18-Feb-2025 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

The latest radio resource management (RRM) conformance work item from the Global Certification Forum (GCF) has reached “Active” status following the approval of the Rohde & Schwarz R&S TS8980FTA-M1 5G conformance test system as the first to meet test platform approval criteria (TPAC). This includes the validation of RRM FR2 test cases in standalone mode (SA) for both one and two angles of arrival (1x AoA and 2xAoA) within 5G mmWave band combinations.

01-Oct-2024 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

CETEX, the all-new Consumer Electronics Test & Development Forum and Expo, invites test and development engineers to RAI in Amsterdam from October 9 to 10, 2024. There, Rohde & Schwarz will exhibit its advanced test and measurement solutions that address the latest emerging challenges in consumer electronics development. Visitors can connect with the company’s experts and explore the latest technologies that help them enhance EMC compliance, debug digital protocols faster, or improve the energy efficiency of their products.

26-Feb-2025 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz presents the CMX500 AI Scripting Assistant, a novel solution revolutionizing mobile device testing. The AI-powered tool for the CMX500 5G one-box signaling tester simplifies and accelerates the scripting process for test engineers who deal with the complexities of script generation from diverse sources. The assistant provides users a tailored and efficient approach for automating domain-specific applications such as R&D 5G NR protocol testing, application testing, or instrument automation.

28-Mar-2024 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz will present the first real-time measurements on the planned new Bluetooth® signals to support Channel Sounding. The demonstration at the embedded world Exhibition & Conference in Nuremberg, Germany, will be run on an R&S CMW500 wideband radio communication tester. The Bluetooth® Channel Sounding feature will enable unprecedented positioning accuracy for consumer and commercial applications. The signal measurement capabilities to support chip and device development are eagerly awaited by the industry.

10-Jul-2024 | Press Releases | Security Scanner

Trials of two digital security scanners produced by German manufacturer Rohde & Schwarz have begun at Zurich Airport. The long-term plan is to equip all security checkpoints at the airport with the new technology.

07-May-2025 | Press Releases | Broadcast and Media

Rohde & Schwarz will showcase its latest energy-efficient transmitters and 5G Broadcast technologies, designed to support network operators and content providers in driving operational resilience, sustainability, and new business models.

19-Jun-2023 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

At the i14y Lab, Rohde & Schwarz, VIAVI and Benetel combined their industry-leading capabilities to showcase their integrated, automated testing solution for the conformance testing of O-RAN radio units (O-RUs). This solution was used to test the commercial grade 4T4R RAN650 O-RU from Benetel according to O-RAN ALLIANCE and 3GPP specifications.

21-Oct-2025 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Fast. Precise. Compact. These are the defining qualities of the new MXO 3 series oscilloscopes. Powered by the same next-generation MXO oscilloscope technology from Rohde & Schwarz, originally pioneered in the MXO 4 and MXO 5/5C series instruments, this latest addition to the oscilloscope portfolio delivers big capabilities in an exceptionally small package.

28-Jun-2023 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., will conduct a comprehensive set of tests for NB-IoT over non-terrestrial networks (NTN) to accurately verify two-way internet of things (IoT) data across various operating modes using GSO and GEO constellations in line with the 3GPP Release 17. At the MWC Shanghai 2023, Rohde & Schwarz will hold a live demonstration of the test solution at the company’s booth with Qualcomm Technologies’ NTN Release 17 IoT chipsets.

11-Jun-2024 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz has developed the R&S RT-ZISO isolated probing system, further elevating its cutting-edge oscilloscope portfolio. The new R&S RT-ZISO enables extremely accurate measurements of fast switching signals, especially in environments with high common-mode voltages and currents. Also new is the R&S RT-ZPMMCX passive probe with MMCX connector, which complements the isolated probe system perfectly for certain measurement tasks.

23-May-2024 | Press Releases | EMC testing

Higher field strengths for critical test environments

22-Feb-2024 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz is introducing two new setups for 5G RF and RRM conformance testing. The R&S TS8980S-4A is a cost-efficient single-box solution tailored to 3GPP inband test cases, and the R&S TS8980FTA-3A is a single-rack solution covering all inband and out-of-band test cases. No other solution on the market offers the same capabilities in such a compact format.

21-Feb-2024 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz and SmartViser have partnered to develop a solution for testing compliance with a new regulation that will require Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) labeling for smartphones and tablets sold in the EU. At the core of the solution is the R&S CMX500, a radio communication tester that supports end-to-end testing of all signaling use cases, combined with SmartViser’s viSer test automation application – available for Android and iOS. Both companies will showcase the solution at Mobile World Congress 2024.

08-Feb-2024 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

The metaverse and extended reality (XR) applications are considered critical to unlocking the full consumer potential of the 5G technology. Rigorous testing is crucial to ensure the performance and market acceptance of these immersive experiences. Rohde & Schwarz and Slalom have collaborated to address this need, developing essential tools to test XR use cases thoroughly prior to market launch. At Mobile World Congress 2024, visitors can experience a first demonstration of how to enable tomorrow’s augmented reality.

30-Jul-2024 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Calian will be taking over the Rohde & Schwarz DOCSIS portfolio, consisting of the R&S DSA, R&S CLGD and R&S SFD. Calian will now develop and distribute the portfolio, strengthening its position in this industry. Contractual agreements have been made between the two partners to ensure a smooth transition for existing customers.

02-Jul-2025 | Press Releases | Corporate

Effective July 1st 2025, the technology group Rohde & Schwarz has acquired ZES ZIMMER Electronic Systems GmbH. The privately owned company based in Oberursel, Hesse, has been designing, developing and manufacturing high-precision power measurement equipment for four decades. The acquisition complements the Rohde & Schwarz test and measurement product portfolio. This is an important step that contributes to the company's long-term growth strategy and will benefit the customers of both companies.

01-Jun-2023 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz has successfully validated 5G RedCap (reduced capability) test cases for its R&S CMX500 one-box signaling tester and R&S TS8980 conformance test system for the recent Conformance Agreement Group (CAG) #74 meeting, allowing the Global Certification Forum (GCF) to activate the respective work items in their device certification program. Manufacturers of IoT chipsets, modems and end devices as well as test houses can now rely on tried-and-tested Rohde & Schwarz solutions for 387 5G RedCap test cases in all device production stages, from early R&D to type approval conformance testing.

22-May-2025 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Zurich Instruments, a market leader in developing and marketing qubit control and readout electronics for quantum computers, and its parent company Rohde & Schwarz, have been selected as key partners in the National Quantum Computing Testbed Facility (NQCT) project in Queensland, Australia.

20-Jan-2025 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz launches its novel wideband modulated load pull solution. Based on the R&S RTP oscilloscope, this solution offers an extension to traditional vector network analyzer (VNA)-based solutions for non-linear device characterization. By enabling load pull with wideband modulated signals, it allows precise validation of key performance indicators across varying impedances, such as error vector magnitude (EVM) and adjacent channel leakage ratio (ACLR), to support the development of RF components for next-generation wireless technologies.

04-Mar-2025 | Press Releases | Broadcast and Media

Rohde & Schwarz has announced the transfer of its renowned Clipster mastering solution to CineCert, a trusted expert in digital cinema. This marks a new chapter for Clipster, the gold standard for mastering.

03-Nov-2025 | Press Releases | Mobile network testing

The new Rohde & Schwarz TSMS8 scanner boasts industry-leading frequency range and speed to optimize 5G and prepare for 6G networks.

22-Dec-2023 | Press Releases | Automotive

The radar target simulator R&S RTS, Rohde & Schwarz’ game-changing solution of automotive radar, in particular its ability to electronically simulate very close-range objects, has been used to verify the performance of NXP® Semiconductors’ next-generation radar sensor reference design. This collaboration enables the automotive industry to take another step forward in the development of automotive radar, the principal technology that enables advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving features.

04-Feb-2019 | Press Releases | Defense

Rohde & Schwarz is expanding its naval expertise in Kiel by founding R&S Marinesysteme GmbH. The company develops and implements solutions for communications management and reliable communications intelligence and radar intelligence on board naval vessels.

04-Oct-2023 | Press Releases | Cybersecurity

Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity at it-sa 2023: Complete solution for ultra-mobile working with sensitive data on iPhones for the changed world of work Munich The Rohde & Schwarz Networks & Cybersecurity business unit, which consists of Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity, LANCOM Systems and Rohde & Schwarz SIT, will be presenting innovative enhancements to its network and security solutions at it-sa in Nuremberg

15-Nov-2021 | Press Releases | Aerospace

Air traffic control (ATC) communications solutions from Rohde & Schwarz provide UAE customer with reliable connectivity for mobile ATC towers.

12-Feb-2018 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

From April 1, 2018 onward, all newly registered cars and light trucks in the European Union must be equipped with the eCall automatic emergency system. A new option for the R&S SMBV100A vector signal generator together with test automation software delivers standard-compliant, fully automated performance tests for the GNSS receiver integrated in the eCall module. Rohde & Schwarz offers special promotion packages with up to 30 % discount.

12-Sep-2023 | Press Releases | Broadcast and Media

Now endorsed as media standard and with clear monetization path

15-Mar-2022 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

With a completely new family of high performance LCR meters, the frequency range of impedance measurements provided by Rohde & Schwarz test equipment is dramatically extended to cover AC components operating from 4 Hz to 10 MHz, supporting all practical applications. The R&S LCX family of LCR meters serves all established impedance measurements plus specialized measurements for selected component types and provides both, the high accuracy required in R&D, and the high speed needed in production test and quality assurance.

13-Dec-2021 | Press Releases | Secure Communications

State-of-the-art all-IP voice communication for critical infrastructure by Rohde & Schwarz enhances flexibility, scalability, and robustness of London VTS.

14-Mar-2023 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

The China Telecommunication Technology Labs (CTTL) Terminal labs at the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) successfully conducted specific absorption rate and hearing aid compatibility testing for 5G new radio mobile devices. The lab upgraded their DASY8 high-precision electromagnetic near-field scanning platform from SPEAG, the leading provider of dosimetric test systems, with the R&S CMX500 OBT 5G one-box signaling tester from Rohde & Schwarz. SPEAG and Rohde & Schwarz have been long-term partners with CAICT and have supported and equipped CTTL with testing solutions.