The Rohde & Schwarz CMW500 is a wideband radio communication tester engineered for device and network equipment validation across multiple wireless technologies. It delivers comprehensive testing across LTE, 5G NR, WLAN, and Bluetooth standards, supporting product lifecycle stages from development through service and repair. Its modular architecture and protocol stack integration enable efficient verification of device performance, network compatibility, and signaling behavior in controlled test environments.
Technical Specifications
RF Characteristics
• Frequency Range: 700 MHz to 2.7 GHz (LTE); up to 52 GHz with options; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WLAN bands
• Bandwidth: Up to 160 MHz for WLAN; 200 MHz for 5G NR with specific options
• Output Power: Adjustable across conducted and radiated measurements; levels vary by technology and configuration
• Modulation Schemes: QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM, and higher-order modulations
• Duplexing: FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) and TDD (Time Division Duplex)
Cellular Technologies
• LTE: Downlink and uplink testing for various LTE categories; MIMO configurations; LTE-Advanced and LTE-Advanced Pro support
• 5G NR: Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) modes; sub-6 GHz and mmWave testing (with hardware options)
• WCDMA/HSPA+: Full 3G protocol testing
• GSM/EDGE: Legacy 2G support
WLAN & Wireless Protocols
• 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6): Full protocol testing including MIMO and beamforming
• Bluetooth Classic and BLE: Audio profiles and data throughput testing
• Optional support for GNSS, NFC, and short-range devices
Signaling & Protocol Capabilities
• Network Emulation: eNodeB, gNB, and core network interface simulation
• Protocol Stack: Integrated stacks for call establishment, data transfer, and handover scenarios
• Bearer Configuration: Adjustable bearer setups for data throughput and QoS testing
• Interference Generation: Controlled interferer capability for device resilience validation
– Key Features
• Modular design accommodates multiple technology options
• Optimized sensitivity for low-power device testing
• Flexible configuration supporting both conducted and radiated measurements
– Typical Applications
• Device development and validation
• Production test and verification
• Field service and repair diagnostics
• Network compatibility assessment
– Compatibility & Integration
The CMW500 supports industry-standard wireless protocols spanning 2G through 5G, enabling single-platform testing across diverse device types and network generations.
