Despite a challenging economic environment, Rohde & Schwarz closed the past fiscal year (July 2009 through June 2010) with a positive operating result. The group of companies recorded a turnover of EUR 1.3 billion, slightly above the previous fiscal year's level. As soon as the economic crisis took hold, the Executive Board set a course based on rigorous cost management combined with the continued implementation of all growth-promoting measures. ...

Rohde & Schwarz has announced the availability of its new R&S ZVA-Z500 frequency converters that enable network analyzers to cover the 325 GHz to 500 GHz range. The T&M specialist is providing a turnkey solution that includes the integration of the converters in applications. The R&S ZVA-Z500 models feature a superior dynamic range and outstanding output power over the entire frequency band, and can be set up completely via the network analyzer i...

Rohde & Schwarz has launched a new version of R&S ROMES, a comprehensive drive test solution for LTE. The software accesses data from the R&S TSMW LTE scanner and the LTE USB test terminal. When performing drive tests for network optimization, test engineers are able to measure the transmission rate and transmission quality at the test point. The LTE test terminals have multiple antennas and support multiple input multiple output (MIMO) transmiss...

By offering three new frequency multipliers, Rohde & Schwarz is extending the frequency range of microwave signal generators to 110 GHz. The frequency multipliers in the R&S SMZ family are the first on the market to offer users the choice of either mechanically or electronically controlled built-in attenuator options. Rohde & Schwarz designed the multipliers as the perfect complement to the R&S SMF100A microwave signal generator. In addition to c...

This year's case study competition was won by the team from the Technical University of Aachen. In cooperation with the German Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies (VDE), Rohde & Schwarz, world market leader for terrestrial TV transmitters, held its seventh international case study competition. Electrical engineering students from Germany and Singapore were invited to address the topic of digital TV. After proving t...

The R&S SFE Broadcast Tester from Rohde & Schwarz is now available with the new R&S SFE-K30 fading simulator option integrated. The multistandard broadcast signal generator provides TV and radio consumer equipment manufacturers with all the functions they need for R&D, manufacturing and quality assurance. The compact signal generator is the only ½ 19 device on the market equipped with a modulator that integrates a realtime coder, an integrated b...

Rohde & Schwarz showed its radio access point system at Eurosatory in Paris. This solution can be used to network the various radio infrastructures of branches of the armed forces, forces of different nations, and public safety and security (PSS) authorities with each other.

The compact, economical R&S FSC spectrum analyzer recently introduced by Rohde & Schwarz delivers all of the key characteristics of a professional spectrum analyzer. The R&S FSC handles all basic functions such as RF spectrum measurement and power measurement. With a frequency range starting at 9 kHz and extending to a maximum of 6 GHz, the analyzer is ideal for applications that require a high-quality basic instrument: Simple development tasks, ...

New network management software from Rohde & Schwarz provides network operators with a simple solution that − for the first time − gives them a central overview of overall transmitter operation across sites. R&S TS4570 monitors all transmitters and monitoring equipment via an SNMP interface and graphically displays them on a computer. Disturbances are immediately detectable on-screen, allowing network operators to respond promptly to ...

The R&S DVSG digital video signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz is a compact solution for the development and quality assurance of TV sets and projectors. The CS-S10w analysis software from Konica Minolta is now preinstalled on the generator. The software supports the Konica Minolta CS200 and CS2000 – the chromameters/spectroradiometers most frequently used by entertainment electronics manufacturers. The data recorded with the CS200 or CS2000 ...

Rohde & Schwarz introduces the R&S DVMS1, a compact monitoring system for DVB-T and DVB-H networks. The R&S DVMS1 simultaneously monitors the MPEG transport stream and the transmitted RF signal. This makes it ideal for use at transmitter sites. The modulation error ratio (MER) is typically measured up to 38 dB, which, for this application, clearly sets the R&S DVMS1 apart from other instruments: Due to the system's high MER measurement range, the...

Rohde & Schwarz is introducing a new family of audio analyzers developed especially for use in production. The R&S UPP200/400/800 analyzers are available in two-, four- or eight-channel versions. Multiple analyzers can be cascaded to test as many as 48 analog measurement channels. Due to the analyzers' time-saving capability to perform parallel measurements on all channels, manufacturers of audio equipment of any type can achieve higher throughpu...

Despite the spread of digitization, network operators continue to rely on analog audio broadcasting and are even further expanding their analog networks. This is why Rohde & Schwarz has enhanced its R&S ETL TV analyzer to cover installation, maintenance and quality testing of FM audio broadcasting transmitters. These capabilities make the R&S ETL the ideal test instrument for service engineers who are responsible for both TV and FM transmitters. ...

Viewers will soon be able to enjoy 3D entertainment not only in movie theaters but also at home. New TV sets and set-top boxes that make it possible to reproduce images in 3D are being developed. Rohde & Schwarz offers broadcast equipment manufacturers and broadcast network operators test solutions for implementing the new 3D technology. The R&S SFU, R&S SFE and R&S SFE100 broadcast signal generators are available for the development and producti...

Transmitter and T&M solutions from Rohde & Schwarz support the ISDB-TB digital TV standard, which has been adopted by several Latin American countries. Using Rohde & Schwarz transmitters, network operators can cost-efficiently set up and expand their infrastructure. The R&S ETL TV analyzer, for example, is ideal for all required measurements on TV transmitters or cable headends. Manufacturers of broadcasting equipment can rely on the R&S SFU, R&S...

The R&S SMU200A high-end vector signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz now has an option that supports realtime processing of feedback information in LTE base station receiver tests. Equipped with the R&S SMU-K69 option, the signal generator processes HARQ feedback as well as uplink timing adjustment commands from the base station, and then adapts the LTE signal dynamically in line with the 3GPP TS 36.141 test specification. These tests previously...

Rohde & Schwarz has expanded its extensive range of power sensors by adding two new models to the R&S NRP family. The new sensors are the first on the market to measure thermal power from DC up to 50 GHz and 67 GHz respectively. They are also the only thermal power sensors that can be used even without a base unit.

Rohde & Schwarz and Benetel Ltd. cooperate to supply comprehensive test and measurement solutions for Femtocell Access Points (FAP) from product development through pilot production to mass production. The relationship leverages test and measurement equipment from Rohde & Schwarz with experience from Benetel in test software and custom solutions. The BTS-114RS production test system is the first femtocell test system to utilize parallel RF testin...

Rohde & Schwarz and GMIT, both specialists for mobile TV, will strengthen their collaboration in the future. The objective is to give customers access to compatible solutions across the entire product portfolio of the two companies.

Rohde & Schwarz has designed the R&S CMW270 as a flexible communications tester that can handle applications well beyond classic cellular mobile radio. As a cost-effective solution for development and production, the tester is capable of handling WiMAXTM plus WLAN, Bluetooth®, GPS and various broadcasting standards. With the R&S CMW270, Rohde & Schwarz keeps pace with the trend toward integrated wireless communications solutions in laptops, netb...