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CONTENTS
  All-in-one test platform for wireless devices     Performance and quality optimization 

Leading in technologies.......................................................................... 4 Network operator acceptance testing, including OTA............................ 24

One tester for all layers and all phases of product lifecycle................... 6
Your task – the R&S®CMW platform solution......................................... 7
One investment from product development to production..................... 8
  Efficient volume production testing for ­wireless devices 

Production solutions for multi‑DUT testing............................................ 26

  Application testing and typical use cases   One-stop shopping for production, including shielded boxes................ 28

User experience testing ......................................................................... 10

IP application testing and traffic analysis............................................... 12
Emergency services testing and traffic analysis..................................... 13   Powerful universal service solutions 
Reliable C-V2X testing in a lab environment.......................................... 14
In-device coexistence testing.................................................................. 16 Powerful and cost-effective RF measurements and functional tests..... 29
LTE-WLAN traffic offload........................................................................ 17

  Software tools | Recommended extras 

  Radio development 
R&S®CMWrun sequencer software tool................................................. 30
Efficient signaling tester for the requirements of tomorrow.................. 18 R&S®CMWmars multifunctional logfile analyzer.................................... 31
R&S®CMWcards signaling and application tester.................................. 32
R&S®Field-to‑Lab brings real network environ­ment into the lab............ 33

  Protocol development 

Easy protocol development and testing of any signaling scenario........ 20   Additional information 

Glossary................................................................................................... 34
From pre-sale to ­service. At your doorstep............................................. 35
  Conformance testing for RF, protocol and RRM  

Tester for GCF and PTCRB certification................................................... 22

Note: Abbreviations are defined in the glossary on page 34.

CDMA2000® is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications Industry ­Association (TIA-USA).

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by ­Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Rohde & Schwarz is under license.
The terms HDMI and High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and
other countries.

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 All-in-one test platform for wireless devices 

LEADING IN TECHNOLOGIES
The R&S®CMW wideband radio communication tester offers universal, efficient test solutions for all modern
cellular and non-cellular standards. The R&S®CMW is the world’s most widely used test and measurement
platform for development, production and service. It meets all of the requirements for a state‑of-the-
art wireless communication tester. The R&S®CMW can also emulate network operation under realistic
conditions for protocol and RF tests.

Rohde & Schwarz – a reliable partner for wireless Numerous advantages of the future-ready R&S®CMW
test solutions ­all‑in‑one platform
Rohde & Schwarz has long been a pioneer in the develop- The user-friendly R&S®CMW platform efficiently performs
ment of test and measurement solutions for the wireless all measurement tasks – from complex lab tests to produc-
communications market. As the market leader in test and tion line testing with its extremely stringent speed and reli-
measurement equipment for leading-edge LTE-A develop­ ability requirements.
ment, Rohde & Schwarz offers a universal, flexible test
platform. While the high-end R&S®CMW500 in combination with
with the R&S®CMX500 covers the entire spectrum,
The R&S®CMW platform is continually enhanced and the R&S®CMW290 is a cost-effective, compact version
­incorporates extensive experience gained through long- for standard measurements and functional tests. The
term relationships with chipset and wireless device R&S®CMW100 and R&S®CMW270 testers have been
manufacturers. ­optimized for production and non-cellular connectivity
­applications for devices in the FR1 frequency bands.
The R&S®CMW platform offers the very latest LTE The R&S®CMP200 is optimized for production of 5G FR2
­enhancements and all legacy technologies in a single ­products (mmWave).
­compact tester, making it ideal for testing mobile d ­ evices
such as smartphones and tablets as well as base ­stations. The R&S®CMW platform includes a wide variety of hard-
It is also an excellent platform for testing the diverse ware and software options to ensure the best fit for e­ very
require­ments of networked products in the automotive, test and measurement requirement. Unique software tools
healthcare, smart home and other IoT segments. that extend the range of functions are also available. The
R&S®CMW platform covers the entire test and measure-
ment spectrum.

One tester for all technologies

1 Versatile hardware platform 4 WLAN signaling support

►► 6 GHz support ►► LTE-WLAN traffic offload
►► Internal fading ►► WLAN E2E and access point testing
►► Internal server for E2E testing ►► In-device coexistence tests with other
technologies
2 Multi-RAT signaling
►► LTE,
WCDMA/HSPA+, GSM/GPRS/EGPRS 5 Outstanding features for production solutions
►► CDMA2000® 1xRTT/EV-DO ►► Multi-DUT testing for up to 8 devices
►► WLAN, Bluetooth® ►► Chipset support for all major suppliers
►► Supported technologies

3 LTE-Advanced –– Cellular
►► 8 DL CC up to 4x4/8x2 MIMO fading, 2 UL CA –– Bluetooth®
►► FDD/TDD joint operation, 1024QAM DL –– WLAN
►► LTE-U/LTE-LAA, LTE-D, LTE-D2D, eMTC, C-V2X –– IEEE 802.15.4 (ZigBee)

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 All-in-one test platform for wireless devices

Platform overview – preconfigured models

R&S®CMW500 R&S®CMW270 R&S®CMW290

The all-in-one test platform The expert for all ­non‑cellular technologies The compact RF tester for basic functional tests
The R&S®CMW500 wideband radio communi- The R&S®CMW270 wireless connectivity tester The R&S®CMW290 functional radio communica-
cation tester is the universal test ­platform for is a cost-effective ­alternative for ­development, tion tester is the cost-­effective ­compact ­version
RF ­integration and protocol development. The ­production and service. The non‑cellular of the R&S®CMW500. The tester is the right
R&S®CMW500 i­ncludes a fully ­integrated end-to- ­specialist offers features ­comparable to those ­instrument for users who need to measure fun-
end (E2E) data solution that permits comprehen- of the R&S®CMW500. It supports Bluetooth®, damental RF characteristics or verify the func-
sive IP throughput and ­quality ­measurements. WLAN and broadcast technologies. tionality of wireless ­devices. The R&S®CMW290
The R&S®CMW500 can be used in all phases provides service companies with a high-quality,
– from p­ roduct development to production to customized, ­automated test environ­ment for
­service. It is the solution with the widest range functional input and output tests. Powerful
of s­ upported technologies. ­network ­emulation allows IoT/M2M system
­integrators to functionally test module integra-
tion and custom IP applications.

R&S®CMX500 R&S®CMP200 R&S®CMW100

The 5G NR signaling tester The mmWave (FR2) production tester The sub6 GHz (FR1) RF tester for ­production
The R&R®CMX500 radio communication tester The R&S®CMP200 radio communication tester The R&S®CMW100 communications manu-
is the test platform for signaling tests in all 5G consists of a vector signal analyzer and a gen- facturing test set is based on the R&S®CMW
frequency bands: sub6 GHz (FR1) and mmWave erator for RF frequencies from 4 GHz to 20 GHz. platform. The ­flexible RF interface permits
(FR2). In non-standalone (NSA) mode, the Together with the R&S®CMPHEAD30 remote ­simultaneous testing of up to eight RF ports. The
R&S®CMW500 supports legacy technologies in radio head up/downcon­verter for the higher fre- R&S®CMW100 remote control and measurement
mixed operation with LTE. quency ranges (mmWave), it forms a compact concepts are compatible with the R&S®CMW500.
non-signaling test platform for production testing Both ­testers use the same methods for opti-
of 5G FR2 products. mizing test time and ­capacity ­utilization. The
R&S®CMW100 can be used to cost-effectively
­calibrate and ­verify wireless devices in non-sig-
naling mode (analyzer/generator).

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ONE TESTER FOR ALL LAYERS AND

ALL PHASES OF PRODUCT LIFECYCLE
Just a single investment in the R&S®CMW provides users with test solutions for the entire product lifecycle.
All layers are covered – from RF to protocol to IP application.

One tester for the entire product lifecycle Versatile test options, including simulation of non‑ideal
The modular R&S®CMW platform covers all test require- conditions
ments in all phases of the product lifecycle. With just one The R&S®CMW is the basis for testing user experience
basic investment, a wireless device can be tested over its and applications such as battery life and OTA/OTT. The
entire lifecycle – from development to certification and ­combination of complex IP analysis and simultaneous
network optimization to production and service. An exist- ­emulation of a variety of wireless technologies, including
ing configuration can easily be modified to handle other 2G, 3G, LTE and 5G NR, makes the tests possible. These
test and measurement tasks. technologies are ­emulated to test wireless devices under
both ideal and non-ideal conditions. Non-ideal ­operation
Tests for all layers of the OSI model is simulated using additional IP impairments or internal
The R&S®CMW combines RF and protocol tests in a fading.
­single instrument. The R&S®CMW is all that is needed for
RF tests, E2E measurements and OTT analysis in line with
the OSI layer model.

Use cases – radio communication test

R&S®CMW platform covering the entire lifecycle of wireless devices

System and Application Application System

application certification performance application
development and quality verification

Protocol Protocol Signaling

development conformance performance
and quality

RF RF Radio Production Service

development certification performance and logistics
and quality
Layer

Wireless device lifecycle

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YOUR TASK – THE R&S®CMW PLATFORM

SOLUTION

5G NR test and E2E communications Meeting IoT connec­ Flexible production TX and RX
measurement testing tivity requirements solution measurements

Solutions for User experience tests, Efficient solutions for Including fast Automated ­solution
non-standalone (NSA) including voice, video, cellular ­technologies RF ­calibration and for 3GPP/3GPP2
and standalone (SA) IP data transfer and and WLAN, ­verification of chipsets ­RF conformance
mode OTT Bluetooth® LE, ZigBee from different vendors ­measurements with
R&S®CMWrun

Battery life LTE-WLAN traffic Preconformance and Inter-RAT and Protocol testing
testing offloading conformance testing roaming solutions
For all OSI layers,
Test of DUT current Video and E2E tests GCF and PTCRB Simple device tests ­including sample
drain for rerouting ­traffic ­validated test cases (from RF to protocol) test scenarios
from LTE to WLAN and complying with 3GPP during transitions from
back and OMA standards one technology to
for certification of ­another and simulation
wireless devices of roaming tests

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 All-in-one test platform for wireless devices

ONE INVESTMENT FROM PRODUCT

DEVELOPMENT TO PRODUCTION
Different applications place different demands on testers. Development requires the simulation of networks
with standardized cellular and non-cellular call processing sequences. Production requires short test times
and high precision.

Realistic test conditions for module development and the DUT’s ­requirements as needed. In ­combination
integration with the R&S®CMX500, even 5G NR signaling tests
When developing wireless devices, it is essential to test in ­non-standalone mode with LTE and other legacy
the communications interface under realistic network con- ­technologies can be supported.
ditions. The R&S®CMW emulates the base station for all
wireless technologies required to test these devices. The R&S®CMW can be configured down to the ­smallest
detail, enabling users to define scenarios and achieve
The radio access network and the core network are ­reproducible results. RF parameters as well as the signal-
implemented for each technology to be tested. The ing protocols themselves are tested for compliance with
R&S®CMW handles all protocol layers – from the ­physical the specification. Multiple communications standards can
layer to the application itself. Signaling m
­ essages are be run at once to simulate handover scenarios and inter-
dynamically created at runtime and are adapted to ference situations.

Use of the R&S®CMW platform for wireless technologies

Network E2E application

RF generator RF analyzer Protocol testing Fading support
emulation testing
Cellular technologies
5G NR ● ● ● ● ● ●
LTE-A ● ● ● ● ● ●
WCDMA/HSPA+ ● ● ● ● ● ●
GSM/GPRS/EGPRS ● ● ● ● ● ●
eMTC ● ● ● ● ●
NB-IoT ● ● ● ● ● ●
C-V2X ● ● ● ● ● 1)
CDMA2000® 1xRTT, ●
● ● ● ● ●
CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO (inter-RAT LTE)

Non-cellular technologies
●
WLAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/
● ● ● (offloading use ● ●
ac/ax
cases)
Bluetooth® (BR/EDR/LE) ● ● ●
IEEE 802.15.4 (ZigBee) ● ●
Broadcast technologies
GNSS
●
(GPS, GLONASS, Beidou)
DVB-T ●
T-DMB ●
CMMB ●
1)
Requires additional external software from partner.

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 All-in-one test platform for wireless devices

R&S®CMW platform – the perfect measurement solution for Powerful solutions for special production test requirements
IoT applications Rohde & Schwarz is a global leader in optimizing
The growing IoT markets need to test and analyze cellular ­production processes for wireless devices. The test and
and non-cellular standards. The challenge is providing this measurement ­expert offers cost-efficient solutions to meet
capability in a simple setup with only one connection. user requirements. Examples include different modes to
reduce test time, ­optimize processes (capacity utilization)
The R&S®CMW platform offers a unique combination of and test up to eight RF ports in parallel. These optimiza-
cellular and non-cellular network emulations. ­Users can tions fulfill the d
­ emand for high measurement accuracy
­effectively implement a wide variety of measurement tasks and performance. The non-signaling mode (transmitter
with a single investment in equipment, training and adap- and receiver mode) is primarily used in production envi-
tation costs. ronments. Non‑signaling mode is mainly for receiver and
transmitter tests, which are performed using the internal
The R&S®CMW can be used to test handover within a RF generator and RF analyzer.
technology or between technologies. Separate LTE and
WLAN signaling allows detailed analysis of LTE WLAN
traffic offload. A simple setup suffices for all phases – from
­protocol development to functional testing.

The increasing number of standards in a mobile device can

be a cause of poor transmission quality. The R&S®CMW
can also solve this problem. The in-device coexistence test
analyzes mutual interference and desensitization between
the standards.

Wireless device testing

Non-signaling mode/
Signaling mode transmitter and receiver mode
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Upper protocol layers Waveform library Measurement

GSM WCDMA
GPRS HSPA
Bluetooth®
5G NR LTE-A
LTE-MTC WLAN
CDMA2000®

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manding better audio quality, video streaming and data comes with everything needed to test voice and video
transmission. Network operators, device manufacturers call mechanisms on mobile devices – from the access
and app developers need to ensure and optimize a certain ­technologies to all necessary servers, e.g. an internal IMS
quality of experience (QoE) for the wide variety of services ­server. It tests the handover between LTE and WLAN
based on these functions. A number of different parame- as well as legacy standards for single radio voice call
ters are used for optimization, such as the signaling traffic ­continuity (SRVCC). With its integrated audio board, the
per app (E2E traffic), the number of bytes (IP) consumed R&S®CMW supports all important codes, including the
per app and the impact on the battery life. new audio codec enhanced voice service (EVS) that is a
key milestone on the road to high-quality audio connec-
VoLTE/VoWLAN audio and performance testing tions (see blue box on next page).
To ensure a consistently high QoS, network operators
roll out VoLTE services for voice and video telephony in Video testing
their networks and voice over WLAN (VoWLAN) to pro- Video stability and performance are key performance in-
vide seamless multimedia service coverage within build- dicators for E2E video streaming. They must be optimized
ings. The audio quality of VoLTE, VoWLAN and legacy based on a variety of standards, including LTE, WCDMA/
standards (GSM, WCDMA, CDMA2000®) depends on HSPA, GSM and WLAN. Complex measurements are
several network and DUT factors. A key technology for needed for services such as LTE Broadcast (eMBMS).
integrating voice services in a LTE or WLAN network is

User experience testing scenarios

Audio analyzer, e.g. ¸UPV

Verification of
audio quality

DUT

Video analyzer, e.g. ¸VTE

Verification of
video quality

DUT

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Power supply, e.g. ¸NGMO2
Battery life testing based on
different trigger events from
signaling and IP activities

DUT

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Data throughput testing Over-the-top (OTT) applications

Depending on the IP data throughput (E2E performance), OTT apps are active in the background and generate a
additional IP analyses across different layers are possible. ­periodic RRC connection to the operator. This results in
These analyses reveal who generates how much and what additional signaling traffic, including data exchange. This
E2E traffic, and how the traffic can be optimized for the traffic interferes with other applications and significantly
various applications. The stability of the IP application can reduces the battery life. The goal is to keep this type of
also be tested with specific IP impairments. In parallel with ­signaling to a minimum.
the E2E performance measurements, the R&S®CMW can
analyze the PHY and MAC layer throughput and measure The following measurements can be performed with
RF parameters such as EVM and UL power. the R&S®CMW and additional instruments:
►► Verification of the audio quality with established
Battery life and current drain measurements algorithms such as PESQ and POLQA under fading and
Battery power consumption is gaining in importance as IP impairment conditions
a criterion in the analysis of chipsets, IoT modules and ►► Video testing with all key performance indicators for
­mobile devices. With an increasing number of apps con- video quality, incl. SNR/SSIM/MOS values
stantly running on smartphones, there is a risk that not ►► Testing of VoLTE calling parallel to data throughput
enough battery power is left for voice calls. Such applica- ►► IP data throughput and analysis testing, incl. OTT
tion behavior needs to be tested and analyzed in a con-
trolled, emulated network environment. Another possible The R&S®CMWrun sequencer software tool is an
test scenario is the correlation between current drain and ­all‑encompassing automation tool for audio/video
signaling or IP activities. Specific signaling trigger events ­performance and battery life testing. Any deviations from
as well as IP activity trigger events from the R&S®CMW500 the expected audio and video output can be automatically
built-in IP analysis are displayed in a ­current drain diagram. and precisely detected.

R&S®CMW500/R&S®CMWrun user experience testing for all technologies

Features/conditions Metrics

Throughput testing
Upload/download Throughput monitoring over time
Throughput iPerf/FTP/UDP IP events over time (IP analysis)
testing Browsing/streaming Throughput versus modulation coding schemes
Throughput IP impairments and fading BLER versus modulation coding schemes
testing
Throughput
Throughput
Audio performance
Audio
testing
testing E2E voice quality
Throughput
performance Loopback
Audio VoLTE/circuit-switched
Voice quality/performance (MOS: POLQA/PESQ)
testing Handovers, incl. SRVCC
performance
Audio Audio delay (ms)
Audio IP impairments and fading
Acoustical measurements
Video
performance Real vocoding
performance
Video analysisAudio
analysis
Video
performance Conducted (HDMI™/MHL interface)
analysis
Video Streaming (HTTP streaming server/DASH) Over the air (embedded barcode)
Video
Battery
analysis Video call, incl. ViLTE (IR 94) Missing frames, frame delay, reordered frames
analysis
Video
life testing IP impairments and fading Pixel errors
Battery Subjective quality assessment (SNR/SSIM/MOS)
analysis
life testing
Battery
Battery life testing
Battery
MIMO
life performance
testing
MIMO life testing By voice, video, data Power consumption (mW)
Battery
testing
MIMO performance By defined profile Current drain (mA)
MIMO life testing With signaling and IP event markers Estimated battery life (h)
testing
MIMO performance
MIMO MIMO performance
MIMO Coexistence
testing
Coexistence testing
MIMO
testing performance
MIMO Coexistence
testing
testing
Coexistence WLAN RX desensitization Desensitization by distance of aggressor (dB)
Coexistence
testing LTE RX desensitization Desensitization by UL power of aggressor (dB)
testing
Coexistence
testing
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conditions the real world, this offers a controlled test environment in

The IP application tests include checking the maximum which a number of network parameters can be adjusted.
possible data throughput, analysis of VoLTE performance, Data traffic can be reproducibly analyzed under ideal con-
video streaming tests, analysis of OTT IP data traffic and ditions and also under non-ideal conditions by introducing
much more. The R&S®CMW500 uses DPI to reliably verify IP impairments or fading influences.
and optimize applications and services when designing
a new mobile device. A typical test setup consists of an Special test applications for IP analysis
R&S®CMW500 with integrated data application unit (DAU) Special test applications permit in-depth analysis of an
that provides the IP infrastructure and preconfigured application on the IP layer. Examples include the unique
­services. The DAU can function as an IMS server, a ­video R&S®CMW500 IP data analysis and IP protocol analysis,
streaming server, an SUPL server, etc. When testing the iPerf throughput test tool and the IP logging solution.
­user-specific services that require a dedicated server, a The protocols used for the connection to the internet can
­direct connection to the internet is set up via Ethernet. In be efficiently checked. Complex analyses, from RF a ­ nalysis
this case, the DAU f­ unctions as a gateway to the internet to application analysis, can be performed with a single
to permit data analysis. The DUT is connected via the air tester.

Test setup to analyze the IP traffic of mobile devices

Air interface

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Databases computer required RAN
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media Voice applications CDMA2000®
TD-SCDMA, WLAN)..)
Video
IP data traffic

IP data traffic
Internal services of the DAU
❙ IMS server, ePDG server, video server, For applications such as
SUPL server, eMBMS ❙ Automotive
❙ Throughput monitor, performance analysis IP impairments ❙ Healthcare
❙ Message analyzing tools, e.g. IP logging ❙ Machine to machine
or IP analysis tools ❙ Public safety
External services of the DAU ❙ Smart home
❙ Router ❙ Internet of things
❙ Direct connection with external servers

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The R&S®CMW platform offers a compact solution for automated, reliable and reproducible testing of
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work environment in the lab to test wireless e ­ mergency and IMS based next generation eCall (NG eCall) system
calls. For all cellular technologies, including LTE, the ­testing. The available extension for next generation eCall
R&S®CMW500 supports the required emergency attach allows you to prepare today for future LTE and IMS based
for IMS emergency calls, in case there is no SIM card eCall systems for vehicles. This easy-to-use test solution
­inserted in the phone. is based on the R&S®CMW500 and the R&S®CMWrun
­sequencer software tool and can be extended by ­adding
Verification of eCall/ERA-GLONASS modems for automotive an R&S®SMBV100 to support GNSS testing of eCall
requirements ­modules as well.
To ensure fast emergency response times to car accidents
and to save lives, automatic emergency call systems are Wireless emergency alerts (CMAS, ETWS)
mandatory in all new vehicle models. Rohde & Schwarz In recent years, mobile alert systems have become impor-
supports manufacturers by offering a standard-compliant tant in cellular communications systems. They are used to
test solution for the wireless and GNSS-capable compo- inform the public about emergencies in case of disasters.
nents of ERA-GLONASS and eCall in-vehicle systems. The R&S®CMW500 offers flexible test solutions for LTE,
WCDMA and GSM to verify reception of CMAS or ETWS
warning messages. These messages can be quickly set
up using the RF test environment. The R&S®CMWcards
graphical test script tool can be used to create wire-
eCall/ERA-GLONASS data transfer principle principle less signaling tests. Using the R&S®CMWmars message
­analyzer, the signaling flow can be retrieved to pinpoint
the root cause of test failures.
GNSS

Automated verification of high-power UEs

High-power UE capability is extremely important for
GSM/UMTS ­public safety (PS) applications, D2D applications and
base station ­applications that use group call. High-power capability
is an LTE Release 11 feature involving an output power
of 31 dBm.

The R&S®CMW500 can efficiently verify all required

Voice Minimum set Data Voice ­transmitter and receiver tests, i.e. max. output power,
of vehicle ­adjacent channel leakage (ACL) and power control. These
In-vehicle data (MSD)
measurements can be automated using the R&S®CMWrun
system
(IVS) sequencer software tool.

Vehicle involved Public safety answering

point (PSAP)

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Testing self-driving vehicles in road traffic is complex and expensive. In the development phase, reliable test
solutions are needed for carrying out tests in the lab. The R&S®CMW platform helps prove that the C-V2X
devices work as required. Healthcare Machine to machine

Driver assistance systems Communications standard for self-driving vehicle

For several years, automobile manufacturers and govern-
Automotive
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ment agencies have sought ways to increase road safety, Cellular V2X (C-V2X) as a candidate communications stan-
manage traffic efficiently and, in the future, make it more dard was initially defined as LTE V2X in 3GPP Release 14
comfortable by realizing self-driving vehicles. Vehicle-to- and uses LTE technology as physical interface for com-
everything (V2X) is a new generation of information and munications. The standard describes two modes. In the
communications technologies that connect vehicles to device-to-device mode (V2V, V2I, V2P), also known as
everything. It is designed to offer low-latency vehicle-to- ­sidelink communications or direct communications over
vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-roadside infrastructure (V2I) and PC5, C-V2X does not ­necessarily require a network infra-
vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) ­communications to implement structure. It can operate without a SIM, without network
a new dimension in future driver assistance systems. assistance and uses GNSS as its primary source of time
synchronization. The second mode describes device-to-
network (V2N) communications, also known as the Uu

V2X communications

PC5 interface
Application server Uu interface
(e.g. external traffic management)

RSUs – can connect infrastructure and

vehicles to network for cloud services
e.g. traffic management, tolling

RSUs – roadside units combined with V2N – vehicle to network using

eNodeBs or standalone roadside devices the cellular network (Uu interface)
to connect vehicles to cloud services
V2N
(Uu)

V2I – vehicle to infrastructure (PC5) V2I

enables traffic management and (PC5)
information exchange over longer
distances via backend servers

V2V
(PC5)
V2V – vehicle to vehicle using V2P V2P – vehicle to pedestrian (PC5)
PC5 direct communications for (PC5) enhances safety for vulnerable
exchanging safety messages road users
between vehicles

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i­nterface using traditional cellular links, e.g. 4G LTE or Protocol conformance testing
soon 5G NR to e ­ nable cloud services to be part of the E2E Rohde & Schwarz is the first test and measurement
­solution e.g. to receive information about road conditions ­equipment manufacturer to meet the GCF test platform
and ­traffic in the area. approval criteria (TPAC) for C-V2V protocol conformance
testing. The certified solution brings together established
With the first commercial deployment of C-V2X communi- Rohde & Schwarz hardware platforms and additional soft-
cations technology based on 3GPP Release 14, testing the ware. The R&S®CMW500 protocol tester offers a ready
system performance only by field testing in a real-world to use test package for 3GPP protocol conformance tests
environment can easily become time-consuming, costly from LTE-V2V GCF work item 281 and LTE-V2X GCF work
and very challenging. Test solutions for the development item 282. Additionally, a dedicated software package
phase are needed to verify compliance with the standards provides features to verify data transmission and recep-
and to ensure that especially direct PC5 communications tion over the PC5 interface in ideal, faded and congested
allow highly reliable exchange of time sensitive and safety channel conditions. Together, these packages enable the
relevant information. R&S®CMW500 to support C-V2X device testing through all­
­protocol layers.
C-V2X testing with the R&S®CMW platform
For mobile devices, for instance, the radio interface must Application testing
be checked to see whether regulatory ­requirements are The platform also supports comprehensive C-V2X E2E
met, and it must be verified whether the device uses the ­application test capabilities with the R&S®CMW500
protocols provided in accordance with the standards. With ­providing an interface to an industry-leading test tool from
the R&S®CMW platform, Rohde & Schwarz meets these a third-party automotive test tool vendor. With this ap-
needs and enables the automotive industry to bring C-V2X proach, the ­solution offers simulation of C-V2X scenarios
enabled cars to the market. in a lab e
­ nvironment and allows reliable and repeatable
E2E application tests for C-V2X covering all layers, includ-
Production testing ing ­region-specific ITS protocol stacks for the EU, USA
The R&S®CMW100 and R&S®CMW500 offer dedicated and China.
measurement and waveform options for C-V2X for produc-
tion testing using multiple test scenarios to verify trans- The test station can emulate a large number of ­vehicles
mission and reception of C-V2X direct communications to simulate real-world scenarios such as road intersec-
(PC5) based on 3GPP Release 14. tions and congestion on a highway, allowing the user to
verify their feature using C-V2X communications or to
The Global Certification Forum (GCF) specifies protocol stress test the DUT with reproducible conditions in a lab
conformance tests for C-V2X device certification based on environment.
the 3GPP Release 14 specification for direct communica-
tions specifications. The designed solution supports all common automotive
bus systems such as CAN, LIN, MOST, FlexRay™ and
­automotive Ethernet so users can analyze or stimulate the
ECU within an entire system from their desk and configure
and run traffic scenarios to verify their C-V2X application.

Production testing Conformance testing Application testing

R&S®CMW500 protocol tester + R&S®CMW500 protocol tester +

R&S®CMW100 (model K06)
R&S®SMBV100A R&S®SMBV100B + CANoe.car2x

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Multiple standards in one instrument For s­ tandard sensitivity tests, measuring the receiver
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Modern communications devices can contain multiple Chipsets ­error rate has been adopted as the evaluation criterion.
RF systems, e.g. cellular multiband antennas for LTE-A, The packet error rate (PER) is measured for WLAN, for
3G, CDMA2000®, 2G and non-cellular technologies example.
such as WLAN, Bluetooth® and various GNSS systems.
Measurements of in-device coexistence determine the Coexistence measurements with the R&S®CMW500
­desensitization, i.e. reduction of the RX sensitivity with The R&S®CMW500 is ideal for coexistence measurements.
and without a strong internal interferer signal. It provides signaling for both cellular and non-cellular
­technologies. It can operate two different wireless systems
in parallel and can define the relative RX sensitivity mea-
surements. In combination with a shielded chamber (e.g.
In-device coexistence ­testing, RX sensitivity R&S®TS7124 RF shielded box, R&S®CMW-Z10 RF shield
box or R&S®DST200 RF diagnostic chamber), measure-
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LTE-WLAN TRAFFIC OFFLOAD

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The R&S®CMW500 integrates all of these components
Cellular networks ensure comprehensive mobile service into one box to provide efficient test capabilities. Another
coverage, but broadband WLANs can reduce the load on advantage is the easy detection of discrepancies based
cellular networks. The underlying technology is referred to on the synchronously running protocol stacks for both
as WLAN traffic offload. An important precondition for the technologies.
acceptance of LTE-WLAN traffic offload is uninterrupted
rerouting between the cellular standards and WLANs. The Customized solutions for protocol stack development and
tests focus mainly on the mobile device, which must con- complex functional tests
nect to both technologies. The test setup for LTE-WLAN To integrate LTE and WLAN protocol stacks, the lower
traffic offload includes the following core components: protocol layers need to be tested in an early development
►► Emulated LTE base station, including the LTE core phase. With the R&S®CMW500 and the R&S®CMWcards
network GUI, signaling tests can be performed without any special
►► Emulated WLAN access point programming knowledge. The test scenarios can be used
►► Gateway/firewall (ePDG) during the offload from WLAN to program more complex tests. The R&S®CMW500 call-
to the LTE core network box is ideal for reproducible testing – from verifying the
►► IMS server for implementing real-world applications DUT’s RF characteristics to functional testing. It can also
such as video and voice telephony efficiently perform complex tests by analyzing the LTE and
►► Message analyzer for recording all protocol messages WLAN protocol messages.
between the DUT and the WLAN access point or
LTE base station

Traffic offload
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continuity Secure access
❙ IP mobility ❙ Encryption
Seamless session continuity ❙Secure access
Authentication
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Authorization
❙❙ Authentication
Accounting
WLAN WLAN ❙ Authorization
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Optimized use of available

network resources access
❙Optimized
ANDSF use of available
network
❙ ANQP resources access
❙ ANDSF
❙ ANQP

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 Radio development 

EFFICIENT SIGNALING TESTER FOR THE

REQUIREMENTS OF TOMORROW
Short time to market and cost reduction are the perpetual goals of every developer – from chipset
development to module integration. The rapid implementation of the latest wireless technologies makes the
R&S®CMW callbox a must-have for every research and development lab. Complex tests can be performed
easily and with high accuracy with just one contact point thanks to multi-RAT capability, including
Bluetooth® and WLAN, the integrated application server and fading simulator.

R&S®CMW callbox for complex functional, mobility and Leading in LTE – always a step ahead
IP throughput tests A single R&S®CMW setup is all that is needed to easily
When it is necessary to test wireless devices under and economically analyze 2CC up to 8CC setups. All CA
­realistic conditions, examine physical RF parameters and scenarios can be used in either FDD or TDD or in F ­ DD/
E2E behavior or verify standard-compliant behavior of TDD joint operation. The R&S®CMW500 is highly flex-
a DUT, the R&S®CMW callbox is the right solution. The ible. LTE enhancements such as LTE-U, LTE-D, LTE-MTC
R&S®CMW callbox is a base station emulator. It ­generates and PS‑LTE can be rapidly deployed. To quickly develop
the signaling messaging and connects directly to the the latest devices up to Cat21, Rohde & Schwarz offers
DUT. Depending on which technologies are emulated, a R&S®CMWflexx, an extremely ­flexible high-end solution.
wide range of functional, mobility and fading tests can The intuitive user interface supports users, e.g. when test-
be ­performed on the DUT, primarily on the physical layer. ing 8 DL CA up to 4x4 MIMO, including internal fading. In
Add-ons are available for the R&S®CMW callbox for com- combination with the R&S®CMX500, even 5G NR signaling
plex IP throughput tests. tests in non-standalone mode with LTE and other legacy
technologies can be supported.

The R&S®CMX500 radio communication tester (bottom) is the new

test platform for signaling tests in all 5G frequency bands. It works
together with the tried and tested R&S®CMW500 tester (top) to
­support mixed operation with LTE (5G NSA).

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3GPP RF measurements Comprehensive complex RF signaling tests based on

The design of wireless devices is increasing in complexity Bluetooth® and WLAN
as the number of supported technologies and frequencies The R&S®CMW is the only platform to deliver all defined
grows. It is crucial that transmitter and receiver character- Bluetooth® SIG RF signaling tests in combination with
istics be assessed for compliance with the 3GPP/3GPP2 other cellular technologies such as LTE-A, WCDMA, GSM,
standard during the development of chipsets and wireless CDMA2000® and non-cellular technologies such as WLAN
devices. The R&S®CMW platform offers various solutions and GNSS. The R&S®CMWrun automation tool offers solu-
for 3GPP/3GPP2 tests. tions for Bluetooth® BR, EDR and LE prequalification tests.

Supported 3GPP/3GPP2 RF TRX functional tests Easy testing of non-ideal signaling using the internal fading
simulator
Technology TX, RX and performance measurements To simulate fading scenarios, 3GPP has defined ­various
fading profiles (pedestrian, vehicular, typical urban,
5G NR high-speed train, etc.). Using the R&S®CMW platform’s
3GPP TS 38.521-3, chapters 6, 7
(EN-DC)
­integrated fading simulator, the user can dynamically
LTE/LTE-A and individually apply 3GPP profiles for the various tech-
3GPP TS 36.521-1, chapters 6, 7, 8, 9
(FDD, TDD)
nologies. This one-box solution makes it easy to a ­ ssess
NB-IoT/eMTC 3GPP TS 36.521-1 ­receiver performance under ­non-ideal conditions.

WCDMA These tests can be fully automated with the R&S®CMWrun

3GPP TS 34.121-1, chapters 5, 6, 7, 9, 10
(HSPA/HSPA+)
software to check the devices’ MIMO performance under
GSM fading conditions.
3GPP TS 51.010-1, chapters 12, 13, 14
(GPRS/EGPRS)

TD-SCDMA
3GPP TS 34.122-1, chapters 5, 6
(HSPA, HSPA+)

CDMA2000® 1xRTT, 3GPP2 C.S0011-D, chapters 3, 4

CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO 3GPP2 C.S0033-B, chapters 3, 4

Tests can be automated with a pass/fail verdict using the

R&S®CMWrun software tool.

Functional blocks of the R&S®CMW callbox

Intraband contiguous UL CA (­carrier ­aggregation) ­measurements are ­possible in
­addition to standard LTE TX measurements ¸CMW500

600 Mbps
RF testing Network emulation IP throughput analysis

Automation,
Fading parameterization tool Application server

Air interface

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 Protocol development 

EASY PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT AND

TESTING OF ANY SIGNALING SCENARIO
The entire ecosystem of wireless devices, from the chipset to the integrated module, requires an e­ xtra­
ordinary level of quality assurance when it comes to the functionality of the devices’ protocol stack – from
the PHY to the IP layer. The R&S®CMW500 protocol tester provides a complete protocol stack reference
implementation of various cellular technologies such as LTE, WCDMA, TD‑SCDMA, CDMA2000® and GSM
as well as cellular IoT, eMTC and NB-IoT. The protocol tester can be flexibly configured and tailored to
create any wireless signaling test case for verification and integration of a wireless device protocol stack.

Multitechnology protocol stack testing Using lower layer tests, developers can integrate RF
2G, 3G, 4G. Developers are having to prepare an increas- and physical layers of the protocol stack without using
ing number of ever more complex test cases to verify that the full layer 3 (NAS, RRC) and higher layers (PDCP, IP).
their integrated mobile device or chipset protocol stacks MLAPI simplifies core network emulation and provides a
are specification compliant. In research and development, ­self‑configuring dynamic cell setup approach by parame-
the R&S®CMW500 provides medium-level (MLAPI) script terizing layer 3 (NAS, RRC) message information elements
based programming interfaces as the first choice for com- to test all kinds of user equipment states. All protocol
pliance testing of mobile phone protocol stacks. Using ­layers can be modified in accordance with 3GPP specifica-
complex signaling sequences and a comprehensive selec- tions, enabling the user to narrow down root cause issues
tion of more than 1500 predefined and industry-proven in their implementation.
test cases, the R&S®CMW500 enables users to reliably
stress test the mobile equipment protocol stack in a repro-
ducible lab environment.

The R&S®CMW500 protocol tester in an R&S®CMWflexx, multi‑CMW

­environment offering frequency ­support up to 6 GHz for features such
as LTE-U, LTE-LAA and WLAN/3GPP interworking

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Delivering 3GPP feature requirements at an early stage Software tools to support development

The R&S®CMW500 LTE protocol tester supports layer 1 Rohde & Schwarz offers a variety of solutions for the many
to layer 3 protocol stack implementation based on 3GPP requirements when developing and testing communica-
Release 8 to Release 15, including LTE-A features such as tions protocols for wireless devices. These are shown in
carrier aggregation. In addition to the generally supported the figure below together with the reference layers of the
LTE bandwidths from 1.4 MHz to 20 MHz, all 3GPP fre- simplified stack model implemented in the R&S®CMW500.
quency bands in FDD and TDD up to 6 GHz can be used.
For protocol requirements, the R&S®CMW500 protocol
For carrier aggregation scenarios, all combinations, tester offers a development environment for layer 1 to
­contiguous or non-contiguous, up to 8CC in downlink and ­layer 3 signaling scenarios with automatic configuration
6CC in uplink are supported, including antenna configu- of the layers below (MLAPI).
ration for single input single output (SISO), multiple input
multiple output (MIMO) and TX diversity. This allows maxi- Wireless signaling tests can be simply created with the
mum throughput performance tests for wireless devices easy-to-use R&S®CMWcards graphical test script tool –
up to 2 Gbps, meeting today’s mobile wireless industry no programming knowledge required.
­requirements.
The R&S®CMWmars message analyzer is designed for
►► I/Qover IP mode using software based tests ­automating and analyzing the log files for all layers and all
►► Digital baseband fading using internal fading simulators applications.
►► Multicell and multi-RAT capability for LTE-A, GSM,
WCDMA, CDMA2000®, 1xEV-DO, WLAN, eMTC, For protocol conformance requirements, the TTCN‑2,
NB-IoT TTCN-3 libraries and software tools are available for
­developing signaling conformance test cases. To speed
up test development, the R&S®CMW500 provides an
­extensive library with preconfigured messages and signal-
ing scenarios.

Protocol stack test solutions for research and development and protocol conformance

Research and development/carrier acceptance tests Protocol conformance tests

R&S®CMW500 protocol stacks

Higher-layer Higher
applications layers
¸CMWcards
GUI based
test script NAS
Layer 3
L3 test scenario
RRC
Protocol conformance
MLAPI test case
Script PDCP RLC
based Layer 2
LLAPI
MAC
PHY test scenario

PHY Layer 1

DUT/UE
Rohde & Schwarz solution

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 Conformance testing for RF, protocol and RRM 

TESTER FOR GCF AND

PTCRB CERTIFICATION
Official GCF or PTCRB certification requires the successful execution of a vast number of test cases.
Rohde & Schwarz conformance test systems support all relevant RF, protocol and RRM test cases for
LTE (FDD/TDD), WCDMA and GSM for fast and successful mobile device certification.

The Rohde & Schwarz conformance test systems are the Protocol conformance tests
perfect solution for in-house test labs and test houses. All The R&S®CMW500 protocol conformance tester is used
systems are based on the R&S®CMW platform and can by all major chipset companies, device manufacturers and
easily be mixed and matched. Thanks to this flexibility, the test houses to verify and certify the correct signaling be-
R&S®CMW platform provides the best possible coverage havior of a wireless device. The multi-RAT concept of the
for conformance test cases. In addition, network opera- R&S®CMW500 enables an industry-leading number of test
tor specific tests and fading scenarios can be performed cases for LTE, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA and GSM.
in line with specific requirements. All systems can be
­upgraded smoothly to 5G with R&S®CMX500. The R&S®CMW500 protocol conformance tester ­supports
the following standards:
Certification scheme for wireless devices ►► LTE TDD/FDD, including 3CC and 4CC
The objective of conformance testing is to provide evi- ►► GSM, WCDMA and TD-SCDMA
dence of wireless device interoperability based on criteria ►► WLAN/3GPP interworking
developed by the global standards-making community, ►► IMS protocol conformance
such as 3GPP, OMA and GSMA. Organizations like GCF ►► LPP, OTDOA and eCID – for DUT positioning
and PTCRB provide the framework for a worldwide recog- ►► Handover testing to legacy RATs, including
nized wireless device certification scheme by referencing CDMA2000®
test cases from 3GPP, OMA and GSMA. This standardized
certification program provides maximum assurance for The state-of-the art R&S®CMW500 software tools simplify
wireless device interoperability. handling of the protocol tester. The Rohde & Schwarz test
case explorer allows customized test campaign manage-
RF conformance tests ment and fully automated testing. ­Non-compliant signaling
Before a wireless device is certified in official test houses, behavior can be easily detected with the R&S®CMWmars
the design can be verified under realistic conditions with a message analyzer.
cost-optimized precertification test solution that includes
transmitter and receiver tests. RRM conformance tests
Radio resource management includes all procedures
Rohde & Schwarz o ­ ffers different setups based on the for managing radio resources in cellular networks and
R&S®CMW platform to run LTE-A, WCDMA or GSM WLANs. The R&S®TS-RRM is the perfect solution for
tests in parallel: ­inter-RAT RRM test cases when developing wireless
►► R&S®TS8980S-3: fully automated in-band test solution ­devices. The conformance test system can run fully auto­
►► R&S®TS8980PRE-3: in-band and out-of-band mated validated RRM conformance test cases in the
RF test cases ­design, precertification and type approval phases. Net­work
►► R&S®TS8980FTA-3: fully automated validated operator specific RRM tests can also be performed.
RF conformance testing
Highlights of the R&S®TS-RRM test system include:
Additionally, the R&S®TS8980 RF test systems support RF ►► Standalone platform for RRM testing in line with
tests in line with network operator test plans. These tests 3GPP specifications for LTE, WCDMA and TD-SCDMA
take into account special network topology scenarios, ad- ►► Modular hardware and software structure for
ditional RF receiver and transmitter requirements and combination with the R&S®TS8980FTA RF test system
benchmarking of wireless devices. ►► Optimized use of test time
►► Internal fader

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R&S®CMW platform and the test system family

R&S®CMW500 R&S®CMWflexx R&S®TS8980S plus interferer

Signaling and non-signaling RF tests, RF and protocol testing for LTE-A, Specific network operator tests,
protocol conformance, research and e.g. 4 DL CA up to 8x2 MIMO, in-band ­preconformance tests
development ­including internal fading

R&S®TS-RRM plus multi-RAT R&S®TS8980PRE out-of-band R&S®TS8980FTA plus validated tests

Specific RRM network operator tests, Like the R&S®TS8980S plus Like the R&S®TS8980PRE plus 3GPP-validated
RRM preconformance tests, 3GPP- out-of-band RF tests RF conformance tests
validated RRM conformance tests

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 Performance and quality optimization 

NETWORK OPERATOR ACCEPTANCE

TESTING, INCLUDING OTA
In addition to certification testing schemes based on GCF and PTCRB, network operators worldwide have
launched supplementary test schemes in order to verify compliance with their specific device requirements.
Rohde & Schwarz helps leading network operators worldwide define meaningful test requirements
and create test plans that are based on these requirements and span all areas – from RF to LBS to
E2E performance testing.

Operator-specific test solutions Users appreciate the easy operation and extensive auto-
Rohde & Schwarz NetOp test solutions are approved by mation possibilities as well as the ability to combine setups
­operators and cover test requirements in line with l­atest for efficient usage – an ideal entry point to network opera-
network operator specifications. The Rohde & Schwarz tor acceptance testing. In addition, all Rohde & Schwarz
NetOp solutions include all applications for operator NetOp test solutions for network operator acceptance
­acceptance testing such as R&S®NPT for protocol testing, ­testing are a safe investment since constant updates make
R&S®ATE for IMS testing and R&S®PQA for performance them ready for future test needs.
testing. NetOp is used ­worldwide by network operators,
their suppliers and test houses for supplementary carrier-
specific testing.

The R&S®TS-LBS advanced test ­system i­ncluding carrier a­ cceptance testing

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R&S®CMW500 protocol tester for interoperability tests i­nternal fading, can be easily updated to support multiple
(R&S®NPT) RATs and multiple cell scenarios as well as video perfor-
The R&S®CMW500 protocol tester supports supple­ mance testing and all ­future performance ­testing needs.
mentary network operator protocol test cases. The com-
pact and scalable setup, starting with one R&S®CMW500 R&S®TS-LBS for location based service tests
protocol tester, covers all relevant RATs. The convenient Location based services and their use in various wire-
automated solution with extensive reporting c ­ apabilities less device applications have led to an increasing ­number
meets all network operators’ supplementary protocol of test requirements for wireless devices. In a­ ddition
­testing needs. to covering 3GPP and OMA test requirements, the
­R&S®TS-LBS fully supports all network operator specific
R&S®ATE for IMS, VoLTE and RCS protocol tests requirements related to LBS. The modular test solution
The R&S®ATE is an approved test solution for IMS proto- ­allows protocol and minimum performance testing for
col testing, including GSMA IR92 (VoLTE and messaging), ­satellite and network based positioning technologies.
IR94 (video/ViLTE) and test cases. The compact R&S®ATE
setup based on a single R&S®CMW500 protocol tester The basic setup for A-GNSS testing can easily be extended
covers all network operators’ supplementary test require- to include the powerful field-to-lab solution, which saves
ments. Dedicated graphical reporting of the application users cost and time by bringing real-world scenarios into
layer allows users to quickly and easily identify potential the lab. The R&S®TS-LBS also supports network based
issues. positioning methods (OTDOA/eCID), including hybrid
­positioning methods (combination of satellite based and
R&S®PQA for performance quality analysis tests network based). It can also be extended for indoor posi-
Verification of (E2E) performance is one of the key areas of tioning such as WLAN, Bluetooth® LE, Barometric, MBS,
network operators’ supplementary testing. The R&S®PQA LPP Release 13 and LPPe features.
supports network operators’ test plans for E2E data and
call performance for different technologies. The basic R&S®TS8991 OTA performance test system
setup, based on an R&S®CMW500 ­protocol tester with The R&S®TS8991 over-the-air (OTA) performance test
­system measures the spatial radiated antenna pattern and
­receiver sensitivity of a wireless device inside an anechoic
A phantom head simulates the human influence during OTA measurements chamber. The R&S®CMW500 provides a communications
link to the DUT for setting the required test modes.

OTA standards are specified by network operators, CTIA

and 3GPP. The test results qualify the DUT antenna perfor-
mance under free space conditions and with phantoms.
OTA measurements can be executed in different environ­
ments: with the compact R&S®DST200 RF diagnostic
chamber (precompliance), in the antenna test ­system
R&S®ATS1000 or in larger wireless performance test
chambers (WPTC).

The R&S®TS‑LBS provides complete LBS test coverage in all phases

A-GNSS LBS protocol Network Network LBS hybrid 5G NR Indoor LBS A-GNSS RED
A-GNSS LBS protocol Network Network LBS hybrid 5G NR Indoor LBS A-GNSS RED
minimum conformance based operator positioning development OTA EN 303413
minimum conformance based operator positioning development OTA EN 303413
performance positioning acceptance features GNSS
performance positioning acceptance features GNSS
OTDOA/eCID multi-
OTDOA/eCID multi-
frequency
frequency

LBS
LBS test
test cycle
cycle

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 Efficient volume production testing
for ­wireless devices 

PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS FOR

MULTI‑DUT TESTING
Today’s production lines for wireless devices require an optimal combination of flexibility, performance
and capacity utilization. As the leading supplier of test and measurement equipment for the production
of wireless devices, Rohde & Schwarz meets these stringent requirements with the R&S®CMW platform.
The R&S®CMW500 wideband radio communication tester and the R&S®CMW100 communication
manufacturing test set are ideal for use in production.

The R&S®CMW500 and the R&S®CMW100 as production test The R&S®CMW100 communication manufacturing test set
solutions is a trendsetting product for calibrating and verifying wire-
Smartphones and tablets support an increasing number less devices. This follow-up to the R&S®CMW500 ­focuses
of technologies and frequency bands. As a result, more on production needs.
transmitters, receivers and antenna paths have to be test-
ed. Advanced production concepts need to take this grow- The R&S®CMW100 can perform receiver and transmitter
ing complexity into account while simultaneously lowering tests for cellular and non-cellular technologies. Like the
costs. The demands on performance, capacity utilization R&S®CMW500, the R&S®CMW100 features high mea-
and flexibility of T&M equipment are rising dramatically. surement accuracy. The R&S®CMW100 offers parallel
­testing and can be used to optimize test time and capacity
The R&S®CMW100 as a standard production solution utilization.
meets all these requirements. It is the global market leader
for wireless device production tests and is used by nearly
every top manufacturer.

The R&S®CMW100 together with the R&S®TS7124 RF shielded box for device testing

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for wireless devices

The R&S®CMW100 provides high flexibility in a minimum The R&S®CMW100 offers high measurement accuracy
of space. Based on a new eco-friendly hardware concept, as a basis for high production throughput. This accuracy
it features extremely low energy consumption and a very ­results from the proven, fully automatic level, frequency
compact size. The R&S®CMW100 reduces testing costs and temperature compensation concept.
and is ideal for use on fully automated robotic production
lines. Small cell production testing
To more efficiently manage the LTE-A spectrum, many
High efficiency through parallel testing, high measurement operators use additional small cells. Small cells are
accuracy and optimized test times ­low-powered radio access nodes that operate with
The R&S®CMW100 can test up to eight RF ports in par- a ­shorter range within the licensed and unlicensed
allel. It can be mounted either vertically or horizontally. spectrum.
These features offer unprecedented flexibility when de-
signing production lines. The open architecture of the The R&S®CMW500 and R&S®CMW100 can be used to
R&S®CMW100 makes it possible to quickly integrate the calibrate and verify transceivers in small cell production
latest computer technologies, ensuring the best test per- lines. The use of one production line for both mobile
formance – today and tomorrow. devices and small cells provides the greatest possible
flexibility.
The R&S®CMW100 and the R&S®CMW500 are compat-
ible in terms of remote control and measurement as well
as test time optimization and capacity utilization. Test time
optimization using DL broadcast and interleaving signifi-
cantly shortens the time required for calibration and verifi-
cation as compared to single-DUT testing. Customers can
draw on existing implementation experience and consider-
ably reduce development time.

Parallel testing of eight DUTs with the R&S®CMW100 Optimized DUT throughput with the R&S®CMW100
¸CMW100
test head Single DUT DL broadcast Interleaving

Calibration 100 % (bench-

130 % 200 %
(TX and RX) mark reference)

Verification 100 % (bench-

400 % 150 % to 200 %
(TX and RX) mark reference)

Different test modes

Single DUT DL broadcast Interleaving

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 Efficient volume production testing
for ­wireless devices 

ONE-STOP SHOPPING FOR PRODUCTION,

INCLUDING SHIELDED BOXES
Rohde & Schwarz offers a complete solution for complex production testing. For signaling and
­non‑signaling tests, Rohde & Schwarz is the ideal supplier for fast and reliable measurements when it
comes to radiated environments.

Off-the-shelf solutions from one supplier Rohde & Schwarz also provides similar solutions for
The R&S®CMW platform together with RF shielded cham- ­service and research and develop­ment. Different types of
bers provides a compact turnkey solution for all production shielded chambers are available depending on the user’s
test cases: calibration, verification and functional tests. application.
The wide product portfolio of RF shielded chambers ­allows
flexible configuration to meet user requirements.

Shielded boxes from Rohde & Schwarz

R&S®CMW-Z10 R&S®TS7124 R&S®DST200

Type R&S®CMQ200 ­shielding cube
RF shielded box RF shielded box RF diagnostic chamber

research and develop­ment, production: research and develop­ment: research and develop­ment:
Application service: radiated radiated power and sensitivity OTA measurements with OTA measurements for 5G
measurements measurements ­automated 3D positioner mmWave RF parametric testing

Shielding
> 80 dB > 80 dB 110 dB > 45 dB
effectiveness

400 mm × 450 mm × 480 mm

Dimensions 264 mm × 321 mm × 527 mm 760 mm × 770 mm × 695 mm 446 mm × 600 mm × 602 mm
(15.7 in × 17.7 in × 18.9 in),
(W × H × D) (10.4 in × 12.6 in × 20.7 in) (30.0 in × 30.3 in × 27.4 in) (17.6 in × 23.6 in × 23.7 in)
rack integrable

Handling manual automatic and manual manual automatic and manual

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  Powerful universal service solution 

POWERFUL AND COST-EFFECTIVE RF

MEASUREMENTS AND FUNCTIONAL TESTS
Companies that repair or refurbish large numbers of high-quality wireless devices for resale can use
the R&S®CMW platform to help ensure correct installation and/or repair of sensitive RF modules, while
simultaneously reducing cost and minimizing test time. The R&S®CMW500 wideband radio communication
tester and the R&S®CMW290 functional radio communication tester are ideal for service and logistics
applications. Manufacturers of IoT devices use the R&S®CMW platform for functional tests.

Verifying the hardware of wireless devices Comprehensive measurement of wireless devices

While the R&S®CMW500 is suitable for all test applica- Adding the R&S®CMW-Z10 RF shield box and the
tions from research and develop­ment to service, the R&S®CMW-Z11 antenna coupler extends test coverage
R&S®CMW290 functional radio communication tester is to include the DUT’s antennas and connectors. Since the
a leaner solution that has been optimized for typical hard- tester supports all common cellular and non-cellular stan-
ware verification tasks and basic mobile network emula- dards, coexistence interference between standards can be
tion. The R&S®CMW290 is the right instrument for users measured.
who measure fundamental RF characteristics or perform
Go/NoGo checks in line with communications standards. It Functional testing for integrating IoT modules
verifies that the DUTs comply with specifications to ensure The R&S®CMW290 is also the ideal solution for functional
proper operation and that they do not interfere with other testing of integrated wireless modules in IoT communica-
electronic devices. tions. Not only can users verify that the RF module was
correctly installed in the system, they can also verify that
the IP based applications operate correctly.

The perfect equipment setup for ­service ­applications: the R&S®CMW290 ­functional
­radio communication tester with the R&S®CMW-Z10 RF shield box and the
R&S®CMWrun ­sequencer ­software tool for ­automated measurements

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 Software tools | Recommended extras 

R&S®CMWrun SEQUENCER SOFTWARE TOOL

­All‑encompassing automation tool
The R&S®CMWrun sequencer software tool is a ready- configuring parameters and limits for the test items pro-
to-use solution for configuring test sequences by remote vided in the standard-specific R&S®CMWrun package
control. It can be enhanced with options and used for options.
all standards supported by the R&S®CMW family – for
­general RF testing, preconformance and superior user The intuitive graphical user interface makes it simple for
­experience test scenarios. The R&S®CMWrun automation users to test wireless devices for compliance with the
software meets all requirements for executing remote con- 3GPP protocols for various technologies.
trol test sequences on the R&S®CMW500 in research and
develop­ment, quality assurance, production and service. The applications are diverse. For example, in combined
It can handle the requirements of both current and future user experience tests, synchronized markers show the IP
wireless devices. throughput and current drain at a glance. During analysis,
event markers help the user optimize IP throughput and
The software engine is based on the execution of test battery life.
DLLs (plug-in assemblies). This architecture allows easy
and straightforward configuration of test sequences with- At the end of the test, an easy-to-read test report contain-
out specific programming knowledge of how to remotely ing limits, test results and verdict is generated. The report
control the instrument. It also provides full flexibility when is available in CSV, TXT, XML and PDF format.

R&S®CMWrun use cases

Throughput 3GPP TS testing

3GPP
testing (all technologies)

Audio CDMA2000®
performance 3GPP2
1xRTT/1xEV-DO
User Pre-
Video experience conformance
Bluetooth®
analysis testing testing
(in-band)

Battery eCall/
life testing R&S®CMWrun ERA-GLONASS

MIMO performance Basic signaling

MIMO Production and service
testing with different
(high-volume testing) technologies
Coexistence R4
Find attenuation
testing R3 R3
Vin Vout routines

IP connection Chipset support

security testing in non-signaling
mode

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R&S®CMWmars MULTIFUNCTIONAL
LOGFILE ANALYZER
Powerful message analyzer for all R&S®CMW applications and use cases
R&S®CMWmars is the message analyzer for all R&S®CMW Key facts
signaling applications. Users can efficiently analyze ►► Access to all protocol stack layers of all wireless
­recorded message logfiles and trace information on technologies, including the IP data layer
the fly in real time while a test is running. The conve- ►► Easiest filtering thanks to optimized GUI usability
nient, intuitive R&S®CMWmars user interface combined ►► Inline message and message content comparison
with v ­ arious tools and views helps ­users quickly narrow ►► Pass/fail view at a glance
down the root cause of signaling protocol and lower layer ►► Smart UE capability view for DUT features at a glance
­problems. The multifunctional logfile analyzer provides ►► Unique graphical timeline view for chronological
­access to all information elements of all protocol layers for analysis
LTE, WCDMA, GSM, TD-SCDMA, CDMA2000®, WLAN, ►► Easy navigation in logfiles with powerful full-text search
Bluetooth®, eMTC and NB-IoT, including the IP layer. It is features and bookmarks
well-­established as the standard analysis tool for users ►► Real-time display of message flow (online tracing)
such as chipset manufacturers, handset manufacturers during test case execution
and network operators as well as for device certification in ►► Effective graphical protocol measurement charts for
test houses. throughput and BLER measurements on all layers
►► Postprocessing (offline analysis) of recorded
message logs
►► Powerful scripting interface for automatic logfile
analysis using predefined macros

R&S®CMWmars message logfile for a WLAN offload measurement

High-level
message
flow

Detailed Throughput
­message ­measurements
flow on all protocol
layers

Decoded Bit analysis of in-

­information formation elements
elements

­Relationship of
­messages within
­protocol stack

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 Software tools | Recommended extras 

R&S®CMWcards SIGNALING AND

APPLICATION TESTER
Smart network emulation for all wireless device tests
The R&S®CMWcards graphical test script definition tool Testing scope
lets users set up the tests they always wanted, but never ►► Layer 3 signaling tests for 3GPP LTE (Rel. 8 to Rel. 14),
had time to implement. Wireless signaling and applica- WCDMA, GSM and inter-RAT
tion tests can be created on the R&S®CMW by simply ►► C-IoT tests for Cat. 1, eMTC (Cat. M1) and
setting up a hand of cards – no programming required. NB-IoT (Cat. NB1/NB2, Rel. 14)
Revolutionary card wizards and unique game rules guide ►► Up to 5CC with MIMO 4x4 and DL 256QAM
users through setting up test sequences that fully com- ►► LBS testing with A-GNSS and OTDOA
ply with test specifications. They can rapidly reproduce ►► LTE-U and LTE-LAA
signaling scenarios for various wireless communications ►► Cell selection, redirections and handovers
standards. ►► IMS and VoLTE including call flow fallback (CSFB) and
SRVCC
Applications ►► LTE-WLAN offload
►► Protocol stack feature verification ►► Evolved multimedia broadcast multicast service
►► Regression testing (eMBMS)
►► Replication of field issues ►► Failure scenarios
►► Roaming use cases ►► CMAS (WEA) and ETWS public warning systems
►► Simulation of network failures and reject causes
►► Data throughput and performance measurements
►► Application tests (data, voice and video)
►► Key performance indicator (KPI) testing

R&S®CMWcards sample scenario for LTE inter-RAT and multicell tests

Test case
simulation

Different views for

­parameterization
and monitoring

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R&S®Field-to‑Lab BRINGS REAL NETWORK

ENVIRON­MENT INTO THE LAB
Simplify and accelerate the daunting task of recreating field configurations/issues in the lab
R&S®Field-to-Lab empowers its user to import the ­mobile ►► Field logs in various file formats are no problem:
network configuration recorded in field trials or drive tests R&S®Field‑to-Lab is not bound to a single chipset or
into the lab environment. R&S®Field-to-Lab can auto- scanner log format
matically recreate field environments in the lab, thereby –– Supports logs generated by Rohde & Schwarz
­reducing the time and expense of drive tests and making network scanners and scanners from other vendors
it possible to reproduce issues almost infinitely. Be it net- –– Supports most widely used chipset log formats
work cell information, RX power levels and/or ­signaling –– Offers open log format, enabling proprietary logs to
message contents, R&S®Field-to-Lab can import any or all be converted to open logs
of this, providing the configurability and flexibility ­users ►► Manifold use cases
desire. Issues seen during field tests are usually hard –– Reproduces field issues by creating a test script from
to r­ eproduce due to the dynamic real-world conditions, field logs
­making it hard to verify fixes. –– Enhances existing test suites written in
R&S®CMWcards or R&S®PQA by applying real field
Key facts configuration from field logs
►► Avoid frequent and multiple drive tests: quick and easy –– Highly flexible configuration options let the user
way to test devices with real network configuration precisely specify the information to be extracted from
–– Designed with a simplistic wizard approach, field logs
R&S®Field‑to-Lab is easy to learn and use
–– Multiple drive tests in the same location can be
avoided by recreating cell, broadcast and dedicated
signaling data in the lab for LTE and NB-IoT
–– Hard to manually reproduce RF data can now be
made available on the Rohde & Schwarz simulator
using R&S®Field‑to-Lab

R&S®Field-to-Lab workflow
Network UE (DUT)

MIBS and SIBS can be

GSM WCDMA LTE recorded with
Rohde&Schwarz
MIB (master information block) scanners, no signaling
SIB (system information block) involved Logfile import Reproduction of
recorded field tests
SIB2 on ¸CMW500
mobile radio tester
●●●
●●●

Chipset or UE logging Logfile

tools can provide access Cellular network
to full message tracing simulation
Recording of Layer 3 signaling messages so that full recording of Test case creation
layer 3 signaling messages is possible with R&S®CMWcards
and RF conditions NAS using imported
Logfile network configuration
using drive test e.g. R&S®ROMES4
RRC or QXDM or other
tools (e.g.
¸ROMES4) ●●● logging tools
or UE chipset
logging tools ●●●

Network UE (DUT)

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 Additional information 

GLOSSARY
Term Explanation
GPS global positioning system
GSM global system for mobile communications
GSMA GSM Association
Term Explanation GUI graphical user interface
2G, 3G, 4G, 5G second, third, fourth, fifth generation of HDMI™ high definition multimedia interface
­mobile telecommunications technology HSPA high-speed packet access
5G NR 5G New Radio HSPA+ evolved HSPA
5G NR (EN-DC) 5G NR (E-UTRA New Radio dual HTTP hypertext transfer protocol
connectivity)
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics
3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project
Engineers
3GPP TS 3GPP technical specification
3GPP2 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 IMS IP multimedia subsystem
ANDSF access network discovery and selection IoT internet of things
function C-IoT consumer IoT
ANQP access network query protocol NB-IoT narrowband IoT
IP internet protocol
Beidou (BDS) Chinese satellite navigation system
iPerf freeware for measuring the throughput of
BLER block error ratio
a network
Bluetooth® wireless technology standard for exchanging I/Q in-phase and quadrature
data over short distances
Bluetooth® SIG ...special interest group LLAPI low-level application programming interface
Bluetooth® BR ...basic rate LBS location based services
Bluetooth® EDR ...enhanced data rate LPP LTE positioning protocol
Bluetooth® LE ...low energy LPPe LPP extensions
CA carrier aggregation LTE long-term evolution
CC component carrier LTE‑A LTE-Advanced
2CC/3CC/4CC/6CC/ two/three/four/six/eight component carrier LTE-B LTE Broadcast
8CC aggregation LTE-D LTE direct
CDMA code division multiple access LTE-D2D LTE device to device communication
LTE-FDD LTE frequency division duplex
CDMA2000® family of 3G mobile technology standards
LTE-LAA LTE license assisted access
CDMA2000® 1xRTT ...single carrier radio transmission technology
LTE-MTC LTE machine-type communication
CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO ...single carrier evolution-data optimized
LTE-TDD LTE time division duplex
CMAS commercial mobile alert system LTE-U LTE-Unlicensed
CMMB China mobile multimedia broadcasting PS‑LTE public safety LTE
CTIA The Wireless Association (formerly: Cellular ViLTE video over LTE
Telephone Industries Association) VoLTE voice over LTE
D2D device to device M2M machine to machine

DASH dynamic adaptive streaming over HTTP MAC medium access control (L2 in the OSI model)

DL downlink MBMS multimedia broadcast multicast services

eMBMS evolved MBMS
DLL dynamic link library
MBS multimedia broadcast services
DUT device under test
MHL mobile high-definition link
DVB-T digital video broadcasting – terrestrial
MIMO multiple input multiple output
E2E end to end
MLAPI medium-level application programming
eCall European emergency call system interface
eCID enhanced cell ID MOS mean opinion score
eMTC enhanced machine-type communications NAS network attached storage
ePDG evolved packet data gateway NetOp network operator
ETWS earthquake and tsunami warning system NSA non-standalone
EVM error vector magnitude OMA Open Mobile Alliance
FDD frequency division duplexing OSI model open systems interconnection model
FR frequency range L1, L2, L3, ... L7 different layers of the OSI model
FTP file transfer protocol OTA over the air

GCF Global Certification Forum OTDOA observed time difference of arrival

GLONASS, Russian system for satellite based navigation, OTT over the top
ERA-GLONASS Russian automated emergency call system PS public safety
GNSS, global navigation satellite system, PDCP packet data convergence protocol
A-GNSS assisted GNSS PESQ perceptual evaluation of speech quality
GPRS general packet radio service
EGPRS enhanced GPRS

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 Additional information

Term Explanation Term Explanation

PHY physical layer (L1 in the OSI model) SUPL server secure user plane location server
POLQA perceptual objective listening quality TDD time division duplexing
assessment T-DMB terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting
PTCRB PCS type certification review board
TD-SCDMA time division synchronous code division
QoS quality of service ­multiple access
RAN random access network TRX transceiver
RAT radio access technology TTCN-2/TTCN-3 testing and test control notation
inter-RAT or IRAT inter-radio access technology TX transmitter
multi-RAT multi-radio access technology
UDP user datagram protocol
RED radio equipment directive
UE user equipment
RF radio frequency
UL uplink
RLC radio link control
V2X vehicle to everything
RRC radio resource control C-V2X cellular V2X
RRM radio resource management WCDMA wideband CDMA
RX receiver WEA wireless emergency alert
SA standalone WLAN wireless local area network
SNR signal-to-noise ratio ZigBee IEEE 802.15.4 based specification for personal
area networks
SRVCC single radio voice call continuity
Z-wave wireless communications specification for
SSIM structural similarity home automation (IoT)

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