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01-Jun-2023

Rohde & Schwarz has successfully validated 5G RedCap (reduced capability) test cases for its R&S CMX500 one-box signaling tester and R&S TS8980 conformance test system for the recent Conformance Agreement Group (CAG) #74 meeting, allowing the Global Certification Forum (GCF) to activate the respective work items in their device certification program.

06-Jun-2023

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.

17-Aug-2020

Contintental Resources offers high volume 5G mobile device testing with Rohde & Schwarz equipment. Uniting the worlds of 4G and 5G, the R&S CMX500 radio communication tester delivers a smooth upgrade path from LTE to 5G NR device testing.

17-Aug-2020

Contintental Resources offers high volume 5G mobile device testing with Rohde & Schwarz equipment. Uniting the worlds of 4G and 5G, the R&S CMX500 radio communication tester delivers a smooth upgrade path from LTE to 5G NR device testing.

30-Aug-2019

Rohde & Schwarz has carried out 5G NR protocol conformance testing with the new R&S CMX500 radio communication tester. Global Certification Forum GCF has accepted these 41 test cases, defined by 3GPP, in different FR1 and LTE band combinations. By adding the R&S CMX500 to their existing LTE test setups, accredited test houses, cell phone and chipset manufacturers get a smooth upgrade path from LTE to 5G NR testing.

06-May-2019

The R&S CMX500 radio communication tester from Rohde & Schwarz brings extensive device testing capabilities to the market, covering standalone (SA), non-standalone (NSA), TDD, FDD, FR1 and FR2.

14-Feb-2023

Rohde & Schwarz will present the R&S CMX500 OBT lite for 5G RedCap device testing at the Mobile World Congress 2023 at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona in hall 5, booth 5A80. For more information about the R&S CMX500 from Rohde & Schwarz, visit: https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/cmx500 200_63328 The R&S CMX500 OBT lite hardware configuration is optimized for 5G RedCap device testing.

13-Sep-2021

Users of Bluetest reverberation test systems (RTS) can now enjoy the benefits of the R&S CMX500 5G NR radio communication tester from Rohde & Schwarz for 5G FR1 MIMO over-the-air (OTA) measurements. With the R&S CMX500 integrated in the Bluetest Flow control software, the solution provides a stable and reliable environment for measuring throughput as well as receiver sensitivity and output power on multicarrier devices with up to 4x4 MIMO.

17-Aug-2020

Contintental Resources offers high volume 5G mobile device testing with Rohde & Schwarz equipment. Uniting the worlds of 4G and 5G, the R&S CMX500 radio communication tester delivers a smooth upgrade path from LTE to 5G NR device testing.

21-Feb-2019

Most network operators will implement 5G New Radio (NR) as an extension of their existing LTE mobile network (NSA). As a result, mobile devices will have to function in both worlds simultaneously. That is why Rohde & Schwarz developed the R&S CMX500, the world's first radio communication tester for 5G NR that can be seamlessly integrated into an existing LTE test environment. It is also ideal for tests in 5G NR standalone (SA) mode.

10-Feb-2022

Rohde & Schwarz eliminates the complexities of 5G NR device testing by combining ease-of-use and superior performance in a single instrument. With its new one-box tester approach, the R&S CMX500 5G radio communication tester enables even complex test setups for all 5G NR deployments, supporting a large variety of the present and future 3GPP band combinations. The simplified setup in a single easy-to-use test platform results in an extremely small footprint in the lab.

27-Aug-2019

As 5G devices come to market, the new R&S CMX500 radio communication tester by T&M expert Rohde & Schwarz enables 5G NR testing for conformance test labs around the world with support for TDD & FDD RF, RRM, LBS, data performance, protocol conformance and network operator supplemental tests.

14-Nov-2022

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.

27-Oct-2022

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.

09-Sep-2020

Utilizing the R&S CMW500 and the R&S CMX500 wideband radio communication testers, Cooper General now offers support and repair services for both 4G/LTE and 5G devices.

08-Jul-2021

Voice over New Radio (VoNR) delivers voice services to 5G and plays a critical role to the long-term success of 5G deployments and replacement of legacy technologies.

29-Apr-2019

Rohde & Schwarz and MediaTek have successfully conducted 5G signaling tests using a device equipped with MediaTek's new Helio M70 5G modem, ensuring the modem is compatible and ready for 5G NR deployment. The tests were carried out using an R&S CMW500 wideband radio communication tester and the new R&S CMX500 5G NR signaling tester that was recently unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona.

14-Mar-2023

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 and provided support.

18-Jan-2021

With the PTCRB validating the Rohde & Schwarz IMS test cases for 5G NR, the company’s success story of IMS protocol conformance continues.

08-Dec-2022

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.

11-Mar-2020

Testing 5G NR products requires new T&M approaches, as devices will use a much higher bandwidth, and active antennas make over-the-air (OTA) measurements compulsory. To successfully fulfil and surpass these complex requirements, Rohde & Schwarz has created an innovative portfolio for 5G NR device test solutions. For developers of 5G devices, Rohde & Schwarz features the R&S CMX500 radio communication tester enabling non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) signaling tests now in both FR1 and FR2 frequency ranges.

18-Oct-2021

Rohde & Schwarz announced today the next breakthrough in 5G data performance: With support of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Rohde & Schwarz has validated 10 Gbps end-to-end (E2E) IP data performance using its R&S CMX500 5G radio communication tester platform. The setup was powered by Snapdragon® X65 5G Modem-RF System, the world’s first 3GPP Release 16 modem-RF system with Qualcomm® QTM545 mmWave Antenna Module.

19-Feb-2019

Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, have successfully validated 5G NR cellular sub6 GHz signaling tests, bringing the commercial roll-out of 5G NR one step closer. The end-to-end tests were done using the new R&S CMX500 radio communication tester, which will debut at Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona.

03-Mar-2020

Today, frequencies below 6 GHz are heavily utilized due to the successful deployment of 4G LTE. This creates a challenge for network operators worldwide on how to deploy 5G NR at these low frequency bands. Dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS) is a technique that enables mobile network operators to use LTE and 5G NR in the same frequency band. The in-depth validation of the standardized coexistence methodology is key to the success of this technology. Rohde & Schwarz and MediaTek have leveraged their unique expertises through a collaboration, with the resulting verification that uses the R&S CMX500 5G NR radio communication tester platform by Rohde & Schwarz and a device under test (DUT) provided by MediaTek.

16-Apr-2019

The OPPO 5G smartphone was powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X50 5G modem and RF frontend solutions. The test was carried out using an R&S CMW500 wideband radio communication tester and the new R&S CMX500 5G NR signaling tester from Rohde & Schwarz.

13-Oct-2020

As wireless network operators roll out 5G NR in the millimeter wave spectrum, it is critical to ensure continued reliability of E911 calls and accurate determination of location in mobile devices.

10-May-2021

Together with HEAD acoustics, Rohde & Schwarz has successfully verified voice services over 5G NR (VoNR). The test solution employs the latest generation of the R&S CMX500 wideband radio communication tester, combined with the labCORE hardware platform from HEAD acoustics and their ACQUA measurement and analysis software. This setup allows simulation of a voice connection in both 5G (VoNR) and 4G (VoLTE) networks. This enables manufacturers of 5G capable telecommunications devices to test the voice quality of their devices at an early stage before market introduction. The solution was presented at the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai in February 2021 for the first time.

20-Mar-2019

As the mobile wireless industry moves towards 5G, PCTEST is prepared to test mobile devices in line with 3GPP specifications for 5G NR standalone and non-standalone modes.

15-Mar-2019

Test and measurement specialist Rohde & Schwarz and Prisma Telecom Testing, a leading supplier of performance testing solutions, have successfully completed the verification of a 5G NR standalone registration including data transfer.

21-Dec-2021

As of October 1, 2021, China Mobile requires all 5G enabled mobile phones to support voice services over 5G NR (VoNR). Accordingly, the network operator has announced corresponding audio quality test cases. China Mobile relies on the R&S CMX500 radio communication tester from Rohde & Schwarz for 5G VoNR test verification, and the first acceptance tests have already been performed.