Jul 07, 2022 | Press Release | Test & measurement

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.

Oct 13, 2020 | Press Release | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz propels 5G LBS with Assisted-GPS and 5G NR FR2 mmW performance testing

As wireless network operators roll out 5G NR in the millimeter wave spectrum, it is critical to ensure continued reliability of E911 calls and accurate determination of location in mobile devices.

Jan 24, 2022 | Press Release | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz first to deliver test sequences to fulfill requirements of E112 emergency caller location

A new regulation requires all smartphones sold in the European Union from March 2022 onwards to support caller location for 112 emergency calls. To ensure this feature, the devices must be compliant with several positioning systems as outlined by the European Commission. Rohde & Schwarz announces an extension to its R&S TS-LBS location based services test system, making it the first test solution available to perform the necessary LBS compliance tests. Certification service provider CETECOM has already started first E112 testing using these test sequences.

Nov 14, 2022 | Press Release | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz industry leader in 5G NR protocol conformance test cases with R&S CMX500 one-box tester

Rohde & 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.