Users of Bluetest reverberation test systems (RTS) can now enjoy the benefits of the R&S CMX500 5G NR radio communication tester from Rohde & Schwarz for 5G FR1 MIMO over-the-air (OTA) measurements. With the R&S CMX500 integrated into the Bluetest Flow control software, the solution provides a stable and reliable environment for measuring throughput as well as receiver sensitivity and output power on multicarrier devices with up to 4×4 MIMO.
The reverberation chambers from Bluetest, in combination with the R&S CMX500, now enable developers and manufacturers of 5G components and devices to perform MIMO stress testing under realistic conditions with high data rates.
The R&S CMX500 emulates the network in the test setup. It is a future-proof solution for 5G NR testing, allowing both non-standalone and standalone testing in FR1 and FR2. Featuring a modular design, the R&S CMX500 adds 5G capabilities to LTE-based legacy solutions such as the well-established R&S CMW500 wideband radio communication tester or the R&S CMWflexx platform.
“We are happy to continue our cooperation with industry-leading partner Bluetest and to provide our valued clients with top-class 5G test solutions. For Rohde & Schwarz, this integration is a welcome addition that enhances our already comprehensive 5G test and measurement portfolio,” Christoph Pointner, Senior Vice President Mobile Radio Testers at Rohde & Schwarz, was quoted as saying.
“The R&S CMX500 and the popular RTS65, or the larger RTS85/RTS95 walk-in chambers, together create a user-friendly, yet powerful, test setup for RF R&D of 5G devices of various sizes including larger IoT equipment,” Klas Arvidsson, Bluetest Product Manager, was quoted as saying.
