Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG

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Rohde & Schwarz is one of the world's largest manufacturers of electronic test and measurement equipment. Our products set standards in research, development, production and service. As a key partner of industry and network operators, we offer a broad spectrum of market-leading solutions for the newest wireless technologies as well as for RF and microwave applications up to 500 GHz.
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG Articles
In a case study competition, Rohde & Schwarz and VDE put the future of radiomonitoring in the hands of young engineers
Rohde & Schwarz will put inspired engineering students to the test on the subject of radiomonitoring. Increasing radio density and ever complexer radio transmission methods confront this field with huge challenges. For the eighth time, the company, together with the German Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies (VDE), is organizing its international case study competition. Under the banner of Keep pace with the future...
Network analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz use new method to measure group delay over long distances
Rohde & Schwarz has developed a unique method that accurately measures group delay and phase linearity on satellite links. With the new R&S ZVA-K10 software option, users can perform measurements using two network analyzers located at separate sites. In open-area tests, for example, the analyzers can bridge long distances between a transmitter and a receiver.
Rohde & Schwarz ensures secure ATC communications for the future with fully IP-based, scalable voice communications system
At ATC Global in Amsterdam, Rohde & Schwarz will present its first voice communications system for cockpit-tower communications. The fully IP-based R&S VCS-4G has an impressive technological edge: It enables the migration of ATC communications infrastructures to voice over IP. At the same time, this flexible system can be easily integrated into existing analog infrastructures.
Single-source for ATC communications – Rohde & Schwarz offers new voice communications systems
Airports around the world are having to increase their capacity. Initiatives such as the European Commission's Single European Sky are driving the migration from analog and digital technologies to voice over IP (VoIP): VoIP is required for the harmonization of European airspace communications technology in order to achieve interoperability among ATC authorities. The technologically superior solutions from Rohde & Schwarz fulfill the requirements ...
Rohde & Schwarz and Nomor Research provide real-world, cost-efficient LTE base station receiver test solutions
Rohde & Schwarz and Nomor Research have collaborated on a cost-efficient, real-world solution for generating the uplink inter-cell interference signals required for testing LTE networks. Nomor Research’s system-level simulation realistically reproduces this interference as experienced by a multi-cell LTE base station.
Rohde & Schwarz delivers the world's first RF test systems for acceptance testing of VAMOS-capable mobile devices
The R&S TS8950G and R&S TS8980S RF test systems from Rohde & Schwarz now allow conformance and precompliance testing for VAMOS. Using VAMOS, network operators can double the channel capacity of GSM base stations.
Installation and maintenance of LTE networks is now even easier with handheld analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz
The R&S FSH4 and R&S FSH8 handheld analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz offer comprehensive new functions for detailed measurements in LTE networks. With these handheld spectrum analyzers, users can now perform modulation analysis in the LTE frequency division duplex (FDD) and time division duplex (TDD) modes. The new options provide a more detailed view of LTE signals than is possible with other manufacturers' instruments. This is a significant advant...
The R&S SMBV100A now simulates GPS, Galileo and digital communications standards in a single unit
The field-proven R&S SMBV100A from Rohde & Schwarz sets new standards in satellite simulation. With the addition of a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) simulator to this flexible, multi-purpose vector signal generator, the R&S SMBV100A can now generate customized scenarios for GPS and Galileo from up to 12 satellites in realtime. Users can quickly and easily define their own scenarios to test GNSS receivers under a variety of conditions. ...
Complete T&M portfolio from Rohde & Schwarz speeds successful rollouts of LTE-FDD and TD-LTE networks
The first LTE-FDD and TD-LTE networks are being rolled out in Europe, the USA and in Asia. These new wireless communications standards have extremely high data rates – up to 100 Mbit/s – that allow high-speed mobile internet access. Rohde & Schwarz offers the T&M equipment to ensure the rapid deployment of LTE-FDD and TD-LTE. The company has a complete product portfolio for developing and manufacturing chipsets, user equipment and infrastruct...
Rohde & Schwarz RF test system characterizes radar modules ten times faster than other solutions
The new R&S TS6710 test system from Rohde & Schwarz is a highly flexible, turnkey standard solution for manufacturers of AESA radar equipment. Its modular architecture allows it to be configured for product development or for use on production lines. Predefined test cases and the easy compilation of complete test sequences simplify operation significantly. The user can also adapt all test cases individually to specific customer requirements. More...
Rohde & Schwarz UK appoints Richard Bloor as Business Development Manager
Rohde & Schwarz UK announced today that Richard Bloor has been appointed as Business Development Manager, reporting to managing director, Frank Mackel. Richard joins Rohde & Schwarz from Tektronix, where he has worked since January 2004. He started with Tektronix as their Business Development Manager, responsible for increasing the market share of their oscilloscope business. He then became UK Direct Sales and Distribution Manager, in charge of m...
The University of Bedfordshire selects Rohde & Schwarz equipment for its new telecommunications lab
The University of Bedfordshire has purchased six signal generators, six spectrum analysers and a vector network analyser from Rohde & Schwarz UK to equip its new telecommunications laboratory. The investment, which is part of a £1million refurbishment of the Department of Computer Science and Technology’s facilities, significantly expands the University’s teaching and research capabilities into telecommunications, wireless, electronics, embe...
Mobile World Congress 2011: T&M equipment from Rohde & Schwarz shortens time-to-market for LTE products
Rohde & Schwarz presents its comprehensive product portfolio at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona The company offers manufacturers and network operators customized solutions for all common wireless standards. The products are ideal for applications in development, conformance testing, production and network optimization. Rohde & Schwarz once again underscores its position as the industry leader with the introduction of test and measurement o...
Rohde & Schwarz introduces the world's first USB-capable wideband power sensors that can measure up to 40 GHz
Rohde & Schwarz is expanding its portfolio of USB-capable power sensors with the new R&S NRP-Z85 and R&S NRP-Z86. These are the world's first wideband sensors to measure power from 50 MHz to 40 GHz without requiring a base unit. Instead of a base unit, the sensors are connected to a PC via a USB interface. This cost-efficient solution displays envelope power over a dynamic range of -47 dBm to +20 dBm, which is unprecedented in the industry. High-...
R&S SMB100A signal generator now with electronic step attenuator and expanded range up to 12.75 GHz for blocking tests
Two new frequency options, the R&S SMB-B112 and R&S SMB-B112L, elevate the R&S SMB100A analog signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz to new levels of performance. Both now cover an exceptionally wide frequency range from 100 kHz to 12.75 GHz. In addition, the R&S SMB-B112 option equips the R&S SMB100A with a wear-free electronic step attenuator. No other signal generator in the frequency range up to 12.75 GHz has this feature. An electronic step a...
Rohde & Schwarz wideband radio communication tester with new LTE eHRPD handover options for user equipment testing
Rohde & Schwarz has enhanced its R&S CMW500 multistandard platform and now offers options for testing the handover between LTE and 1xEV-DO networks. All tests are carried out in line with the 3GPP2 enhanced high-rate packet data (eHRPD) specifications. In particular manufacturers who address the American and Asian markets with their user equipment or chipsets must perform these tests. In America and Asia, LTE technology is currently being integra...
Linearization of active RF components is easier and faster with powerful new analysis software from Rohde & Schwarz
Rohde & Schwarz has introduced the R&S FS-K130 distortion analysis software for optimizing active RF components such as power amplifiers and mixers. This software allows users to characterize and linearize amplifiers quickly and easily. The R&S FS-K130 even compensates for memory effects exhibited by many of today's amplifiers. The test setup consists of a spectrum analyzer, a signal generator, and a PC. The setup measures the amplifier's charact...
Rohde & Schwarz takes over DVS Digital Video Systems AG
Effective December 14, 2010, Hanover-based DVS Digital Video Systems AG has been integrated into the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies. DVS, which was founded in 1985 and now has 110 employees, is a leading international manufacturer of hardware and software for professional film and video postproduction. We are confident that this partnership will result in the transfer of valuable technology from the studio to broadcasting. Moreover, DVS will ...
Rohde & Schwarz selected to deliver high-performance radios for the third tranche of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft production
Rohde & Schwarz has received an additional order for VHF/VHF radios to equip the Eurofighter Typhoon series aircraft. The company's close involvement with the project, which began when the series went into production in 1999, has now been extended to the first batch of the third production tranche. Each of the 88 aircraft ordered in this batch will be equipped with two VHF/UHF radios from Rohde & Schwarz. Delivery is scheduled to begin in 2012.
Rohde & Schwarz releases an LTE Test Case Wizard that radically simplifies testing of radio base stations
The LTE test case wizard dramatically eases the task of generating the correct signals for specific R&S LTE base station test scenarios. An operator of a signal generator only has to select the appropriate test case and the wizard will configure the desired R&S LTE signal, interferers, AWGN and fading. Wizard functionality includes automatic selection of the correct R&S LTE reference measurement channel, setting of the required R&S LTE resource b...