SMW200A Mediacenter

#ThinkSix: Which new spectrum for 6G? A practical review

Based on a need for available spectrum and experiment licenses, this video explains the reasons for candidate frequencies for fundamental 6G research in the D band (110-170 GHz) and G band (140-220 GHz).

20-Jan-2023

#ThinkSix - Channel measurements in the D-band

High frequencies completely new to mobile radio mean that researching channel characteristics to determine the effects on transmitted signals of propogation delays resulting from reflection, and losses due to scattering, are a major requirement for 6G research. In this video we demonstrate a test setup for channel sounding in the D-band.

15-Dec-2022

Easy and optimized EVM measurement of 5G NR signals

EVM is an important figure of merit when testing DUTs. Customers expect test equipment to deliver excellent EVM performance out of the box, without the need for extensive configuration and calibration procedures.

13-Sep-2022

1000BASE-T1 interoperability test

In this video we show how to perform the Signal Quality Indicator (SQI) test requirement for the OPEN Alliance TC12 Interoperability test with 1000BASE-T1.

22-Dec-2021

Test certification experts IB-Lenhardt & Rohde & Schwarz

Automotive radar sensors are used in complex and safety-critical applications such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Therefore, their correct function and compliance with relevant regulations, must be verified. Watch this short video to find out how IB-Lenhardt conduct this important service with the help of Rohde & Schwarz.

29-Nov-2021

#ThinkSix – Main 6G research areas

The #ThinkSix video series takes a sneak peek at the future. In this video, we look at the main research areas for what we eventually call 6G.

03-Mar-2021

Angle of Arrival Simulation for Multi-Channel Receivers

This video shows how to define a Direction Finding scenario in the R&S®Pulse Sequencer software and how to replay the scenario on a 4 channel R&S®SMW200A setup that has been aligned in terms of amplitude, delay and phase.

09-Dec-2020

R&S®SMW200A - RF Ports Alignment - Getting Started

This video shows how to set up R&S®SMW200A vector signal generators and use the RF Ports Alignment option SMW-K545 together with the RFPAL PC software to generate multiple signals that are aligned in amplitude, delay and phase at the input of a multi-port DUT.

09-Dec-2020

#ThinkSix – Spectrum for 5G, Beyond 5G and 6G research

Rohde & Schwarz video analyzing the regulatory landscape for the spectrum beyond 100 GHz, as well as D-Band, supporting frequencies from 110 to 170 GHz.

10-Nov-2020

LTE Test Case Wizard for simplified setup of base station conformance tests

For easy test signal generation the R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator features an LTE test case wizard, which is demonstrated in this video.

07-Jul-2020

5G multichannel MIMO testing for FR1

Rohde & Schwarz presents cross-channel measurements up to 4x4 MIMO on 5G transmissions in the FR1 range for the development and verification of 5G base stations and small cells.

05-Mar-2020

5G FR2 base station testing over the air

Rohde & Schwarz presents a unique solution for OTA tests on 5G NR base stations in the FR2 range. The new R&S®FE44 frontend modules support up-/downconversion of lower-frequency IF signals to RF.

05-Mar-2020

5G NR Signal Generation and Analysis for component testing

The video demonstrates how to quickly verify components with different important 5G NR physical layer parameters using the 5G NR generation.

29-Aug-2019

5G NR Testmodel Generation and Analysis

The video shows the generation and analysis of a 5G NR TM3.1 test model based on the R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator and R&S®FSW signal and spectrum analyzer.

12-Aug-2019

5G NR Signal Generation and Analysis

The video demonstrates how to quickly verify components with different important 5G NR physical layer parameters using the 5G NR generation and analysis options of the R&S SMW200A vector signal generator and the R&S FSW signal and spectrum analyzer.

12-Aug-2019

5G NR Inband Selectivity Measurement

In this video, we demonstrate the multi-baseband capability of the R&S SMW200A vector signal generator to generate the wanted and the interfering signals for FR2 in one instrument.

12-Aug-2019

5G is now - Meeting the 5G NR testing challenges

The first episode of a new video series will take a look at where 5G is today, explore the unique challenges for test and measurement and discover innovative solutions such as the R&S CMX500 radio communication tester.

01-Aug-2019

5G is now - How to meet 5G NR non-standalone (NSA) mode testing challenges

Get deeper information on one of the access procedures of 5G – the non-standalone mode.

01-Aug-2019

NPR Measurements

NPR is core measurement within the satellite industry used to measure the linearity of an active component or full transmission path or channel within a satellite communication link.

31-Jul-2019

Industrialization within New Space

New Space brings a rapid change of testing in the satellite industry.

31-Jul-2019

Co-existence of 5G and DVB-S2

How to perform qualification measurements on satellite components and systems.

31-Jul-2019

Simulating multiple emitters

In operational situations, many emitter signals are present at the same time, and pulse-on-pulse situations can easily occur.

30-Jul-2019

Simulating moving emitters

Simulating moving radar emitters is important in most test cases.

30-Jul-2019

Simulating Angle of Arrival

Airborne, naval or land based platforms must have direction finding capability.

30-Jul-2019

Cutting-edge radar signal simulation in the lab

The R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator together with the R&S®Pulse Sequencer software package is a powerful off the-shelf radar signal simulator.

24-Jul-2019

Demystifying 5G – Backpack for simultaneous 5G NR and LTE coverage measurements

The video introduces a compact backpack that is ideal to perform simultaneous network measurements of 5G NR in mmWave and sub 6 GHz frequencies.

04-Jul-2019

Demystifying 5G – Concept of SSB beamforming in mmWave frequencies

The video explains the concept of synchronization signal blocks (SSB), how SSB beamforming works in sub 6 GHz and mmWave frequencies and how many different beams can be realized by the network infrastructure.

03-Jul-2019

Demystifying 5G – Frequency settings in 5G NR

The video provides insights into the channel raster and synchronization raster in 5G NR in order to explain how to perform coverage measurements for 5G non-standalone and standalone mode.

01-Jul-2019

Demystifying 5G – Simultaneous coverage measurements on LTE and 5G NR at 28 GHz

The video demonstrates the simultaneous measurement of 5G NR signals in the mmWave frequency range at 28 GHz and LTE in sub 6 GHz using a single network scanner in a 5G backpack for coverage and beamforming tests.

01-Jul-2019

Demystifying 5G – Automatic channel detection (ACD) measurement for 5G NR

The video demonstrates how the automatic channel detection (ACD) option eases 5G coverage measurements even in the mmWave frequency range.

30-Jun-2019

High-End GNSS simulation with the R&S®SMW200A - Episode 6

This video shows how to perform advanced interferer simulations for testing multi-antenna GNSS receivers with anti-jam capabilities, also known as Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas (CRPAs).

25-Apr-2019

High-End GNSS simulation with the R&S®SMW200A - Episode 4

Unintentional or intentional interference can significantly impair the reception of GNSS signals.

25-Apr-2019

High-End GNSS simulation with the R&S®SMW200A - Episode 5

The performance of GNSS receivers must be validated and characterized not only under ideal conditions, but also in the presence of other communication signals like GSM, UTMS or LTE.

25-Apr-2019

Clock and LO components in 5G base stations (part 3/3)

Monitoring and relocking clock inputs are critical for the performance and the timing of 5G base station transceivers.

10-Feb-2019

Be first for 5G signal generation and analysis presented at GSMA MWC 2017

Rohde & Schwarz demonstrated 5G component characterization at 28 GHz at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona.

18-Jul-2018

5G channel sounding

Rohde & Schwarz in cooperation with Fraunhofer HHI realize a novel channel sounding solution.

12-Jul-2018

Webinar: Radar signal generation

This webinar discusses the test requirements of next generation single-channel and multichannel digital receivers and demonstrates an efficient and comprehensive test solution based on the R&S®Pulse Sequencer software in combination with the R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator.

02-Jul-2018

Testing LTE-U capable eNodeB with R&S®SMW200A and R&S®FSW

This video explains the LTE-U technology and demonstrates how to efficiently measure LTE signals in the 5 GHz unlicensed band on eNodeBs using the R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator and the R&S®FSW signal and spectrum analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz.

03-May-2018

High-End GNSS simulation with the R&S®SMW200A - Episode 3

In this third video of R&S’s new video series on high-end GNSS testing, it is shown how to set up a multi-constellation, multi-frequency GNSS scenario and feed the GNSS signals to a connected GNSS receiver.

19-Mar-2018

High-End GNSS simulation with the R&S®SMW200A - Introduction

This video introduces a new series of videos covering the new R&S®SMW200A GNSS simulator. A general discussion of today’s GNSS testing needs is followed by an overview of key features and possible GNSS configurations for the R&S®SMW200A.

19-Mar-2018

High-End GNSS simulation with the R&S®SMW200A - Episode 2

In this second video of R&S’s new video series on high-end GNSS testing, it is shown how to work with the instrument, followed by a quick user interface tour introducing the most important configuration options and simulation monitoring features.

19-Mar-2018

Higher order MIMO testing - 4x4 channel simulation demonstration

Highly developed standards such as LTE and WLAN 802.11ac presuppose MIMO. MIMO testing requires a signal generator with multipath and standard-compliant fading simulation in all signal paths. The R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator can internally simulate all MIMO constellations up to 8x2, including fading.

24-Apr-2015

Webinar: Advanced multi-emitter radar simulation with off-the-shelf T&M equipment

Test scenarios can range from simple pulses for component tests to full scale testing of complex radar systems. Examples show how to map real signal environments with multiple emitters and interferers into vector signal generators to stimulate a system under test.

22-Apr-2015

R&S®SMW200A - Interferer, AWGN Generation and Realtime Fading Simulation

Demonstration of generating interferer signals, generating AWGN signals, applying realtime fading - all within a single instrument.

28-Aug-2013

R&S®SMW200A - Generating LTE Signals

Demonstration of how to create LTE and LTE-Advanced signals, for example with cross-carrier scheduling for carrier aggregation.

28-Aug-2013

R&S®SMW200A - SCPI Recorder and Code Generator

Demonstration of test automation feature for speeding up program code development.

28-Aug-2013

R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator

The R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator is the ideal tool for generating the high-quality, complex digitally modulated signals required for the development of new wideband communications systems or the verification of 3G and 4G base stations.

02-Apr-2013

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