26-Feb-2025 | Press Releases | Automotive

u-blox, a leading global supplier of GNSS modules, and Rohde & Schwarz have successfully validated u-blox’s latest automotive GNSS module in accordance with the recently published Chinese GB/T test requirement for automotive on-board GNSS positioning systems using an automated R&S SMBV100B based GNSS simulator solution. This cutting-edge solution will be demonstrated at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona.

28-Mar-2025 | Press Releases | Security Scanner

Rohde & Schwarz, a global leader in security screening, is proud to announce the installation of its 2000th QPS201 unit to Kansai International Airport (KIX). The project was invaluably supported through its local partner Teikoku Sen-I Co., Ltd (TEISEN). This significant milestone reflects the growing demand for advanced security solutions in the aviation sector.

06-Dec-2023 | Press Releases | eCall

Applus Laboratories and Rohde & Schwarz have successfully showcased the seamless integration of eCall testing in an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test environment. The demonstration illustrated different eCall testing scenarios and capabilities in compliance with the UN ECE R10 standard, which regulates automobile-related EMC.

09-Feb-2024 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

At the recent Conformance Agreement Group (CAG) #77 meeting, Rohde & Schwarz has successfully verified the NTN NB-IoT test cases of work item 333 using its R&S CMW500 radio communication tester, allowing the Global Certification Forum (GCF) to activate the work item in their device certification program. Manufacturers of IoT chipsets, modems and end devices as well as test houses can now rely on the proven Rohde & Schwarz solution to bring next-generation IoT devices based on non-terrestrial networks (NTN) to the market, enabling ubiquitous connectivity on land, at sea, and in the air.

13-Mar-2025 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz presents the new R&S NRP140TWG(N) thermal power sensor, designed to meet the growing demands of applications in the F band utilizing a WR 8 waveguide connector. The NRP140TWG(N) is fully traceable to the National Metrology Institute (NMI) in Germany (PTB) and is temperature compensated, ensuring accurate and reliable measurements. With its plug-and-play capability, users can easily connect via USBTMC or LAN digital connectivity, making it an ideal solution for a wide range of applications.

04-Feb-2025 | Press Releases | Security Scanner

Frankfurt is the world’s first airport to regularly employ walk-through scanners for passenger security checks. Following a roughly one-year test phase at Concourse A in Terminal 1, the German Federal Police have authorized the full-scale use of the Rohde & Schwarz QPS Walk2000 air travel security system. The QPS Walk2000 provides significantly greater comfort and convenience at security checks: instead of having to freeze in an awkward posture for scanning, travelers can simply walk through the scanner at a normal speed.

18-Jun-2024 | Press Releases | EMC testing

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03-Mar-2025 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

KT has collaborated with Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI Solutions to develop non-terrestrial network (NTN) technology that overcomes the disadvantages of long propagation delays in satellite communication environments. With this technology, a bandwidth of more than 10 Mbps is possible even between a geostationary (GEO) satellite and user device. This increased transmission efficiency was leveraged to successfully transmit full HD video. Visitors to Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona can see a demonstration of this technology at the KT booth in Hall 4, Stand 4A60.

15-Oct-2024 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz showcased a proof of concept for testing far field wireless power systems at the IEEE Wireless Power Technology Conference and Expo (WPTCE) in Kyoto, Japan. The radio frequency (RF) wireless power tester developed by Rohde & Schwarz utilizes the company’s test and measurement equipment along with wireless charging development kits available on the market. It also includes test automation features and a user friendly web interface. With this setup, Rohde & Schwarz supports the AirFuel Alliance RF Standard.

01-Jul-2025 | Press Releases | eCall

cetecom advanced, a leading test laboratory for communication technologies, has certified the test solution from Rohde & Schwarz for the verification of the NG eCall functionality. The solution is based on the CMX500 radio communication tester with the NG eCall option, which was specifically developed for the requirements of the IMS-based emergency call system.

30-Apr-2025 | Press Releases | Automotive

Rohde & Schwarz, a member of the industry body IEEE and OPEN Alliance, is accelerating the development of the new automotive Ethernet variant 10BASE-T1S by offering compliance and trigger & decode options. Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global semiconudctor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge, is one of the major providers of connectivity solutions in automotive. Rohde & Schwarz worked with ADI to use the R&S MXO 4 and 5 series oscilloscope with the R&S MXOx-K560 option to decode the 10BASE-T1S communication. The 10BASE-T1S Ethernet to Edge Bus, named E2B™, from ADI provides a low complexity, high flexibility edge node implementation for automotive applications. The oscilloscope, renowned for its fast update rate and deep memory, is proficient in capturing, triggering and decoding packets quickly as well as capturing both the big picture and smallest details of electrical signals with unparalleled accuracy. It is also able to detect intermittent faults in the communication bus with fast acquisitions.

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

Kyocera has developed an innovative mmWave phased array antenna module (PAAM) that simultaneously creates multiple beams in different directions at different frequencies. These PAAMs will be used in 5G FR2 infrastructure installations, enabling for example site co-location of different operators running networks on different frequency bands. To ensure optimal beam steering and beam directivity of their groundbreaking product, Kyocera relies on CATR-based multi-reflector OTA testing technology from Rohde & Schwarz.

17-Jun-2025 | Press Releases | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz has updated the R&S FSWP for upcoming applications. The new option R&S FSWP-B56G extends the frequency range up to 56 GHz. With the support of external high-end sources as local oscillators it combines the advantage of an easy-to-use signal source analyzer and a high-end phase noise tester. For additive and residual phase noise measurements on amplifiers Rohde & Schwarz has extended the frequency range of the internal signal source up to 54 GHz. In addition, a new and very easy method for noise figure measurements has been added.

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.

30-Jan-2025 | Press Releases | MWC 2025

Always at the forefront of technological innovation, Rohde & Schwarz is shaping the future of the mobile industry with its extensive range of test and measurement and technology solutions. At MWC Barcelona 2025, the wireless communications expert will present a diverse portfolio themed “Enabling Connections, Empowering Innovations” aimed at assisting industry leaders and visionaries turn their ideas for new mobile technologies, products, and applications into reality.

28-Feb-2024 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

Rohde & Schwarz and Samsung have collaborated to verify secure ranging test cases for the ultra-wideband (UWB) PHY layer and assess the secure receiver characteristics of devices based on FiRa specifications. There are new test cases specified in the FiRa 2.0 Technical Specifications, which covers the prevention of physical layer attacks on secure ranging applications based on UWB technology. These test cases were verified with the R&S CMP200 radio communication tester from Rohde & Schwarz on Samsung’s latest UWB chipset.

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

Satellite phones and devices are currently the main modes of communication with the rest of the world for remote regions like Antarctica. But that is about to change. Through a unique collaborative research and development effort between industry and academia, regular mobile phones may soon be able to achieve connectivity in such areas.

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.

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.

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.

08-May-2024 | Press Releases | Broadcast and Media

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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.

26-Sep-2023 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

ETS-Lindgren and Rohde & Schwarz continue their long-term collaboration and have enabled antenna performance measurements with comprehensive assisted global navigation satellite system (A-GNSS) capabilities for 5G NR. The R&S CMX500 OBT wideband radio communication tester and the R&S SMBV100B GNSS simulator in conjuction with EMQuest software from ETS-Lindgren support current and evolving 5G NR location based service standards. Both Rohde & Schwarz instruments can be seamlessly integrated into new and existing CTIA-compliant over the air (OTA) antenna measurement solutions from ETS-Lindgren.

16-May-2024 | Press Releases | Broadcast and Media

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09-Jul-2024 | Press Releases | Wireless communications

EMITE and Rohde & Schwarz continue their collaboration to enhance EMITE’s Over-the-Air (OTA) measurement solutions by fully integrating the latest test capabilities of the R&S CMX500 multi-technology, multi-channel one-box signaling tester. The integration enables besides support of LTE, FR1 and FR2 also full compliance with the cutting-edge WLAN standard IEEE 802.11be as well as 5G RedCap.

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.

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.

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.

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.