Manufacturers of RF components, transmitters and modules are facing complex measurement tasks on wideband RF signals and tight time-to-market requirements. Especially with the advances of 5G NR technology, engineers need to analyze wireless communications signals in R&D and production with test solutions supporting 5G bandwidth and RF requirements. Rohde & Schwarz addresses these users with its new…
WLAN 2×2 MIMO Signaling Tester for IEEE 802.11ax
Rohde & Schwarz strengthens its leading position in WLAN signaling testing. The R&S CMW270 wireless connectivity tester allows developers to test the RF characteristics of WLAN 2×2 MIMO stations in line with the IEEE 802.11ax standard. Multiple input multiple output (MIMO) is a multi-antenna method that uses multipath propagation to boost data rates in wireless communications. The transmit and receive…
The New R&S ATS-Temp Climate Option Enables 5G Device Testing Under Extreme Temperature Conditions
Rohde & Schwarz has developed a setup that enables 3D RF measurements of antenna characteristics in a temperature range from –20 °C to +85 °C. Integrating the R&S ATS-TEMPclimate option into an R&S ATS1000 antenna test system makes it possible for the first time ever to combine testing in an RF OTA chamber and climatic chamber testing into a single procedure, saving…
High-End Vector Network Analyzer Combines Outstanding RF Performance with a Unique Operating Concept
Rohde & Schwarz introduces the R&S ZNA, a new generation of high-end vector network analyzers offering outstanding RF performance and a unique hardware concept that simplifies measurement configuration. Its excellent measurement stability and trace noise enable users to perform demanding measurements on active and passive components and modules. Thanks to its innovative, DUT-centric approach, the world’s first…
Modular RF Switch and Control Platform for a Wide Range of Test Scenarios
Rohde & Schwarz has completely revised the hardware and software for the new generation of the R&S OSP open switch and control platform. It is now optimized for more modules and even shorter switching times. The R&S OSPallows users to combine a wide variety of switch and control modules to form a cost-effective, customized control center for their test…
Automotive Radome Tester Analyzes Radar Compatibility
Placement of radar sensors often involves compromises between vehicle design and sensor performance. They are therefore usually located behind brand emblems and bumpers or integrated into rear-view mirrors or other plastic parts. To enable reliable transmission of the radar signals despite the radomes, the radome material must be sufficiently transparent and homogeneous in the 77…
Signal and Spectrum Analyzers Enhance Bandwidth and RF Performance
With the R&S FSW, Rohde & Schwarz is the technology leader in signal and spectrum analyzers. Now, Rohde & Schwarz has completely enhanced this high-end analyzer family. All R&S FSW models with a maximum input frequency of 26.5 GHz and above are now available with a 2 GHz internal analysis bandwidth option and an 800 MHz bandwidth option for real-time analysis. Users…
Measurement Solution for 5G NR Networks
Rohde & Schwarz is pioneering 5G New Radio (5G NR) network measurements with the world’s first commercially available 5G NR network measurement solution. This solution enables users in the 5G network ecosystem as well as regulators to measure the 5G NR network coverage accurately – one of the biggest challenges in network planning. With this solution,…
Oscilloscope Ideal For Education, R&D, Production
First Spectrum Analyzer To Include One-Port Vector Network Analyzer, Internal VSWR Bridge
Rohde & Schwarz has extended its R&S FPC spectrum analyzer family, adding the R&S FPC1500. This compact instrument combines a spectrum analyzer, a one-port vector network analyzer and a CW signal generator. It is ideal for education, for applications in service and repair shops and for professional hobbyists. It is the first spectrum analyzer on…