Crucial for proper operation of mobile networks. Part 4 of the series on Cable and Antenna verification

Learn how systematic testing of filter combiners and RF components ensures standards conformance, detecting defects for optimal base station performance

09-Jan-2025 | AN-No. 8NT20

This application note describes how all required performance tests can be performed quickly and easily by using vector signal generators.

11-May-2016 | AN-No. 1MA162

Enabling smart macro network enhancements

09-Aug-2016

LTE-A Base Station Receiver Tests

11-May-2016 | AN-No. 1MA195

Machine learning use cases like network utilization rating and call stability score extract insights from network data analytics enabling network optimization

28-Feb-2024 | AN-No. 8NT10

30 dBm + 30 dBm = 60 dBm? It is well known that it is not as easy as that.

This application note supplies a free of charge software tool that can e.g. be used to add or subtract an arbitrary number of power, to convert power and voltage units from the linear to the logarithmic scale.

10-Dec-2018 | AN-No. 1GP77

P25 and FRMCS scanning

Mission-critical networks currently in migration from narrowband to broadband play a crucial role in enabling communication for various public safety agencies

12-Mar-2024 | AN-No. 8NT12

This application note explains how to detect, characterize, find and document interferers in cellular networks using the R&S®FSH spectrum analyzer.

21-Oct-2014 | AN-No. 1EF89

Time-of-arrival (ToA) and Time-Alignment-Error (TAE) are important network synchronization measurements to achieve high network quality and performance.This educational note describes how 5G NR is affected by these synchronization requirements.

17-Aug-2021 | AN-No. 8NT05

Crucial for proper operation of mobile networks - Part 3 of the series on Cable and Antenna verification

Leaky feeder measurements executed by a cable and antenna tester are crucial for proper operation of mobile networks

05-Dec-2024 | AN-No. 8NT19

Best practices for mobile network testing for business-critical applications

A best practice set of tests, KPIs and limits verify the performance of a business-critical private network for communicating machines.

13-Aug-2024 | AN-No. 8NT17

This application note provides a brief summary of the transmission modes (TM) in LTE and describes the beamforming measurements for base stations (BS) and user equipment (UE). The T&M options using various Rohde & Schwarz instruments are also presented.

26-Apr-2013 | AN-No. 1MA187

Part 1 of the Cable and Antenna verification series – essential for Mobile Networks

Return loss and decoupling measurements on antenna systems executed by a cable and antenna tester are crucial for proper operation of mobile networks

23-Feb-2024 | AN-No. 8NT11

This application note provides and overview of the technology, the details of the standard and summarizes the R&S®TSMx scanner features for LTE-M measurements.

26-Jul-2019 | AN-No. 8NT04

Best practices for national regulatory authorities

Field measurements of network coverage and QoE are essential for regulators to validate license obligations and foster a healthy competition.

15-Apr-2024 | AN-No. 8NT14

A time-gated spectrum scan applies a time gate on uplink/downlink slots/symbols or guard period and helps identifying interference in operational 5G TDD networks.

21-Sep-2023 | AN-No. 8NT08

R&S®SBT server based testing and fast RF instruments allow shorter characterization times and faster production testing while maintaining quality.

08-Jun-2020

The LTE C-V2X Scanner provides customers an opportunity to verify, test, and optimize ITS traffic systems (RF KPIs and decoded ITS message content).

21-Oct-2022 | AN-No. 8NT07

Use the R&S®ZVA vector network analyzer and R&S®BBA150 broadband amplifier for accurate and reproducible results in minimum test time.

27-Sep-2013

This application note summarizes the Rohde &Schwarz test solutions for LTE-Advanced (Release 10) using Vector Signal Generators, Signal and Spectrum Analyzers and the Wideband Radio Communication Tester.

03-Sep-2014 | AN-No. 1MA166

RF system noise contributions define receiver capabilities and sensitivity. The noise figure measures how the critical components affect the signal.

28-Jan-2022

The topic of this application note is mobile phone measurements – in theory and in practice. It discusses measurements according to the most common standard in use today, GSM.

22-Aug-2014 | AN-No. 1MA231

The R&S®CMW wireless communication tester are ideal for designing and verifying Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) circuits and modules.

27-Jan-2017

R&S VCS-4G for geographically distributed voice communications systems.

17-Jun-2013

Integration of instruments with an Ethernet interface, such as the R&S®OSP open switch and control platform, into a pure GPIB bus system.

02-Aug-2010

SynMatrix advanced computer-aided tuning enables real time filter optimization in an easy guided process using the network analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz.

02-May-2024

With the RTO-K17/RTE-K17 High Definition Option the user will see more signal details with up to 16 bit vertical resolution.

13-Apr-2015 | AN-No. 1TD06

Fokus EMI debugging

24-Jul-2024

Voice and SMS in LTE

11-May-2011 | AN-No. 1MA197

Rohde & Schwarz offers a powerful tool for remote control of their oscilloscopes - the RsInstrument Python module. This module enables users to control and automate their Rohde & Schwarz test & measurement instruments, including oscilloscopes, through Python scripts or interactive console communication.

14-Dec-2023