Radar technology is essential for state-of-the art and future vehicles on the path to full autonomous driving. Radar sensors deliver critical information about the surrounding traffic environment or monitor the interior of the vehicle. As safety-relevant parts, radar sensors must adhere to specifications and regulations.

12-Dec-2022

Correlated time-frequency measurements help optimize gate driving and minimize electromagnetic emissions early on during development.

27-Apr-2023

This document describes the unique application of Rohde & Schwarz VNA to fully characterize the passive part of multi-element antennas.

20-Mar-2017 | AN-No. 1MA278

Measurement Setup for Phase Noise Test at Frequencies above 50 GHz with two external harmonic mixers in combination with a commercially available phase noise tester. Signal sources with frequencies up to 325 GHz can theoretically be measured with this setup.

05-Feb-2018 | AN-No. 1EF101

You need a flexible clock source that can provide the signals needed for today’s and tomorrow’s designs with minimal jitter and noise as well as best spectral purity.

03-Aug-2017

LTE beamforming can be accurately tested with one or more R&S®RTO digital oscilloscopes for a 1×2, 1×4 or even a 1×8 MIMO system.

08-Aug-2024

Simplifying mixer measurements with the R&S ZNB

01-Oct-2013

This Application Note provides guidance on using the “Intermodulation Wizard” through an example measurement.

27-Mar-2013 | AN-No. 1EZ63

The R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator is ideal for high-precision RF and microwave tests requiring deembedding of the device under test (DUT).

11-Oct-2017

The document gives an overview and user guide about a link budget calculator for the main components of a basic OTA system. Accomopanied by an Excel sheet containing the Link Budget Calculator.

19-Mar-2019 | AN-No. 1EF104

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

The R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator combined with the R&S®FSW signal and spectrum analyzer offers fast and simple power amplifier testing.

22-Feb-2015

This application note contains theoretical background on OTA power and pattern measurements in the context of 5G and beam steering.

29-Aug-2017 | AN-No. 1GP118

Ethernet communications has been introduced in automotive networks to enable fast and cost efficient data communications.

27-Mar-2015

In this application note we discuss potential 5G waveform candidates, list their advantages and disadvantages and compare them to OFDM.

10-Jun-2016 | AN-No. 1MA271

The ground connection on the R&S®RT‑ZMxx modular multimode probes can be used to improve measurements on high-speed differential interfaces.

29-Jan-2025

Noise figure is an important parameter that describes the noise contribution of an electronic device. A classical approach to measure the noise figure is to use a noise source which delivers two different input noise powers by switching between a “hot” and a “cold” state and a noise receiver

23-Dec-2021 | AN-No. 1SL378

Rohde & Schwarz presents the R&S®ATS1000 antenna test system, a highly accurate solution for testing 5G antennas up to mmWave frequencies in a mobile shielded chamber.

17-Oct-2017

This application note describes a measurement-based development methodology by which the Doherty Amplifier may be enhanced.

26-Sep-2016 | AN-No. 1MA279

The R&S®Cable Rider ZPH, a simple one-port cable and antenna analyzer, can be used to swiftly and easily perform reflection measurements and other tasks.

13-Nov-2017

This application notes introduces two alternative methods how to do the Power Added Efficiency measurement.

22-May-2013 | AN-No. 1EZ64

Verification of wideband power amplifiers

19-May-2020

This application note explains how to generate phase coherent signals with a compact easy-to-use solution.

07-Sep-2016 | AN-No. 1GP108

This application note shows how to use Rohde & Schwarz signal generators and analyzers for testing early 5G New Radio components, chipsets and devices. Methods for easy creation and analysis of custom OFDM are explained.

23-Oct-2017 | AN-No. 1MA308

Obtain fast data reading for realtime filter tuning with the R&S®ZNB vector network analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz.

27-Nov-2019

This application note provides practical hints to accurately characterize and de-embed these lead-in and lead-out structures with R&S Vector Network Analyzers ZNA, ZNB, ZNBT and ZND.

19-Sep-2022 | AN-No. 1SL367

This application note describes the basic frequency filter measurements that are often required during service repairs, during development and for training purposes.

27-Mar-2015 | AN-No. 1MA243

This application note aims to explain test procedures and characterization of the relevant parameters for active phased array antennas.

04-Jul-2016 | AN-No. 1MA248

Optimize beamforming – From bits to RF beams - Flyer

Regulatory bodies deploy spectrum monitoring solutions from Rohde & Schwarz in order to plan, verify and rectify the actual usage of the frequency spectrum.