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03-Jul-2023 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz and MediaTek verify industry's first 3GPP Rel. 17 NTN NB-IoT protocol conformance test casesRohde & Schwarz has partnered with MediaTek to verify the first NTN NB-IoT protocol conformance test cases according to 3GPP 36.523-1 on MediaTek’s NTN IoT capable MT6825 chipset. This achievement sets the course for NTN device conformity approval – a significant step in bringing next-generation IoT devices based on non-terrestrial networks (NTN) to the market and enabling ubiquitous connectivity on land, at sea, and in the air.
09-Feb-2024 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz drives roll-out of NTN NB-IoT technology with new GCF-certified conformance test casesAt the recent Conformance Agreement Group (CAG) #77 meeting, Rohde & Schwarz has successfully verified the NTN NB-IoT test cases of work item 333 using its R&S CMW500 radio communication tester, allowing the Global Certification Forum (GCF) to activate the work item in their device certification program. Manufacturers of IoT chipsets, modems and end devices as well as test houses can now rely on the proven Rohde & Schwarz solution to bring next-generation IoT devices based on non-terrestrial networks (NTN) to the market, enabling ubiquitous connectivity on land, at sea, and in the air.
01-Jun-2023 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz takes lead in number of GCF-validated 5G RedCap conformance test casesRohde & 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. Manufacturers of IoT chipsets, modems and end devices as well as test houses can now rely on tried-and-tested Rohde & Schwarz solutions for 387 5G RedCap test cases in all device production stages, from early R&D to type approval conformance testing.
22-May-2024 | Press Release | Non-terrestrial networks (NTN)
Rohde & Schwarz first to achieve TPAC for NTN NB-IoT RF and RRM conformance test casesAt 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.
17-Jun-2024 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz leads in device conformance for 3GPP Mission Critical Services, trailblazing migration to broadbandRohde & Schwarz has successfully validated mission-critical push-to-talk protocol conformance test cases for the Global Certification Forum (GCF) and achieved Test Platform Approval Criteria (TPAC) for its R&S TS-PCT protocol conformance tester. Rohde & Schwarz is the first and only test and measurement company to activate the initial mission-critical push to talk work item. With this achievement, the company is paving the way for a smooth transition from narrowband TETRA to broadband 3GPP Mission Critical Services for device manufacturers and service providers.
28-Feb-2024 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz and Samsung pave the way for adoption of secure ranging test cases defined by the FiRa ConsortiumRohde & 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.
22-Feb-2024 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz presents 3GPP 5G conformance test solutions with smallest footprint on the marketRohde & 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.
03-Aug-2023 | Press Release | Test & measurement
Rohde & Schwarz first to submit 5G Next Generation eCall test cases for GCF approvalRohde & Schwarz is first to submit 5G Next Generation eCall (NGeCall) protocol test cases to the 3GPP Global Certification Forum (GCF). The company is also launching a new 5G NGeCall application option that simulates the public safety answering point (PSAP) functions required for the end-to-end conformance tests that verify the interoperability of the equipment under test for the complete communication exchange. Both additions to the Rohde & Schwarz eCall portfolio now support early testing of new 5G Next Generation eCall systems with the R&S CMX500 one-box tester, contributing to a timely introduction of 5G NGeCall.
14-Feb-2024 | Press Release | MWC2024
Rohde & Schwarz collaborates with Sony Semiconductor Israel to reach milestones for NTN NB-IoT roll-outTogether, Rohde & Schwarz and Sony Semiconductor Israel (Sony) have achieved the industry’s first 3GPP Rel. 17 NTN NB-IoT RF performance verification. They have also successfully validated PCT-based test cases. Both milestones contribute to the market readiness of NTN NB-IoT technology. At the MWC Barcelona 2024, Rohde & Schwarz will show a live demonstration of NTN NB-IoT testing at the company’s booth with Sony Altair’s NTN Release 17 IoT device.
21-Feb-2024 | Press Release | Non-terrestrial networks (NTN)
Skylo achieves successful phase 1 validation of NTN test plan with Rohde & SchwarzRohde & Schwarz has reached a major milestone: its NTN Netop test solutions have been accepted as part of Skylo’s NTN Certification Program.
17-Oct-2024 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz achieves full coverage of Skylo's test plan for NB-NTN devices, enabling SMS servicesRohde & Schwarz has successfully achieved full coverage of Skylo's comprehensive test plan for devices operating in Narrowband-IoT in Non-Terrestrial Networks (NB-NTN). This milestone also enables SMS services over NB-NTN, paving the way for unlimited connectivity on smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices.
21-Aug-2023 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz and MediaTek successfully verify 5G RedCap Rel. 17 connectivity with the R&S CMX500 OBTRohde & Schwarz and MediaTek have partnered to successfully verify MediaTek’s 5G RedCap (reduced capability) test platform, as defined in 3GPP Release 17. RedCap will enable a new range of 5G standalone devices such as industrial sensors for 5G smart factories, logistics, edge-AI and always connected wearables. Rohde & Schwarz has tailored the R&S CMX500 OBT wireless communications tester to support RedCap and other Release 17 features.
14-Dec-2023 | Press Release | Mobile network testing
Nokia Drone Networks launch in North America following successful collaboration with Rohde & Schwarz to secure FCC certificationFirst FCC-certified 5G-connected drone-in-a-box solution ushers in benefits of turnkey, operationally efficient, environmentally sustainable technology for U.S. industrial and public sectors. Collaboration utilizes R&S CMX500 radio communication tester from Rohde & Schwarz to proof standards compliance and reliability for mission-critical and business use cases.
08-Feb-2024 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Toward the metaverse: Rohde & Schwarz and Slalom join forces to realize 5G-enabled AR-animated avatar callsThe 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.
01-Aug-2024 | Press Release | Broadcast and Media
Rohde & Schwarz to demonstrate energy-efficient technology innovation at IBC2024The R&S® TH1 is also designed for terrestrial transmission via 5G Broadcast to mobile devices, opening new business opportunities by addressing emerging use cases like live and venue casting, data delivery to IoT and the automotive industry, and more.
06-Jun-2024 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI offer joint network test solutions supporting Open Radio Commercialization and InnovationThe 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.
05-Jun-2024 | Press Release | Test & measurement
Rohde & Schwarz approved by USB-IF for USB 3.2 Gen 1 & Gen 2 transmitter and receiver compliance testingThe USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has approved the USB 3.2 Gen 1 & Gen 2 transmitter and receiver compliance test solution from Rohde & Schwarz, confirming that it meets the stringent requirements set by the standardization body. Manufacturers of USB devices preparing for official USB-IF certification can have full confidence in the accuracy and reliability of the test results produced by the test solution.
13-Mar-2024 | Press Release | Test & measurement
Rohde & Schwarz hosts next edition of popular Oscilloscope Days event in April 2024The informative virtual Rohde & Schwarz event will span two half days, offering design engineers the opportunity to attend application-oriented presentations delivered by oscilloscope experts. Eight online workshop sessions will provide insights into different day-to-day testing challenges that electronic design engineers face when using oscilloscopes.
23-Sep-2024 | Press Release | Automotive
ADAS testing: Rohde & Schwarz unveils the R&S RadEsT next-gen radar target simulatorNext-generation radar, pivotal for the evolution of ADAS and autonomous driving, requires test solutions that deliver unrivalled accuracy, efficiency and reliability. To drive this development further, Rohde & Schwarz launches a radical innovation in automotive radar testing. R&S RadEsT (Radar Essential Tester) automotive radar target simulator emerges as an ultra-compact versatile tool designed to meet a wide array of testing needs along radar sensors lifecycle, from lab-based functional testing to vehicle-level production checks, offering the industry a hitherto unseen price-performance point.
17-Jul-2024 | Press Release | Electronic design
With first ASIC-based zone triggering for MXO oscilloscopes, Rohde & Schwarz breaks acquisition rate recordsRohde & Schwarz further strengthens its oscilloscope portfolio by introducing the industry’s first ASIC-based zone triggering. With this new approach, the MXO series can offer the world’s fastest zone trigger update rate of up to 600 000 waveforms per second and less than 1.45 us blind time between trigger events. It is up to 10 000 faster than competitive zone triggering offerings. Thanks to the new ASIC-based zone triggering, MXO oscilloscopes can precisely isolate events where traditional triggering does not provide the needed flexibility.
07-May-2024 | Press Release | Mobile network testing
Softil, Rohde & Schwarz and Alea launch the world’s first mission-critical communications field test ecosystemMCX leaders combine their trailblazing expertise; Softil provides all 3GPP compliant software functions for MCX communications, Alea supports the ecosystem with its test server infrastructure, Rohde & Schwarz integrates MCX into automated field test devices.
21-Feb-2024 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz and SmartViser partner to demonstrate test solutions for new EEI regulationRohde & Schwarz and SmartViser have partnered to develop a solution for testing compliance with a new regulation that will require Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) labeling for smartphones and tablets sold in the EU. At the core of the solution is the R&S CMX500, a radio communication tester that supports end-to-end testing of all signaling use cases, combined with SmartViser’s viSer test automation application – available for Android and iOS. Both companies will showcase the solution at Mobile World Congress 2024.
15-Oct-2024 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz drives AirFuel Alliance RF standardization efforts with first RF wireless power tester prototypeRohde & Schwarz showcased a proof of concept for testing far field wireless power systems at the IEEE Wireless Power Technology Conference and Expo (WPTCE) in Kyoto, Japan. The radio frequency (RF) wireless power tester developed by Rohde & Schwarz utilizes the company’s test and measurement equipment along with wireless charging development kits available on the market. It also includes test automation features and a user friendly web interface. With this setup, Rohde & Schwarz supports the AirFuel Alliance RF Standard.
23-Mar-2021 | Press Release | Wireless communications
GCF validates IMS test cases from Rohde & Schwarz for 5G NR protocol conformanceIn cooperation with MediaTek, Rohde & Schwarz has submitted test cases for 5G NR protocol conformance test to the Global Certification Forum (GCF). The test cases have been validated successfully, adding on to the company’s legacy in IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) protocol conformance testing.
18-Jan-2021 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz to provide first IMS test cases for 5G NR protocol conformance validated by PTCRBWith the PTCRB validating the Rohde & Schwarz IMS test cases for 5G NR, the company’s success story of IMS protocol conformance continues.
14-Nov-2022 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz industry leader in 5G NR protocol conformance test cases with R&S CMX500 one-box testerRohde & 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.
25-Jan-2024 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz at MWC 2024: T&M solutions for the mobile industry that enable connection and empower innovationAlways at the forefront of technological innovation, Rohde & Schwarz is shaping the future of the mobile industry with its comprehensive range of test and measurement solutions. The company will showcase at MWC Barcelona 2024 under the motto “Enabling Connections, Empowering Innovations” a wide-ranging portfolio that helps industry leaders, manufacturers and visionaries turn their ideas for new mobile products, applications and technologies into reality.
05-Sep-2023 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz and Greenerwave collaborate to verify RIS modules and drive 6G researchReconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) are drawing attention in the wireless industry due to their potential for an efficient 5G mmWave rollout as well as future 6G applications. A measurement campaign by Rohde & Schwarz and Greenerwave recently characterized the configurable radio wave reflection properties of a novel FR2 RIS module developed by Greenerwave with an over-the-air (OTA) antenna test system from Rohde & Schwarz. It is one of the first real measurements confirming that a metamaterial-based RIS can improve the coverage and efficiency of wireless communications performance, especially for 5G FR2. The groundbreaking work will pave the way for further 6G developments.
13-Feb-2024 | Press Release | Automotive
Rohde & Schwarz and Autotalks collaborate to verify world’s first 5G-V2X chipset using new capabilities of the R&S CMP180 radiocommunication testerAutotalks, a world leader in V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication solutions, has used test expertise and equipment from Rohde & Schwarz to verify the performance of their third-generation V2X chipset. TEKTON3 and SECTON3 were verified using the latest 5G-V2X capability of the R&S CMP180 radio communication tester. The two companies will present jointly a 5G-V2X test setup at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona.
31-Jan-2024 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI jointly verify NEC O-RU design at O-RAN Global PlugFest Fall 2023 in JapanAt the recent O-RAN ALLIANCE Global PlugFest Fall 2023 at the Japan Open Testing and Integration Center (OTIC) hosted by Rakuten Mobile, Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI Solutions have presented their integrated solution for automated conformance testing of O-RAN Radio Units (O-RUs). With their joint test solution, which combines both companies’ industry-leading capabilities, they performed the automated verification of a commercial O-RU provided by NEC according to both O-RAN and 3GPP pre-conformance specifications.