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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.
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.
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.
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.
28-Jun-2023 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz collaborates with Qualcomm to test 3GPP Rel. 17 GSO and GEO satellite chipsets for IoT-NTNRohde & Schwarz in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., will conduct a comprehensive set of tests for NB-IoT over non-terrestrial networks (NTN) to accurately verify two-way internet of things (IoT) data across various operating modes using GSO and GEO constellations in line with the 3GPP Release 17. At the MWC Shanghai 2023, Rohde & Schwarz will hold a live demonstration of the test solution at the company’s booth with Qualcomm Technologies’ NTN Release 17 IoT chipsets.
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.
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.
17-Jan-2024 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz Mobile Test Summit on trends in wireless communications – sessions available online nowThis past November, Rohde & Schwarz hosted the Mobile Test Summit, a platform for industry professionals to share insights on the latest trends in mobile device and infrastructure testing. This year’s event covered a wide range of topics, such as 5G NTN, 5G RedCap, mission critical services, Wi-Fi 7, O-RAN and XR. For those who could not join the live event, Rohde & Schwarz is offering on-demand recordings of all the presentations online.
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.
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.
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.
09-Jul-2024 | Press Release | Wireless communications
EMITE and Rohde & Schwarz join forces to support OTA measurements on Wi-Fi 7 and 5G RedCapEMITE and Rohde & Schwarz continue their collaboration to enhance EMITE’s Over-the-Air (OTA) measurement solutions by fully integrating the latest test capabilities of the R&S CMX500 multi-technology, multi-channel one-box signaling tester. The integration enables besides support of LTE, FR1 and FR2 also full compliance with the cutting-edge WLAN standard IEEE 802.11be as well as 5G RedCap.
21-Feb-2024 | Press Release | Automotive
Rohde & Schwarz first to test 5G eCall interoperability of Quectel’s 5G module with its wideband radio communication testerQuectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, and Rohde & Schwarz have successfully validated Quectel’s innovative 5G eCall module, part of the AG56xN series of automotive modules. For the test, the R&S CMX500 wideband radio communication tester has been used. The test setup will be shown at Mobile World Congress 2024.
01-Oct-2024 | Press Release | Test & measurement
Rohde & Schwarz showcases its cutting-edge test solutions for consumer electronics at CETEX 2024 in AmsterdamCETEX, the all-new Consumer Electronics Test & Development Forum and Expo, invites test and development engineers to RAI in Amsterdam from October 9 to 10, 2024. There, Rohde & Schwarz will exhibit its advanced test and measurement solutions that address the latest emerging challenges in consumer electronics development. Visitors can connect with the company’s experts and explore the latest technologies that help them enhance EMC compliance, debug digital protocols faster, or improve the energy efficiency of their products.
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.
16-May-2024 | Press Release | Broadcast and Media
Rohde & Schwarz shows the future of terrestrial broadcasting at CABSAT 2024Real innovations in services and sustainability
28-Feb-2024 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz receives GTI Award 2024 for its 5G RedCap test solutionRohde & Schwarz received the Innovative Breakthrough in Mobile Technology Award at GTI Awards 2024 for its R&S CMX500 radio communication tester’s support of RedCap testing from early R&D to certification and conformance. The GTI Awards takes place during Mobile World Congress and recognizes industry achievements and successes in 5G development across a wide range of market segments.
23-Jan-2024 | Press Release | EMC testing
Rohde & Schwarz to host Demystifying EMC conference as full day webinar in 2024The popular industry event, Demystifying EMC, is scheduled for February 6, 2024. Hosted by Rohde & Schwarz, this one-day virtual conference kicks off a program of EMC industry expert sessions from Rohde & Schwarz and partners from the commercial and academic worlds. Participants will obtain essential updates on EMC standards and gain insights and practical tips from the live broadcast conference.
15-Sep-2023 | Press Release | Test & measurement
Rohde & Schwarz and IMST demonstrate active antenna array OTA-testing for satellite terminals at the EuMW 2023Active antenna arrays with beamforming capabilities are a key technology for establishing links between satellite terminals and end devices on the ground. At the European Microwave Week (EuMW) 2023 in Berlin, Rohde & Schwarz and IMST will showcase a solution for over-the-air (OTA) measurements of electrically large beamforming antenna arrays for various SATCOM applications.
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.
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.
19-Apr-2024 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI support European OTIC in Berlin for O-RAN conformance certificationThe European Open Testing and Integration Centre (OTIC) in Berlin, located at the Deutsche Telekom innovation campus facilitated by i14y Lab, provides high-quality and comprehensive testing for O-RAN-based products and solutions as well as validation and integration services to a supply chain of open radio access network vendors. In their first successful certification of an O-RAN radio unit (O-RU) according to O-RAN ALLIANCE (O-RAN) as part of the O-RAN Certification and Badging Program, i14y Lab has relied on the integrated solution for O-RU conformance testing by Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI.
07-Nov-2023 | Press Release | Test & measurement
When innovation meets production – Rohde & Schwarz exhibits at productronica 2023Innovation and production – hand in hand. This is the Rohde & Schwarz motto for this year’s productronica, where the company will present itself as a reliable partner for electronics manufacturing needs. Rohde & Schwarz has determined five pivotal areas of interest, each reflecting its commitment to pushing technological boundaries: (1) secure production, (2) efficiency in RF component manufacturing, (3) electronic module and device production testing, (4) calibration and repair services and (5) electronic manufacturing services. In addition, visitors can experience a new T&M highlight at the booth: The R&S MXO 5 is the first eight-channel oscilloscope from Rohde & Schwarz.
06-May-2022 | Press Release | Test & measurement
Rohde & Schwarz continues virtual Satellite Industry Days Series with Non-Terrestrial Networks and satellite 5G/IOTAfter the successful launch event in February, Rohde & Schwarz continues its program with the second free virtual event about satellite and space technologies. The company will present industry experts, who will take a close look on next steps on Non-Terrestrial Networks and satellite 5G/IOT.
08-Feb-2018 | Press Release | Test & measurement
MWC 2018: Rohde & Schwarz to present cutting-edge T&M equipment for 5G, LTE-A Pro, IoT and IP security“Optimizing the present. Designing the future.” That is the theme of the Rohde & Schwarz exhibit at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The company will showcase innovations to improve existing wireless technologies and demonstrate brand new solutions for 5G R&D and standardization.
09-Nov-2020 | Press Release | Test & measurement
New Rohde & Schwarz System Amplifier Targets Microwave Device ManufacturersAs the market for mobile radio, IoT, satellite and radar applications grows, Rohde & Schwarz has introduced a new approach to the system amplifier challenge. With unprecedented output power, bandwidth and market-leading noise performance, the compact R&S®SAM100 offers users a unique proposition.
23-Sep-2020 | Press Release | Mobile network testing
Fieldforce Inc. announces strategic partnership with Rohde & SchwarzPartnership enables customers to leverage leading 5G network testing offering from Rohde & Schwarz with the comprehensive digital workflow management platform provided by Fieldforce.
14-Feb-2023 | Press Release | Test & measurement
Leading chipset manufacturers test and verify 5G RedCap using R&S CMX500 in R&D and type approval stagesRohde & Schwarz helps Tier 1 chipset manufacturers around the globe to verify 5G RedCap (Reduced Capabilities) and other 3GPP Release 17 features of their products. The tried and tested R&S CMX500 5G one-box signaling tester (OBT) can be used across the whole value chain, from early R&D to type approval conformance testing. At Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona, Rohde & Schwarz is showcasing its radio communication tester in the new R&S CMX500 OBT lite hardware configuration, tailored specifically for lower data rate applications like 5G RedCap.
22-Jul-2020 | Press Release | Test & measurement
Rohde & Schwarz presents economy vector signal generator for the automotive, IoT and education sectorsThe new R&S SMCV100B vector signal generator targets automotive, broadcast, navigation and wireless applications. It is the first commercial multistandard platform and fully configurable with keycode options. The vector signal generator is ideal for numerous applications, ranging from the lab to production. Wherever different technologies converge, it can be perfectly adapted to specific application requirements.
25-Sep-2023 | Press Release | Wireless communications
Skylo Technologies collaborates with Rohde & Schwarz to enhance non-terrestrial network (NTN) testing servicesRohde & Schwarz and Skylo Technologies are collaborating to set up a device acceptance scheme for Skylo’s non-terrestrial network (NTN). The proven device test framework from Rohde & Schwarz will be used to test NTN chipsets, modules and devices to validate their compatibility with the Skylo test specification. This partnership is expected to optimize Skylo’s network performance, reshaping industries worldwide by enabling reliable, ubiquitous connectivity.