phased array antenna modules. The R&S ATS800B benchtop CATR OTA test system from Rohde & Schwarz is ideal for prototype testing in an open environment

05-Jan-2026 | Press Releases | Automotive

Calterah, a global leader in chip design for CMOS single-chip millimeter-wave radar sensors, together with Rohde & Schwarz, a world-leading company in test and measurement, has successfully demonstrated its next-generation solution for digital car keys based on the Dubhe-UWB-SoC chip (Ultra-Wideband; System-on-Chip). This is the world’s first UWB chip to fully comply with the new IEEE 802.15.4ab standard. For the first time, the industry presents at CES 2026 a complete ecosystem for the new technology, combining state-of-the-art standards, advanced chip technology, and official verification.

10-Dec-2025 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Equipped with a next generation high-performance coaxial 0.80 mm RF connector supporting frequencies up to 150 GHz, the new R&S NRP150T thermal power sensor provides the world’s widest non-banded frequency range of any commercially available RF power sensor. It unlocks new applications in high-frequency power measurement, including upcoming automotive radar bands. In addition, the new wideband power sensor also streamlines the validation and calibration of RF instruments.

12-Jan-2026 | Press Releases | Automotive

Rohde & Schwarz has opened a new larger office in Osaki, Japan, with increased capabilities, to deliver an innovation advantage for the Japanese automotive community. The new location, which replaces the original one in Shinjuku, has significantly enhanced facilities for service, repair, calibration and engineering support of test equipment as well as increased space for hosting customer events.

22-Feb-2024 | Press Releases | 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.

22-Feb-2024 | Press Releases | 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.

15-Feb-2024 | Press Releases | MWC 2024

In the evolving landscape of 5G networks, leveraging frequency ranges FR1 (0.41 to 7.125 GHz) and FR2 (24.25 to 71 GHz) has been pivotal. As the era of 5G-Advanced and 6G unfolds, a third frequency range is being discussed in global regulatory and industry consortiums worldwide. FR3, which is also known as upper-midband, spanning 7.125 to 24.25 GHz, will open a new frontier for mobile communication technology. Rohde & Schwarz technology plays a key role in enabling Qualcomm Technologies to show the readiness and effectiveness of the latest RF modem technology for FR3.

08-Feb-2024 | Press Releases | 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.

06-Feb-2024 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

As 5G technology evolves, non-3GPP networks such as public, home and enterprise WLAN hotspots will be more and more interlinked with the 5G core. As a result, tomorrow’s smartphones will rely even more on the next generations of WLAN technology, which will be more powerful and efficient, but also more complex. At Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Rohde & Schwarz will be showcasing its latest Wi-Fi 7 test solutions for R&D and production to meet the ever-increasing test challenges posed by the technology and the parallel operation with LTE and 5G cellular standards.