A common 1 GHz reference signal maintains high phase stability between the RF outputs of multiple R&S®SGT100A SGMA vector RF sources.

09-Jan-2017

The intuitive graphical user interface makes it simple for users to test wireless devices for compliance with the 3GPP protocols for various technologies.

20-Feb-2015

Read this educational note and dive into the discussion about the six most important transformer measurements: turns ratio, mutual inductance, phase angle, primary and secondary inductance, leakage inductance, and interwinding capacitance.

28-Feb-2024

Hybrid Broadcast Broadband Television (HbbTV)

28-Dec-2012

This application note describes Methods of Implementation (MOI) for precise, fast, and error-free compliance testing of USB 3.2 Legacy Cable Testing for USB Type A, Type B, and Micro family connector types. Based on 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps signaling per lane with vector network analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz.

09-Nov-2023 | AN-No. 1SL408

This application note gives the guidance of how to perform the BLE 5.1 DF RF tests according to the RF test specification of BT 5.1 by using the Rohde & Schwarz test solutions.

30-Oct-2019 | AN-No. GFM327

This application note describes a technique to perform a calibrated noise power measurement (P_hot) with spectrum analyzers and noise sources.

31-May-2022 | AN-No. 1EF113

This application note shows how to perform user equipment (UE) receiver tests, such as block error rate (BLER) and throughput tests, under fading conditions with the R&S®CMW500 RF tester and the R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator in LTE(-A), W-CDMA (HSPA+), TD-SCDMA and GSM (GRPS and EGPRS(2)).

03-Nov-2015 | AN-No. 1MA194

The R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator is a powerful and flexible signal generation source for realistic and agile radar scenarios in highly integrated radar scenario simulators.

20-Nov-2020

Fast and Accurate Test of Mobile Phone Boards

29-Aug-2003 | AN-No. 1MA65

Simple open design

15-Apr-2019

LTE is under continuous development. Release 10 (LTE-Advanced) introduced carrier aggregation (CA) as the primary enhancement. Releases 11 and 12 add several new components to LTE. Some are enhancements to existing features (such as improvements to CA), while others are completely new concepts, such as coordinated multipoint (CoMP).This application note summarizes the Rohde & Schwarz test solutions for LTE-Advanced according to Releases 11 and 12 using vector signal generators, signal and spectrum analyzers and the wideband radio communication tester.

14-Jul-2016 | AN-No. 1MA272

Broadcasting transmitters are subject to particularly stringent standards with respect to broadcast signal quality, because even small faults can lead to service disruptions for many viewers.

13-May-2013 | AN-No. 7BM103

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

18-Jun-2013

Simple testing of multi-frequency, multi-constellation GNSS receivers

22-Aug-2019

I/V semiconductor characteristic curves with Rohde & Schwarz sweep tool

02-May-2023

This application note reviews a new calibration subsystem which consists of Inline Calibration Units (ICUs). These ICUs are designed for in situ use, so they are left in place both during the calibration procedure and during the measurement of the Device Under Test (DUT).This adds versatility, convenience and accuracy to the VNA based measurement system, as it means the calibration can be refreshed at any time without manually disconnecting the DUT from the test system.

29-Sep-2017 | AN-No. 1EZ71

This app note provides an introduction into the various jitter components and elucidates the commonly available jitter separation frameworks.

08-Dec-2021 | AN-No. 1SL375

Direct remote control of OSP via VNA and SA

06-Dec-2013 | AN-No. 1MA226

Converting DHEI (DigiCable Headend Expansion Interface) to ASI Using WOOSHCOM^® Adapter 3010

08-Jun-2004 | AN-No. 7BM40

This application note describes the necessary settings in the user interface of the R&S® Broadcast Test Center BTC which supports the new “Next Generation Broadcast Standard ATSC 3.0” with BTC firmware version 2.20 and later.

27-Mar-2018 | AN-No. 1GP119

RF signal monitoring in DVB-T2 multi-PLP networks

24-Jul-2012

Remote Emulation with the R&S^®SMBV100A Vector Signal Generator

11-Oct-2016 | AN-No. 1GP91

Secondary surveillance radar (SSR) bridges the gap between communications systems and classic radar systems. Despite the increasing capabilities of mobile communications, SSR remains a major component in airspace surveillance.

17-May-2021

Apple iPad Remote Control for Broadcasting T&M Instruments

02-Oct-2012 | AN-No. 7BM82

The Rohde & Schwarz Bluetooth RF test solution with the R&S CMW and R&S CMWrun is closely aligned to the Bluetooth RF Test Suite. This document describes common setups for these tests and the required configurations.

04-May-2015 | AN-No. 1MA261

The R&S®RTx-K36 frequency response analysis (Bode plot) option displays the system response to changes in operating conditions, such as supply voltage changes.

13-Aug-2024

VoIP for air traffic control

21-Nov-2014

This application note illustrates the upgrade from the available wireless TV standard ATSC to its expansion ATSC Mobile DTV described in the new standard A/153 (ATSCM/H), in which Rohde & Schwarz has played a major development role.

22-Sep-2009 | AN-No. 7EB02

This application note describes typical spectrum analyzer measurements in production environments and discusses different approaches to speed them up.

17-Nov-2014 | AN-No. 1EF90