-
Rohde & Schwarz announces comprehensive test solutions for 5G NR Release 17
The latest features included in 5G NR Release 17 are set to improve system performance and enable expansion into new applications. To address testing challenges in these latest demanding 5G standards, Rohde & Schwarz has introduced a comprehensive set of coordinated software options for its vector signal generators and signal and spectrum analyzers. Munich, August 3, 2022 — Rohde & Schwarz is leading the way in implementing a full range of 5G NR Release 17 features in its powerful signal generation and analysis test solutions. Software options for the R&S SMW200A vector signal generator and R&S FSW signal analyzers have been upgraded to fulfil the exacting requirements of this latest 5G…
-
Rohde & Schwarz participates in 6G-ANNA, a lighthouse project to advance 6G in Germany
The three-year 6G-ANNA lighthouse project was initiated by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, BMBF) and is led by Nokia. With the combined effort of the 29 participating companies and research institutions, the consortium aims to advance the development, standardization and implementation of the upcoming new generation of mobile communications. Rohde & Schwarz is contributing to the project by leveraging its already comprehensive research into 6G and related technologies. While 5G is still being rolled out in Germany, the BMBF has already initiated plans to shape and implement 6G. The new lighthouse project 6G-ANNA (6G Access, Network of Networks and Automation) is part…
-
Rohde & Schwarz announces on-wafer device characterization test solution
Rohde & Schwarz now offers a test solution for full RF performance characterization of the DUT on-wafer which combines the powerful R&S ZNA vector network analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz with industry-leading engineering probe systems from FormFactor. As a result, semiconductor manufacturers can perform reliable and repeatable on-wafer device characterization in the development phase, during product qualification and in production. 5G RF front-end designers aim to ensure proper RF capabilities for frequency coverage and output power while optimizing energy efficiency. An important phase in this process is investigating the RF design, to get feedback on the design as early as possible and assess the performance and capabilities already on the wafer level. Characterizing…
-
Granite River Labs and Rohde & Schwarz extend partnership to broaden European test lab’s compliance testing capabilities
Having recently opened their new state-of-the-art high-speed digital compliance test laboratory in Germany, Granite River Labs (GRL) has now further extended their scope of industry services for a growing European market. By adding the R&S ZNB20 vector network analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz to complement the previously acquired R&S RTP164 high-performance oscilloscope, the GRL test lab is able to offer an even broader range of testing services around established and future high-speed digital technologies like Automotive Ethernet or USB. Granite River Labs (GRL), a global leader in compliance test and certification of high-speed digital designs, cables and connectors, and Rohde & Schwarz continue their partnership to build up GRL’s new European test…
-
Rohde & Schwarz extends R&S ESW EMI test receiver bandwidth to 1 GHz
To help EMC engineers meet the increasing demand for higher measurement speeds, at EMV 2022 in Cologne Rohde & Schwarz is introducing a unique wideband solution which is able to measure up to 970 MHz in real time, while keeping a high dynamic range and measurement accuracy. With this new extension, the R&S ESW EMI test receiver features the largest bandwidth in the industry and becomes the fastest EMI test receiver on the market. In order to speed up measurement time and to provide a more careful analysis of interfering signals, the R&S ESW EMI test receiver will offer the possibility to increase its FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) bandwidth to…
-
Rohde & Schwarz showcases its market-leading, reliable EMC test solutions at EMV in Cologne
At the EMC event EMV in Cologne, Rohde & Schwarz demonstrates a comprehensive range of EMC test and measurement solutions – ranging from standalone instruments and software to application-specific systems. As a highlight, the company unveils an important enhancement to the R&S ESW EMI test receiver, the new 1GHz bandwidth extension. The Rohde & Schwarz solutions are on display from July 12 to 14, 2022 at the Cologne exhibition center, hall 10.2, booth 112. With product development always under pressure to deliver quickly, ensuring EMC compliance is key for R&D engineers. Every day spent debugging, isolating and correcting EMI problems increases the time to market. Rohde & Schwarz supports product developers with an exceptional range…
-
Rohde & Schwarz supports i14y Lab Summit 2022 with practical demos of its O-RAN test solutions
At the recent i14y Lab Summit 2022 in Berlin, Rohde & Schwarz has showcased as one of the lab’s partners its proven and powerful measurement instruments used to verify the conformance of O-RAN Radio Units and the end-to-end network performance. Led by Deutsche Telekom, the i14y Lab is an industry consortium aimed at accelerating network disaggregation and Open RAN by building a European and German ecosystem of vendors and system integrators. Through early stage collaboration with open lab partners and customers, Rohde & Schwarz is able to adopt its portfolio in accordance with new test requirements. Rohde & Schwarz is providing its expertise in lab and field testing to the…
-
Rohde & Schwarz and MediaTek verify 5G LBS Release 16 features on the R&S TS-LBS test solution
Rohde & Schwarz and MediaTek have successfully verified new location based services (LBS) features for 5G NR as defined in 3GPP Release 16. These features will not only improve emergency caller location, but also support upcoming LBS-related use cases in challenging indoor and outdoor environments with both, satellite based and terrestrial technologies. Rohde & Schwarz has extended the R&S TS-LBS test solution to support these and other Release 16 network based positioning features. Rohde & Schwarz and MediaTek are further advancing LBS testing with the successful verification of 3GPP Release 16 positioning features on a 5G chipset from MediaTek using the R&S TS-LBS test system. The two companies verified the NR positioning…
-
Rohde & Schwarz Offers New Ultra-Wideband Test Solution Validated for FiRa Consortium PHY Conformance
With a new ultra-wideband (UWB) PHY Test Suite for the R&S CMP200 radio communication tester, Rohde & Schwarz now offers a PHY Conformance Test Tool (PCTT) to support conformance testing of the UWB PHY layer as specified by the FiRa Consortium. Rohde & Schwarz, a leading provider of wireless device testing solutions and member of the FiRaTM Consortium, announced today that it will provide a FiRa validated ultra-wideband (UWB) PHY Conformance Test Tool (PCTT) to support the further development of an open and standardized UWB ecosystem. With expertise and experience in wireless technology verification and certification, Rohde & Schwarz is well positioned to provide a test tool to support interoperability on the…
-
Rohde & Schwarz extends the R&S ZNB vector network analyzer family maximum frequency to 43.5 GHz
Rohde & Schwarz adds new models and options to the R&S ZNB vector network analyzer family, addressing applications in the mmWave range such as 5G at FR2 frequencies and applications in aerospace and defense in the Ka band. The R&S ZNB26 provides network analysis up to 26.5 GHz, and R&S ZNB43 extends the upper frequency of the midrange VNA family to 43.5 GHz.The R&S ZNB vector network analyzer is now available with a maximum frequency of 43.5 GHz. The R&S ZNB has already proved to be a reliable partner for both development and production network analysis applications. With features such as ease of operation and a measurement performance which combines…
