Apr 12, 2022 | Press Release | Test & measurement

Error vector magnitude (EVM) is one of the main parameters to characterize the performance of a digital transmitter or receiver. The well-established R&S FSW signal and spectrum analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz has been the leading instrument for high-end measurements requiring extreme precision. Its new front end continues the path of innovation with unrivaled EVM measurement accuracy for wideband modulated signals in the mmWave range. This makes the solution ideal for testing any high-end communication component or systems, including 5G NR FR2 or IEEE 802.11ay / ad chipsets, amplifiers, user equipment and base stations.

Sep 10, 2020 | Press Release | Test & measurement

With the new R&S FSW-B8001 option, the well-established R&S FSW high-end signal and spectrum analyzer now supports an industry-leading 8.3 GHz internal analysis bandwidth, offering unequaled dynamic range and sensitivity. Design engineers developing latest radar and wireless communications technologies as well as future satellite systems will benefit significantly from the extended bandwidth available in a one-box solution.

Mar 16, 2020 | Press Release | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz is paving the way for research in the terahertz frequency range by demonstrating multi gigabit data transmission in the D-Band at 140 GHz. The setup features the R&S FSW high-end signal and spectrum analyzer equipped with an R&S FSW-B8001 option, supporting an unparalleled 8.3 GHz internal analysis bandwidth. This new hardware option will be available soon from Rohde & Schwarz.

May 23, 2023 | Press Release | Test & measurement

The R&S SMW200A and R&S SMM100A vector signal generators and the R&S FSW and R&S FPS signal and spectrum analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz have been approved by Qualcomm for testing the Qualcomm® QRU100 5G RAN Platform – an O-RAN compliant solution with architecture flexibility designed to facilitate scalable and cost-effective 5G network deployments. OEMs providing RUs for Open RAN infrastructure adopting the Qualcomm QRU100 5G RAN Platform can be confident that these Rohde & Schwarz solutions meet the necessary sub-6 GHz test requirements for design verification and production.

2月 27, 2025 | Press Release | Automotive

作为超宽带（UWB）技术的领军企业，恩智浦半导体（NXP Semiconductors）与罗德与施瓦茨（以下简称“R&S”）携手合作，在MWC 2025大会上展示一套UWB雷达目标模拟测试系统。此次演示为全球首创，全面验证了恩智浦Trimension™ NCJ29D6A芯片的卓越性能，尤其是其增强型雷达算法。该系统能够精准模拟距离可变且低至几厘米的UWB雷达目标，为测试场景提供了极高的可控性和可重复性。

2月 15, 2024 | Press Release | MWC2024

在5G网络不断发展的过程中，利用FR1（0.41至7.125 GHz）和FR2（24.25至71 GHz）频段一直是至关重要的。随着5G-Advanced和6G时代的到来，全球各地的监管机构和行业联盟正在讨论第三个频段，即上中频段（FR3）。上中频段涵盖7.125至24.25 GHz，将为移动通信技术开辟新的领域。罗德与施瓦茨（以下简称“R&S”）的技术在帮助高通科技公司展示其在FR3上的最新RF调制解调器技术的准备情况和有效性方面发挥了关键作用。

Jan 04, 2024 | Press Release | Automotive

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) and Rohde & Schwarz are helping the automotive industry to adopt wireless battery management system (wBMS) technology which brings technical, environmental, and cost advantages compared with wired battery management systems (BMS). A new automated test solution is tailored for verification and mass production tests of wireless device tests. This development builds on existing efforts for wBMS RF robustness testing.

2月 19, 2025 | Press Release | Test & measurement

京瓷（Kyocera）开发了一款创新的毫米波相控阵天线模块（PAAM），能够同时在不同方向上以不同频率生成多个波束。这些PAAM将应用于5G FR2基础设施部署中，例如支持不同运营商在不同频段上运行的网络实现站点共享。为了确保其突破性产品在波束赋形和波束指向性方面的最优性能，京瓷采用了罗德与施瓦茨（以下简称“R&S”）基于CATR（紧缩场天线测试）技术的多反射面OTA测试解决方案。

Oct 30, 2023 | Press Release | Wireless communications

With research on the technological components of the future 6G wireless communication standard in full swing, the possibilities of an AI-native air interface for 6G are also being explored. In collaboration with NVIDIA, Rohde & Schwarz takes another step forward and presents an enhancement to its recent hardware-in-the-loop demonstration of a neural receiver, showing the achievable performance gains when using trained ML models compared to traditional signal processing — while for the first time also optimizing the transmitter side.

Mar 03, 2025 | Press Release | Test & measurement

Murata Manufacturing is launching the world’s first Digital Envelope Tracking (Digital ET) technology. This advanced technology has the potential to considerably reduce power consumption of advanced RF circuits for 5G and future 6G devices, contributing towards more energy efficiency in various applications. Rohde & Schwarz and Murata have combined their technology and expertise to develop a sophisticated RF measurement setup that demonstrates the capabilities of this novel Digital ET technology.

Sep 03, 2024 | Press Release | Test & measurement

Premier microwave, RF, wireless and radar players gather in the city of light for the European Microwave Week (EuMW). Industry-leading T&M specialist Rohde & Schwarz will present a radiating portfolio of products and solutions in Paris for various application fields, pushing the limits in the Gigahertz to Terahertz frequency ranges.

Dec 08, 2021 | Press Release | Wireless communications

As 5G networks are being rolled out globally, the evolution of the 5G NR standard continues. With Release 17, 3GPP will extend the frequency support of 5G NR mmWave bands into the unlicensed spectrum up to 71 GHz, a frequency band traditionally used by non-cellular standards like IEEE 802.11ad and 11ay. To address new testing challenges related to this bandwidth extension and to evaluate the performance of the latest generation RF transceiver chipsets, Rohde & Schwarz and Sivers Semiconductors teamed up to test RF transceivers for 5G NR up to 71 GHz.

Mar 13, 2023 | Press Release | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz will showcase an end-to-end test infrastructure featuring its R&S SMW200A vector signal generator and R&S FSW signal and spectrum analyzer together with SatixFy’s Sx3099 modem ASIC demonstrating DVB-S2X Annex E wide bandwidth beam hopping and high bit rate DVB-RCS2 transmission.

Sep 22, 2022 | Press Release | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz presents an innovative signal generation and analysis solution for measurements in the D band that will significantly simplify early next generation mobile communications research. The new R&S FE170 frontend extensions are easy to mount to and configure with the R&S SMW200A vector signal generator and the R&S FSW signal and spectrum analyzer. The extensions will allow the two high-end test instruments to cover frequency ranges between 110 GHz and 170 GHz – key spectrum for beyond 5G, for 6G technology and for future automotive radar applications.

Aug 03, 2022 | Press Release | Wireless communications

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.

Jun 06, 2022 | Press Release | Test & measurement

At the International Microwave Symposium IMS2022, Rohde & Schwarz will showcase new EVM optimization techniques for 5G FR2, 6G D-Band component test, the latest Over-the-Air (OTA) test chamber, and many additional new products.

Sep 06, 2022 | Press Release | Test & measurement

After 20 years, European Microwave Week – Europe's premier microwave, RF, wireless and radar event – is returning to Milan, Italy. At the event’s exhibition, test and measurement expert Rohde & Schwarz will showcase the company’s latest testing capabilities for microwave components with a special focus on new solutions for the road to 6G. Visitors will also learn about testing for automotive as well as aerospace and defense applications.

Jun 13, 2024 | Press Release | THz communication

Rohde & Schwarz is advancing its pioneering sub-THz research in the D-Band and has reached important milestones. In collaboration with the Berkeley Wireless Research Center (BWRC), the test and measurement expert has successfully characterized a TX/RX multi-antenna chip (CHARM) operating at up to 140 GHz, using their D-Band over-the-air (OTA) test chamber. Academia and industry leaders agree that the 110 GHz to 170 GHz frequency range, known as D-Band, is critical for beyond 5G and 6G mobile communications and future automotive radar applications.

May 02, 2017 | Press Release | Test & measurement

The IEEE 802.11p standard is one of the main candidates for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications. Rohde & Schwarz T&M equipment enables semiconductor manufacturer Renesas to provide first class communications solutions for the 11p market.

Nov 27, 2018 | Press Release | Test & measurement

NTT DOCOMO INC. and Rohde & Schwarz have joined forces to set up the world's first ultra-wideband channel sounder for mobile communications exceeding 100 GHz. They conducted radio wave propagation experiments at frequencies up to 150 GHz. The frequency bands from 100 GHz to 300 GHz are expected to enable further high-speed and large-capacity communication for the next generation beyond 5G.

Oct 26, 2022 | Press Release | Test & measurement

To further exploit the huge potential of 5G, the wireless industry has continued to develop the standard up to Release 16, and development continues. But technology does not stand still, and even as 5G presses forward, a new generation of cellular technology is emerging. Cutting-edge 6G research is already underway at communications equipment manufacturers and research institutions, and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) is a major area of interest in 6G research. Rohde & Schwarz, with Tsinghua University and Actenna Technology, recently completed an evaluation and trial of RIS technology to comprehensively evaluate the effects and performance of RIS deployment.

Nov 09, 2020 | Press Release | Test & measurement for ADS

Rohde & Schwarz Benelux to provide signal and spectrum analyzing and recording solutions for the Netherlands’ Defence Material Organization TESLA-M project.

Feb 12, 2025 | Press Release | Multi-Domain

Rohde & Schwarz showcases its latest cutting-edge defense solutions at IDEX 2025, empowering true spectrum dominance for operational scenarios in all domains and along the complete signal chain.

Apr 15, 2025 | Press Release | Test & measurement for ADS

State-of-the-art signal generators, spectrum and signal analyzers are key measuring tools to ensure optimal performance of next-generation Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks. Rohde & Schwarz advanced measuring technology plays a key role in modeling and evaluating performance of the Telesat Lightspeed integrated space and terrestrial network.

Sep 25, 2020 | Press Release | Test & measurement for ADS

In order to reduce complexity, costs and efforts for TRM testing, Rohde & Schwarz concentrates on test and measurement solutions to maximize the performance of AESA designs with highest precision instruments and automation of complex test scenarios.

Aug 17, 2022 | Press Release | Test & measurement

The Auray O-RAN Testing and Integration Centre (OTIC) and Security Lab provides test, 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 as part of the O-RAN Certification and Badging Program, Auray OTIC relied on the integrated solution for O-RU conformance testing by Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI.

Jun 23, 2021 | Press Release | Wireless communications

Radio access network (RAN) landscapes deploy various kinds of infrastructure equipment, ranging from macro to small cell base stations. Evolving 5G NR technology in particular makes infrastructure equipment testing challenging due to increasing MIMO complexity and beamforming, wider bandwidths and new spectrum bands up to the mmWave range. Mobile World Congress is returning to Barcelona in June 2021, and Rohde & Schwarz will be showcasing its latest class-leading mobile network infrastructure testing solutions, which address various needs and enable the mobile industry to leverage the opportunities of 5G.

Nov 06, 2019 | Press Release | Wireless communications

While the new 5G technology is at the first stages of rollout, Rohde & Schwarz, the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute, HHI and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF are taking a step further with demonstrations in the terahertz (THz) frequency band, related to the 6th generation wireless mobile communication (6G). The collaboration has resulted in a wireless transmit and receive system operating between 270 and 320 GHz, with further frequency extensions for potential 6G bands already in preparation.

Feb 24, 2021 | Press Release | Wireless communications

In times when many trade shows and congresses are cancelled, postponed or have shifted to virtual formats, MWC Shanghai 2021 is the first show of the GSMA MWC series to return as a physical event in February 2021. Test and measurement specialist Rohde & Schwarz participates and demonstrates its market-leading solutions for mobile devices, chipsets, infrastructure and networks live at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC).

Feb 14, 2022 | Press Release | Test & measurement

Leveraging years of experience and exceptional insight in the entire mobile industry, Rohde & Schwarz is ready to present its comprehensive, leading-edge portfolio of mobile and wireless communications testing solutions at Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona.