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| 1MA218: Assisting Tools for Operation of Windows-Based T&M Instruments | 13.06.2013 |
| Software tools allow to make the control of T&M instruments more convenient. The adoption of the following tools for Windows®-based T&M instruments is described: ● Synergy:One mouse and one keyboard control a group of T&M instruments ● CamStudio:Video clips of the display of a T&M instrumentare recorded during operation
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| 1MA215: Using R&S®NRP-Z Power Sensors with Android Handheld Devices | 04.06.2013 |
| This application note describes how to connect and use the highly popular R&S®NRP-Z family of USB SMART power sensors with the Android application (app): R&S®Power Viewer Mobile for mobile devices running on Android 4.0 operating systems. Multi-path diode and wideband power sensors as well as thermal R&S®NRP-Z sensors are supported. The app “ R&S®Power Viewer Mobile” is available online.
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| 1TD02: Advanced Signal Analysis using the History Mode of the R&S®RTO Oscilloscope | 03.06.2013 |
| Rare faults and intermittent signals are difficult to capture. The R&S®RTO Oscilloscope supports the acquisition and the detailed signal analysis of these signals by using the history mode. The history mode allows the user to look back to previous acquisitions and apply the wide set of analysis functions of the RTO. Furthermore it stores the accurate recoding time of the waveforms for subsequent analysis.
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| 1MA182: Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology and Measurements | 03.06.2013 |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) is a new short-range, standards-based wireless connectivity technology, that uses magnetic field induction to enable communication between electronic devices in close proximity. Based on RFID technology, NFC provides a medium for the identification protocols that validate secure data transfer. NFC enables users to perform intuitive, safe, contactless transactions, access digital content and connect electronic devices simply by touching or bringing devices into close proximity. This White Paper gives an overview of NFC uses, NFC technology and signals and RF measurements on NFC units. NFC analog measurements with R&S test instruments are described in detail in R&S application Note 1MA190 'Basic Tests of NFC Enabled Devices Using R&S Test Equipment'
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| 7BM83: MHL2.0 Compliance Testing | 14.05.2013 |
| The MHL standard specifies the transmission of high-definition audio and video data on five individual lines, as well as the exchange of bidirectional control information and the supply of power from the sink to the source. Over 200 million portable CE devices - such as mobile phones, tablet PCs and cameras - already use this interface to present content onto larger screens. To ensure functionality and interoperability, every new MHL-capable device must, before entering the market, undergo thorough tests at an authorized test center (ATC) in line with the compliance test specification (CTS) issued by the MHL Consortium. This application note provides an overview of the MHL technology and also describes the Rohde & Schwarz compliance test solution for the system part of the current MHL2.0 standard version.
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| 7BM104: DAB Transmitter Measurements for Acceptance, Commissioning and Maintenance | 13.05.2013 |
| Broadcasting transmitters are subject to particularly stringent standards with respect to broadcast signal quality, because even small faults can lead to service disruptions for many listeners. A single instrument, the R&S®ETL TV analyzer, performs all required DAB transmitter measurements, from the initial acceptance testing for the transmitter, to measurements performed during commissioning and preventive maintenance.
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| 7BM103: ISDB-T Transmitter Measurements for Acceptance, Commissioning and Maintenance | 13.05.2013 |
| Broadcasting transmitters are subject to particularly stringent standards with respect to broadcast signal quality, because even small faults can lead to service disruptions for many viewers. A single instrument, the R&S®ETL TV analyzer, performs all required ISDB-T transmitter measurements, from the initial acceptance testing for the transmitter, to measurements performed during commissioning and preventive maintenance.
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| 7BM101: DVB-T/H Transmitter Measurements for Acceptance, Operation and Monitoring | 13.05.2013 |
| Broadcasting transmitters are subject to particularly stringent standards with respect to broadcast signal quality, because even small faults can lead to service disruptions for many viewers. A single instrument, the R&S®ETL TV analyzer, performs all required DVB-T / DVB-H transmitter measurements, from the initial acceptance testing for the transmitter, to measurements performed during commissioning and preventive maintenance.
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| 7BM102: ATSC Transmitter Measurements for Acceptance, Operation and Monitoring | 13.05.2013 |
| Broadcasting transmitters are subject to particularly stringent standards with respect to broadcast signal quality, because even small faults can lead to service disruptions for many viewers. A single instrument, the R&S®ETL TV analyzer, performs all required ATSC transmitter measurements, from the initial acceptance testing for the transmitter, to measurements performed during commis-sioning and preventive maintenance.
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| 1GP85: Signals for LTE FDD Repeater Conformance Testing according to 3GPP TS 36.143 | 26.04.2013 |
| This application note helps the user to configure a Rohde & Schwarz vector signal generator for LTE FDD repeater conformance testing. It explains step by step how to set up the baseband signal for the various test cases defined in the 3GPP Technical Specification 36.143. The R&S®SMx vector signal generators provide predefined, LTE-conform test models and are therefore ideal for LTE repeater conformance testing. The test cases in TS 36.143 can be set up with a single instrument which provides all necessary test signals including the four specified repeater stimulus signals.
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| 1GP72: Connectivity of Rohde&Schwarz Signal Generators | 26.04.2013 |
| Rohde & Schwarz signal generators can be connected in various ways to system controllers (typically PCs) and external PC peripherals. Although most of these connection operations are also explained in the instrument manuals, it is not always easy to maintain an overview. Operating manuals commonly focus on explaining a dedicated feature of a single instrument. This application note examines a range of typical user tasks and how to solve them with the different instruments.
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| 1GP79: Top Ten SCPI Programming Tips for Signal Generators | 26.04.2013 |
| This application note briefly summarizes basic tips and information about SCPI programming for remote-controlling Rohde & Schwarz signal generators.
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| 1GP97: Higher Order MIMO Testing with the R&S®SMW200A Vector Signal Generator | 26.04.2013 |
| Due to its outstanding performance the R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator is ideal for testing MIMO receivers in a vast variety of applications offering maximum usability at minimum form factor. It can generate up to eight antenna signals simultaneously in its digital baseband – all standard-compliant and with antenna-specific coding. In addition, it can simulate the complete MIMO transmission channel with up to 16 fading channels, sufficient to emulate higher-order MIMO configurations such as 3x3, 4x4, and 8x2.
This application note explains how to use the SMW for testing higher order MIMO systems by presenting different key applications.
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| 1MA28: IQWizard - IQ Signal Measurement and Conversion | 26.04.2013 |
| IQWizard is a tool for loading IQ signal files in various formats and measuring IQ signals with a FSx spectrum analyzer or ESx Receiver. The obtained IQ data in memory can be stored in various formats or be transmitted to an AMU / SMU with WinIQSIM™ or WinIQSIM2™.
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| 1MA121: Testing HSPA+ | 26.04.2013 |
| High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) and High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) optimize UMTS for packet data services in the downlink and uplink, respectively. Together, they are referred to as High Speed Packet Access (HSPA). Within 3GPP Release 7, 8, 9 and 10, further improvements to HSPA have been specified in the context of HSPA+ or HSPA evolution. This Application Note describes how HSPA+ features can be tested using Rohde & Schwarz instruments.
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| 1MA210: Testing LTE Release 9 Features | 26.04.2013 |
| LTE – the fastest growing mobile radio standard – had its beginnings in 3GPP Release 8. Initial improvements and new features were implemented in Release 9. This Application Note describes the T&M methods for LTE Release 9 features using Rohde & Schwarz instruments.
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| 1MA189: TETRA Measurements | 26.04.2013 |
| TETRA, the TErrestrial Trunked RAdio, is the professional mobile radio standard (PMR) used world wide by governmental safety and security authorities and organizations, as well as by private utilities from energy suppliers through to transport. Rohde & Schwarz provide test instruments idealy suited for both the development and production of TETRA base stations and user equipment, as well as for network planning, network coverage and quality of service, network monitoring and optimization, maintenance, and service. This Application Note shows examples for measurements with R&S instruments covering the entire range of TETRA test requirements.
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| 1MA09: FreRes - Program for Frequency Response Measurements | 26.04.2013 |
| This application note introduces the program FreRes. Use this program to measure the frequency and/or level response of a device under test, using a generator as signal source and a power meter, a receiver or a spectrum analyzer as indicator
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| 1MA187: LTE Beamforming Measurements | 26.04.2013 |
| Multiple input multiple output (MIMO) technology is an integral part of 3GPP E-UTRA long term evolution (LTE). As part of MIMO, beamforming is also used in LTE. This application note provides a brief summary of the transmission modes (TM) in LTE and describes the beamforming measurements for base stations (BS) and user equipment (UE). The T&M options using various Rohde & Schwarz instruments are also presented.
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| 1MA179: WLAN 802.11n: From SISO to MIMO | 26.04.2013 |
| This application note discusses WLAN standard IEEE 802.11n. It first describes the most important amendments to previous releases and the ambitious new measurement tasks. Then, it describes how to deal with these tasks using Rohde & Schwarz instruments. The main focus here is on transmission over several TX and RX antennas (MIMO). Building multistandard signals using Rohde & Schwarz generators is also described. Screenshots from the analyzer taken on 802.11n signals complete the document.
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| 1GP99: Simulating Fading with R&S® Vector Signal Generators | 26.04.2013 |
| During wireless transmission over the air a signal is subject to fading. Since fading can strongly influence the communication, devices such as mobile phones must be tested under real-world conditions to verify their performance. The Rohde & Schwarz vector signal generators R&SâSMW200A, R&SâSMU200A and R&SâAMU200A make it possible to perform such tests. Their integrated real-time fading simulators reproduce well-defined and repeatable real-world test scenarios to bring reality into your laboratory. A multitude of standard-compliant, preconfigured fading scenarios make the configuration as easy as possible.
This application note gives a brief introduction to fading and explains how to use the fading simulators in custom applications.
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| 1GP98: SCPI-Recorder - Test Automation at Your Fingertips | 26.04.2013 |
| This application note briefly summarizes the history of SCPI and outlines in which fields of application a SCPI based test system software has still advantages over a driver (e.g. IVI) based approach. Further the unique features of the high-end R&SSMW 200A vector signal generator that allow an increase in efficiency of SCPI based test system software development are introduced and operating guidelines are provided.
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| 1EF86: Testing LTE MIMO Signals using a R&S®RTO Oscilloscope | 25.04.2013 |
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| 7BM84: R&S®Time Code Inserter: Time Code-Based A/V Distortion Analysis | 16.04.2013 |
| The Rohde & Schwarz R&S®VTC and R&S®VTE video testers assess audio/video signals from the user's perspective (application testing). They are used to evaluate signal quality and to identify faults reliably. The tests are based on a difference analysis between the audio/video signal being tested and a reference signal. The required synchronization can be achieved by using a unique identifier, called a time code. This time code is inserted using the R&S®Time Code Inserter software described in this application note. This application note describes how time codes work and how to add a time code to any A/V file.
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| 1GP88: R&S ARB Toolbox Plus | 16.04.2013 |
| The ARB Toolbox Plus is an easy-to-use, feature packed software package that is used for many ARB waveform related tasks. This software is the successor of the ARB Toolbox which is bundled with the 1GP62 application note. Use this software for creating ARB waveform files from custom IQ data; import data from MATLAB .mat files; evaluate waveform content graphically; resample or filter waveforms; create analog modulated signals as ARB files; edit marker data in waveform files; use the composer for the creation of complex multi carrier scanarios.
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| 1GA62: Test Automation Tool for POLQA® and PESQ® Speech Quality Tests | 15.04.2013 |
| This application note provides an application program for level alignment, test automation and reporting with PESQ, POLQA and delay measurements on the Audio Analyzer R&S UPV or R&S UPV66. An introductory section explains theoretical background, gives application hints and defines requirements for test signals.
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| 1MA126: Testing S-Parameters on Pulsed Radar Power Amplifier Modules | 11.04.2013 |
| This Application Note describes testing S-parameters under pulsed conditions with the R&S®ZVA vector network analyzer and either the ZVAX24 Extension unit with pulse modular option or the R&S®SMF signal generator with pulse modulator as a signal source.
In addition a constant power level calibration for applications requiring high drive power for test and measurement of device under test (DUT) is also included. A LDMOS S-band radar power transistor is used as example DUT. The pulse profile mode of the R&S®ZVA is used to analyze the time-dependent behavior of the DUT.
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| 1MA74: RSCommander - Versatile Software Tool for Rohde & Schwarz Instruments | 11.04.2013 |
| RSCommander is a versatile software tool for a wide range of Rohde & Schwarz spectrum analyzers, signal generators and network analyzers for making hardcopies, reading traces and uploading user correction data for linearization.
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| 1MA221: LTE: System Specifications and Their Impact on RF & Base Band Circuits | 10.04.2013 |
| RF physical layer specifications (such as 3GPP TS36.104) describe a variety of requirements that the end equipment needs to meet. This application note provides insight into some of these specifications and how test & measurement equipment can simplify the task of deriving requirements for RF sub-systems.
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| 1MA216: Remote Operation of Windows Based T&M Instruments with Apple iPad | 28.03.2013 |
| This document describes how a Windows®-based R&S® T&M instrument is remotely operated by an Apple iPad* as if working on it locally. Step-by-step procedures are provided for setting up and configuring the T&M instrument and the iPad. On the iPad, a special App implements the Windows® 'Remote Desktop' functionality. T&M instrument and iPad are connected via WLAN (also denoted as Wi-Fi network).
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| 1MA194 : Testing UEs under Fading Conditions with the R&S®CMW500 RF Tester and the R&S®AMU200A | 19.03.2013 |
| This application note shows how to perform user equipment (UE) receiver tests, such as block error rate (BLER) and throughput tests, under fading conditions with the R&S®CMW500 RF tester and the R&S®AMU200A fading simulator in LTE and W-CDMA (HSPA+).
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| 1TD01: How to utilize the I/Q Software Interface of the R&S®RTO Oscilloscope with MATLAB® | 14.03.2013 |
| This application note presents the I/Q Software Interface (R&S® K11 option) of the R&S®RTO in the context of remote applications. It demonstrates the basic operation, application examples, and an analysis in MATLAB®.
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| 1MA200: Bluetooth® Low Energy Measurements Using R&S®CBTgo; Additional Tests | 06.03.2013 |
| Nearly all tests in accordance with the Bluetooth low energy test specification V4.0 [1] can be performed using the R&S®CBT alone. Some tests additionally call for signal generators to provide interference signals. This application note describes the tests performed with additional equipment and presents straightforward solutions based on the R&S®CBTgo software.
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| 1MA106: Bluetooth® Measurements Using R&S®CBTgo: Additional Tests | 06.03.2013 |
| Nearly all tests in accordance with the test specification* can be performed with the R&S® CMU200/CBT alone. Some tests additionally call for signal generators to provide interference signals and also require spectrum analyzers. This application note describes the tests performed with additional equipment and presents straightforward solutions based on the CBTgo software.
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| 1MA201: Measuring with Modern Spectrum Analyzers | 05.03.2013 |
| This application note examines both the theory and practice of state-of-the-art spectrum analysis by discussing specific measurements taken on an integrated RF amplifier.
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This application note examines both the theory and practice of state-of-the-art spectrum analysis by discussing specific measurements taken on an integrated RF amplifier.
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This application note examines both the theory and practice of state-of-the-art spectrum analysis by discussing specific measurements taken on an integrated RF amplifier.
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| 1EZ70: Multi-port calibration by using a two port calibration unit | 06.02.2013 |
| Performing a multi-port calibration of a vector network analyzer (VNA) is straight forward by using either a calibration unit with the corresponding numbers of ports or single calibration standards. This paper shows how to perform a n-port multi-port calibration by using calibration unit with a lower number of ports than available of the vector network analyzer.
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| 1MA190: Basic Tests on NFC Enable Devices using R&S Test Equipment | 24.01.2013 |
| This Application Note describes how to perform basic NFC analog tests on NFC-enabled devices and NFC tags. The tests are carried out with R&S test instruments and R&S NFC Measurement Software, using the NFC Forum Reference devices available from R&S.
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| 1MA143: LTE Downlink MIMO Verification with R&S®SMU200A and R&S®FSQ | 18.01.2013 |
| Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) is an integral part of LTE. Vector signal generators and signal & spectrum analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz support LTE measurements with up to 4 antennas. This Application Note covers 2x2 MIMO in the LTE downlink. Remote control programming is demonstrated by examples for a free-of-charge program. Forum Link
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| 1MA99: Guidance on Selecting and Handling Coaxial RF Connectors used with Rohde & Schwarz Test Equipment | 16.01.2013 |
| Coaxial connectors are a key component in RF and microwave applications. Their importance and contribution to overall system performance is sometimes overlooked. This application note focuses on coaxial connectors found in RF and microwave applications, providing general information on the available types; how to take care of connectors and connector electrical properties. This information is essential for anyone specifying and using Rohde and Schwarz test and measurement equipment and will help with the selection of the correct types of coaxial connector, handling connectors to obtain accurate and repeatable measurements, and to maximize the longevity and performance of coaxial connectors.
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| 1MA204: Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Speech Quality Measurements | 08.01.2013 |
| This application note and associated application software may be used to conduct psychoacoustic speech quality evaluation for Voice over LTE (VoLTE) connections. The measurements are based on recommendations ITU-T P.862 and ITU-T P.863. The included software sequence performs decoder/encoder calibration, connection setup for the UE under test and subsequent speech quality analysis.
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| 1MA153: Development Hints and Best Practices for Using Instrument Drivers | 01.01.2013 |
| The aim of this application note is to provide information regarding Rohde & Schwarz instrument drivers. This paper shall help application engineers and software developers to easily get an understanding of advanced techniques to develop test and measurement (T&M) applications by utilizing Rohde & Schwarz instrument drivers. Furthermore the nomenclature used for Rohde & Schwarz instrument drivers will be explained.
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| 1MA035: Rohde & Schwarz Drivers under VEE - Installation and Troubleshooting | 20.12.2012 |
| The use of Rohde & Schwarz device drivers under VEE software is not complicated. However, a number of factors are involved, the errors that occur are often difficult to diagnose. This application provides easy and detailed support for installation and troubleshooting using National Instruments or Agilent GPIB boards.
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| TeleZüri goes tapeless with DVS technology | 12.12.2012 |
| TeleZüri, Switzerland’s most successful regional TV station, has switched from tape-based operations to filebased workflows. At the same time, TeleZüri was introducing HD as standard resolution in its workflows.
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| Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) in Media Environments | 12.12.2012 |
| A future-proof API to enable and streamline customized and automated workflows with DVS software applications.
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| File-based broadcasting with VENICE – The Media Production Hub | 12.12.2012 |
| A major US East Coast broadcast network was looking for a solution that would enable them to orchestrate multiple business units to handle the increased demand to deliver content with a very fast turnaround.
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| SAN in post production Environment: Requirements and Solutions | 12.12.2012 |
| In Digital Intermediate (DI) production SAN technology is on the move and with the worldwide implemented RoHS regulations, suppliers of SAN storage units will be changing to SAS (serial attached SCSI) or 4 Gb Fibre Channel (FC) by mid-2006. SAS has the double advantage with higher speed and lower price compared to 2 GB FC technology.
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| SpycerBox and STRAWBERRY: Fast and easy project sharing: DVS storage systems with FlavourSys | 12.12.2012 |
| Complex production workflows in several broadcast, post production or presentation environment not only need a solid storage architecture but also intelligent project sharing since several teams require access to all data.
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| 3D in Live Production: DVS Follows New Paths in Stereo Production | 12.12.2012 |
| Shooting live in 3D is a major challenge since many parameters like stereo baseline, color, geometry or camera distance from the object change from scene to scene. Also, high image quality with a low compression is a requirement for 3D live and post production.
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| 1GP95: Testing FPGA-Based Hardware Emulators with Slow I/Q Signals | 10.12.2012 |
| During the design process of chipsets or modules, FPGA-based hardware emulators are utilized to perform early tests with real test and measurement instruments. These hardware emulators usually run at artificially reduced speed, but apart from that function like the finished design.
In this application note we explain how to test FPGA-based hardware emulators using Rohde & Schwarz vector signal generators for creating suitable real-time test signals at reduced sample rates. We further explain how to correctly adapt AWGN signal generation and fading simulation for “slow I/Q”.
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| 1MA214: WLAN Traffic Offload in LTE | 10.12.2012 |
| This whitepaper provides an overview of the WLAN offload in LTE as standardized by 3GPP, as well as the enhancements for Wi-Fi standardized by IEEE and the Wi-Fi Alliance. It also describes access methods in the joint network, treats the security, and describes IP mobility. In addition network discovery and selection are explained.
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| 1GP86: GPS, Glonass, Galileo Receiver Testing Using a GNSS Signal Simulator | 03.12.2012 |
| Testing global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers can be done easily, reliably and cost-efficiently by using the R&S®SMBV100A vector signal generator. This GNSS simulator can generate GPS, Glonass and Galileo signals for up to 24 satellites in real time.
This application note explains how to perform automated receiver tests using the R&S®SMBV100A. The presented tests include TTFF, sensitivity, and location accuracy measurements, moving receiver and interference tests, and many more. Basic remote control examples are provided for the individual tests to ease programming. This application note further includes a short guide for parsing NMEA data and a demonstration software tool.
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Software Tool for performing absolute location accuracy tests with the R&S SMBV100A GNSS signal simulator
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| 1MA185: Programming EMI Test Receivers | 01.12.2012 |
| This application note discusses several basic methods for reading and displaying measurement results from EMI test receivers. The included free programming example is small and easily comprehended, so that users can quickly learn how to program test receivers.
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| 1MA208: Fast Remote Instrument Control with HiSLIP | 01.12.2012 |
| This application note introduces the IVI High Speed LAN Instrument Protocol (HiSLIP) and outlines its features. HiSLIP is the successor to the VXI-11 LAN remote control protocol. This document also describes guidelines for using this protocol.
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| 1MA170: Introduction to Attribute Based Instrument Drivers | 01.12.2012 |
| This white paper introduces a novel attribute based architecture for VXIplug&play instrument drivers. The presented architecture uses the attribute based concept of IVI-C instrument drivers to introduce a two-layer design for VXIplug&play instrument drivers. Moreover the use of attributes is shown for the Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Analyzer (rsspecan) instrument driver.
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| 1MA171: How to use Rohde & Schwarz Instruments in MATLAB® | 01.12.2012 |
| This application note outlines different approaches for remote-controlling Rohde & Schwarz instruments out of MathWorks MATLAB®. For this purpose the Rohde & Schwarz VXIplug&play instrument drivers are used.
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| 1MA219: Interaction of Intermodulation Products between DUT and Spectrum Analyzer | 29.11.2012 |
| This white paper describes the interaction between intermodulation products generated by a device under test (DUT) and intermodulation products generated internally in a spectrum analyzer. The overall intermodulation distortion may be too optimistic or pessimistic. Examples demonstrating cancelling IM products and necessary steps to avoid an influence of the spectrum analyzer on the measurement results are outlined.
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| 1MA166: Testing LTE-Advanced | 12.11.2012 |
| LTE-Advanced comprises multiple features enhancing the basic LTE technology firstly specified in 3GPP Release 8. LTE including the LTE-Advanced improvements was approved by ITU to comply with IMT-Advanced requirements and thus being a true 4G mobile communication system. The different technology components of LTE-Advanced have different market priorities and require different testing strategies. This application note summarizes the Rohde & Schwarz test solutions for LTE-Advanced using Vector Signal Generators R&S®SMU200A, R&S®SMBV100A, Signal and Spectrum Analyzer R&S®FSW, R&S®FSQ, R&S®FSG, R&S®FSV and Wideband Radio Communication Tester R&S®CMW500.
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| 7BM76: Correlated Receiver Diversity Simulations with R&S®SFU | 19.10.2012 |
| Receiver diversity improves reception quality by using multiple antennas with a preferably low correlation factor between each other. This results in a more robust handling of multipath signals, since a deep fade will then not affect all received signals at the same time. However, the compact dimensions of handheld devices can introduce unwanted correlation due to their dense antenna spacing. In this case, the popular diversity test setup consisting of several independent transmitters will no longer serve the needs of a realistic simulation, since correlation effects have to be taken into account here. A clever solution is to operate the R&S®SFU in split-fading mode in combination with a second transmitter. This can be another R&S®SFU, the R&S®SFE, the R&S®SFE100 or the R&S®SMU200A. In this way, two diversity signals of adjustable correlation for any common broadcast standard are coded in realtime, while their individual multipath profile is precisely specified by the extensive features of the R&S®SFU fader module.
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| 7BM82: Apple iPad Remote Control for Broadcasting T&M Instruments | 02.10.2012 |
| When installed on an Apple iPad*, a remote desktop app provides a convenient way to remotely control measuring instruments over a WLAN connection.
This is especially helpful when using measuring instruments that do not have their own display such as the R&S®VTS or R&S®SFC.
The remote desktop app also gives users a detached way to control the instrument if, for example, the actual measuring instrument is installed in a place that is difficult to access.
* Apple and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc.
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| 7BM71: Doc.A/74 ATSC Receiver Performance Tests Made Easy with the R&S®SFU Broadcast Test System and the R&S®SFE Broadcast Tester | 27.09.2012 |
| The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruled that no later than February 17, 2009, all analog NTSC broadcasting must come to an end. It is therefore not surprising that the demand for ATSC receivers is high at the time this application note was published. ATSC TV sets and set-tops are subject to the ATSC recommended practice Doc.A/74 “Receiver Performance Guidelines” before they can be sold freely in the markets that adopted the standard. Although the number of tests defined in Doc.A/74 is less extensive then the ones for their DVB-T counterparts (EN62002, MBRAI), some clarification is nevertheless due.
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| 7BM81: Generating a DVB-T2 Signal with Composite T2-Base and T2-Lite Content | 27.09.2012 |
| Version 1.3.1 of the DVB-T2 standard ETSI 302 755 introduced the T2-Lite profile to ease the implementation of mobile TV services. This was achieved by minimizing the complexity of the required receiver and allowing side-by-side integration into existing conventional (T2-Base) DVB-T2 channels. For the purposes of testing the compatibility and performance of receiver modules, this application note describes how this type of composite T2-Base/T2-Lite RF signal can be simulated using two instruments from the family of broadcast signal generators comprised of the R&S®SFU, R&S®SFE, R&S®SFE100 and R&S®SFC. Only one corresponding multiple profile T2-MI stream is required, either in the form of a file or via an external gateway.
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| 7BM80: Generating a Test Signal for Distributed DVB-T2 MISO | 27.09.2012 |
| This application note describes how the transmitter landscape of a DVB-T2 single-frequency network (SFN) can be simulated in multiple input single output (MISO) mode in order to test the compatibility and performance of receiver modules. Neither an external T2-MI gateway nor a GPS receiver is required - just an R&S®SFU coupled with one or more R&S®SFU, R&S®SFE, R&S®SFE100 or R&S®SFC.
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| 1EF85: Converting R&S I/Q data files | 21.09.2012 |
| This application note explains how to convert different Rohde&Schwarz I/Q file formats among each other using the supplied software tool.
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Conversion tool for Rohde & Schwarz I/Q file formats WV, IQW and iq-tar.
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| 1MA206: T&M solutions for software defined radios (SDR) | 15.09.2012 |
| After its initial implementation in civil mobile telephones, the concept of a software defined radio (SDR) has now started making inroads in radios used for military applications. This document provides an introduction to SDR as used for military radios and presents the relevant T&M solutions offered by Rohde & Schwarz.
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| 1CM94: LTE RF measurements with R&S®CMW500 according to 3GPP TS36.521-1 | 07.09.2012 |
| The 3GPP TS 36.521-1 “Radio transmission and reception” LTE User Equipment (UE) conformance specification defines the measurement procedures for LTE terminals with regard to their transmitting characteristics, receiving characteristics and performance requirements as part of the 3G Long Term Evolution (3G LTE) standard. This application note describes how to use the LTE Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and Time Division Duplex (TDD) measurement functionality provided by the R&S®CMW500 wideband radio communication tester to perform LTE transmitter and receiver measurements according to this test specification.
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| 1MA111: UMTS Long Term Evolution (LTE) Technology Introduction | 28.08.2012 |
| Even with the introduction of HSDPA and HSUPA, evolution of UMTS has not reached its end. To ensure the competitiveness of UMTS for the next 10 years and beyond, UMTS Long Term Evolution (LTE) is being specified in 3GPP release 8. LTE, which is also known as Evolved UTRA and Evolved UTRAN, provides new physical layer concepts and protocol architecture for UMTS. This application note introduces LTE technology and testing aspects.
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1MA111_4E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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| 1EZ60: Group Delay and Phase Measurement on Frequency Converters | 27.08.2012 |
| Frequency converters e.g. in satellite transponders need to be characterized not only in terms of amplitude transmission but also in terms of phase transmission or group delay, especially with the transition to digital modulation schemes. They often do not provide access to the internal local oscillators This application note describes a method using the R&S ZVA to measure group delay of mixers and frequency converters with an embedded local oscillator very accurately. The key aspect of this new technique is, that the network analyzer applies a 2-tone signal to the frequency converter. By measuring the phase differences between the two signals at the input and at the output, it calculates group delay and relative phase between output and input.
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| 1MA169: LTE-Advanced Technology Introduction | 22.08.2012 |
| Although the commercialization of LTE technology began in end 2009, the technology is still being enhanced in order to meet ITU-Advanced requirements. This white paper summarizes these necessary improvements, which are known as LTE-Advanced.
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| 1CM96: HSDPA RF Measurements with the R&S®CMW500 in line with 3GPP TS 34.121 | 17.08.2012 |
| Most of the HSDPA tests specified in the TS 34.121 for 3GPP Release-5 / -7 and -8 can be performed with an R&S®CMW500. This document provides a step-by-step guide on how to use a stand-alone R&S®CMW500 to perform HSDPA Tests (from Rel.5 up to Rel.8 / DC-HSDPA+) measurements on transmitter characteristics and receiver characteristics in line with TS 34.121 V9.5.0, clauses 5 and 6. A set of save files based on R&S®CMW500 firmware V3.0.10 for user equipment supporting Operating Band I with Power Class 4 is attached to this application note for easy recall of important settings while performing tests in line with the relevant specifications.
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| 1MA127: Overview of Tests on Radar Systems and Components | 10.08.2012 |
| The scope of the subject “radar” has expanded in the recent years in terms of its technical evolution and spreading of applications. This application note along with its corresponding white paper 1MA207 show how to use the R&S radar product portfolio to tackle test and measurement tasks in modern radar technology. Target groups are students who want to become familiar with radar issues as well as radar professionals who want to solve certain test and measurement tasks.
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1MA127_2e
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| 2e | 10.08.2012 | 2 MB |
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| 1MA207: Introduction to Radar System and Component Tests | 10.08.2012 |
| This White Paper provides a general overview of different military and commercial radar systems. It also touches some typical measurements challenges on such systems and their components.There is a complementary application note, a new version of the 1MA127 which provides information on radar test and measurement to the main target groups A&D and Automotive. Addtionally it provides an overview of core radar-related products from Rohde & Schwarz.
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| 1MA72: Using R&S instruments with Agilent ADS Software | 04.08.2012 |
| This Application Note presents means to integrate R&S Test and Measurement instruments into the Agilent® ADS® Design System. Methods to include R&S Instruments are presented, accompanied by a free-of-charge software solution which is provided with this application note. It makes it very easy to include R&S Instruments into your ADS environment and your design flow. Versions for both WINDOWS XP® and LINUX® operating systems are available.
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| 1EF75: Using Harmonic External Mixers To Extend the Frequency Range | 27.07.2012 |
| This application note gives a short summary on how to use harmonic mixers in combination with Rohde & Schwarz Signal and Spectrum Analyzers. Focus of this application note is the use of conversion loss tables with different R&S analyzers. It also provides a tool to convert different formats of the conversion loss tables.
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1EF75_0E.pdf
Application Note - English Version
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Conversion Tool for Conversion Loss Tables, binary to ASCII format
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| 1GP70: Using S-Parameters with R&S®NRP-Z Power Sensors | 27.07.2012 |
| Using S-parameters instead of a fixed offset makes measurements more accurate by accounting for the interaction between the sensor and a component. This shifts the sensor's reference plane from the sensor's RF connector to the input of the device that is being applied externally. This application note explains the fundamentals of using S-parameters and discusses some common applications in which S-parameter correction is useful. It also introduces a command line tool for updating S-parameter data in custom applications or in automated test setups.
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| 1MA178: The Y Factor Technique for Noise Figure Measurements | 25.07.2012 |
| This application note describes in detail the steps required to make a noise figure measurement on a spectrum analyzer using the “Y Factor” technique. Background equations are presented for each step of the calculation. In addition, guidelines are provided to ensure a repeatable measurement. Measurement uncertainty is then reviewed, including contributions due to the noise source, analyzer, and the DUT itself. Finally, a software utility is presented that automates the noise figure calculation using four measurements from a spectrum analyzer. The utility checks the measurement guidelines and highlights potential problem areas. It then calculates the noise figure for the DUT along with the measurement uncertainty.
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| 1EF83: Using the R&S®FSW for Efficient Measurements on Multi- Standard Radio Base Stations | 17.07.2012 |
| This application notes introduces the Multi-Standard Radio Analyzer function of the R&S FSW and shows how it performs the measurement on multi-standard radio transmitters. It reveals interactions caused by the coexistence of signals of different cellular standards and localizes the root cause. With an example of a base station signal consisting of three radio access technologies (GSM/WCDMA/LTE FDD) it shows how easy interactions can be found. The R&S FSW is the ideal tool for trouble shooting tasks with its combination of a large bandwidth and the versatile Multi-Standard Radio Analyzer in one measurement instrument.
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| 1CM100: Optimizing the Performance of Multi Eval. List Mode Tests | 17.07.2012 |
| The duration of a measurement in multi evaluation list mode is sensitive to the test setup. This document describes various methods to achieve optimized performance for such measurements. The availability of the methods depends on the CMW500 version.
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1CM100_1e
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| 1GA61: Measurement of Acoustic Properties of Rooms Using Audio Analyzer R&S®UPV | 10.07.2012 |
| Acoustic properties like reverberation time and early reflections are important for test rooms as well as for speech intelligibility and music performance in assembly rooms and concert halls. This application note explains the basics behind these properties and offers an application program for their measurement.
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1GA61_VB2008.zip
Source code for Visual Basic .NET 2008
| 1.0.0 | 10.07.2012 | 123 kB | 1GA61.msi
Installer for application program and files
| 1.0.0 | 10.07.2012 | 574 kB | 1GA61_VB2003.zip
Source code for Visual Basic .NET 2003
| 1.0.0 | 10.07.2012 | 94 kB | 1GA61_Files.zip
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| 1.0.0 | 10.07.2012 | 242 kB | 1GA61_VB2005.zip
Source code for Visual Basic .NET 2005
| 1.0.0 | 10.07.2012 | 100 kB | 1GA61_0e
Application Note
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| 1EF80: Speed considerations for Spurious Level Measurements with Spectrum Analyzers | 10.07.2012 |
| The measurement speed for spurious signal measurements is mainly defined by the spectrum analyzer sweep speed. With traditional swept spectrum analyzers and tight spurious limits the measurement can easily take hours or even a full day. This application note describes the differences in sweep speed between swept spectrum analyzers and modern spectrum analyzers with a wide-band FFT process, and how this improves the measurement speed for general spurious measurement.
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1EF80_1E
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| 1 | 09.07.2012 | 359 kB | 1EF80_1E
Application Note - English version
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| 1MA198: Measuring Multistandard Radio Base Stations | 06.07.2012 |
| 3GPP Release 9 Technical Specification (TS) 37.141 covers multistandard radio base station conformance testing. Multistandard radio includes four standards of mobile communications: GSM, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, and LTE. This application note introduces the concept of multistandard radio base stations as well as solutions for transmitter and receiver tests based on R&S® signal generators and R&S® signal and spectrum analyzers.
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| 1GA59: Recording Measurement Results over Time with Audio Analyzer R&S®UPV | 03.07.2012 |
| This application note describes how measurement results can be logged over time in the audio analyzer R&S® UPV. A Visual Basic.NET application program is included which stores results to ASCII files.
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1GA59_VB2008.zip
Project files for Visual Basic .NET 2008
| 1.2.0 | 29.06.2012 | 108 kB | 1GA59.msi
Installer for application program
| 1.2.0 | 29.06.2012 | 357 kB | 1GA59_VB2003.zip
Project files for Visual Basic .NET 2003
| 1.2.0 | 29.06.2012 | 99 kB | 1GA59
Application Note
| 0e | 29.06.2012 | 304 kB | 1GA59_VB2005.zip
Project files for Visual Basic .NET 2005
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| 1EF79: Intermodulation Distortion Measurements on Modern Spectrum Analyzers | 02.07.2012 |
| This Application Note describes the differences in intermodulation distortion measurements between traditional spectrum analyzers with analog narrow-band IF signal path and modern spectrum analyzers using a wide-band IF signal path and digital RBW filters.
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| 1GA60: Using Application Programs for Audio Analyzer R&S®UPV in Remote Control | 01.07.2012 |
| Most application notes for audio analyzer R&S® UPV include an application program which runs locally using the universal sequence controller option UPV-K1. This application note explains how sequence control programs can be modified to run on a remote PC using remote control option UPV-K4.
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| 1MA202: Next-Generation (3G/4G) Voice Quality Testing with POLQA® | 30.05.2012 |
| POLQA® (Perceptual Objective Listening Quality Analysis) is the next-generation mobile voice quality testing standard according to recommendation ITU-T P.863 and has been especially developed for the super wideband requirements of HD Voice, 3G, VoLTE (4G), VoHSPA and VoIP. This white paper describes the POLQA® algorithm implemented in the R&S® UPV Audio Analyzer and shows an example hardware setup for standard independent audio measurements.
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| 1MA188: USB 2.0 Mask Testing with the Digital Oscilloscope R&S®RTO | 25.05.2012 |
| This application note describes in detail how to perform Mask Tests as specified in the Universal Serial Bus Specification document using the R&S Digital Oscilloscope R&S RTO. Mask Tests, also known as Eye Diagram Tests, are defined in the above referenced document as part of the electrical test description for the high-speed (HS) mode at 480 Mbit/s. For Eye Diagram analysis of the RTO acquired waveform data the official USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) Electrical Test Tool is used.
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| 1MA85: Field Strength and Power Estimator | 25.05.2012 |
| Determining the field strength from transmitted power is not an easy job. Various, quite complicated formulas have to be evaluated correctly. This application note explains, how to calculate electric and magnetic field strength and power flux density. A program associated to this application note helps to do the calculation and converts Watts to mW and dBm, V/m to mV/m and dBmV/m as well as A/m to mA/m and dBmA/m. Additional applications are calculation of propagation loss or antenna factors. This application is also available for iPhone, iPod Touch and Android Smartphones. It can be downloaded free-of-charge from the App Store and the Android Market respectively.
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| RAC-0607-0019: Measurement of Dielectric Material Properties | 23.05.2012 |
| This application note describes the techniques to measure the dielectric properties of materials using a vector network analyzer. It also shows methods for converting the s-parameters to dielectric properties.
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| 1MA168: Starting Successfully with the R&S®EX-IQ-Box | 23.05.2012 |
| The R&S EX-IQ-Box serves as a digital baseband interface between a device under test (DUT) and Rohde & Schwarz generators, analyzers and radio communication testers. The DigIConf software supplied with the device controls up to four R&S EX-IQ-Boxes in a test setup and can thus output IQ data for feeding into a DUT while simultaneously receiving IQ output from a DUT.To work together smoothly, the DUT, the R&S EX-IQ-Box and the R&S test instruments have to be configured properly. The purpose of Application Note 1MA168 is to introduce the right 'initial steps' required to get started successfully.
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| 1MA192: 802.11ac Technology Introduction | 23.05.2012 |
| This white paper provides a brief technology introduction on the 802.11ac amendment to the successful 802.11-2007 standard. 802.11ac provides mechanisms to increase throughput and user experience of existing WLAN and will build on 802.11n-2009.
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1MA192_7e.pdf
Application Note - English Version
| 7e | 23.05.2012 | 998 kB |
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| 7BM79: I/Q Waveform File Conversion for Use with Precise Broadcast Signal Generators | 23.05.2012 |
| I/Q waveform files contain the digital complex sample values of a radio signal. They can be synthetically computer-calculated for generating precisely defined contents, or they can represent the recording of a received live signal. The structure of these files has never been standardized, which is why so many different formats are in use today. R&S®IQ Converter and R&S®IQ Stream Extractor are programs that quickly and conveniently convert the contents of I/Q waveform files of nearly any structure into the I/Q format used by the R&S®SFU, R&S®SFE and R&S®SFE100 signal generators. This makes it possible for the signal generators to use their integrated ARB function to generate precise RF signals from nearly any I/Q waveform file.
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| 1EF46: Using MATLAB for Remote Control and Data Capture with R&S Spectrum and Network Analyzers | 22.05.2012 |
| Spectrum and network analyzers are capable of measuring large amounts of data that require complex mathematical processing; MATLAB is a powerful tool for such operations. This application note describes how instruments can be controlled directly from MATLAB scripts and how measurement data can be imported into MATLAB. Only 32-bit MATLAB is supported.
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FSU_AMIQ.m
MATLAB script for IQ data acquisition with FSP/FSU and conversion for AMIQ
| 1.0 | 16.01.2002 | 7 kB | 1EF46_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 16.01.2002 | 273 kB | MEXRSIB.DLL
MATLAB extension DLL for remote control via LAN using RSIB
| 1.1 | 16.10.2003 | 127 kB | MEXRSIB.DLL
MATLAB extension DLL for remote control via LAN using RSIB
| 1.2 | 24.09.2007 | 127 kB | MexRsibSample.m
MATLAB example script for remote control via LAN using RSIB
| 1.0 | 16.01.2002 | 1 kB | AUTOEXEC.IEC
AMIQ utility file for waveform data load.
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| 1ER04: Benefits of R&S®RTO digital trigger system | 11.04.2012 |
| The trigger is a key element of an oscilloscope. It captures specific signal events for detailed analysis and provides a stable view on repeating waveforms. Since its invention in the 1940s the oscilloscope trigger has experienced continuous enhancements. The fully digital trigger of the R&S®RTO digital oscilloscopes sets an innovation milestone that brings significant advantages for the oscilloscope user in terms of measurement accuracy, acquisition density, and functionality. This application note introduces the working principles of a conventional trigger system and explains the advantages of the real-time capable digital trigger of the RTO oscilloscopes.
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1ER04_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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| 1MA177: LTE Terminal Tests under Fading Conditions with R&S®CMW500 and R&S®AMU200A | 27.03.2012 |
| This application note shows how to perform LTE terminal block error rate (BLER) and throughput tests under fading conditions with the R&S®CMW500 Protocol Tester and the R&S®AMU200A Fading Simulator.
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| 1GP89: Remote Emulation with the R&S®SMB100A RF and Microwave Signal Generator | 20.03.2012 |
| The R&S®SMB100A RF and microwave signal generator offers a remote emulation feature that makes it possible to control the instrument by commands other than the built-in native SCPI commands. This feature allows the user to replace signal generators, e.g. from other manufacturers, with the R&S®SMB100A without having to change the remote control code. This application note describes how to use the remote emulation feature in general. Furthermore, it describes in detail the remote emulation for each supported instrument, limitations of the individual emulations and the remaining differences between the emulated and the original commands.
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1GP89_0E.pdf
Application Note - English Version
| | 19.03.2012 | 1 MB |
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| 1EZ62: Making Spectrum Measurements with Rohde & Schwarz Network Analyzers | 16.03.2012 |
| This application note describes how to configure a Rohde & Schwarz Network Analyzer to make spectral measurements directly on a device under test.
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| 1GP77: R&S dB Calculator | 09.03.2012 |
| This application note is an extension to the application note “dB or not dB?” and comes with a free of charge software tool. The R&S dB Calculator can be used to perform calculations related to decibel. The tool includes a calculator for adding and subtracting an arbitrary number of power levels expressed in units of dBm and watt. A similar calculator is included for adding and subtracting voltage levels – correlated and uncorrelated. The tool further includes a converter for converting units such as dBm, dBW, dBV, watt and volt and a converter for converting linear power and voltage ratios to dB and vice versa. A VSWR converter is also included for converting reflection quantities such as VSWR, reflection coefficient, reflected power, return loss and mismatch loss. The application is also available for iPhone, iPod Touch and Android Smartphones. It can be downloaded free-of-charge from the App Store and the Android Market respectively.
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| 1GP69: R&S®NRP-Z Power Sensor Programming Guide | 06.03.2012 |
| The R&S®NRP-Z power sensors from Rohde & Schwarz represent the latest in power measurement technology. They offer all the functionality of conventional power meters, and more, within the small housing of a power sensor. This application note serves as a coding guide for situations in which the R&S®NRP-Z power sensors are to be used in custom test and measurement software.
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1GP69_0E.pdf
Application Note - English Version
| 1 | 05.03.2012 | 1 MB |
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| 1SP30: GPIB to LAN Converter for OSP | 05.03.2012 |
| Some of the new Rohde & Schwarz instruments, such as the R&S®OSP and R&S®FSC, only have a LAN interface. To be able to operate these instruments in a purely GPIB system, a converter must be connected between the instrument and the GPIB. Rohde & Schwarz now offers such a GPIB to LAN converter.
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| 1EF78: Measurement of Harmonics using Spectrum Analyzers | 02.03.2012 |
| This Application Note focuses on measurement of harmonics using modern spectrum analyzers. It highlights the source of harmonics before focusing on their measurement using a spectrum analyzer. The Application Note also explains the benefits of the R&S FSW’s high pass filter option for harmonic measurements.
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1EF78_1E.pdf
Application Note - English Version
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| 1GP53: Arbitrary Waveform Sequencing with Rohde & Schwarz Vector Signal Generators | 29.02.2012 |
| Sequencing of waveforms is a technique used to play back multiple test signals fast and flexibly using an arbitrary waveform generator (ARB). Multiple ARB waveforms can be combined to generate all kinds of test signals sequences. Switching from one waveform to the subsequent waveform in the sequence is instantaneous, which enables high-speed operation for production testing. This application note explains how to generate such signal sequences using vector signal generators from Rohde & Schwarz. The examples provided show the required instrument settings and possible fields of application for waveform sequencing.
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1GP53_2E
Application Note - English Version
| 2 | 29.02.2012 | 2 MB |
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| 1GP83: Remote Emulation with the R&S®NRP2 Power Meter | 28.02.2012 |
| The R&S®NRP2 power meter offers a remote emulation feature that makes it possible to control the instrument by commands other than the built-in native SCPI commands. This feature allows the user to replace power meters, e.g. from other manufacturers, with the R&S®NRP2 power meter without having to change the remote control code. This application note describes how to use the remote emulation feature in general. Furthermore, it describes in detail the remote emulation for each supported instrument, limitations of the individual emulations and the remaining differences between the emulated and the original commands.
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1GP83_0E.pdf
Application Note - English Version
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| 1GP90: Remote Emulation with the R&S®SMC100A Signal Generator | 28.02.2012 |
| The R&S®SMC100A signal generator offers a remote emulation feature that makes it possible to control the instrument by commands other than the built-in native SCPI commands. This feature allows the user to replace signal generators, e.g. from other manufacturers, with the R&S®SMC100A without having to change the remote control code. This application note describes how to use the remote emulation feature in general. Furthermore, it describes in detail the remote emulation for each supported instrument, limitations of the individual emulations and the remaining differences between the emulated and the original commands.
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1GP90_0E.pdf
Application Note - English Version
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Application Note - English Version
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| 1MA205: HSPA+ Technology Introduction - White Paper | 14.02.2012 |
| High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) and High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) optimize UMTS for packet data services in downlink and uplink, respectively. Together, they are referred to as High Speed Packet Access (HSPA). Within 3GPP Release 7, 8, 9 and 10, further improvements to HSPA have been specified in the context of HSPA+ or HSPA evolution. This White Paper introduces key features of HSPA+ and outlines the changes to the radio interface.
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| 1MA180: R&S®FSH4Remote | 09.02.2012 |
| FSH4Remote is a free-of-charge program for connecting the R&S®FSH4/8 handheld spectrum analyzer or the R&S®FSC spectrum analyzer to a remote computer, and for providing remote control of the functions from the computer. It runs under Windows and Linux operating systems. This application note describes the easy use of FSH4Remote to control the R&S®FSH/FSC and read the trace.
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| 1SP18: Assessing a MIMO Channel | 09.02.2012 |
| MIMO technologies are an essential component of state-of-the-art mobile radio systems and are key to achieving extremely ambitious capacity goals that include providing stable data rates in the two- to three-digit Megabit per second range over a broad coverage area. However, the effectiveness of these technologies is not always guaranteed. A channel state matrix can provide the information needed to determine whether spatial multiplexing is possible for multilayer data transmission. Simple indicators for evaluating the mobile radio channel are derived from the channel matrix. This white paper presents these parameters and discusses them based on simulated and real coverage measurement results.
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| 1GP84: Time Synchronous Signals with Multiple R&S®SMBV100A Vector Signal Generators | 06.02.2012 |
| This application note explains how to synchronize the signals from multiple R&S®SMBV100A vector signal generators in time. The synchronization of the instruments is based on a master-slave principle where one R&S®SMBV100A acts as master and supplies all necessary synchronization signals to the other instruments (slaves). The setup is simple and provides highly synchronized test signals. Time synchronous signals are needed in several applications. The master-slave setup is ideal for basic MIMO tests, certain GNSS test scenarios and WLAN IEEE 802.11ac applications. Furthermore, synchronous baseband signals are the basis for generating phase coherent RF signals with the R&S®SMBV100A.
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1GP84_0E.pdf
Application Note - English Version
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| 1EF69: Time Domain Oscillator Stability Measurement - Allan variance | 03.02.2012 |
| This application note gives a short summary on the Allan variance as a measure of frequency stability and an example on how to calculate it, with measurement results from R&S spectrum analyzers. A software program to sample data from R&S spectrum analyzers and calculate the Allan variance is available.
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1EF69_E1.pdf
Application Note - English Version
| | 11.02.2009 | 872 kB | AlaVarTool.exe
Allan variance program (sample data and calculate Allan variance)
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| 1MA139: Production Measurements on 3GPP WCDMA Femtocells | 02.02.2012 |
| Femtocells or Home base stations are an important development for cellular networks. This application note describes the tests commonly used during the production of Femtocells, focusing on WCDMA, HSPA, and HSPA+ technology. Tests, test plans and hardware setups for Femtocells with and without receiver diversity are detailed. Find hints about the instrument settings and have a look at typical measurement results. An introduction to simulating GPS / A-GPS signals for testing the GPS receiver of a Femtocell completes the paper.
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| 1GP74: Test of DME/TACAN Transponders | 01.02.2012 |
| This Application Note describes the operating principle of DME (Distance Measurement Equipment) that is used for distance measurement in aviation. It also describes various test scenarios for the maintenance of a DME transponder. These tests require an R&S®SMA100A signal generator with R&S®SMA-K26 DME modulation option, and an R&S®NRP-Z81 wideband power sensor.
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| 1MA193: Aeronautical radio navigation measurement solutions | 01.02.2012 |
| This application note highlights various aeronautical radio navigation signals such as VHF omnidirectional radio range (VOR), instrument landing system (ILS) for glide slope (GS) and localizer (LLZ), as well as marker beacon (MB). R&S® test and measurement solutions for avionics navigation equipment are introduced based on application scenarios, including calibration, research and development, field tests, and transceiver testing.
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| 1MA101: Fast Scalar Network Analysis Using a Signal Generator and a Power Meter | 31.01.2012 |
| This document presents a simple procedure for network analysis that is more cost-effective than the use of scalar network analyzers. It allows the accurate measurement of the transmission characteristics of filters, amplifiers and frequency converters over a large frequency and dynamic range. In order to reach very high measurement speeds, Rohde & Schwarz signal generators are operated in 'List Mode', and Rohde & Schwarz power meters are operated in 'Buffered Mode.' The required programming for the signal generator and the power meter is illustrated by excerpts from a Visual Basic program which is available, free of charge, upon request.
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1MA101_0e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0e | 14.07.2006 | 991 kB |
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| 1MA61: CDMA2000® Base Station Test with R&S Equipment | 31.01.2012 |
| This Application Note describes measurements compliant with the cdma2000® base station standard described in 3GPP2 C.S0010 / TIA/EIA-97 / ARIB STD-T64-C.S0010.The primary focus is on solutions for generating and analyzing cdma2000 signals. The special characteristics that make the selected signal generators and signal analyzers eminently suitable for this purpose are detailed, and remote control programming is demonstrated by a free of charge program.
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| 1MA40: Testing Power Amplifiers for 3G Base Stations | 31.01.2012 |
| This application note describes essential test setups and test procedures for 3GPP power amplifiers especially for production lines.
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| 1MA66: Hints for Fast and Accurate Testing of GSM/EDGE Mobile Phone Power Amplifiers | 31.01.2012 |
| Short measurement time in conjunction with high accuracy and repeatability of results are essential for efficient testing of mobile phone power amplifiers. Power Meter R&S NRP, Signal Generator R&S SMIQ, Spectrum Analyzers R&S FSP/FSU/FSQ and Power Supply R&S NGMO2 offer optimum characteristics such as high accuracy, fast settling speed and short measurement time in programmed mode. This application note concentrates on testing GSM/EDGE mobile power amplifiers and shows typical test setups and programming examples for Signal Generator R&S SMIQ and Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSP/FSU/FSQ, benchmark numbers and repeatability results.
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1MA66_0e.pdf
Application Note - English version
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| 1MA92: RF Level Measurement Uncertainties with the Measuring Receiver R&S®FSMR | 31.01.2012 |
| Measurement uncertainties that occur when the R&S FSMR measuring receiver is used to calibrate RF levels are described and quantified in this application note. Several Excel spreadsheets are included.They can be used to simplify calculation of the uncertainty for various configurations.
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1MA92_0e.pdf
Application Note - English version
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Application Note - English version
| | 28.03.2006 | 1 MB | Spreadsheets.zip
Excel spreadsheets for uncertainty calculation
| 1 | 28.03.2006 | 52 kB |
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| 1SP17: LTE Drive Test - How to benefit from using a R&S®TSMW | 30.01.2012 |
| This document describes the highlights of LTE scanning functionality of TSMW. In an FAQ style, it explains briefly the background of LTE and leads to the important measurements that have to be done in a proper network roll-out.
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1SP17_1e
Application Note - English version
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| 1EF73: Malware Protection | 27.01.2012 |
| Rohde & Schwarz recognizes the potential risk of computer virus infection when connecting Windows®-based test instrumentation to other computers via local area networks (LANs), or using removable storage devices. This white paper introduces measures to minimize malware threats and discusses ways to mitigate risks while insuring that instrument performance is not compromised. The paper discusses the use of anti-virus software, with recommended configuration settings. It also outlines how to keep the Windows® XP operating system properly updated through regular installation of OS patches.
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1EF73_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 28.06.2010 | 1 MB | 1EF73_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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| 1MA152: WLAN 802.11p Measurements for Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) DSRC | 25.01.2012 |
| For automotive applications, the IEEE is creating the IEEE 802.11pTM amendment to the IEEE 802.11TM-2007 standard. The IEEE 802.11p PHY layer uses the OFDM PHY, i.e. IEEE 802.11aTM. This Application Note explains the changes the 802.11p amendment makes to the 802.11-2007 standard and how to perform 802.11p measurements using Rohde & Schwarz 802.11-compliant test equipment.
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| 1MA137: PESQ® Measurement for WCDMA with R&S®CMUgo | 05.01.2012 |
| Recent mobile test methods could not evaluate the quality of data reduced speech signals with different coded and decoded signals. The Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality (PESQ) provides the solution for this measuring problem. WCDMA PESQ is an add-on tool for CMUgo for automatic measurement of the PESQ for WCDMA mobile phones according to recommendation ITU-T P.862.1 featuring selectable fading profiles and variable Additional White Gaussian Noise (AWGN).
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WCDMA_PESQ_Demo.SEQ
WCDMAPesq demo sequence
| 1.9.8.1 | 14.04.2009 | 9 kB | WCDMAPesq.dll
DLL for CMUgo 2.0.0.0. Please copy to \CMUgo\ExtendedDLLs directory if newer as installed version!
| 2.0.0.3 | 05.01.2012 | 188 kB | 1MA137_0e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0e | 14.04.2009 | 7 MB |
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| 1MA119: PESQ® Measurement for GSM with R&S®CMUgo | 05.01.2012 |
| Recent mobile test methods could not evaluate the quality of data reduced speech signals with different coded and decoded signals. The Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality (PESQ) provides the solution for this measuring problem. GSM PESQ is an add-on tool for CMUgo for automatic measurement of the PESQ for GSM mobile phones according to recommendation ITU-T P.862.1 featuring selectable fading profiles, frequency hopping sequences and variable Additional White Gaussian Noise (AWGN).
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1MA119_2e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 2e | 26.09.2008 | 5 MB | GSM_PESQ_Demo.seq
GSM PESQ test sequences
| 1 | 26.09.2008 | 12 kB | GSMPesq.dll
DLL for CMUgo 2.0.0. Please copy to CMUgo\ExtendedDLLs work directory!
| 2.0.0.4 | 05.01.2012 | 197 kB | CMUgo
Link to CMUgo download page
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UPV installer for CMU speech codec calibration
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| 1MA136: PESQ® Measurement for CDMA2000® with R&S®CMUgo | 05.01.2012 |
| Recent mobile test methods could not evaluate the quality of data reduced speech signals with different coded and decoded signals. The Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality (PESQ) provides the solution for this measuring problem. CDMA2000® PESQ is an add-on tool for CMUgo for automatic measurement of the PESQ for CDMA2000® mobile phones according to recommendation ITU-T P.862.1 featuring selectable fading profiles and variable Additional White Gaussian Noise (AWGN).
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| 1MA123: Tests on CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO Access Terminals in Accordance to IS-866-A | 05.01.2012 |
| The Universal Radio Communication Tester R&S®CMU200 can perform most of the CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO access terminal (AT) tests specified in the standard IS-866-A on its own. Some tests require additional instruments. This application note shows how to perform these tests easily with the remote-control software CMUgo, using the R&S®CMU200 in combination with R&S®SMU, R&S®AMU, R&S®SMJ or R&S®SML signal generators, and R&S®FSQ, R&S®FSU, R&S®FSP, R&S®FSL or R&S®FSMR spectrum analyzers.
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1MA123_1e.pdf
Application Note - English Version
| 1e | 01.04.2009 | 3 MB | 1MA123_DLLs.zip
DLLs for CMUgo 2.0.0. Please unzip to CMUgo\ExtendedDLLs work directory!
| 2.0.0.1 | 05.01.2012 | 335 kB | 1MA123_SEQs.zip
SEQs for CMUgo 1.9.8. Please unzip to CMUgo work directory!
| 1.1 | 01.04.2009 | 9 kB |
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| 1CM95: WCDMA RF Measurements with the R&S®CMW500 according to 3GPP TS 34.121 | 20.12.2011 |
| Most of the tests specified in standard TS 34.121 for 3GPP Rel-99 can be performed with R&S®CMW500. This document provides a step by step guide on how to perform Rel-99 measurements on transmitter/receiver characteristics, and performance tests according to TS 34.121 V9.5.0 clauses 5 and 6 with standalone R&S®CMW500. A set of *.sav files based on R&SCMW500 firmware V2.1.20 for UE supporting band I with power class 3 in RMC 12.2 kbps downlink/uplink is attached to this application note.
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| 1MA191: LTE Release 9 Technology Introduction - White Paper | 19.12.2011 |
| The LTE technology as specified within 3GPP Release 8 was first commercially deployed by end 2009. Since then the number of operators implementing the technology is strongly increasing around the globe. LTE has become the fastest developing mobile system technology. The same way GSM and WCDMA have been enhanced with additional features over time, LTE is continuously worked on. Initial enhancements have been included in 3GPP Release 9 and are described in this white paper.
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| 7BM_ADD01: Digital TV Rigs and Recipes | 10.12.2011 |
| Describtion and explanation of the MPEG and DVB-Standards and TV T&M
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| 1MA176: Coexistence Digital TV and LTE | 08.12.2011 |
| Spectrum that was previously reserved for TV broadcasting is being freed up in many countries for use under the new Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile radio standard (keyword: 'digital dividend'). As a result, numerous coexistence scenarios are possible. So network operators and manufacturers from both the mobile radio and the broadcast sector have a vital interest in avoiding any interference and performing in-depth testing of their products. Rohde & Schwarz offers a wideranging product portfolio for such applications. This Application Note presents Test & Measurement equipment for the broadcast and mobile radio sector and discusses some possible test setups.
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| 1SP02: Usage of Data Reduction in R&S®EMC32-K10 EMI Auto Test Templates | 16.11.2011 |
| The ‘Data Reduction’ sequence step is an essential part of an EMI Auto Test since it evaluates the relevant frequencies at which the final measurements are to be done. The intention of this application note is to make the data reduction data flow more transparent (contents of input and output tables) and how the parameters (location and relations) influence the evaluation algorithm.
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1SP02
Application Note
| 1 | 15.11.2011 | 2 MB |
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| 1SP16: Recording and Playing Back the GPS RF Spectrum | 10.11.2011 |
| A GPS L1-frequency signal is recorded using a receiver such as an R&S TSMW or an &S FSV. Then the I/Q data is stored via the digital I/Q interface on an R&S IQR device. Playback is realized using an R&S SMBV signal generator that is also connected to an R&S IQR via a digital I/Q interface.
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| 1MA186: LTE Transmission Modes and Beamforming | 31.10.2011 |
| Multiple input multiple output (MIMO) technology is an integral part of 3GPP E-UTRA long term evolution (LTE). As part of MIMO, beamforming is also used in LTE. This white paper discusses the basics of beamforming and explains the eight MIMO transmission modes in LTE Release 9.
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| 1SP12: Two-Channel Method for OTA Performance Measurements of MIMO-enabled Devices | 07.10.2011 |
| Modern wireless communication technologies such as LTE, HSPA+ and WiMAX include the MIMO technology to achieve increased speed for data transmission. Existing Over-the-air (OTA) test systems need to be upgraded to support MIMO as well. This white paper summarizes a straightforward and cost-effective approach to verify the OTA performance of MIMO-enabled devices. Measurements of receiver sensitivity and throughput are evaluated with statistical metrics.
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| 1MA70: FSHRemote - Remote Control and Data Access for the R&S®FSH3/6/18 | 26.09.2011 |
| FSHRemote is a program for reading data, and controlling a R&S®FSH3/6/18 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer from a remote computer.
The physical connection can be via either a fixed phone network, a mobile phone network or over LAN / Internet. Use FSHRemote from a PC to control all the functions of the FSH or to read any measurement data. Undertake a diverse range of monitoring tasks with the R&S®FSH under remote control. No need for a PC at the R&S®FSH end. New feature in this version: waterfall display of measured signalsFSHRemote_Demo is a 5 minutes flash demo of FSHRemote. Please note: FSHRemote does not support Models R&S®FSH4/8 Handheld Spectrum Analyzers
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| 1EF82: Measurement of WLAN 802.11 ac signals | 22.09.2011 |
| This application note provides a guide through the measurements for IEEE 802.11ac WLAN transmitter signals using the general purpose OFDM analysis software R&S FS-K96. Step-by-step instructions for performing the measurements are provided and the different result types available with the FSK96 Software are discussed.
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| 1SP10: Mobile WiMAX Throughput Measurements | 15.09.2011 |
| This application note explains the basics of data throughput measurements for the mobile WiMAX™ air interface. In addition it provides the throughput reference measurement setup based on the R&S®CMW270 or R&S®CMW500, including representative results.
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| 1GA48: Measurement of Maximum Sound Pressure Level of Headphones according to EN50332 | 09.09.2011 |
| This application note explains how to use the Audio Analyzer R&S UPV for measurements of maximum sound pressure level of headphones according to EN50332. It is possible to measure a combination of music player / FM receiver and headphones, the maximum output voltage of a player / FM receiver alone or the wideband characteristic voltage of headphones alone. An application program is available for download as installer file and as VB.NET project.
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1GA48_files.zip
Setups and program simulating noise
| 1.1.1 | 17.06.2009 | 6 MB | 1GA48_Inst_102.msi
Installer file for application program, option UPV-K1 required
| 1.0.2 | 17.06.2009 | 5 MB | 1GA48_VB2003.zip
Project files for Visual Basic 2003, option UPV-K1 required
| 1.0.0 | 17.06.2009 | 10 MB | 1GA48_VB2005.zip
Project files for Visual Basic 2005, option UPV-K1 required
| 1.0.0 | 17.06.2009 | 10 MB | 1GA48_2e.pdf
Application note - English version
| 2e | 17.06.2009 | 246 kB |
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| 1GP62: Importing Data in ARB, Custom Digital Modulation and RF List Mode | 09.09.2011 |
| The foregoing application note is intended for everyone who desires to become more familiar with the use and upload of custom data in ARB, digital modulation and RF list mode. Particularly, this note describes the instruments R&S® SMU200A, R&S® SMJ100A and R&S® SMATE200A and provides an overview of already available solutions as well as it gives hints for the writing of own applications. The ARB Toolbox software is discontinued. The replacement product is the new ARB Toolbox PLUS - please see 1GP88.
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| 1GP60: R&S MATLAB® Toolkit for Signal Generators | 09.09.2011 |
| The R&S MATLAB® Toolkit for Signal Generators provides routines for remote controlling these instruments. Additional MATLAB® scripts turn I/Q vectors into the Rohde & Schwarz waveform file format for use with an ARB. This application note describes the installation and use of the R&S MATLAB® Toolkit on Microsoft Widows and Linux based systems.
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| 1GP80: 3GPP FDD and LTE Multicell and Multi-UE Scenarios with the R&S®SMU200A Signal Generator | 25.08.2011 |
| This application note describes how to set up 3GPP FDD and LTE multicell and multi-UE scenarios with the R&S®SMU200A with a focus on routing and leveling of the baseband signals. Furthermore, it describes in detail how to determine the correct AWGN settings, i.e. how to calculate the required signal-to-noise ratio for the various scenarios.
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1GP80_0E.pdf
Application Note - English Version
| | 10.08.2011 | 972 kB |
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| 1MA181: VAMOS Technology Introduction | 17.08.2011 |
| Existing GSM mobile communication systems have the potential to double voice capacity by adding the “Voice services over Adaptive Multi-user channels on One Slot” (VAMOS) feature as specified in the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network (GERAN) Release 9 specifications. This application note describes the VAMOS feature from an air interface perspective in detail and specifically illustrates the VAMOS testing solution offered by Rohde & Schwarz test equipment.
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| 1GA57: Printing Tool for Audio Analyzer R&S®UPV | 18.07.2011 |
| This application note provides a tool for printing a report about measurement results on the audio analyzer R&S® UPV. The executable can be freely configured to include any result graphs and figures into the report. In addition it is an application example for a class library which can be included into custom application programs to add a printing function.
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| 1GP59: R&S FM-ARB - PC Software for generating FM/AM signals in the ARB | 18.07.2011 |
| THIS PRODUCT IS DISCONTINUED. PLEASE USE THE ARB TOOLBOX PLUS (1GP62) AS REPLACEMENT. The software R&S FM-ARB creates waveforms with Frequency Modulation, Phase Modulation or Amplitude Modulation. Those waveforms can be directly transferred to the selected Arbitrary Waveform Generator or saved to a file for later use.
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| 1GA56: Swept Harmonic Distortion Measurements | 16.07.2011 |
| This application note provides a program which allows to record total harmonic distortion, single harmonic distortion factors and level with one generator sweep. The executable may be installed and used without caring about programming. The source code is provided as basis for custom modifications.
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| 1MA199: Channel Sounding in White Space Spectrum | 13.07.2011 |
| The aim of channel sounding is to characterize a radio channel by decomposing the radio propagation path into its individual multipath components. This application note provided by Neul describes how channel sounding can be performed using the R&S SMBV100A Vector Signal Generator and the R&S FSL Spectrum Analyzer. To illustrate the procedure reference is made to 8 MHz wide white space channels in the UK.
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1MA199_0e.pdf
Application Note - English Version
| 0e | 12.07.2011 | 521 kB |
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| 1GA55: Harmonic Distortion Measurements in the Presence of Noise | 12.07.2011 |
| This application note investigates and discusses the influence of wideband noise on harmonic distortion measurements.
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1GA55_0e
Application Note Document
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| 1MA84: HSDPA - Challenges for UE Power Amplifier Design | 11.07.2011 |
| This Application Note describes the HSDPA uplink channel structure. Challenges for UE power amplifier design are outlined, and guidelines how to use R&S measurement equipment for testing UE power amplifiers are provided. An outlook on High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) and the impact of HSUPA on the uplink channel structure is given.
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1MA84_1.0.exe
Installation Files - English version
| 1.0 | 19.07.2005 | 5 MB | 1MA84_2e.pdf
Application Note - English Version
| 2e | 11.07.2011 | 1 MB |
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| 1GA50: Calibration Tool for PESQ Speech Quality Tests | 05.07.2011 |
| PESQ measurements employ a level adaptation algorithm and are hence widely insensitive to absolute level. However, if the tests are performed via a speech codec, the driving level of the codec has an influence on the MOS result. Therefore careful alignment of the level is required. This application note provides an application program which runs on the Audio Analyzer R&S UPV or R&S UPV66 and can be used to calibrate signal levels for the PESQ measurement.
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1GA50_2e.pdf
Application note
| 2 | 30.06.2011 | 696 kB | 1GA50_VB2008
Source code for VB.NET 2008
| 1.6.2 | 30.06.2011 | 276 kB | 1GA50_2003
Source code for VB.NET 2003
| 1.6.2 | 30.06.2011 | 266 kB | 1GA50_Files
Setups and data for application note 1GA50
| 4 | 30.06.2011 | 3 MB | 1GA50_2005
Source code for VB.NET 2005
| 1.6.2 | 30.06.2011 | 270 kB | 1GA50.msi
Installer for application program
| 1.6.2 | 30.06.2011 | 4 MB |
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| 1SP15: Remote Control of ROMES on Windows 7 | 05.07.2011 |
| For optimization of mobile communication networks, drive tests with coverage measurement systems are being performed. The coverage measurement platform provided by Rohde & Schwarz is based on R&S® ROMES, which is the application software to define and setup measurement devices, acquire and store the measurement data and displaying measured data during the measurement period and a later replay. Additional drivers are used for attaching different measurement devices, such as the Rohde & Schwarz Universal Radio Network Analyzers TSMQ or TSMW or test mobiles from different manufacturers. Depending on the required measurement tasks, R&S® ROMES can be configured freely to adapt to the user’s needs. As long as the measurements are performed in an outdoor environment using a vehicle traveling around, size and weight of the measurement system is not a problem. As more and more measurements are performed in an indoor environment by walking around, size, weight and mechanical handling is an issue of interest. ROMES® can be used in a light weight configuration, which is small enough to be carried in a back pack. For use of R&S® ROMES with R&S® TSMW in an indoor environment, the Backpack System R&S® TSMW-Z3 has been designed. The system includes a mini PC with R&S® ROMES which needs to be controlled remotely. This application note describes, how to establish a Wireless Lan Access Point on the R&S® ROMES PC and to setup a wireless LAN connection between an Apple iPad® and the mini PC.
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| 1CM75: R&S®CMW500 Digital IQ with CADENCE Emulator | 30.06.2011 |
| This application note explains how to bring a CADENCE system which is attached to an R&S EX-IQ-BOX into service for the first time. The first part of the document shows how to setup an LTE Demo without using a UE design. This setup uses the R&S CMW500 as the downlink transmitter. The emulator receives the downlink via an R&S EX-IQBOX and passes it to an R&S spectrum analyzer (R&S FSx) via a second R&S EXIQ-BOX. The second part describes the real wiring using up- and downlink. This will only work if a UE design is available on the emulator.
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1CM75_3E
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| 1ER02: The Impact of Digital Oscilloscope Blind Time on Your Measurements | 17.05.2011 |
| All digital oscilloscopes are temporarily blind. During this blind time the user will miss critical signal events at his device under test. Thus, it is necessary to understand the impact of blind time to the measurement. This application note explains the background of blind time and points out why a high acquisition rate is important. It furthermore explains the R&S RTO oscilloscope capabilities and how they help for faster debugging, measurement and analysis.
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1ER02_1e.pdf
Application Note - English version
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Application Note - English version
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Application Note - English version
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| 1ER03: The Effective Number of Bits (ENOB) of my R&S Digital Oscilloscope | 17.05.2011 |
| The effective number of bits (ENOB) is a way of quantifying the quality of an analog to digital conversion. A higher ENOB means that voltage levels recorded in an analog to digital conversion are more accurate. In an oscilloscope the ENOB is not just determined by the quality of the analog to digital converter but by the instrument as a whole. This application note explains how to measure the oscilloscope ENOB and shows results for the R&SâRTO for different settings.
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1ER03_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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Application Note - English version
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| 1MA29: NPR - Noise Power Ratio Signal Generation and Measurement | 12.05.2011 |
| Noise Power Ratio (NPR) is an add-on tool for WinIQSIM™ to generate noise power ratio stimulus signals and measure the resulting noise power ratio of a device under test (DUT) using Rohde & Schwarz instruments via the IEC/IEEE bus.
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| 1MA197: Voice and SMS in LTE | 11.05.2011 |
| This white paper summarizes the technology options for supporting voice and short message service (SMS) in LTE, including circuit switched fallback (CSFB), SMS over SGs, and voice over LTE (VoLTE). It includes background information on the standardization process, and the commercial implications for the different options. The white paper also addresses test and measurement requirements resulting from the support of voice and SMS in LTE.
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1MA197_1e.pdf
Application Note - English Version
| 1e | 10.05.2011 | 771 kB |
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| 1MA148: Pulse Train Master for the R&S Signal Generators | 10.05.2011 |
| This Application Note describes a software program that provides easy creation and transfer of Pulse Trains between a PC and the R&S SMB100A, R&S SMA100A and R&S SMF100A analog signal generators with the Pulse Train option; or between a PC and the ARB of R&S SMBV100A, R&S SMJ100A or R&S SMU200A vector signal generators.
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| 1EF71: Analysis of Jitter with the R&S®FSUP Signal Source Analyzer | 05.04.2011 |
| This application note describes how to characterize RMS jitter with the R&S FSUP signal source analyzer. The instrument can distinguish random jitter and periodic jitter easily and measure all parameters of interest. New feature: A filter function can be used for jitter calculation to simulate the frequency response of the PLL in the DUT.
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1EF71_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 2 | 04.04.2011 | 555 kB |
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| 1GP61: R&S MATLAB® Toolkit for R&S®NRP-Z Sensors | 05.03.2011 |
| The R&S MATLAB® Toolkit for R&S® NRP-Z Sensors provides routines for remote controlling these instruments via USB or the R&S® NRP Power Meter. This application note describes how to access the sensors using the R&S® VXI PnP driver. It also contains a set of scripts that perform commonly needed tasks, such as opening a sensor connection or performing measurements.
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| RAC-0605-0004: FSx_RecordPlay Software | 04.03.2011 |
| FSxRecordPlay is a program for recording the trace data in frequency and time domain from Rohde & Schwarz spectrum analyzers and measurement receivers via IEEE bus, LAN/Internet or internal remote control connection. The stream waveform data can be played back and analyzed directly in this software with variable speed.
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| 1GA54: Using R&S audio analyzers in remote control applications to replace the Agilent 8903B | 02.03.2011 |
| This Application Note describes how the R&S® UPV and R&S® UPP200 audio analyzers can be used to replace the obsolete Agilent model 8903B audio analyzer in remote control applications.
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| 1EF55: EVM Measurements for ZIGBEE signals in the 2.4 GHz band | 01.03.2011 |
| IEEE 802.15.4 (ZigBee) uses Offset QPSK with a half-sine pulse shaping filter as modulation. This application note describes how to set up the Signal Analyzers R&S FSQ with R&S FSQ-K70 and R&S FSV with R&S FSV-K70 for modulation quality measurements, especially EVM, for ZigBee.
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| 1EF67: Remote Monitoring and Control of the R&S®FSV with a Web Browser | 01.03.2011 |
| This application note describes remote operation or monitoring of the signal and spectrum analyzers R&S® FSV3, R&S® FSV7, R&S® FSV13, R&S® FSV30 through a standard web browser. The common cross-platform technology Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is used as a server on the instrument.
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1EF67_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 15.01.2009 | 498 kB |
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| 1MA105: TraceRecorder - Software Tool for Storing Trace Data | 01.03.2011 |
| Unattended observation of spectrum occupancy for finding spurious emissions or seldom-occuring interferers is a common task for spectrum analyzers. Sometimes spectrum data has to be monitored over quite a long period of time. TraceRecorder, a small, free-of-charge software tool for storing measurement data from Rohde & Schwarz spectrum analyzers helps you to perform this measurement task. Running on a PC, it connects to the spectrum analyzer via a LAN interface. For stand alone operation, it is possible to run it directly on a spectrum analyzer, eliminating the need for an additonal computer during data acquisition.
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crtdll.exe
for installation of TraceRecorder on spectrum analyzers FSP, FSU and FSQ
| 4.00 | 20.09.2006 | 105 kB | TraceRecorder_v1.15.1.exe
Installation File for Windows XP and Windows 7
| 1.15.1 | 08.12.2010 | 1 MB | 1MA105_5e.pdf
Application Note
| 5e | 08.12.2010 | 336 kB |
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| 1EF63: Level Uncertainty Calculation for R&S®FSV Signal and Spectrum Analyzer | 01.03.2011 |
| This application note helps to understand the measurement uncertainty calculation for a modern spectrum analyzer and provides a tool to calculate the total measurement uncertainty for different measurements.
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| 1MA150: Cell search and cell selection in UMTS LTE | 01.03.2011 |
| This application note explains the fundamentals of the cell search and cell selection and reselection procedures required for both modes of UMTS Long Term Evolution: FDD and TDD. It describes how to generate and analyze the required signals using Rohde & Schwarz test and measurement solutions. The application note also shows how to perform interoperability tests and terminal conformance tests according to the baseline of the 3GPP specifications for protocol conformance and Radio Resource Management (RRM).
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| 1MA160: How to create a Hardcopy using R&S Instrument Drivers | 01.03.2011 |
| This application note explains how to create screenshots of Rohde & Schwarz instruments using instrument drivers. The presented examples are written in C (LabWindows/CVI), C# programming language and LabVIEW. The examples are available at the instrument driver download site.
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1MA160_0e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1e | 11.12.2009 | 287 kB |
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| 1MA173: Carrier Aggregation for IEEE 802.16m. Signal Generation and Analysis | 01.03.2011 |
| This Application Note describes signal generation with carrier aggregation for 802.16m based on 802.16e signals in practical important configurations using one or more Vector Signal Generators R&S SMU200A or R&S SMBV100A. Various examples illustrate how to analyze these signals using the Vector Signal Analyzer R&S FSQ, R&S FSG or R&S FSV.
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| 1MA51: DVB-T - Bursted Noise Signal Generation | 01.03.2011 |
| DVB-T Bursted Noise is a tool for generation of DVB-T compatible noise signals. The IQ data can tranferred to WinIQSIM™ / WinIQSIM2™ for further processing and transmission to an AMU, AFQ, AMIQ, SMU, SMIQ.
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| 1EF65: Measurement on generic OFDM Signals | 01.03.2011 |
| This application note illustrates the operation of the OFDM measurement software R&S FSQ-K96. It describes applications, setup, features, settings and results. Further it concentrates on generating the configuration file for R&S FSQ-K96, the appropriate IQ data files for Signal Analyzer R&S FSQ and waveform files for R&S Signal Generators. With this description the user obtains a complete R&S test solution for signal generation and analysis of generic OFDM signals.
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1EF65.pdf
Application Note - English Version
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| 1MA161: LTE Bitstream Verification | 01.03.2011 |
| Verification of baseband data is an important step in the early development phase of LTE/LTE-A-ready products. Comparison values for baseband data (test vectors) from other sources can be very useful in order to verify the correct implementation of the standard. Option K81 for the R&S®SMU200A vector signal generator offers sample data for LTE at the bit level. The reference data enables users to test their own implementation of the specification. The LTE bit stream verification program shown here uses data generated by this option and offers a (bitwise) comparison with bit streams generated for an LTE downlink signal. Therefore it demonstrates, how easy the option R&S SMx-K81 can be integrated into the simulation and design process during the development of LTE/LTE-A handsets or base stations.
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| 1MA154: LTE Base Station Tests according to TS 36.141 | 01.03.2011 |
| 3GPP TS36.141 covers Base Station (eNodeB) conformance testing for EUTRA. This Application Note shows how easy it is to perform Transmitter and Receiver tests with R&S signal generators and R&S signal and spectrum analyzers. Remote control programming is demonstrated by means of a free-ofcharge program.
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| 1MA141: RF Transient Analysis Software | 01.03.2011 |
| This application note describes a software application that can be utilized in conjunction with Rohde&Schwarz Signal- and Spectrum Analyzers and Signal Source Analyzers to capture and analyze transient signals. The software application takes advantage of the instrument’s IQ memory buffer of up to 705 Msamples to capture and analyze IQ signals in the time domain and / or frequency domain. This is useful for measuring lock time, analyzing radar pulses, finding spurious transients, and other measurements similar in nature to these. This application can be used with R&S®Signal Source Analyzer FSUP and R&S®Signal and Spectrum Analyzers FSQ, FSU, FSG, FSV.
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| 1MA134: Easy LTE/E-UTRA Base Station Testing acc. to 3GPP TS 36.141 | 01.03.2011 |
| Application Note 1MA134 has been replaced by 1MA154.
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| 1MA142: Introduction to MIMO | 01.03.2011 |
| Modern radio communication systems have to provide higher and higher data rates. As conventional methods like using more bandwidth or higher order modulation types are limited, new methods of using the transmission channel have to be used. Multiple antenna systems (Multiple Input, Multiple Output – MIMO) gives a significant enhancement to data rate and channel capacity. This application note gives an introduction to basic MIMO concepts and terminology and explains how MIMO is implemented in different radio communications standards.
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| 1MA174: Connectivity of R&S® Test Solutions with AWR® Visual System Simulator™ (VSS) | 01.03.2011 |
| This application note describes how to connect R&S® test and measurement products quickly and seamlessly to AWR® Visual System Simulator™ (VSS) via a GPIB or LAN interface. Using AWR® Connected™ customized for Rohde & Schwarz hardware and R&S® WinIQSIM2™ signal simulation software, the flexibility of digital radio standards is highlighted and its integration into VSS is demonstrated.
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| 1MA100: Interchangeable Port Connector System, Test Port Adapter System | 18.02.2011 |
| A Test Port Adapter System is implemented for all Rohde & Schwarz equipment, which operates above 26 GHz in order to protect the RF front-end from mechanical damage. The Test Port Adapter System consists of an RF front-end interface called the Test Port Adapter Body, and the Test Port Adapter Head which is attached to the Body. The Head provides an interface to a cable or device under test. This Application Note identifies the various types of Test Port Adapters, their parameters, compatibilities and usages.
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1MA100_3e.pdf
Application Note - English version
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| 1EF16: Phase Noise Measurements with Spectrum Analyzers of the FSE family | 18.02.2011 |
| In addition to frequency, power and long-term stability, short-term stability or its equivalent, phase noise, is an important characteristic of signal sources. For example, the phase noise of conversion oscillators of receivers obtained in the presence of a strong signal determines adjacent-channel sensitivity. In the case of transmitters, the phase noise of the oscillator together with the modulator characteristics is responsible for the power generated in adjacent channels. The phase noise of oscillators or synthesizers and the relevant measurements therefore play an important role in radio transmission systems.
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1EPAN16E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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Application Note - English version
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| 1EF58: WiMAX: IEEE 802.16e-2005 Introduction to OFDMA Measurements | 18.02.2011 |
| Rohde & Schwarz offers a complete test solution for WiMAX applications by combining its Signal Generator R&S SMU200A and Signal Analyzer R&S FSQ plus the appropriate options. This application note provides an overview of the differences between OFDM and OFDMA and demonstrates, how convenient it is to generate and analyze WiMAX OFDMA signals according to standard IEEE 802.16e-2005.
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| 1EF41: Measurement of Adjacent Channel Leakage Power on 3GPP W-CDMA Signals with the FSP | 18.02.2011 |
| This application note explains the concept of Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR) measurement on 3GPP W-CDMA signals with the spectrum analyzer FSP. Optimum operation for both the integrated bandwidth method and the new time domain method are shown via explanation of the signal behavior and the internal structure of the FSP. With the time domain method the spectrum analyzer family FSP provides a new approach featuring a very short measurement time compared to the integrated bandwidth method.
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1EF41_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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| 1MA103: Tests of Power Amplifiers for Single-Channel and Multi-Channel TD-SCDMA Base Stations | 18.02.2011 |
| This Application Note describes how to perform measurements on power amplifiers for TD-SCDMA base stations to specification TS 25.142 using Rohde & Schwarz generators, power meters and signal/spectrum analyzers. The TD-SCDMA application firmware for Rohde & Schwarz generators and analyzers as well as their outstanding performance facilitate efficient and rapid measurements.
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| RSI01: Generation and Analysis of RFID Signals According to ISO 15693 | 18.02.2011 |
| This application note describes how to generate test signals for 13.56 MHz RFID modules according to ISO 15693 with R&S Signal Generators and analyze them with R&S Signal Analyzers using software R&S WinIQSIM™.
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RSI01_0e_RFID.zip
FSQ and WinIQSim mappings, WinIQSim setup, VBA macro
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Application Note - English version
| 1e | 07.06.2006 | 1 MB |
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| 1EF48: Power Measurement on Pulsed Signals with Spectrum Analyzers | 18.02.2011 |
| This application note provides information about measurements on pulsed signals with a spectrum analyzer. Examples show the practical realisation of measurements like pulse width, peak power and mean power, and the limitations of spectrum analyzer measurements. A method for long time average power measurement is explained.
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1EF48_2E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 2.0 | 16.01.2003 | 231 kB |
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| 1EF66: Remote Monitoring and Control of the R&S®FSL with a Web Browser | 18.02.2011 |
| This application notes describes remote operation or monitoring of the spectrum analyzers R&S® FSL3, R&S® FSL6, R&S® FSL18 through a standard web browser. The common cross-platform technology Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is used as a server on the instrument.
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1EF66_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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| RAC-0611-0025: WiMAX Power Amplifier Testing | 18.02.2011 |
| This appication note introduces a program suitable for generating and analyzing WiMAX IEEE 802.16 signals for power amplifier testing. The program allows the user to change the generator settings, to select specific pre-defined test parameters and to analyze the test results. The application note describes the test parameters and the features and capabilities of the program.
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| 1MA86: Additional Tests on CDMA2000® Mobile Stations in Accordance with Standard TIA-98 | 18.02.2011 |
| Most of the tests specified in the standard TIA-98 that a CDMA2000 mobile station has to fulfill can be performed by the Universal Radio Communication Tester R&S®CMU200 without further assistance. Other tests, however, require additional instruments, for instance for generating interfering signals. Some tests of the standard TIA-98 need features that a tester optimized for production cannot offer, for example high dynamic spectrum analysis up to 12.75 GHz. This Application Note shows how to perform these tests easily with the remote-control software CMUgo, using the R&S®CMU200 in combination with R&S®SMU, R&S®SMJ, R&S®SMIQ, or R&S®SML signal generators, and R&S®FSQ, R&S®FSU, R&S®FSP, or R&S®FSL spectrum analyzers. New test items and sequences will therefore be included in the CMUgo software v1.9.8 to remote-control the R&S®CMU200, as well as the signal generators and spectrum analyzers. They are presented in this Application Note.
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CDMA2k_Fading_SMU.dll
DLL for CMUgo 2.0.0.0. Please copy to CMUgo\ExtendedDLLs directory!
| 2.0.0.1 | 05.01.2012 | 205 kB | 1MA86_2e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 2e | 27.11.2008 | 3 MB |
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| 1EF59: DFS Analysis Tool, Dynamic Frequency Selection in the 5 GHz Band | 18.02.2011 |
| This application note describes DFS measurements with a spectrum analyzer. An external program, the DFS Analysis Tool, is used to improve measurement speed.
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1EF59_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 30.03.2007 | 1 MB | DFSApp.exe
DFS Analysis Tool, selfextracting executable
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| 1EF17: Measurement of Spurious Emissions of GSM, DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 Transmitters with Spectrum Analyzers of the R&S®FSE Family | 18.02.2011 |
| Measuring the spurious emissions of transmitters used in GSM, DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 networks requires highly complex test setups since con-ventional spectrum analyzers do not have the necessary dynamic range. To obtain this range, notch filters are used to suppress the useful sig-nal. The spectrum analyzers of the FSE family make it possible for the first time to verify com-pliance with stipulated limit values for spurious emissions within the transmission band and out-side the reception band without the use of notch filters. The measurement problem and its solution by means of FSE are described in the following by way of the example of a GSM base station.
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1EPAN17E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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Application Note - English version
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| 1MA104: TD-SCDMA Test Signals in Accordance with Standards TS 34.122 and TS 25.142 | 18.02.2011 |
| Application Note 1MA104 shows you how to quickly and easily create TD-SCDMA test signals for user equipment and base station tests as stipulated in the standards TS 34.122 and TS 25.142.
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| 1MA25: GPIBShot - Taking Screenshots via IEEE Bus | 18.02.2011 |
| Application note 1MA25 has been replaced by application note 1MA74 RSCommander.
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| 1MA82: High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) Test and Measurement Requirements | 18.02.2011 |
| This Application Note introduces HSDPA technology and test and measurement requirements according to 3GPP release 5 specifications. Important HSDPA measurements and example applications are illustrated by means of Rohde & Schwarz products.
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1MA82_0e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0e | 01.02.2005 | 773 kB |
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| 1MA94: High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) White Paper | 18.02.2011 |
| High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) is a 3GPP release 6 feature for WCDMA. Objective is to achieve uplink data rates of up to 5.76 Mbps and increase throughput and capacity. This application note introduces HSUPA concepts and explains key features.
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1MA94_1e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1e | 08.03.2006 | 794 kB |
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| 1MA69: WLAN Tests According to Standard 802.11a/b/g | 18.02.2011 |
| The Application Note summarises all measurements for WLAN test, according to the IEEE Standards 802.11a, b and g. For each measurement, an instrument list, test setups, test method, comments, typical results and implementation hints are included. The enclosed free of charge software provides all IEEE 488 bus sequences ready to run or copy into your own test environment.
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| RAC-0703-0029: Remote Operation of R&S Instruments Using Remote Desktop Connection via LAN | 18.02.2011 |
| Rohde & Schwarz instruments can be shared when users wish to use the same instrument. This can be done quite easily with the LAN interface, which comes as a standard option. Through this interface, Rohde & Schwarz instruments can be connected directly to a network, and users with access to the network can manually operate the instrument from a remote computer. This Application Note lists all instruments that support these features and describes the steps necessary to set up and configure the network connection to operate these instruments remotely.
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| 1MA113: Measurements on RFID Components According to ISO/IEC 14443 Standard | 18.02.2011 |
| This Application Note describes measurements on RFID readers and chipcards according to ISO/IEC 14443 and similar standards, using a signal generator and a spectrum analyzer. Using a modern spectrum analyzer like the R&S®FSL not only increases accuracy and measurement speed, but also simplifies operation. Interoperability tests, in particular, are simplified by generating reader test signals with a signal generator. With software option R&S®SMx/AMU/AFQ-K6 chipcards can be tested without a reader
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| RAC-0605-016: CSO, CTB & XMOD characterisation of CATV line extenders with the aid of vector signal generators | 18.02.2011 |
| The fact that cable TV networks are generally located in densely populated areas or extend over large geographical regions makes the presence of line extenders at regular intervals a necessity. Cascading large numbers of amplifiers however calls for excellent noise, SWR and intermodulation distortion specifications for the integrated amplifiers in order to avoid quality of service dropping below minimum acceptable levels. Composite second order, composite triple beat & cross modulation are commonly used figures to specify the performance of CATV equipment. In this application note we describe how to determine these figures with the aid of R&S SMU200A or AFQ100A and SMV vector signal generators.
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| 1MA43: Swept Adjacent Channel Power Analysis on Digital TV Amplifiers | 18.02.2011 |
| Adjacent Channel Power performance of power amplifiers used in digital TV systems has to be guaranteed over a wide frequency range, 54 to 890 MHz, which may lead to time consuming test procedures. The application software described here provides swept ACP analysis, using AMIQ and SMIQ for signal generation and FSP, FSU or FSE for signal analysis. ACP measurement is performed according to FCC Regulation 47CFR 73.622(h).
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1MA43_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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Installation Files (requires Microsoft Installer, please download if not already installed)
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| 1EF62: Hints and Tricks for Remote Control of Spectrum and Network Analyzers | 18.02.2011 |
| This application note provides hints for implementing remote control programs using Rohde & Schwarz spectrum and network analyzers. The document makes suggestions for improved remote control performance and describes aspects of measurement synchronization in detail. Finally the document discusses some typical challenges of remote control in production test.
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1EF62_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 06.08.2007 | 450 kB |
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| 1MA109: CDMA2000® Base Station Tests With the R&S®SMU200A Vector Signal Generator and Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Analyzers | 18.02.2011 |
| This Application Note describes measurements compliant with the CDMA2000® base station standard described in 3GPP2 C.S0010-C v2.0 / TIA/EIA-97-F-1. The primary focus is on solutions for generating and analyzing CDMA2000 signals. The special characteristics that make the selected signal generators and signal analyzers highly suitable for this purpose are detailed, and remote control programming is demonstrated by means of a free-of-charge program.
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| 1MA34: Generating and Analyzing CDMA2000® Signals | 18.02.2011 |
| This application note describes measurements compliant with the cdma2000 standard described in TIA/EIA-97-C and TIA/EIA-98-C. The primary focus is on solutions for generating and analyzing cdma2000 signals with equipment from Rohde & Schwarz. The special characteristics that make the signal generators and signal analyzers eminently suitable for this purpose are detailed.
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cdma2000.lia
Limit Line setup for FSIQ tests
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Application Note - English version
| | 27.03.2001 | 1 MB | CDMA2000.zip
WinIQSIM cdma2000 example files and standard test signals
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| 1MA112: 1xEV-DO – Test Solutions | 18.02.2011 |
| This application note provides a summary of the current test solutions available with Rohde & Schwarz equipment. The opportunities provided by the individual devices are presented briefly and a demonstration using a spectrum analyzer and a vector signal generator is described.
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| 1EF47: Remote Control of R&S Spectrum and Network Analyzers via LAN | 18.02.2011 |
| Spectrum and network analyzers equipped with network interface cards can be integrated in Local Area Networks (LAN). This Application Note describes how to remote control these instruments over a LAN and use VXIpnp instrument drivers over a LAN.
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RSIB32.vb
VB.NET function declaration file for RSIB interface
| 1.0 | 18.09.2002 | 4 kB | RSIB.llb
RSIB wrapper functions for Labview
| 1.0 | 13.09.2002 | 279 kB | RSIB-PassportV1.4.zip
RSIB Passport setup package
| 1.4 | 13.09.2002 | 1 MB | 1EF47_2E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 2 | 25.06.2003 | 195 kB |
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| 1MA65: Fast and Accurate Test of Mobile Phone Boards | 18.02.2011 |
| Short test times in conjunction with accurate and repeatable measurement results are essential when testing and calibrating mobile phones at board level. The R&S FSP Spectrum Analyzer offers wide dynamic range, stable and accurate results within shortest sweep time, making it the ideal choice for high-volume production testing. The utilisation of both the list mode feature and the marker list function for the Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSP, with its unsurpassed measurement speed via remote control are demonstrated in this application note.
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1MA65_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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| 1MA37: Tests on 3G-Base Stations to TS 25.141 with R&S Spectrum Analyzers and SMIQ Vector Signal Generator | 18.02.2011 |
| This application note describes how to measure the various WCDMA signals which are used for transmitter tests on FDD base stations with either an FSP, FSIQ, FSU, or FSQ spectrum analyzer, and how to generate the stimulus signals for the receiver and performance tests with an SMIQ vector signal generator.The demo program 3GDemoBSU is included. Run 3GDemoBSU to set up the instruments and carry out the tests to TS 25.141 via remote control. The demo program is distributed as source code. Adopt the remote control commands and test sequences for your own test routines, and integrate FSU or FSP and SMIQ into your test systems with maximum ease.For compatibility reasons with other programs, this version no longer includes the VISA library. If this library is not already installed, download it from the National Instruments homepage (www.ni.com, search for VISA 6.1). The download is free.
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1MA37_1.4.exe
Installation Files (requires Microsoft Installer, please download if not already installed)
| 1.4 | 04.11.2002 | 2 MB | 1MA37_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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| 1MA32: Noise Figure Measurements on Amplifiers in Pulsed Mode | 18.02.2011 |
| Power amplifiers in digital TDMA mobile phones are fed with current only during the active slot to save power. Using conventional measuring equipment, the noise figure, an important parameter in power amplifiers, can only be determined with the amplifier in continuous operation. However, continuous operation can lead to amplifier overload and produce distorted results. Now there is a convenient way of determining the noise figure of amplifiers with pulsed power supply: using a Spectrum Analyzer (FSP or FSE or FSIQ or ESI), Noise Measurement Software FS-K3 and a function or pulse generator.
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1MA32_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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Application Note - English version
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| 1MA21: RF-Level Test System +20 dBm to -130 dBm | 18.02.2011 |
| The purpose of the test setup described is to ensure or to enhance the level accuracy of signal generators or the generator part of communication testers. The level accuracy of test signals is particularly important at low levels when measuring BER level sensitivity at digital communication receivers. The highly linear FSP spectrum analyzer is used in combination with a power meter to get the best possible accuracy with high measurement speed over a very wide level range.
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| 1EF53: Spectrum Analyzer R&S®FSP/FSQ/FSU Instrument Security | 18.02.2011 |
| This application note describes the different memory types and locations that user information can be stored in a spectrum analyzer R&S® FSP, R&S® FSU or R&S® FSQ, as well as the different ways in which it can be erased/cleared for security reasons.
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1EF53_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1.0 | 29.09.2004 | 184 kB |
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| 1MA108: Bluetooth® Basics at a Glance | 18.02.2011 |
| This Application Note provides a brief look at the most important parameters and terms in Bluetooth®. It also covers new developments such as Enhanced Data Rate ( version 2.0+EDR ).
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1MA108_1e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 14.09.2009 | 304 kB |
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| 1MA53: Out of Band Spurious Measurements for Bluetooth Modules | 18.02.2011 |
| This application notes describes the out of band spurious emission measurement for Bluetooth Modules as defined in the RF Test specification for Bluetooth V0.9. It includes a program demonstrating conducted measurements performed remotely using a spectrum analyser FSIQ, FSP, FSU or FSQ.
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| 1MA87: Testing HSDPA UE RX Diversity | 16.02.2011 |
| Application Note 1MA87 has been replaced by 1MA130.
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| 1GA49: Psychoacoustic Audio Quality Measurements Using R&S®UPV Audio Analyzer | 16.02.2011 |
| This application note gives background information about the psychoacoustic measurements PESQ® (Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality) and PEAQ® (Perceptual Evaluation of Audio Quality). It also describes how to perform these measurements using the Rohde & Schwarz Audio Analyzer.
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1GA49_0E
Application Note - English Version
| 1.0 | 03.04.2009 | 688 kB |
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| 1EF77: Implementation of Real-Time Spectrum Analysis | 04.02.2011 |
| This White Paper describes the implementation of the R&S FSVR’s real-time capabilities. It shows fields of application as well as the technical implementation.
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| 1CM63: Migration to Visual Studio .NET 2005 of proprietary Test Cases | 26.01.2011 |
| Due to the fact that Microsoft does not maintain the Visual Studio .NET 2003 anymore Rohde & Schwarz has to use the successor compiler product Visual Studio .NET 2005 for building the test case packages. All CRTU-G customers having proprietary test case packages, developed based on Visual Studio .NET 2003, can migrate them to Visual Studio .NET 2005. This is required when the proprietary test case packages are going to be enhanced on a platform with installed Visual Studio .NET 2005.
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1CM63_2E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 2.0 | 06.02.2007 | 1 MB | 1CM63_5E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 5.0 | 28.11.2007 | 1 MB | 1CM63_3E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 3.0 | 22.02.2007 | 1 MB | 1CM63_4E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 4.0 | 05.04.2007 | 1 MB | 1CM63_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1.0 | 23.01.2007 | 1 MB |
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| 1CM68: FTP Automation Guide with WCDMA Protocol Tester R&S®CRTU-W | 26.01.2011 |
| This application note shows how to operate the Automation Manager tool in the R&S® CRTU-W to perform an automated FTP operation during a test scenario.
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1CM68_01.pdf
Application Note - English version
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| 1MA12: Conversion Calculator for Power Units and VSWR/Reflection | 25.01.2011 |
| This Application Note describes two programs for calculating conversions: 1.: The Power Unit Calculator Power, dBm, dBmV and Volts @ 50 W 2.: The VSWR Calculator Reflection, VSWR, Return loss and Power reflection Reflections, Reflectionl to Mismatch Uncertainty.
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| 1EZ55: Millimeter-Wave Measurements Using Converters of the R&S®ZVA Family | 25.01.2011 |
| The converters offered for the R&S® ZVA family extend the vector network analyzers' frequency range to include the millimeter-wave range (EHF band). This Application Note describes the R&S® ZVA-Z110 converters. They cover the W band (75 GHz to 110 GHz). Several measurement examples are included, explaining in detail how to configure a converter-based vector network analyzer system.
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1EZ55_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 09.10.2007 | 820 kB |
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| 1MA163: Filter Design and Optimization Using the R&S®ZVA/ZVB/ZVT Integrated with AWR® EDA Software | 25.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to integrate R&S®ZVA/ZVB/ZVT vector network analyzers with AWR's electronic design automation (EDA) software. Measured data can be exported using the AWR® TestWave™ tool via GPIB/LAN and verified with simulated data. Basic filter design is simplified with the AWR® iFilter™ filter synthesis wizard, an optimization tool that can be introduced to correlate measured data with simulated data.
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| 1EZ61: Noise Figure Measurement without a Noise Source on a Vector Network Analyzer | 25.01.2011 |
| This application note describes the noise figure measurement using the R&S Vector Network Analyzers of the ZVA and ZVT series. It explains the concept of measuring noise figure without the need for a characterized noise source. Furthermore, it discusses different measurement applications and the respective setup and implications. Some examples guide through the instrument setups and show measurement results as well.
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| 1EZ57: Testing Millimeter-Wave Mixers Using Converters of the R&S®ZVA Family | 25.01.2011 |
| The converters offered for the R&S®ZVA family extend the network analyzers' frequency range up to 325 GHz. This Application Note describes typical measurements on millimeter-wave mixers and millimeter-wave frontends. It also discusses a signal identification method that enables spurious measurements to be performed in the millimeter-wave range using an R&S®ZVA network analyzer in conjunction with a converter.
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1EZ57_0e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0e | 17.11.2008 | 2 MB |
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| 1EZ56: Multiport Millimeter-Wave Measurements Using Converters of the R&S®ZVA Family | 25.01.2011 |
| The R&S® ZVA-Z110 converters offered for the R&S® ZVA family enable network analysis in the W band (75 GHz to 110 GHz). In this Application Note, measurements with three or four converters will be discussed. Test configurations for such measurements have so far been implemented only with coaxial connector systems for a frequency range up to approx. 40 GHz. The term 'multiport measurements' was created for this type of measurements.
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1EZ56_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 09.10.2007 | 1 MB |
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| 1MA124: Tackling the Challenges of Pulsed Signal Measurements | 25.01.2011 |
| This Application Note describes characterization of devices used in radar systems with pulsed signals. The emphasis is on measurements using vector network analyzers (VNAs), signal generators, vector signal generators and spectrum analyzers.
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| RSI02: Transfer of Trace Data from R&S Network Analyzer ZVx to Microsoft Excel | 25.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to directly transfer S-Parameter Trace Data from R&S Network Analyzers to Microsoft Excel using a direct connection like GPIB or LAN. Prerequisites are a PC running Microsoft Excel, a R&S Network analyzer like ZVA, ZVB or ZVT as well as a working remote control connection between PC and instrument like GPIB or LAN / Ethernet.
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| 1EZ58: R&S®ZVA & R&S®ZVT NWA: Mixer Measurements with R&S®ZVA-K4 | 25.01.2011 |
| This document describes the typical measurements performed on mixers and how they can be implemented on the ZVA Vector Network Analyzer with the ZVA-K4 Frequency Conversion option. The document describes the concept and setups required to perform Conversion Loss, Isolation, Intermodulation and Reflection measurements.
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| 1EZ53: Measuring Balanced Components with Vector Network Analyzer R&S®ZVB | 25.01.2011 |
| Balanced RF components are advantageous compared to traditional single-ended components, since they cause less EMI, and are less susceptible to EMI. This application note describes the fundamental concepts of differential and common mode signals and of mixed-mode parameters, which are essential for balanced components. Techniques for the measurement of mixed-mode parameters are presented. Examples show the features implemented in the ZVB for balanced device measurement.
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1EZ53_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1.0 | 20.09.2004 | 672 kB |
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| 1GPAN08: R&S®SME with Option DM Coder Hints for Using the Data Generator | 22.01.2011 |
| A programmable data generator such as the combination of SME with option SME-B11 is a novelty with signal generators. To make it easy for the user to get acquainted with the option and to ensure efficient operation, possible applications are described below. The data generator is used for producing binary data as well as control signals for level switching whenever digitally modulated signals are used. For a start we should like to deal in brief with the various settings available for digital modulation. Taking GSM as an example, the programming of data lists will be described next. The description for GSM can be easily applied to other digital networks as well. Next the generation of level bursts and the extension of data generator memory with option SME-B12 are described. The last section deals with special subjects such as FSK using data rates below 400 bits/s and pulse-amplitude modulation. A basic knowledge on digital modulation and TDMA will be sufficient to follow the topics.
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1GPAN08E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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| 1CM52: (E)GPRS Measurements with R&S CMU200 and CMUgo | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to test and perform (E)GPRS-related measurements on mobile phones in compliance with the GSM standard using the R&S CMU200 by means of remote-control or manual operation.
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1CM52_0e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0e | 07.09.2004 | 3 MB |
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| 1EF70: Measurement of phase-, timing- and gain offset between 2 signals using multiple spectrum analyzers | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to measure the coherence (phase-, timing and gain-differences) between two RFSignals using Rohde&Schwarz spectrum analyzers, a Rohde&Schwarz signal generator and the R&S FS-Z10 Coherence Unit.
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1EF70_0e.pdf
Application Note - English Version
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| RSI05: Balanced Reflection Measurement with R&S®ZVL | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to measure balanced reflection mixed mode S-Parameters with a 2-port Network Analyzer like R&S® ZVL. The application note directly transfers S-Parameter Trace Data from R&S® Network Analyzers to Microsoft™ Excel™ using a direct connection like GPIB or LAN and does the mode conversion to Mixed Mode inside Excel™ with a VBA Macro.
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| 1EF18: Measurement of Power Ramps of GSM, DCS1800 and PCS1900 Signals with Spectrum Analyzers of the R&S®FSE Family | 22.01.2011 |
| TDMA communications systems like GSM, DCS 1800 or PCS 1900 make effective use of the frequency spectrum by assigning several subscribers to the same frequency channel. Each subscriber has access to one predefined time slot for transmitting information. With GSM eight subscribers share one frequency channel with a bandwidth of 200 kHz. In order not to disturb the other users of the 200-kHz channel it has to be ensured that, for instance, a mobile sends in the assigned time slot only and that no power is emitted by the transmitter at other times. For this reason the transmitter power is practically switched off in the transmission intervals.
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1EPAN18E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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Application Note - English version
| | 16.01.2002 | 165 kB |
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| 1GA32: Measurement of Transient Responses in AGC Circuits using the Audio Analyzers UPL and UPD | 22.01.2011 |
| In many applications, circuitries with automatic gain control are used, for example in the fields of tape recording or hearing aids. This application note describes the typical characteristic of these control circuitries and the difficulties in measurements using oscilloscops. With the audio analyzers UPL and UPD these measurements can be done much easier, the analysis can be done manually or automatically by using a special software tool.
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| 1MA107: Transmitter Tests in Accordance with the CTIA Plan for Wi-Fi Mobile Converged Devices | 22.01.2011 |
| In response to the growing number of WLAN modules that also support a cellular network (converged devices), CTIA published a plan with new tests in August 2006 that certifies Wi-Fi conformance. This Application Note first addresses the transmitter tests of the CTIA plan. For these tests Rohde&Schwarz offers preprogrammed instrument setups. They enable you to perform the measurements on the WLAN test set easily and quickly. Moreover, this Application Note shows how you can check the spectrum transmit mask defined for OFDM by means of only one keystroke on the Rohde&Schwarz spectrum analyzers.
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WLAN_ACK_Config.zip
Settings for SMJ, SMU, and SMATE to generate WLAN ACK frames as described in Application Note 1MA107
| | 11.10.2006 | 2 kB | 1MA107_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 09.10.2006 | 788 kB |
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| 1CM53: Measurements on AMPS phones with the R&S®CMU200 and R&S®CMUgo | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes ho to test and perform measurements on AMPS phones both using the remote-control program CMUgo and manually at the CMU200.
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1CM53_0e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0e | 07.09.2004 | 2 MB |
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| 1EE20: Storing and Loading Complete Test Receiver Data Records via IEC/IEEE-Bus | 22.01.2011 |
| Especially with test receivers not comprising a built-in disk drive (ESHS10, ESVS10, ESVD, ESVB and ESPC) it is necessary to store instrument settings before a firmware update or before changing the battery of the static memory to be able to restore the settings later on. Frequently it is desirable to exchange settings or comprehensive data like transducer sets between receivers, or receivers have to be set up to suit different applications.
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1EE20_0D.exe
Installation Files - German version
| 1.0 | 18.01.2002 | 50 kB | 1EE20_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 18.01.2002 | 28 kB | 1EE20_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 18.01.2002 | 29 kB | 1EE20_0E.exe
Installation Files - English version
| 1.0 | 18.01.2002 | 50 kB |
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| 1MA07: R&S®SMIQ as Fading Simulator for External Signals | 22.01.2011 |
| Signal Generator SMIQ has versatile analog and digital internal modulation capabilities. Optional Fading Simulator SMIQ-B14 adds a variety of fading functions to the integrated digital modulation capabilities of SMIQ at a highly attractive price as compared with similar products. This application note describes how to apply fading to signals of any source and with any type of modulation (analog and digital) in a very convenient way.
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1MA07_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 09.03.1998 | 1 MB | 1MA07_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 09.03.1998 | 1 MB |
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| 1GP37: Creating alternating GSM / EDGE signals with R&S®AMIQ and R&S®WinIQSIM™ | 22.01.2011 |
| The I/Q modulation generator AMIQ with software WinIQSIM™ has the capabilities to generate test signals for EDGE. This application note gives some insight into these capabilities and how to use them.
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| 1SP54: TS-EMF System Check with Tri Axis Sensor | 22.01.2011 |
| The Tri-Axis Sensor (Isotropic Antenna) is a major component of the Rohde & Schwarz TS-EMF System. The Application Note 1SP54 gives some background on the functionality of this sensor and describes possibilities to perform a system check with the FSH, using an known environmental signal or a signal from a generator.
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1SP54_0e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0e | 23.04.2007 | 648 kB |
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| 1GA12: External Sweep and Adaptive Measurement of DUTs with extreme Transients using the Settling Function of the Audio Analyzers UPL and UPD | 22.01.2011 |
| When measuring audio components with unknown transients, the experienced engineer watches the settling of the DUT before accepting a measured result to be valid. The settling function in the UPL/UPD simulates this process and automates it by continuously comparing the measured value with a number of measured values stored before. A measured value is only accepted as being valid if it is within the tolerance limits entered by the user. This application note explains the settling process and gives hints for practical use.
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1GA12_1L.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 17.04.1998 | 480 kB | 1GA12_1L.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 03.06.1998 | 377 kB |
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| 1EF68: Phase Noise Measurement up to 50 GHz with High Dynamic Range | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to configure the signal source analyzer R&S FSUP for highest dynamic range phase noise measurement in the microwave frequency range up to 50 GHz. It compares performance in terms of phase noise sensitivity using an additional internal down converter versus an external down converter or a frequency divider. Both methods are described and differences are shown.
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1EF68_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 18.02.2009 | 302 kB |
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| 1EZ25: 4-Port Measurements with Vector Network Analyzer R&S®ZVR | 22.01.2011 |
| Three hardware modifications of the option External Measurements ZVR-B25 enable the bidirectional network analyzers of the ZVR-family to carry out 4-port measurements. For the measurements, the four ports PORT 1, PORT 2, INPUT b1 and INPUT b2 at the front panel of the ZVR(E) are utilized. The fifth connector, ie OUTPUT a1, is not required for this purpose. As detailed below, the necessary modifications of the test set of the analyzer are described for the model ZVR. Of course, the modifications can be done in a similar way for the model ZVRE as well.
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1EZ25_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 28.07.1998 | 37 kB |
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| 1CM57: GSM Measurements with the R&S®CMU200 and CMUgo | 22.01.2011 |
| This Application Note describes how to test and perform measurements on mobile phones in compliance with the GSM standard using the R&S CMU200 by means of the remote-control program CMUgo or manual operation.
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1CM57_0e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 24.05.2005 | 4 MB |
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| 1GPAN10: VOR-Receiver Tests using the Signal Generator SMT | 22.01.2011 |
| The following paragraphs are intended to show the capabilities of the Rohde&Schwarz Signal Generator SMT performing VOR air navigation receiver tests. The procedures presented should not be considered binding or mandatory. It is expected that the user once familiar with the use of SMT for VOR/ILS receiver tests will design and implement procedures which satisfy equipment and regulatory requirements.
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| 1ES48: EDGE Timeslot Errors Measurements with R&S®FSIQ | 22.01.2011 |
| An FSE (or FSIQ) Spectrum Analyser equipped with the Vector Analysis option (FSE-B7) can measure a wide range of error types (EVM, Magnitude Error, Phase Error…) on continous signal. This Application Note describes how to measure these errors on a single burst between symbols.
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1ES48_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 05.10.2000 | 113 kB |
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| 1SP52: Voice Quality Measurements with R&S®ROMES SQA | 22.01.2011 |
| This document introduces Voice Quality Measurements and describes the configuration of the R&S ROMES Software as well as the R&S ROMES Speech Server. It gives advice and offers interpretations of the measurement data.
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1SP52_1e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1e | 10.02.2009 | 2 MB |
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| 1EZ41: Power Calibration of Vector Network Analyzer R&S®ZVR | 22.01.2011 |
| The option ZVR-B7 allows an enhanced power calibration of the source and of the receiver channels of a ZVR, then being active instead of the standard factory power calibration. Using an external power meter, the power level of input or output wave quantities will be adjusted to a desired value at an arbitrary reference plane.
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1EZ41_2E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 2 | 28.07.1998 | 81 kB |
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| RCS0704-0032: Tests of Audio Amplifiers in Accordance with Standard IEC 60268-3 | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to test audio amplifier audio characteristic using the audio analyzer R&S® UPV in accordance with standard IEC 60268-3. The test items include gain, frequency response, harmonic distortion, modulation distortion, difference-tone intermodulation, dynamic intermodulation distortion, noise and cross-talk. The test items are explained and the test steps are described in detail.
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| 1CM71: Operating Guide for WCDMA Test Setup according to 3GPP TS34.121 | 22.01.2011 |
| Most of the tests specified in standard TS 34.121 for 3GPP Rel-99 can be performed with R&S®CMU200. This document provides a step by step guide on how to perform Rel-99 measurements on transmitter/receiver characteristics, and performance tests according to TS 34.121 V8.4.0 clauses 5, 6 and 7 with standalone R&S®CMU200. Test cases that require additional instuments e.g. fading simulator (R&S®SMU200A or R&S®AMU200A) or spectrum analyzer (R&S®FSQ) will be discussed in brief in this application note with recommended reference. A set of *.sav files based on R&SCMU200 firmware V5.02 for UE supporting band I with power class 3 in RMC 12.2 kbps downlink/uplink is attached to this application note.
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R99_V503
CMU200 Configuration Files
| | 28.05.2009 | 52 kB | R99_V502.zip
CMU200 Configuration Files
| | 15.04.2009 | 123 kB | 1CM71_1e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1e | 15.04.2009 | 2 MB |
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| 1GA25: Driving of I²S Bus Components with Audio Analyzer UPD | 22.01.2011 |
| In contrast to standardized digital interfaces which are customary for communication between audio devices, diverse data formats are used between the internal modules of a particular device. The I²S interface developed by Philips has now been widely adopted for the latter. The data structure of this digital audio interface and the adaptation of Audio Analyzer UPD in the different operating modes of the I²S bus are described in this Application Note.
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1GA25_1L.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 03.04.1998 | 148 kB | 1GA25_1L.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 03.04.1998 | 139 kB |
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| 1EF61: Using the Equalizer Filter in the VSA Application Firmware for R&S Spectrum Analyzer and Signal Analyzer | 22.01.2011 |
| The R&S spectrum analyzers and signal analyzers offer an additional equalizer filter in the Vector Signal Analysis Application Firmware R&S FSQ-K70/FSx-B73, which is a powerful tool for measurement and analysis of vector-modulated signals. This application note describes the functionality of the equalizer filter and how to set the filter parameter manually in an accurate and fast way.
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1EF61_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 06.02.2009 | 212 kB |
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| 1EZ43: T-Check Accuracy Test for Vector Network Analyzers utilizing a Tee-junction | 22.01.2011 |
| The measurement accuracy of vector network analyzers can be tested simply, easily and quickly, with a simple DUT which consists of a common tee-junction with one port, terminated with a resistive load Z, and the T-Check program. The four S-parameters from ports 1 and 2 are measured with the vector network analyzer to be checked and then evaluated by means of the T-Check software.
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1EZ43_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 28.07.1998 | 171 kB | 1EZ43_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 04.08.1998 | 169 kB |
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| 7TS02: The Crest Factor in DVB-T (OFDM) Transmitter Systems and its Influence on the Dimensioning of Power Components | 22.01.2011 |
| Are there really power peaks that are 20 dB above the average value? Yes, there are. Ever since the introduction of digital transmission technology, it has been necessary to deal with such orders of magnitude. RF power components must be suitably dimensioned to handle the expected voltage peaks and avoid breaking down. If we can determine the crest factor, i.e. the ratio of the peak value to the average or RMS value, with sufficient accuracy (even though it can only be assessed statistically), then we will have solved the question of dimensioning power components. This Application Note is intended to help with this problem by providing some useful insights including basic formulas, some statistical background and a practical look at the limiting factors when it comes to dealing with real transmitter systems.
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7TS02_2E.pdf
Application Notes - English Version
| | 12.01.2007 | 732 kB | 7TS02_2E.pdf
Application Notes - English Version
| | 01.01.1970 | 732 kB |
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| 1MA129: EDGE Evolution Technology Introduction | 22.01.2011 |
| GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) and EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution) provide data capabilities in widely deployed 2G networks reaching peak and average data rates of 384kpbs and 200kbps, respectively. Within 3GPP Release 7, further improvements to GPRS/EDGE have been specified in the context of EDGE evolution. This application note introduces key features of EDGE evolution and outlines the changes to the radio interface.
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| 1GA39: Acoustic Measurements on GSM Mobile Phones with Audio Analyzer R&S®UPL and Digital Radiocommunication Tester CMD | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes test methods for commercial GSM mobiles which yield results comparable with those of a type-approval test.
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1GA39_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 05.03.1999 | 540 kB | 1GA39_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 12.02.1999 | 2 MB |
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| 1CM73: Operation Guide for HSUPA Test Setup according to 3GPP TS 34.121 | 22.01.2011 |
| Most of the tests specified in standard TS 34.121 [1] for 3GPP Rel-6 can be performed with R&S®CMU200. This document provides a step by step guide on how to perform Rel-6 measurements on transmitter characteristics and performance tests according to TS 34.121 V8.7.0 clauses 5 and 10 with stand-alone R&S®CMU200. Test cases that require additional instruments, e.g. fading generator (R&S®SMU200A or R&S®AMU200A) will be discussed in brief in this application note with recommended reference. A set of *.sav files based on R&S®CMU200 firmware V5.03 for UE supporting operating band I and power class 3 in RMC 12.2 kbps + HSPA is attached to this application note.
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| 7EB01: ATSC Mobile DTV | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes ATSC Mobile DTV standard A/153, ATSC-M/H. This standard is completely implemented in the R&S®AEM100 ATSC-M/H Emission Multiplexer.
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7EB01_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 08.05.2009 | 879 kB |
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| 1GA46: Measurement of Play-only devices like MP3 Players with R&S Audio Analyzer UPV | 22.01.2011 |
| Play-only devices like CD- or MP3 players cannot be measured as traditional 4-pole devices. Therefore traditional transfer function measurements using the generator part of the audio analyzer are not possible. Those devices are tested with a pre-recorded test signal available as wav or MP3 file. This application note describes a fast test together with a setup and an executable which runs the test and displays the desired results. The test signal is provided as a linear coded wav file. This file can easily be coded into MP3 format using any commercially available or public domain wave editors or ripper programs. The test can also be executed by IEEE control and all results can be read out by IEEE commands.
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Player Test Macro
Setup and executable for player test on R&S Audio Analyzer UPV
| 1.0 | 28.06.2007 | 64 kB | Signal Files
Multitone signals for player test in wav and mp3 format
| 1.0 | 28.06.2007 | 237 kB | 1GA46_0E.pdf
Application note 'Player Test'
| 1.0 | 28.06.2007 | 796 kB |
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| 1CM58: Synchronous Node B Testing with R&S®CMU300 | 22.01.2011 |
| The R&S CMU300 combines high-precision Node B parameter tests with layer 1 signalling processes for the first time. Thus, you can now test Node Bs under more realistic conditions as it was possible with existing concepts. This document describes the new measurement functions and provides an overview of their applications.
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1CM58_E_1.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 10.11.2005 | 616 kB |
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| 1GA38: Generation and Measurement of Burst Digital Audio Signals with Audio Analyzer R&S®UPD | 22.01.2011 |
| Today, digital audio signals are transmitted via standardized interfaces not only in the form of continuous data streams but also increasingly as burst audio signals. This application note shows various ways of generating and analyzing such data bursts with Audio Analyzer UPD. In the applications described, the parameters word clock, bit clock and word length can be set over wide ranges. Single-channel and dual-channel audio data with bit clocks far into the MHz range can be processed.
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1GA38_0L.pdf
Application Note - English version
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Application Note - English version
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| 1CM32: GSM / EDGE Base Station Bit Error Rate Testing with R&S®CMU300 | 22.01.2011 |
| This Application Note provides an overview of the Bit Error Rate (BER) test capabilities of the Universal Radiocommunication Tester CMU300 on GSM / EDGE Base Stations. It includes information about measurement principles, the supported test environment and channels, CMU settings, operation, and ordering information.
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1CM32_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 15.01.2002 | 882 kB |
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| 1GA33: Limit Checking with the Audio Analyzers UPL and UPD | 22.01.2011 |
| Many measurements in audio applications have to be monitored for compliance with specified limit values. Therefore, sometimes a whole series of measurements have to be compared with a fixed limit value, in other case it might be necessary to define different tolerances for example for different frequency ranges. Both can be done using Audio Analyzer UPD or UPL. This application note covers the different possibilities of limit checking, it demonstrates how to edit limit files and presents a program to easily generate files for checking the limits of frequency response measurements. Furthermore the display modes for different kinds of references are explained.
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| 1GP71: Remote Emulation Modes with R&S Signal Generators | 22.01.2011 |
| Signal generators are often used in automated test environment applications. The replacement of those instruments, e.g., due to malfunction or standard replacement procedures requires special care to be taken in consideration. Replacement of those instruments requires compabitiblity between the replacement and the replaced device in at least the electrical and remote-control features. This application note describes in detail how to use the emulation modes of the R&S® series SMA100A, SMB100A, SMF100A signal generators.
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1GP71_0E.pdf
Application Note - English Version
| 1 | 24.06.2008 | 746 kB |
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| 1EE05: Spectral display of RF analysis of Test Receivers on a PC | 22.01.2011 |
| All models of the receiver family ESXS are equipped with a remote-control interface to IEC 625-2 (IEEE 488.2). Via this bus almost all instrument settings can be effected, measurements triggered and test results read in by the PC.
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| 1GP39: WCDMA Signal Generator Solutions by Rohde & Schwarz | 22.01.2011 |
| The SMIQB Vector Signal Generator and the AMIQ I/Q Modulation Generator with the WinIQSIM™ software are outstanding signal sources for 3rd generation communication systems. This paper describes how to apply R&S signal generators for 3GPP WCDMA measurements, and introduces 3GPP WCDMA and related measurement applications.
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1GP39_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 27.11.2000 | 2 MB |
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| 1MA19: Mobile Tests for GSM under Fading Conditions | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how the most important fading tests for mobile phonesin all GSM frequency bands can be carried out cost-effectively using a combination of a CRTP/C02 Radiocommunication Tester and SMIQ Signal Generator.
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1MA19_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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Installation Files for CRTP / CRTC
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| 1CM55: Power Measurements on WLAN Modules with the R&S®CMU 200 and with CMUgo | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to test and perform a WLAN power measurement using the R&S CMU200 by means of remote-control or manual operation.
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1CM55_0e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0e | 18.10.2005 | 869 kB |
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| 1EF32: ACP Measurement according to IS 54 (NADC) using the R&S®FSE Spectrum Analyzers | 22.01.2011 |
| In digital wireless communication systems one or multiple users are assigned to a physical RF channel. With analog systems only one user per carrier is possible. Output spectrum of the transmitter has to be restricted to the assigned channel in order to avoid interference with the neighbor channels. With the switch over to digital modulation formats more user per channel are possible. They share one channel by using only part of the time for transmission (Time Division Multiplex Access, TDMA) or by coding the transmission by orthogonal sequences for distinction to other users (Code Division Multiples Access, CDMA). Beneath the restriction of modulation spectrum with TDMA systems also time behavior of the transmitted signal is critical. One reason is that in a multi-user situation only one user is allowed to transmit within his assigned time slots. Another reason is that by switching a carrier on and off spectrum of the transmitter splatters and causes additional interference in other RF channels.
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| 1GA23: Measurements of Dual-tone Multifrequency Dialling Signals with the Audio Analyzers R&S®UPL and R&S®UPD | 22.01.2011 |
| In modern telephoning, dual-tone dialling is used more and more often. Every symbol to be transmitted is coded by two frequencies which are sent at the same time. To ensure a trouble-free call setup, transmission has to be done within defined tolerances. For measuring these kind of dialling signals, the measurement equipment has to fulfill high requirements. This application note describes how the measurements can be carried out by using the Audio Analyzers UPL or UPD. It also presents a measuring program for this application.
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| 1MA102: Introduction to MIMO Systems | 22.01.2011 |
| Application Note 1MA102 has been replaced by 1MA142.
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| RSH01: Reproducable Noise Figure Measurement Using the Shielded Box ZA-SB10 | 22.01.2011 |
| Determining the noise figure of a component can be difficult in unshielded lab environments. Measuring small noise figures (less than 3 dB) and reproducing the results is sometimes not possible. These difficulties are caused by interference effects (electric fields) that can occur in any environment. A suitable remedy is a measurement environment able to shield the Device Under Test (DUT) against all interfering fields in the range up to 3 GHz. When used in conjunction with a spectrum analyzer and Noise Measurement Software FS-K3, the Shielded Box ZA-SB10 provides a complete noise measurement system.
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RSH01_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 23.10.2002 | 135 kB | RSH01_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 23.10.2002 | 142 kB |
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| 1CM74: CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO Rel. B Non-Signaling Testing | 22.01.2011 |
| This R&S® CMU200 1xEV-DO Release B non-signaling testing application provides the means to allow users to perform RF measurements on a 1xEV-DO Rel. B access terminal in a mode that does not require any signaling. This allows the calibration and final tests of a Rel. B AT, according to the minimum performance standards with the R&S® CMU200.
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1CM74_2e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 2 | 29.06.2009 | 400 kB |
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| 1EF24: Measurements on PCS1900 Base Stations According to J-STD-007 | 22.01.2011 |
| The following application note describes the function and operation of user menus for FSE Spectrum Analyzers including option Vector Signal Analysis (FSE-B7). For measurements according to the PCS 1900 standard user menus are provided, which perform settings on FSE for Base Station testing required in the standard. The menu and the accompanying setups are stored on a floppy disk. For operation of the menus firmware version 1.40 or higher is required. Option Vector Signal Analysis FSE-B7 has to be installed for the use of the application menu.
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1EF24_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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| 1EZ30: AutoCal: Automatic Calibration of Vector Network Analyzer ZVR | 22.01.2011 |
| Vector network analyzers are used in high frequency applications to measure the complex scattering parameters of an unknown device-under-test (DUT). In general, the DUT characteristics can be evaluated by using electromagnetic waves. The correlation between the incident, reflected and transmitted wave quantities at the DUT is defined by its scattering matrix S.
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1EZ30_2E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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| 1GP47: Power Measurements on GSM/EDGE Signals with an NRT Power Reflection Meter | 22.01.2011 |
| The NRT power reflection meter can measure the average burst power of TDMA signals. This application note shows how to use this feature to measure the average power in the useful part of GSM/EDGE bursts. The procedure given here can also be modified for use with other TDMA systems.
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1GP47_0E
Application Note - English version
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| 1GP38: Creating Test Signals for Bluetooth® with R&S®AMIQ / R&S®WinIQSIM™ and R&S®SMIQ | 22.01.2011 |
| Bluetooth is a universal radio interface using the license-free 2.45 GHz frequency band. It enables electronic devices to connect and communicate without connecting cables in short-range, ad hoc networks. As the SMIQ Vector Signal Generator in combination with I/Q Modulation Generator AMIQ is able to generate nearly any kind of digitally modulated signal, this combination is also an ideal signal source for Bluetooth® test signals.
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| 1MA135: Path Compensation for MS Fading Tests | 22.01.2011 |
| As well as static tests, modern mobile communication standards also stipulate measurements under fading conditions, sometimes with additional white gaussian noise AWGN. Rohde & Schwarz supports these tests with the combination of the R&S®CMU200 Radio Communication Tester and the R&S®SMU200A or R&S®AMU200A Vector / Baseband Signal Generator and Fading Simulator. Applying fading and noise always raises the crest factor of a signal considerably. Thus, automatic path attenuation inside the R&S® baseband fader prevents the new signal peaks from being clipped at I/Q full scale. Any additional attenuation in the baseband, however, makes the RF output fall below its intended level. This application note shows how to achieve an accurate RF output level by compensating for the I/Q attenuation - without modifying the test setup or using additional instruments.
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| 1EE13: Radiomonitoring with Test Receivers R&S®ESN/ESVN | 22.01.2011 |
| The constantly increasing number of telecommunication services and subscribers is putting more and more pressure on the availability of already scarse frequencies. Authorities responsible for monitoring and regulating the radio traffic are confronted with more and more complex problems relating to radiomonitoring and frequency management. Without exact data - a prerequisite for monitoring existing installations and planning new services - it is impossible to solve the problem. It is essential to use the proper measurement equipment. This Application Note deals with the following measurements: Measuring various signal parameters at defined frequencies. Monitoring emissions for compliance with specified limits for field strength, modulation depth/index, frequency deviation and offset.
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1EE13_0D.exe
Installation Files - German version
| 1.0 | 18.01.2002 | 472 kB | 1EE13_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 18.01.2002 | 57 kB | 1EE13_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 18.01.2002 | 59 kB | 1EE13_0E.exe
Installation Files - English version
| 1.0 | 18.01.2002 | 472 kB |
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| 1GA51: Generating the Noise Field for Ambient Noise Rejection Tests | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to generate the noise field for ambient noise rejection tests according to 3GPP TS 26.132, sections 7.9 and 8.9.
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1GA51_0e
Application note
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Nero CD image for pink noise CD
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| 1EE19: Exchanging Data Records between Different Test Receiver Models | 22.01.2011 |
| Rohde & Schwarz test receivers of the ESXS, ESS and ESXN series are equipped with a 3.5' floppy-disk drive so that receiver settings, scan results, limit lines, transducer factors and whole sets of transducers can be stored on a floppy disk and reloaded into the receiver. Data can only be loaded into the receiver type from which they have been stored. The reason is that data eg from an ESHS30, which operates in the frequency range from 9 kHz to 30 Hz, should not be loaded into an ESVS30 as the data of the two units may be incompatible to because of the different frequency ranges alone (ESVS30: 20 MHz to 1000 MHz). However, in some cases it may be desirable to load an ESVS20 file into an ESVS30, or an ESN file into an ESVN40.
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1EE19_0E.exe
Installation Files - English version
| 1.0 | 18.01.2002 | 36 kB | 1EE19_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 18.01.2002 | 24 kB | 1EE19_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 18.01.2002 | 25 kB | 1EE19_0D.exe
Installation Files - German version
| 1.0 | 18.01.2002 | 36 kB |
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| 1MA97: WiMAX - Generating and analyzing 802.16-2004 and 802.16e-2005 signals | 22.01.2011 |
| This Application Note gives an introduction to measurements of WiMAX signals according to standards 80216-2004 and 802.16e-2005. It describes all kind of signal generation from simple signals to multiple-zone signals, also under multipath environment (fading), and covers all signal measurements from power and spectrum analysis, crest factor and CCDF measurement down to bit pattern analysis and modulation measurements.Please see also 1MA96 for General information about the WiMAX standard and 1EF57 for an introduction to the WiMAX standard.
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1MA97_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 10.07.2006 | 2 MB |
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| 1GA42: Transfering Files from a R&S®UPL Audio Analyzer to an external PC via the RS-232-C Interface | 22.01.2011 |
| The UPL Audio Analyzer can be remote-controlled via the IEEE bus or the RS-232-C interface. Test results are output either individually or in blocks. ASCII or binary files such as setup files can be transferred to the audio analyzer from an external controller. This Application transfers files from the audio analyzer to an external controller via the serial interface. Utility programs for the audio analyzer and the external controller (PC) are required.
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1GA42_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 15.11.2001 | 245 kB | 1GA42_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 02.11.2001 | 273 kB |
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| 1MA62: Remote Setup for 3G High Dynamic Multi Charrier Signals with SMIQ03HD and FSU / FSQ | 22.01.2011 |
| Testing multi carrier power amplifiers of the 3rd Generation requires test signals with a high dynamic range. This application note describes how a 4 carrier 3G WCDMA signal can be generated and measured with the application software SET_MC4. The software sets up to 4 SMIQ03HDs to generate the signal, and an FSU or FSQ to immediately evaluate and analyze the Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR) of the power amplifier. The setups are controlled remotely.The SET_MC4 source code is also included. Modify the code to meet your individual requirements or adopt the IEEE-commands into your own setup script.
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1ma62_1.3.exe
Installation Files (requires Microsoft Installer, please download if not already installed)
| 1.3 | 13.12.2002 | 2 MB | 1MA62_0e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 13.12.2002 | 730 kB |
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| FTK04: Automatic DAB Receiver Test - Test of Re-Synchronisation Capability | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes the testing of the re-synchronisation capability of DAB receivers according to the European Standard EN 50248 ‘Characteristics of DAB receivers’, using the test system 'Automatic DAB Receiver Test'.
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FTK04_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 11.11.2005 | 413 kB |
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| 1EF43: Frequency Range Extension of Spectrum Analyzers with Harmonic Mixers | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes the principle of harmonic mixing and the requirements to be met by spectrum analyzers and external mixers.
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1EF43_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 05.03.1999 | 404 kB | 1EF43_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 05.03.1999 | 411 kB |
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| 1CM72: Operation Guide for HSDPA Test Setup according to 3GPP TS 34.121 | 22.01.2011 |
| Most of the tests specified in standard TS 34.121 [1] for 3GPP Rel-5 can be performed with R&S®CMU200. This document provides a step by step guide on how to perform Rel-5 measurements on transmitter characteristics, receiver characteristics and performance tests according to TS 34.121 V8.7.0 clauses 5, 6 and 9 with standalone R&S®CMU200. Test cases that require additional instruments, e.g. fading generator (R&S®SMU200A or R&S®AMU200A) will be discussed in brief in this application note with recommended reference. A set of *.sav files based on R&S®CMU200 firmware V5.03 for UE supporting operating band I with power class 3 in RMC 12.2 kbps + HSDPA is attached to this application note.
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| 1SP01: Produktionstestsysteme- Funktionstest von Businesstelefonen | 22.01.2011 |
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| 1EE23: Impedance Uncertainty Contribution of Artificial Networks (AN, AMN and ISN) | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to determine the uncertainty bounds for a given artificial network impedance for an estimate of the combined standard measurement uncertainty using the Rohde & Schwarz Software “AN Impedance Uncertainty Contribution”.
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| 1EF54: Spectrum Analyzer R&S®FSE/FSIQ Instrument Security | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes the different memory types and locations that user information can be stored in a spectrum analyzer R&S® FSEA, R&S® FSEB, R&S® FSEM, R&S® FSEK or R&S® FSIQ, as well as the different ways in which it can be erased/cleared for security reasons.
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1EF54_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1.0 | 29.09.2004 | 186 kB |
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| 1EF42: NTP and ACP Measurements to ETS 300 175-2 for DECT using Spectrum Analyzer FSE | 22.01.2011 |
| DECT standard ETS 300 175-2 prescribes among others measurement of the transmit power and the unwanted power in adjacent channels. Following a brief introduction into DECT, this Application Note describes the standard-conforming measurement of the normal transmit power NTP and the unwanted adjacent-channel power ACP using a spectrum analyzer from the FSE family ( firmware version 1.63 and higher). Option FSE-B7 (Vector Signal Analyzer) is required for measuring the normal transmit power NTP since the signal must be demodulated for this measurement. Due to the wide dynamic range of FSEA20 and FSEA30, the adjacent channel power ACP can be measured without bandpass filters suppressing the transmit channel. Option FSE-B7 is not required for measuring the adjacent-channel power.
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1EF42_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 28.04.1998 | 191 kB | 1EF42_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 28.04.1998 | 195 kB |
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| 1MA46: Transmitter and Receiver Measurements on Bluetooth Modules with R&S®CMU200 | 22.01.2011 |
| The Rohde & Schwarz CMU200 test set can be configured as a standalone Bluetooth test solution for production, R&D, service and QA use, and is the fastest signalling tester for Bluetooth test modes available. This document is intended as a guide to configuring the available measurements to achieve test scenarios very close to the relevant Bluetooth test specifications. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Rohde & Schwarz under license.
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1MA46_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 06.08.2001 | 390 kB |
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| 1EF22: Measurements on PCS1900 Mobile Stations According to J-STD-007 | 22.01.2011 |
| The following application note describes the function and operation of user menus for FSE Spectrum Analyzers including option Vector Signal Analysis (FSE-B7). For measurements according to the PCS 1900 standard for Mobile Stations user menus are provided, which perform settings on FSE for the different measurements required in the standard. The menu and the accompanying setups are stored on a floppy disk.
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1EF22_Pcs_ms.exe
Instrument settings - self extracting archive
| 1.0 | 01.11.1996 | 34 kB | 1EF22_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 01.11.1996 | 420 kB |
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| 1GPAN28: Frequency Hopping for GSM Base Station Tests with Signal Generators SME | 22.01.2011 |
| While Mobile phones are allowed to require approximately 3 time slots for switching from transmission to reception, base stations must be able to transmit and receive at a new frequency in every time slot in the frequency hopping mode. This behaviour must of course be tested and measurements carried out on the base station transmitter and receiver. Since there is no signal generator which is able to settle at different frequencies from one to the next time slot with GSM modulation, a solution to this problem was found by linking two Signal Generators SME in such a way that they alternately provide signals at different frequencies.
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1GPAN28E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 01.07.1999 | 420 kB |
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| 1EZ27: Frequency Conversion Measurements with Vector Network Analyzer R&S®ZVR | 22.01.2011 |
| Vector Network Analyzer ZVR is able to control two external generators via the IEC/IEEE bus in the frequency conversion mode. This feature allows to make automatic measurements on DUTs with up to two frequency converters. For the measurement of the conversion response over the whole frequency range, one of the two generators must be swept. Since this frequency variation is controlled via the IEC/IEEE bus, the sweep time must be increased (automatically) depending on the used generator. Very short sweep time is possible by the use of a generator SME or SMP and the IEC+TTL remote mode. In this case the generator operates in the frequency list mode triggered by ZVR.
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1EZ27_0L.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 25.01.2002 | 116 kB |
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| 1GP76: Generation of Vector Signals at Microwave Frequencies | 22.01.2011 |
| Vector signals at microwave frequencies can easily be generated by the direct upconversion of I/Q baseband signals. A versatile and cost-efficient solution consists of an R&S®SMF100A microwave signal generator combined with a baseband source (e.g. the R&S®AFQ100A) and an external I/Q mixer. This application note describes how to perform the frequency upconversion.
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| 1MA98: dB or not dB? | 22.01.2011 |
| True or false: 30 dBm + 30 dBm = 60 dBm? Why does 1% work out to be -40 dB one time but then 0.1 dB or 0.05 dB the next time? These questions sometimes leave even experienced engineers scratching their heads. Decibels are found everywhere, including power levels, voltages, reflection coefficients, noise figures, field strengths and more. What is a decibel and how should we use it in our calculations? This Application Note is intended as a refresher on the subject of decibels.
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1MA98_4E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 09.10.2006 | 672 kB | 1MA98_4E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 09.10.2006 | 719 kB |
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| 1MA57: Demonstration of BER Test with R&S®SMIQ or R&S®AMIQ and R&S®FSP or R&S®FSU | 22.01.2011 |
| Two test setups which demonstrate the Bit Error Rate (BER) test function of either an SMIQ (with option B21) or an AMIQ (with option B1) are described. The tester generates the FSK modulated RF or IF signal as well as carries out the BER test. The analog Marker FM Demodulator from an FSP/FSU spectrum analyzer is used as an online FSK demodulator.
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| 1SC01: How to implement GTSL outside a test stand environment | 22.01.2011 |
| GTSL (Generic Test Software Library ) is part of the production test systems R&S TS7100/ TS7180, simplifies very much test programming with the CMU200 and can be used together with the ”Test Executive” TestStand ® from National Instruments. This application note shows how GTSL can be implemented outside a TestStand ® environment and describes the accompanying source code of a demo ”Test Executive” developed in Microsoft ® Visual C++.
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GTSL.PDF
GTSL-How to implement GTSL outside a test stand environment
| 1 | 02.07.2002 | 719 kB | 1SC01.exe
Installation Files
| 1.0 | 03.07.2002 | 3 MB |
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| 1MA147: Using the Digital Baseband Interface R&S®EX-IQBox with R&S®Signal Analyzers and Agilent® ADS® Software | 22.01.2011 |
| Your measurement task: To analyze an RF module via its digital interface. This Application Note explains how. As interfaces between the baseband and the RF modules of mobile radio base stations and terminals are increasingly digital, instruments for testing such modules need digital baseband interfaces as well. The R&S®EX-IQ-Box is a digital interface adapter that provides digital baseband I/O for Rohde & Schwarz signal generators and signal analyzers. An R&S signal analyzer with digital baseband interface R&S®FSQ-B17 can analyze digital baseband components input from the R&S®EX-IQ-Box. Data collected with a test-setup consisting of an R&S signal analyzer and the digital interface adapter R&S®EX-IQ-Box can be used in an Agilent ADS environment. For details of how to input the results to ADS, see Application Note 1MA72: 'Using R&S® Instruments within Agilent®ADS®Software'
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1MA147
Application Note - English version
| 3e | 26.06.2009 | 343 kB |
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| 1GPAN03: Double frequency range for R&S Signal Generators | 22.01.2011 |
| Leaving aside the microwave generators, the present line of Rohde & Schwarz products comprisessignal generators up to 1 GHz (SMX, SMG), up to 2 GHz (SMH, SMGU), up to 3 GHz (SME, SMT) and up to 4.3 GHz (SMHU). For applications at higher frequencies, all signal generators can also be operated with an external passive frequency doubler. This extends the range of possible applications up to 8.6 GHz. Some degraded specs regarding level and modulation are described below. For people using the frequency range 3 to 6 GHz, the low priced combination SMT plus frequency doubler will mainly be interesting. Signal generator SMHU is useful for the frequency range up to 8.6 GHz. Especially the phase noise performance is excellent with this instrument. the required output signal. It should also be pointed out that the residual FM and the SSB phase noise will be 6 dB poorer as a result of frequency doubling.
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| 1MA73: Rohde&Schwarz Smart Instruments Family300 Basic Programming Guide | 22.01.2011 |
| Introduction to the fundamentals of programming the R&S Smart Instruments Family 300 in different developement environments.
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1MA73_07e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 07e | 25.06.2007 | 969 kB | 1MA73_Examples_1.0
Example sources for multiple programing environments
| 1.0 | 08.09.2004 | 152 kB |
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| 1CM59: AMR Testing on GSM Base Stations with R&S®CMU300 | 22.01.2011 |
| GSM Adaptive Multi-Rate (AMR) tests can be performed by using the R&S CMU300 as of software version V3.65. This document describes the scope of functions of the AMR Testing R&S CMU-K37 software expansion option.
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1CM59_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 26.07.2005 | 411 kB |
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| 1MA15: Measurement of Frequency Settling Time of Synthesizers and Transmitters | 22.01.2011 |
| An FSE Spectrum Analyser equipped with the Vector Signal Analysis option (FSE-B7) can measure oscillator settling time or transmitter attack and release times with high accuracy up to 40 GHz. No additional measurement equipment is needed.
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1MA15_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 12.02.1999 | 305 kB |
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| 1MA162: LTE Base Station Performance Tests according to TS 36.141 | 22.01.2011 |
| 3GPP TS36.141 covers Base Station (eNodeB) performance testing (chapter 8) for E-UTRA. This Application Note shows how easy it is to perform performance tests with R&S signal generators. Both FDD + TDD duplex modes are covered. Remote control programming is demonstrated by means of a free-ofcharge program. The transmitter tests (chapter 6 ) and the receiver tests ( chapter 7) are covered in the Application Note 1MA154.
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| 1EZ42: Pulsed Measurements on GSM Amplifier SMD ICs with Vector Network Analyzer R&S®ZVR | 22.01.2011 |
| A special requirement for testing GSM components is to measure the electrical characteristics, such as the gain of a power amplifier, of the DUT under pulsed conditions. The test should be similar to real operating conditions for a mobile telephone.
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1EZ42_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 28.07.1998 | 65 kB |
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| 1EZ35: Group and Phase Delay Measurements with Vector Network Analyzer ZVR | 22.01.2011 |
| Using a Vector Network Analyzer from the ZVR family, not only magnitude and phase can be measured, but also group delay and even phase delay. Whereas phase delay measurements produce the highest accuracy for the electrical length of non-dispersive devices under test, such as coaxial cables, group delay measurements also give a detailed insight into the frequency dependent delay characteristics of dispersive devices, such as filters. In addition to the traditional step aperture technique, Vector Network Analyzers from the ZVR family offer a frequency aperture technique, which allows a well defined and constant aperture for group delay measurements also for a nonlinear frequency sweep.
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1EZ35_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 28.07.1998 | 113 kB |
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| 1CM65: CDMA2000® 1xRTT/1xEV-DO Hybrid Mode Testing | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note is intended as a guide to configuring the R&S® CMU200 instrument for CDMA2000 1xEV-DO / 1xRTT Hybrid Mode testing.
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1CM65_02.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 01.10.2007 | 2 MB |
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| 1MA05: FER Measurements on CDMA Receivers under Conditions of Fading | 22.01.2011 |
| The receiver quality of CDMA mobile radios to standard IS-95 is determined by measuring the frame error rate of signals loaded with AWGN. The test method and parameters are defined by standard IS-98. Section 9.3.4 specifies frame error rate measurements with AWGN also under conditions of fading. The required tests can be carried out conveniently with a combination of Vector Signal Generator SMIQ with option NDSIM (Noise Generator and Distortion Simulator) and option Fading Simulator and Digital Radiocommunication Tester CMD80 with option I/Q MODULATOR OUTPUTS.
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1MA05_2E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 2 | 20.08.1998 | 225 kB | 1MA05_2E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 2 | 20.08.1998 | 227 kB |
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| 1SP56: Guideline for Scanner-based Drive Tests | 22.01.2011 |
| This guideline gives the customers of Rohde & Schwarz an insight into using Drive Test Scanners compared with test mobiles. It shows the main benefits and features of scanners, and emphasizes the advantages of the Rohde & Schwarz Drive Test Scanners TSML, TSMU and TSMQ.
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| 1SP11: WiMAX MIMO multipath performance measurements | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note explains the basics of MIMO Multipath Performance Measurments for the Mobile WiMAX air interface under multipath conditions using R&S®CMW270 or R&S®CMW500 and R&S®AMU200.
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Mobile WiMAX MIMO Multipath Performance Measurments
This application note explains the basics of MIMO Multipath Performance Measurments for the Mobile WiMAX air interface under multipath conditions using R&S®CMW270 or R&S®CMW500 and R&S®AMU200.
| 1.0 | 12.07.2010 | 2 MB |
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| 1GA47: Calibrating Measuring Microphones and Sound Sources for Acoustic Measurements with Audio Analyzer R&S®UPV | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note explains how to use acoustic calibrations in order to be able to enter or read sound pressure level directly in the Audio Analyzer R&S® UPV. An application program is described which performs the necessary measurements for the calibration of microphones and loudspeakers, manages the calibration values and enters them into any appropriate user defined setup.
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| 1GP44: PC Software SetupAccelerator: High speed save / restore for 3GPP Signals (for SMIQ option SMIQB48) | 22.01.2011 |
| This software provides quick save and restore for SMIQ 3GPP/W-CDMA setups, including channel coding scenarios with different parameters and varying data rates. Parameter changes in 3GPP/W-CDMA menus often require a lengthy re-computation of the signal to generate: use SetupAccelerator to save up to eight precomputed data sequences with all characteristic SMIQ system parameters to a PC and upload these signals back to the signal generator within about two minutes, when needed.
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SETUPACC.exe
Installation File for 32-bit operating systems
| 0.5 | 22.01.2001 | 2 MB | 1GP44_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 21.03.2001 | 69 kB |
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| 1GP65: Upconverting Modulated Signals to Microwave with an External Mixer and the R&S®SMF100A Microwave Signal Generator | 22.01.2011 |
| A vector-modulated microwave signal can be generated by mixing an I/Q-modulated signal with a microwave carrier. This Application Note describes the frequency upconversion using a standard passive mixer. The basics of mixer operation are introduced and the conversion process is demonstrated in detail with a test setup and corresponding measurements. The mixer selection guide will make it easier to choose a proper mixer for individual applications.
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1GP65_0E.pdf
Application Note - English Version
| | 18.12.2008 | 4 MB |
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| 1EZ29: Measurement Uncertainties for Vector Network Analysis | 22.01.2011 |
| To quantify uncertainties for network analyzer measurements, the influence of the entire system (network analyzer plus test setup and DUT) has to be taken into account. Usually, the overall uncertainty of the complete measurement setup is determined with the aid of a verification kit, containing highly accurate verification standards. Of course, the verification standards need to have the same connector type as the DUT. If such verification standards are not available, the overall error has to be estimated.
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1EZ29_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 28.07.1998 | 69 kB |
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| 1MA01: Measurement of Modulation Spectrum on GSM/DCS/PCS Mobiles acc. to GSM 11.10-1 | 22.01.2011 |
| Fast and correct measurement of the spectrum due to modulation of GSM900/DCS1800/PCS1900 mobile phones according to GSM 11.10-1 is problematic due to the IDLE bursts. The suggested solution using Radiocommunication Tester CMD and Option CMD-B17 allows fast measurement of the spectrum due to modulation with the FSE and the Application Firmware FSE-K10 in the complete frequency band without the measured values being affected by the IDLE burst.
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1MA01_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 24.03.1998 | 133 kB | 1MA01_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 24.03.1998 | 135 kB |
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| 1MA31: Generating Bluetooth RF Test Signals with R&S®SMIQ Signal Generator | 22.01.2011 |
| With SMIQ Signal Generator you can generate the most important Bluetooth RF test signals fast and conveniently. This application note comes with files containing modulation data for various payload patterns and burst lengths. A list of patterns is included. With the transfer software, also enclosed with this application note, you can load the data records into SMIQ and start testing immediately. BLUETOOTH is a registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson, Sweden.
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LOAD_31.exe
Self Expanding file containing:- the Bluetooth data records described in this application note- the smiq_k1.exe transfer program- the load_31.bat batch program
| | 30.01.2001 | 178 kB | 1MA31_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 30.01.2001 | 926 kB |
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| 1MA138: RF chipset verification for UMTS LTE (FDD) with R&S®SMU200A and R&S®FSQ | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to verify and validate a LTE (FDD) RF chipset using R&S® SMU200A vector signal generator, R&S® FSQ signal analyzer and R&S® EX-IQ Box. The related signal generation as well as signal analysis is described
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| 7EB02: Upgrade to ATSC Mobile DTV | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note illustrates the upgrade from the available wireless TV standard ATSC to its expansion ATSC Mobile DTV described in the new standard A/153 (ATSCM/H), in which Rohde & Schwarz has played a major development role. An upgrade package makes it possible to efficiently extend existing ATSC infrastructures for ATSC Mobile DTV services. A central component of the ATSC Mobile DTV equipment is the R&S®AEM100 multiplexer. Together with the R&S®AVE264 H.264 Encoders, digital TV exciter (R&S®SX800) and Transmitters, it forms a complete ATSCM/H system.
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7EB02_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 22.09.2009 | 837 kB |
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| 1GP49: Generating Signals for Wireless LANs, Part I: IEEE 802.11b | 22.01.2011 |
| With Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) already entering the mass markets, generating signals to WLAN standards will become increasingly important. Signal sources are needed in R&D (or production) to test RF modules, to evaluate basic receiver functionality or when new designs are being evolved. This Application Note focuses on the most commonly used standard IEEE 802.11b. Topics covered include technical aspects of the physical layers as well as details on configuring available signal sources.
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| 1EF50: Effective Test Procedures for Installing and Maintaining RF Transmitter Sites | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes an effective method for generating test setups, performing measurements and producing test reports with the hand-held Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSH3
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1EF50_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 01.12.2002 | 400 kB | 1EF50_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 31.01.2003 | 450 kB |
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| 1GP64: Converting Existing Waveform Files from R&S®AMIQ or Binary into R&S®SMU200A or R&S®AFQ100A Format | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to use the Rohde & Schwarz software tool ‘RsBatchConvert.exe’ for the conversion of binary data or WinIQSIM generated AMIQ waveforms into the new waveform format. The tool not only rescales I/Q data contained in the file but also changes the K-option requirement from WinIQSIM Kxx to the new WinIQSIM2 K2xx options. Thus, new instruments with installed K2xx options may be used to continue using existing waveform files.
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| 1EZ46: Controlling External Generators and Power Meters with Network Analyzer ZVR | 22.01.2011 |
| With options ZVR-B4 (mixer measurements), ZVR-B5 (nonlinear measurements) and ZVR-B7 (power calibration) installed, signal generators and power meters can be controlled from ZVR network analyzers via the IEC/IEEE bus. Customary signal generators and power meters are supported by the device firmware. This application note describes how user-specific configuration files can be generated for and adjusted to external equipment of these two categories.
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1EZ46_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 19.10.1998 | 76 kB | 1EZ46_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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| 1MA02: GSM Mobile Tests under Conditions of Fading | 22.01.2011 |
| GSM standard 11.10 prescribes a number of tests requiring measurements on mobile stations under multichannel conditions (fading). The combination of Radiocommunication Tester CRTP02 or CRTC02 and Signal Generator SMIQ allows cost-effective performance of the most important fading tests, in particular the tests according to sections 13.2, 14.2 and 14.3 of GSM 11.10. The aim of this application note is to familiarize the user with all the capabilities offered by the above combination of measuring instruments. The user should then be able to quickly generate and run his own fading tests using the IEC/IEEE-bus control commands described in this application note. To facilitate reading of the following, the testers CRTP02 and CRTC02 are referred to as CRTx.
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1MA02_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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Application Note - English version
| | 07.11.1997 | 69 kB |
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| 1GA52: Averaging of 1/n Octave Spectra | 22.01.2011 |
| Application program and documentation for averaging of 1/n octave spectra on the audio analyzer UPV.
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| 1MA110: Experimental Study of 3G Signal Interaction in Nonlinear Downlink RAN Transmitters | 22.01.2011 |
| While RF communication signal distortions in nonlinear transmission paths have been predicted theoretically and studied experimentally for various signals, it is interesting to examine a wideband nonlinear system reaction to a wideband 3G signal and a narrowband 2G signal. Research and testing have demonstrated that, while most vital signal parameters remain within the limits specified by applicable standards even if composite signal power approaches specified maximum power, a relatively high level of spurious emissions caused by cross- and intermodulation can result. To avoid degrading both existing and new systems, this and other signal quality issues must be considered when designing and deploying multitechnology systems.
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1MA110_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 08.11.2006 | 1000 kB |
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| 1MA130: Measurements on 3GPP UE's according to TS34.121 with R&S®CMUgo: Tests with combined Instruments | 22.01.2011 |
| Most of the tests specified in standard TS 34.121 that 3GPP WCDMA user equipment (UE) has to fulfill can be performed solely by the Universal Radio Communication Tester CMU200 universal radio communication tester. Other tests, however, require additional instruments for generating one or more interfering signals, for fading setup or for high dynamic spectrum analysis. This application note shows how easy it is to perform these tests with the remote-control software CMUgo, using the CMU200 in combination with R&S signal generators and R&S spectrum analyzers.
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| 1MA11: MobiDemo - Program for Demonstration of Combination R&S®SMIQ + FSx | 22.01.2011 |
| MobiDemo is an application software for controlling a combination of Generator SMIQ and Analyzer FSE/ FSE-B7 or FSIQ. MobiDemo offers a convenient user interface to facilitate testing of components used in digital mobile radio systems, for instance amplifiers or filters. The software can handle the GSM, PHS, IRIDIUM, IS-95 and W-CDMA standards. The corresponding test signals can be activated on SMIQ with a few keystrokes and mouse clicks. FSE/FSIQ is set up in accordance with SMIQ and analyzes signals in the modulation analysis or adjacent-channel power measurement mode. The settings for SMIQ and FSE/FSIQ are transferred via the IEC/IEEE bus.
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| 1SP55: TSMW Digital I/Q Interface Option K1 | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to perform user specific RF measurements in block and continuous streaming mode using the R&S®TSMW and the R&S®TSMW-K1 option. The R&S®TSMW is a universal Radio Network Analyzer for IQ streaming and drive testing of mobile communication networks.
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| 1MA49: Bluetooth Transmitter Measurements without Connection Setup | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note shows how to perform Bluetooth transmitter measurements with the CMU200 in a reduced signaling mode, in which the protocol handshake between the Bluetooth Equipment Under Test, the EUT, and CMU200 is skipped. This additional CMU200 feature allows both more flexible and faster RF testing of Bluetooth modules. A step-by-step example with SMIQ demonstrates the principles and serves as a reference for integrating this method in user-specific test strategies.
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1MA49_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 18.03.2002 | 564 kB |
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| 1MA67: Tests On 3GPP WCDMA FDD Node Bs in Accordance with Standard TS 25.141 | 22.01.2011 |
| Application Note 1MA67 describes how to test 3GPP WCDMA FDD base stations using the Base Station Test System R&S®FSMU-W in accordance with the TS 25.141 standard. Application Note 1MA67 is about receiver and transmitter tests including Error Vector Magnitude for High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA). For each test, the application note provides a hardware setup, step-by-step instructions on how to perform the test, and screenshots of measurement results.Program 3G_FSMU_NodeB is included. Run 3G_FSMU_NodeB to perform measurements via remote control or to simulate the base station signals, or simply use it as a programming model for your own test scripts.
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1MA67_1V5.exe
Installation files for 32-bit operating systems
| 1.5 | 12.01.2006 | 4 MB | 1MA67_3E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 3e | 12.01.2006 | 2 MB |
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| 1GP41: 3GPP FDD Base Station Tests with Vector Signal Generator R&S®SMIQ | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes in detail how 3GPP FDD base stations can be tested with signal generators, according to 3GPP specification TS25.141. Nearly all of those tests can be performed using signal generators and analyzers. For each measurement, the recommended test setup and signal generator settings are given.
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1GP41_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 26.10.2001 | 3 MB |
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| 1EZ50: Conversion Gain Measurements on Mixers with Different Input and Output Impedances | 22.01.2011 |
| This Application Note describes how to configure and calibrate R&S ZVR network analyzers for conversion gain measurements of devices with two ports that have different impedances. Thus accurate measurements on frequency-converting devices such as low noise converters of sattellite receivers are possible.
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1EZ50_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 16.05.2002 | 385 kB |
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| 1EZ26: 3-Port Measurements with Vector Network Analyzer R&S®ZVR | 22.01.2011 |
| 3-Port Adapter ZVR-B8 is an optional accessory to all Vector Network Analyzers of the ZVR family, namely ZVRL, ZVRE, and ZVR, and extends the two test ports PORT1 and PORT2 to a total of three test ports PORT1, PORT2 and PORT3. The option comprises an electronic single-pole double-throw switch (SPDT) by means of which PORT1 of the analyzer is switched to either PORT1 or PORT3 of 3-Port Adapter. Test port PORT2 of the analyzer is directly connected to PORT2 of the 3-Port Adapter and is not switched over.
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1EZ26_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 04.08.1998 | 37 kB |
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| 1MA76: 3GPP Receiver Test Under Fading Conditions With CMU and SMIQ. | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to generate 3GPP (UTRA-FDD) signals for receiver tests under fading conditions for user equipment. The test setup requires an R&S®CMU200 Universal Radio Communication Tester with option R&S®CMU-B17 IQ-IF interface and an R&S®SMIQ Vector Signal Generator. The test setup can be calibrated with either a R&S®NRP-Zx USB power sensor or an NRP, NRVD, or NRVS Power Meter. To calibrate the baseband and RF path and configure performance tests according to the 3GPP test specification 34.121 easily, the program 3GFadLevCor is included.
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| 1EF44: Measurements on 3GPP Base Station Transmitter Signals | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note explains the measurements on 3GPP Base Station Transmitter signals according to TS 25.141, using the Signal Analyzer FSIQ with the Code Domain Power application firmware FSIQ-K72.
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1EF44_1E.PDF
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 17.08.2001 | 303 kB |
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| 1EF74: Remote Monitoring and Control of the R&S®FSVR with a Web Browser | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes remote operation or monitoring of the real time spectrum analyzer R&S® FSVR through a standard web browser. The common cross-platform technology Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is used as a server on the instrument.
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1EF74_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 27.07.2010 | 436 kB |
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| 1EZ37: Multiport Measurements using Vector Network Analyzer ZVR | 22.01.2011 |
| Using the optional three-port or four-port adapter (ZVR-B8 and ZVR-B14), PORT 1 and PORT 2 of the network analyzers of the ZVR family (ZVRL, ZVRE and ZVR) can be expanded to up to four ports. Thus automatic measurements on three- and four-port DUTs can be easily performed without any reconnection of ports being required. With the electronic switches in the adapters, switchover between the various ports is fast to the extent that the known high measurement and display speed of the analyzers of the ZVR family is fully maintained.
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1EZ37_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 28.07.1998 | 144 kB | 1EZ37_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 04.08.1998 | 151 kB |
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| 1GP43: Program for Measurement Uncertainty Analysis with Rohde & Schwarz Power Meters | 22.01.2011 |
| The application note describes the Measurement Uncertainty Analysis Program NRV-Z. The program is used to determine measurement uncertainties that inevitably arise when using power meters. In particular, it covers the NRV-Z family of thermal sensors and diode sensors for high-precision power measurements, as well as the compatible basic units NRVD, NRVS and URV55.
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1GP43_0E.exe
Installation Files for 32-bit operating systems
| 1.0 | 19.06.2001 | 4 MB | 1GP43_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 26.07.2001 | 140 kB |
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| 1EF08: Transient Measurements on GSM/PCN Synthesizers | 22.01.2011 |
| The GSM mobile phone system is the first civil radio network using purely digital transmission methods. In addition to the modulation mode GMSK (Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying) itself, both a time and a frequency multiplex method are used. This means for instance that the bits to be transmitted are distributed to several socalled bursts (time multiplex). These bursts are then in turn transmitted at different frequencies in the frequency hopping mode. Due to the frequency hopping mode, the timing used in GSM/PCN networks and the low phase error required for correct data transmission, stringent requirements regarding the frequency transient response are placed on the synthesizers used in the base and mobile stations. For a frequency error of <100 Hz the transient response must be within approx. 100 us to keep the residual phase error caused by the synthesizer sufficiently small. The Modulation Analyzer FMA/FMB with its high-precision AM and FM demodulators featuring DC coupling capability is particularly suitable for an uncomplicated measurement of transient responses in conjunction with an oscilloscope. Both the FMA with its low residual FM in the GSM band from 890 to 960 MHz and the FMB, which in addition also covers the PCN band from 1710 to 1880 MHz, provide in conjunction with the fast transient response of the FM demodulator the characteristics required. Highest precision regarding the transient response is provided by the FMA/FMB's special function 'IF 300 kHz'.
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1EF08_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 03.06.1998 | 77 kB | 1EF08_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 03.06.1998 | 87 kB |
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| 1EZ45: Virtual Embedding Networks for R&S®ZVR and R&S®ZVC Network Analyzers | 22.01.2011 |
| Embedding and De-Embedding of virtual transformation networks for measuring scattering parameters with a ZVR or ZVC vector network analyzer.
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1EZ45_1D.pdf
Application Note - German version
| 1 | 25.09.1998 | 590 kB |
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| 1EZ33: Accessing Measurement Data and Controlling the Vector Network Analyzer via DDE | 22.01.2011 |
| The RSIB interface enables the network analyzers of the ZVR family to be controlled by means of Windows applications via DDE. The interface functions are contained in the DLL RSIB.DLL. The other DLL RSDDE.DLL provides functions for the DDE access to the instrument firmware. These functions are used by RSIB.DLL. The interface of these functions greatly corresponds to that of National Instruments for programming the GPIB. The function names are similar to those of the NI library but preceded by RSDLL. The two DLLs are part of the firmware and are updated with the firmware update kits.
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ZVRDDE.xls
Microsoft Excel Example
| 1.0 | 28.04.1997 | 29 kB | 1EZ33_0e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 31.07.1998 | 136 kB |
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| 1MA131: Calibration and Verification of GCT Wave 2 WiMAX chipsets | 22.01.2011 |
| Rohde & Schwarz offers complete non signalling & signalling based Production Test Solutions for WiMAX Chipsets: From “single box” test solutions, using the R&S® CMW270 WiMAX Communication Tester, to traditional multi-instrument setups, using the R&S® SMJ100A Signal Generator together with the R&S® FSL Spectrum Analyser, Rohde&Schwarz provides a time and cost effective test solution. The implementation of chipset specific Auto Test Software enables automatic Rx/Tx measurements and the realisation of a fast calibration routine.
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| 1GP46: PC Software AlmanacUploader for R&S®SMIQ with option R&S®SMIQB51 (Digital Standard GPS) | 22.01.2011 |
| This software converts System Effectiveness Model (SEM) almanac files to Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation data as transmitted by GPS satellites, and transfers the data to SMIQ to generate GPS signals in combination with option SMIQB51 – Digital Standard GPS.
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1GP46_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 02.07.2001 | 267 kB | setup.exe
Installation Files for 32-bit operating systems
| 1.0 | 15.05.2001 | 2 MB |
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| 1GP67: Phase Adjustment of Two MIMO Signal Sources with Option B90 | 22.01.2011 |
| This Application Note is intended for anyone who needs to adjust RF phases of two or more signal generator outputs. Specifically, it explains how to achieve optimal results using the PhaseTracker PC software (which can be downloaded from the same website) for controlling R&S®SMATE200A, R&S®SMU200A, R&S®SMJ100A and R&S®SMBV100A fitted with option B90 and a spectrum analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz.
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| 1GP50: Guidelines for MIMO Test Setups – Part 1 | 22.01.2011 |
| Multiple antenna systems, known as MIMO systems, form an essential part of today’s wireless communications standards. This multi-antenna technology efficiently boosts the data throughput without requiring additional bandwidth, and has thus become a key technology. Rohde & Schwarz offers high-performance MIMO test solutions which provide static conditions without fading as well as simulation of complex fading scenarios.
This application note explains how to set up 4x4 and 8x8 MIMO systems using the R&S®SMBV100A signal generator for measurements under static conditions without fading.
For simulation of complex fading scenarios please refer to application note 1GP97.
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1GP50_0E.pdf
Application Note - English Version
| | 10.03.2010 | 2 MB |
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| 1EZ38: Frequently Asked Questions about Vector Network Analyzer R&S®ZVR | 22.01.2011 |
| A collection of frequently occurring customer questions on using the ZVR analyzer, calibration, virtual transform networks, and additional applications.
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1EZ38_3E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 3 | 28.07.1998 | 70 kB | 1EZ38_3E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 3 | 23.01.2002 | 80 kB |
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| 1CM50: Measurements on Bluetooth Devices using R&S®CMU200 and R&S®CMUgo | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how Bluetooth devices are tested and measured using the R&S CMU200/CBT by means of the CMUgo/CBTgo remote control program or manual operation.
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1CM50_2e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 2 | 06.10.2006 | 3 MB |
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| 1GA31: Measurement of Clicks on Audio Lines using the Audio Analyzers UPL or UPD | 22.01.2011 |
| Interferences on audio transmissions, which happens only from time to time, are very difficult to be measured. This application note describes a method, used by the audio analyzers UPL and UPD, to monitor test tones without any interruption and detecting even the shortest clicks.
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1GA31_1L.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 04.06.1998 | 56 kB | 1GA31_1L.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 04.06.1998 | 57 kB |
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| 1GP54: R&S®SMIQ/ABFS TV SMIQ/ABFS remote display | 22.01.2011 |
| SMIQ/ABFS TV shows the SMIQ or ABFS display remotely on any Windows™ PC
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SMIQ_ABFS_TV.zip
Installation Files for 32-bit operating systems
| 1 | 02.05.2002 | 2 MB | 1GP54_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 02.05.2002 | 373 kB |
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| 1GP45: R&S®SMIQB60 Arbitrary Waveform Generator for R&S®SMIQ | 22.01.2011 |
| The SMIQB60 option is an internal two channel arbitrary waveform generator based on the modulation coder SMIQB20. SMIQB60 uses an innovative interpolation filter technique to increase memory capacity. Waveforms can be calculated and transmitted with the external PC-Software WinIQSIM™ and stored in the non volatile memory of SMIQ. Stored waveforms can be recalled by SMIQ without using WinIQSIM™. The cal_iqskew software can calibrate the SMIQB60 outputs for an improved dynamic range. Please read section 6 of the Application Note for more information before you use the software.
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| 1MA54: UTRA-FDD Receiver Tests Under Fading Conditions with CMU and ABFS | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to connect a communication tester CMU200 with B-17 (IQ-IF interface option) to a ABFS fading simulator with B-49 dynamic fading option (3GPP) for generating signals under fading conditions. An additional program performs a semi automatic level correction of power fed to the user equipment.
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| 1EE21: ASCII Conversion of Binary Data from Test Receiver for Generation of Test Report on PC | 22.01.2011 |
| It is frequently desired to process the results stored on the floppy on a PC, eg for the generation of customer-specific test reports by means of a word processing system. To enable processing on an external PC, the binary data usually need conversion into an ASCII format. This is possible by means of the ESXS2ASC.EXE program. The program is available free of charge from your Rohde & Schwarz representative.
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| 1MA60: GSM/GPRS/Edge Receiver Tests Under Fading Conditions with CMU and SMIQ/ABFS | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to generate GSM signals for wide ranging receiver tests under fading conditions for GSM/GPRS/Edge. The test setup requires an R&S Radio Communication Tester CMU with IQ-IF interface option CMU-B17 and an R&S vector signal generator SMIQ or baseband fading simulator ABFS for generating GSM. The GSMFadLevCor program included with this application note performs a semi automatic level correction of the power fed to the Device Under Test (DUT).
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| 1EF56: Frequency Extension for Phase Noise Measurements with FSUP26/50 and Option B60 (Cross-Correlation) | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes the use of the R&S FSUP26/50 with frequency dividers to extend cross correlation range to higher frequencies.
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1EF56.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 10.04.2007 | 591 kB |
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| 1GP55: Fast Remote Control for R&S®SMIQ Vector Signal Generators | 22.01.2011 |
| Short setting times are among the most important criteria when it comes to choosing the right signal generator, especially in production. With its extremely short setting times for frequency (<3 ms) and level (<2.5 ms), the R&S SMIQ Vector Signal Generator family easily meets the requirement. In addition, SMIQ provides two special modes where setting times can be further reduced, Fast Restore mode and List mode. This Application Note decribes both modes and gives some application examples.
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1GP55_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 23.09.2002 | 755 kB |
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| 1EF57: WiMAX: 802.16-2004, 802.16e, WiBRO Introduction to WiMAX Measurements | 22.01.2011 |
| The new WiMAX radio technology - worldwide interoperability for microwave access - is based on wireless transmission methods defined by the IEEE 802.16 standard. WiMAX has been developed to replace broadband cable networks such as DSL and to enable mobile broadband wireless access. Rohde & Schwarz offers a complete test solution for WiMAX applications by combining its Signal Generator R&S SMU200A and Signal Analyzer R&S FSQ plus the appropriate options.RuS_WiMAX_OFDM is a 10 minutes video on WiMAX OFDM measurements.Please see also 1MA96 for General information about the WiMAX standard and 1MA97 for Generating and analyzing 802.16-2004 and 802.16e-2005 signals.
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| 1CM51: CDMA2000®: Packet Data Testing with R&S®CMU200 | 22.01.2011 |
| The Rohde & Schwarz R&S CMU200 can be configured to perform packet data testing in a Mobile IP or Simple IP environment.This application note is intended as a guide to configuring the necessary Mobile IP or Simple IP network elements and R&S CMU200 instrument.
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1CM51_4e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 4 | 25.04.2007 | 1 MB |
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| 1EZ52: Antenna Measurements, RCS Measurements and Measurements on Pulsed Signals with Vector Network Analyzers R&S®ZVM, R&S®ZVK | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes the suitability of the R&S® ZVM and R&S® ZVK as multichannel microwave receivers for antenna measurements and RCS measurements including measurements on pulsed signals. Application examples describe the measurement possibilities on pulsed signals using the R&S® ZVM/ZVK as stand-alone units. In addition, various R&S® ZVM/ZVK-based antenna measurement systems of the March Microwave company are presented in detail.
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1EZ52_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1.0 | 10.09.2004 | 3 MB |
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| 1GP36: Bit Error Rate Measurements with R&S®AMIQ and R&S®WinIQSIM™ | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes the principle of the bit error rate test with AMIQ / WinIQSIM™ and provides two example setups demonstrating the capabilities of the AMIQ-B1 option. One demo setup is for stand-alone demonstration and requires only WinIQSIM™ and AMIQ, the second uses an FSE spectrum analyzer as the device under test, and can easily be adapted to real test environments.
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| 1MA149: VoIP Measurements for WiMAX | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes the necessary steps and configuration to perform VoIP speech and audio quality measurements of a WiMAX data module.
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| 1EZ31: Measurements on Frequency-Converting DUTs using Vector Network Analyzer R&S®ZVR | 22.01.2011 |
| ZVR is a vector network analyzer equipped with selective input channels for determining phase relations. Thus a wide dynamic range can be obtained. For measurements on frequency-converting DUTs (output frequency not identical to input frequency), the generator and receiver frequency ranges can be separately set. For measurements on DUTs using a built-in conversion oscillator, as is the case here, the conversion frequency must be exactly known so that the receiver can be accurately tuned to the respective output frequency. The maximum receiving bandwidth is 26.5 kHz. When a wide dynamic range is required, this bandwidth has to be reduced with the consequence that the requirement for the DUT output frequency and the ZVR receive frequency to be in agreement will be greater.
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1EZ31_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 28.07.1998 | 189 kB | 1EZ31_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 04.08.1998 | 187 kB |
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| 1GA24: Measurements on Tuners using the Audio Analyzers UPL or UPD and Signal Generator SMT | 22.01.2011 |
| To analyse the quality of tuners, lots of measurements have to be done. This application note presents a program, which combines these measurements to an automatically running sequence and gives a printout of the results. In addition, it explains the measurements and informs about the different standards.
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TUNINST.bat
Installation Programme
| | 07.08.1996 | 0 kB | 1GA24_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 16.02.1998 | 199 kB | 1GA24_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 16.02.1998 | 206 kB | TUN.exe
Programme Files
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| 1MA04: BER Measurements on GSM Receivers under Conditions of Fading | 22.01.2011 |
| Bit error rate measurements under conditions of fading (multipath reception) allow an assessment of the sensitivity of GSM receivers and furnish information about the equalizer quality in the decoder. The combination of a Digital Radiocommunication Tester CMD55 or CMD57 with option CMD-B17 and a Signal Generator SMIQ allows simple performance of these measurements on GSM mobile or base stations.
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1MA04_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 07.11.1997 | 145 kB | 1MA04_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 07.11.1997 | 147 kB |
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| 1GPAN26: Base Station Adjacent Time Slot Rejection Measurement with R&S®CMD and R&S®SME | 22.01.2011 |
| In radio networks using TDMA, such as GSM, PCN (DCS1800) and PCS (DCS1900), reception and demodulation of data transmitted in a time slot may be impaired by signals and data of the adjacent time slots. This could be the case if a mobile which is far away from the base station is using time slot e.g. 4, while two other mobiles very close to the base station are using the time slots 3 and 5. In order to get highest performance measurements the suppression of adjacent time slot signals are prescribed for base station receivers. For instance, GSM specifications (ETSI/GSM 11.20) stipulate for base stations BER tolerances for a used time slot in the presence of a 50-dB higher level in the adjacent time slots while all other time slot are switched off. This measurement problem can be solved with the signal generator SME synchronised on the base station radio communication tester CMD 54 or CMD 57.
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1GPAN26E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 01.07.1999 | 169 kB |
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| 1GA21: Measurements on CD Players using the Audio Analyzers UPL or UPD and the Audio Test Disc UPA-CD | 22.01.2011 |
| To analyse the quality of CD players, lots of measurements have to be done. This application note presents a program, which combines these measurements to an automatically running sequence and gives a printout of the results. A test CD is used for generating the test signals. Here the Audio Test Disc UPA-CD from Rohde & Schwarz is used, which holds all required signals in a sequence permitting automatic measurements to be carried out, without the need of controlling the CD player. In addition, this application note explains the measurements and informs about the different standards.
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CDPLAY.exe
Installation programme for DOS
| | 06.02.1998 | 41 kB | 1GA21_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 16.02.1998 | 138 kB | 1GA21_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 16.02.1998 | 144 kB | CDINST.bat
Installation File
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| 1GP75: Easy Generation of Wideband Signals | 22.01.2011 |
| This Application Note describes the generation of radio frequency signals from wideband I/Q waveforms using the R&S®AFQ100B UWB signal and I/Q modulation generator in combination with the R&S®SMBV100A vector signal generator.
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| 1GA43: Measurements on RF radio tuners with Audio Analyzer R&S UPL and Signal Generator R&S SML with option -B5 | 22.01.2011 |
| A great number of measurements have to be performed to determine the quality of FM tuners. This Application Note presents a program that permits these measurements to be carried out in line with DIN EN60315-4.
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INSTALL.BAT
Installation Programme
| | 11.02.2003 | 1 kB | 1GA43_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 11.02.2003 | 299 kB | 1GA43_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 11.02.2003 | 313 kB | TUNER.LZH
Installation Programme
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| 1MA23: Production Tests on ICO User Terminals with SMIQ and FSE/FSIQ | 22.01.2011 |
| The combination of an SMIQ Signal Generator and an FSE / FSIQ Analyzer enables the most important transmitter and receiver tests on ICO user terminals in quality management and development. This application note presents a series of quick tests in unsynchronized, non-signalling mode. To facilitate integration of SMIQ and FSE / FSIQ into existing test systems, complex instrument settings are supplied as sets of IEC/IEEE-bus commands. Sample files with burst data for uplink and downlink signals allow the configuration, execution and optimization of the tests described, even without a DUT.
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ICO_SIQ.exe
ICO files for SMIQ-K1
| | 08.05.2000 | 40 kB | ICO_IEEE.exe
ICO IEEE bus sequences for WinBatch
| | 08.05.2000 | 52 kB | wbatch.exe
WinBatch - script interpreter to control instruments via IEEE bus.You need this program to run the measurement examples
| 1.0 | 09.02.1999 | 1 MB | 1MA23_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 08.05.2000 | 1 MB | 1MA23_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 08.05.2000 | 1 MB | SMIQ-K1.exe
Program to transfer files from PC to SMIQ memory.
| 2.42 | 06.04.2000 | 1 MB |
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| 1CM33: CDMA2000® 1xRTT / 1xEV-DO Measurement of time relationship between CDMA RF signal and PP2S clock | 22.01.2011 |
| This application explains the setup and procedure to measure the exact time relationship between the CDMA RF signal and even-second clock. The accurate knowledge of this time relationship is e.g. necessary for test setups which require the synchronization of the R&S® CMU200’s CDMA2000 system with a GPS simulator.
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1CM33_3e
Application Note - English version
| | 09.11.2007 | 2 MB | 1CM33 file
zip file
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| 1GPAN11: ILS Test Procedures using the Signal Generator SMT | 22.01.2011 |
| The following paragraphs are intended to show the capabilities of the Rohde & Schwarz Signal Generator SMT performing ILS and Marker Beacon receiver tests. The procedures presented should not be considered binding or mandatory. It is expected that the user once familiar with the use of SMT for VOR/ILS receiver tests will design and implement procedures which satisfy equipment and regulatory requirements.
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| 1ER01: Remote Monitoring and Control of the R&S®RTO with a Web Browser | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes remote operation or monitoring of the R&S® RTO digital oscilloscope through a standard web browser. The common cross-platform technology Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is used as a server on the instrument.
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1ER01_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 27.07.2010 | 443 kB |
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| 1GP78: CPRI RE Testing | 22.01.2011 |
| More and more mobile radio networks implement remote radio equipment (RE) that is connected to the base station main unit via a digital interface using standardized transmission protocols such as CPRI. For testing RE devices Rohde & Schwarz offers a complete test solution based on the R&S®EX-IQ-BOX [Model K04]. This key component is a configurable digital interface module that is used to connect Rohde & Schwarz test equipment to a RE under test using CPRI data transmission. This application note explains in detail the instrument setup and configuration needed to successfully test your remote radio head.
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1GP78_0E.pdf
Application Note - English Version
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| 1GA30: Measurements on A/D Converters with Audio Analyzer UPL or UPD | 22.01.2011 |
| Present-day sound studios are hardly conceivable without A/D converters. A/D converters are essential components when music is recorded and they directly influence the recording quality. The current Application Note describes a test program permitting automatic measurements of all parameters of sound studio equipment with the aid of Audio Analyzers UPD or UPL. Measuring converter chips with mostly serial interfaces that are not to standard are not the subject of this Application Note.
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| 1MA167: IEEE 802.16m Technology Introduction | 22.01.2011 |
| IEEE 802.16m is an amendment to the release IEEE 802.16-2009 standard. The goal set out in 802.16m is to develop an advanced air interface to meet the requirements for IMT-Advanced next generation networks while still supporting legacy 802.16 OFDMA system. This white paper will focus on some of the key features of 16m and provide comparisons to the 802.16-2009 OFDMA PHY (also referred to as 16e) with explanations of the motivations behind for the advanced features in 802.16m.
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| 1MA157: Using R&S®CMU200 Drivers in Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 with Visual Basic .NET and C# | 22.01.2011 |
| The aim of this application note is to provide information regarding Rohde & Schwarz (R&S®) instrument drivers for R&S®CMU200. This document describes how to use the R&S®CMU200 VXIPlug&Play drivers in Microsoft Visual Basic.NET or C# using Visual Studio.
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| FTK03: Automatic DAB Receiver Test - Test of Sensitivity | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes the testing of the sensitivity of DAB receivers according to the European Standard EN 50248 ‘Characteristics of DAB receivers’, using the test set 'Automatic DAB Receiver Test'.
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FTK03_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 11.11.2005 | 387 kB |
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| 1GP48: Generating Bluetooth TM* Signals with SMIQ and the Application Software SMIQ-K5 | 22.01.2011 |
| A Bluetooth module is a universal radio interface using the license-free 2.4 GHz frequency band. Testing such a radio interface requires data packets as defined in the Bluetooth standard. The SMIQ-K5 application software configures the required data packets according to the standard and calculates defined elements of the packet such as the Sync. Word from the Bluetooth Device Address. Configured packets are transmitted along with modulation settings and filter parameters to SMIQ ready to perform a wide range of receiver tests.
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smiqk5_v102.zip
Installation Files for 32-bit operating systems
| 1.02 | 04.02.2003 | 6 MB | 1GP48_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 10.10.2001 | 1 MB |
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| FTK01_0E: Web over DTV | 22.01.2011 |
| DTV IP Inserter DIP1. Network for IP Insertion2. Insertion rate up to 10 Mbps3. Insertion rate higher than 10 Mbps4. Demonstration Scenario5. Demonstration Scenario End to End
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FTK01_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 30.03.2001 | 650 kB |
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| 7TS01: NETLINK | 22.01.2011 |
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7TS01_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 01.10.2001 | 268 kB | 7TS01_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 12.01.2007 | 739 kB |
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| 1EF60: Power Measurement and Power Calculation of IEEE 802.16 WiMAX OFDMA signals | 22.01.2011 |
| The R&S WiMAX application firmware R&S FSx-K93 calculates several different power parameters. This application note describes the basic power measurements of WiMAX OFDMA signals and gives an overview of the calculation of the different values.
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1EF60_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 11.07.2007 | 482 kB |
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| 1CM60: Optimization of HSDPA networks with the Radio Communication Tester R&S®CMU300 and Coverage Measurement System R&S®ROMES | 22.01.2011 |
| The Radio Communication Tester R&S CMU300 and Coverage Measurement System R&S ROMES provide a wide range of possibilities to check the HSDPA air interface and network quality. The measurement results that can be obtained with the aforementioned solutions ensure flawless operation of HSDPA services from the start and longstanding customer acceptance of the new technology.
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1CM60_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 08.02.2006 | 3 MB |
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| 1MA91: Test of DVB-H Capable Mobile Phones in Development and Production | 22.01.2011 |
| This Rohde & Schwarz application note provides an introduction into the DVB-H standard at first. It then discusses the test of DVB-H-capable mobile phones in development and production.
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1MA91_0e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0e | 07.04.2005 | 2 MB |
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| 1EF64: Noise Figure Measurement in the 60 GHz Frequency Range | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how noise figure and gain of amplifiers or converters in the microwave range from 50 GHz to 67 GHz are measured. For this purpose the R&S FSU67 spectrum analyzer is equipped with application firmware R&S FS-K30 in combination with the Noisecom NC5115-60G, or NC5115-60GT Noise Figure Test Set.
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1EF64_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 2 | 12.05.2009 | 340 kB |
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| 1GA53: Simple Sequencing Tool for SCPI Commands | 22.01.2011 |
| Application program with documentation for sending a sequence of logged SCPI commands to the firmware of the R&S® Audio Analyzer UPV.
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| 1EF40: Measurement of Adjacent Channel Power on Wideband CDMA Signals | 22.01.2011 |
| Use of FSE Spectrum Analyzer for adjacent channel power measurements with wideband CDMA signals is explained. Optimum operation is shown by explanation the signal behavior and the internal structure of the FSE. The spectrum analyzer family FSE, featuring a very high dynamic range is an outstanding equipment for this purpose. Up to 73 dB dynamic range are attained.
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1EF40_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 17.03.1998 | 143 kB |
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| RCS0812-0065: Generation of Test Signals acc. ISO 14708 for Testing of Cardiac Pacemakers | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to generate test signals with Rohde & Schwarz signal generators of the R&S® SMx family (R&S®SMA100A, R&S®SMF100A, R&S®SML, R&S®SMT, and R&S®SMIQ) to perform interference testing on implantable medical devices using a small application software.
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| 1MA38: Tests on 3G-Base Stations to TS 25.141 with FSIQ and SMIQ | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to measure the various WCDMA signals which are used for transmitter tests on FDD base stations with an FSIQ signal analyzer, and how to generate the diverse stimulus signals needed for receiver and performance tests with an SMIQ signal generator. For the latest information, please see application note 1MA37 which supports the R&S analyzers FSP, FSU, FSQ, and FSIQ.
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1MA38_1.4.exe
Installation Files (requires Microsoft Installer, please download if not already installed)
| 1.4 | 03.06.2002 | 5 MB | InstMSIW.exe
Windows Installer Redistributable for Windows NT 4.0 and 2000 - supports Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or later and Windows 2000.Windows XP contains Windows Installer 2.0. So no additional installer is needed.
| 2.0 | 25.09.2001 | 2 MB | 1MA38_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 03.06.2002 | 2 MB | InstMSIA.exe
Windows Installer Redistributable for Windows 95, 98, and ME
| 2.0 | 25.09.2001 | 2 MB |
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| 1GA16: Loudspeaker measurements with Audio Analyzers R&S®UPD or R&S®UPL | 22.01.2011 |
| Audio Analyzers UPD and UPL with their large variety of functions provide practically all measurement procedures required in audio technology. Thanks to the Universal Sequence Controllers UPD-K1 and UPL-B10, which are available as options, the user is able to considerably expand the range of functions to suit his particular requirements. It is possible, for instance, to add complete measurement functions - eg measurement of ohmic resistance - and to read out, convert or reload sweep results or to add new scale labelling (eg group delay). Another example is the analysis of sweep curves and the display of results in a window next to the curve. As far as softkey labelling and functions are concerned, operation of the sequence control programs is analogous to the softkey control of the UPD/UPL graphics display.
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| 1EF45: Spurious Emission Measurement on 3GPP Base Station Transmitters | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note provides information about the spurious emission measurement on 3 GPP base station transmitters. The basic requirements and the limiting factors of a spectrum analyzer are explained in detail. Dynamic range calculations with measurement examples show the practical realisation of spurious emission measurements.
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1EF45_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 10.01.2002 | 266 kB |
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| 1MA24: Calibrating the CMD Output Level for BER | 22.01.2011 |
| The CMD 57/59 output level for BER measurement can be calibrated to high accuracy to match GSM 11.21, (with modulated signals and adjacent timeslots + 50 dB above the used timeslot) using a simple test setup containing an NRVD power meter and an FSE spectrum analyzer.
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Excel Sheet 2.xls
Excel Sheet for a uncertainty calculation of the CMD output level after calibrating according to this application note.
| | 10.03.2000 | 38 kB | 1MA24_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 10.03.2000 | 134 kB | Excel Sheet 1.xls
Excel Sheet No for convenient calculation of the mean level error of the CMD, dependent on the measured results.
| | 10.03.2000 | 56 kB |
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| 1EF72: Optimum PLL settings for Phase Noise Measurements with the R&S®FSUP | 22.01.2011 |
| The application note has a focus on the theoretical background of the PLL measurement method and illuminate its application in the R&S FSUP. Based on measurement examples on different sources, the loop settings for optimum measurement performance are discussed.
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1EF72_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 04.05.2010 | 448 kB |
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| 1EF15: Automatic Phase Noise Measurements with Modulation Analyzer R&S®FMA (or FMAB or FMB) and Option R&S®FMA-B8 | 22.01.2011 |
| Modulation Analyzers FMA (up to 1.36 GHz) and FMB (up to 5 GHz) are high-grade FM demodulators from Rohde & Schwarz with highly stable synthesizer, low-noise FM demodulator, automatic frequency tuning and fine-tuning, separation of AM from FM,all of which make Analyzers FMA/FMB ideal for phase noise measurements.
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1EF15_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 03.06.1998 | 156 kB | 1EF15_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 03.06.1998 | 156 kB | P_RAUSCH.exe
Phase noise measurement software for FMA
| 1.0 | 03.06.1998 | 421 kB |
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| 1SP801: Creating LabVIEW Drivers for the R&S CompactTSVP by Using GTSL Shared Library Import | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes the procedure used to create LabVIEW driver libraries by importing *.DLL files from the GTSL (Generic Test Software Library) development framework for the R&S CompactTSVP. This common recipe allows all upcoming versions of the GTSL to be imported as well, for seamless deployment of R&S CompactTSVP modules.
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1SP801_3E
Application Note Creating LabVIEW Drivers for the R&S CompactTSVP
| | 28.12.2007 | 2 MB |
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| RAC-0705-0038: Phase-Synchronized Signal Generation with two R&S®AM300 | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to use two or more Arbitrary-/Function Generators R&S® AM300 to generate multi-phase-sychronized signals, which are required in some applications.
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| 1GP56: 802.11 Packet Error Rate Testing | 22.01.2011 |
| When measuring the performance of 802.11 wireless LAN compatible receivers, Packet Error Rate (PER) tests are the method of choice today. This application note describes a simple way to conduct PER tests using signal generators on any 802.11 device, independent of their physical layer design (11b, 11a or 11g). The application software works with standard Windows™ drivers on any card independent of manufacturer. No additional hardware specific software is needed. Easy setup of the source signal is included with direct upload to an SMIQ or AMIQ.
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1GP56_2E.zip
Installation files for 32-bit operating systems
| 1.13 | 09.08.2007 | 6 MB | 1GP56_2E
Application Note - English Version
| 2 | 29.01.2004 | 942 kB |
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| RAC-0502-0012: FM Stereo Tuner Measurement | 22.01.2011 |
| This Application Note presents a program which combines FM tuner measurements to form automatically running sequences in line with DIN EN60315-4. It is an extension of Application Note 1GA43 and can be used with the Generator R&S SML and the Audio Analyzer R&S UPV or UPL.
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FM Stereo Tuner Measurements
Installation files for application program
| 1.1 | 15.12.2006 | 6 MB | FM Stereo Tuner Measurements
This Application Note presents a program which combines FM tuner measurements to form automatically running sequences in line with DIN EN60315-4. It is an extension of Application Note 1GA43 and can be used with the Generator R&S SML and the Audio Analyzer R&S UPV or UPL.
| 1.1 | 15.12.2006 | 418 kB |
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| 1MA64: CDMA2000® Receiver Tests Under Fading Conditions with R&S®CMU and ABFS | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to generate cdma2000 signals for wide ranging receiver tests under fading conditions for cdma2000® 450/Cellular/PCS/IMT-2000 mobile and base station equipment. The test setup requires an R&S Universal Radio Communication Tester CMU with IQ-IF interface option CMU-B17 and a baseband fading simulator ABFS. The cdma2kFadLevCor program included with this application note performs a semi automatic level correction of the power fed to the Device Under Test (DUT).
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| 1CM62: How to do Measurements according to TS 34.121 in presence of the HS-DPCCH with the R&S®CMU200 | 22.01.2011 |
| With the extension of the 3GPP FDD system to include HSDPA, the HS-DPCCH has been added as a new code channel in the uplink. This Application Note describes the transmitter measurements provided by the CMU200 to perform the transmitter measurements defined in TS 34.121 in presence of the HS-DPCCH. CMU200 receiver measurements according to TS 34.121 that measure the throughput and the CQI reporting are described. Subject to change – T. Braun, November 2005 - 1CM62
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1CM62.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 25.11.2005 | 996 kB |
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| 1SP51: Remote Control of R&S ROMES using a Pocket PC | 22.01.2011 |
| This Application Note describes how to configure a PDA (Pocket PC) and a notebook to remotely control the notebook running Rohde & Schwarz ROMES SW using wireless network techniques.
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| 1EZ39: Internal Data Transfer between Windows 3.1 / Excel and Vector Network Analyzer ZVR | 22.01.2011 |
| This Application Note describes the internal transfer of ZVR measurement data in Excel, carried out on the PC option of the ZVR, and the evaluation of the data in Excel tables. To start the data transfers, macros are implemented under Excel.
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1EZ39_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 28.07.1998 | 38 kB | An39pfls.exe
Microsoft Excel example and utility files
| 1.0 | 05.02.1998 | 331 kB |
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| 1EZ44: Time Domain Measurements using Vector Network Analyzer R&S®ZVR | 22.01.2011 |
| Vector Network Analyzers of the ZVR family measure magnitude and phase of complex S-parameters of a device under test (DUT) in the frequency domain. Using an inverse Fourier transform, the results can be transformed to the time domain. The impulse or step response of the DUT is obtained, which gives an especially clear representation of its characteristics. For instance, faults in cables can be directly localized. Moreover, special time domain filters, so-called gates, can be used to suppress unwanted signal components such as multireflections.
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1EZ44_0E.PDF
Application Note - English version
| | 28.07.1998 | 604 kB |
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| 1MA96: WiMAX - General information about the standard 802.16 | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note is one of three papers dealing with the WiMAX standard, covering the theoretical aspects of WiMAX. It gives a detailed overview of the basic concepts of WiMAX (FFT, OFDM, frame structures, etc) and explains the physical standard parts of IEEE 802.16 standards 802.16-2004, corr1 and 802.16e.Please see also 1MA97 for Generating and analyzing 802.16-2004 and 802.16e-2005 signals and 1EF57 for an introduction to the WiMAX standard.
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1MA96_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 13.06.2006 | 1 MB |
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| 1EZ54: Performing Amplifier Measurements with the Vector Network Analyzer ZVB | 22.01.2011 |
| This document describes typical measurements that are required to be made on amplifiers and how the measurement can be implemented on the ZVB Vector Network Analyzer. The document describes the concepts and setups required to perform Gain, Isolation, input impedance measurements, then goes on to describe how more uncommon measurements are made with the ZVB like Harmonics, Stability Factor and compression point.
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| 1GP58: Polar Modulation with R&S®SMU200A | 22.01.2011 |
| Polar modulation is a method where digital modulation is realized as a combination of phase and amplitude modulation, rather than using an I/Q modulator. This technique becomes increasingly important in mobile communication. This application note shows how to generate polar modulation with an R&S® SMU200A Vector Signal Generator.
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1GP58_0E
Application Note - english language version
| | 26.11.2004 | 550 kB |
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| 1GPAN02: ALC for Propagation and EMC Measurements | 22.01.2011 |
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1GPAN02E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 20.04.1998 | 36 kB | 1GPAN02E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 20.04.1998 | 38 kB |
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| 1MA48: Generating and Analyzing 3 GPP Multicarrier Signals with High Dynamic Range | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes three ways of generating multicarrier signals with high dynamic range for testing power amplifiers of 3GPP radio base stations. The corresponding sets of waveform (*.wv) files are delivered with this application note. The WinIQSIM™ software is used to download these files to the signal generator(s).Tips for optimizing spectrum analyzer settings in order to measure the Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR) are given.
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| 1MA16: Demonstration of BER Test with AMIQ controlled by WinIQSim | 22.01.2011 |
| A test setup is described for easy demonstration of the Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) function of AMIQ/AMIQ-B1. The test setup contains I/Q Modulation Generator AMIQ/AMIQ-B1 controlled by I/Q Simulation Software WinIQSIM, Vector Signal Generator SMIQ and Spectrum/Vector Signal Analyzer FSE/FSE-B7. The FSE with FSE-B7 is used as online FSK demodulator (setting: Analog demodulation, FM Signal, DC coupling, Real Time On) to demodulate the SMIQ RF signal FSK-modulated by PRBS data. The AMIQ is controlled by WinIQSIM software and receives the demodulated AF output signal from the FSE for BER testing.
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1MA16_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 29.09.1998 | 77 kB |
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| 1MA145: Versatile RF Fading Simulator with R&S®FSQ/FSG or R&S®FSV and R&S®SMU | 22.01.2011 |
| Fading in the baseband of the R&S®SMU200A signal generator or R&S®AMU200A base band generator is well proven and widely accepted for testing any mobile radio standard. However, there are applications where an RF signal must be faded. A versatile RF Fading Simulator can easily be built using an R&S®FSQ, R&S®FSG or R&S®FSV signal analyzer with Digital Base Band Interface and an R&S®SMU signal generator with digital baseband inputs and fading simulator option. This Application Note describes how. .
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| 1CM64: CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO Packet Data Testing with R&S®CMU200 | 22.01.2011 |
| The Rohde & Schwarz R&S® CMU200 can be configured to perform packet data testing in a Mobile IP or Simple IP environment. This application note is intended as a guide to configuring the necessary Mobile IP or Simple IP network elements and R&S® CMU200 instrument for CDMA2000 1xEV-DO.
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1CM64_01.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 04.05.2007 | 1 MB |
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| 1MA120: Measuring Electro Magnetic Disturbance During ISO/IEC 14443 Chipcard Data Transmission | 22.01.2011 |
| The Electromagnetic Disturbance (EMD) emitted by Proximity-Integrated-Circuit-Cards (PICC) is a unwanted form of load modulation. This Application Note describes a method for measuring EMD during data transmission using vector signal analysis
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| RSI03: Generation and Analysis of ZigBee™ IEEE802.15.4 signals in the 2.4 GHz band | 22.01.2011 |
| IEEE 802.15.4 (ZigBee™) uses OQPSK with a half-sine pulse shaping filter as modulation. This application note describes how to generate and analyze ZigBee™ signals. Simple test signals can be setup with the free-of-charge simulation software R&S WinIQSIM™ and transferred to the vector signal generator R&S SMU200A. It describes how to setup the vector signal analyzer R&S FSQ with option R&S FSQ-K70 for ZigBee™ signal demodulation and how to analyze modulation quality such as error vector magnitude (EVM).
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| 1EF23: Measurements on GSM Base Stations According to Rec. 11.20 | 22.01.2011 |
| The following application note describes the function and operation of user menus for FSE Spectrum Analyzers including option Vector Signal Analysis (FSE-B7). For measurements according to the GSM standard user menus are provided, which perform settings on FSE for Base Station testing required in the standard. The menu and the accompanying setups are stored on a floppy disk. For operation of the menus firmware version 1.40 or higher is required. Option Vector Signal Analysis FSE-B7 has to be installed for the use of the application menu.
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| 1CM54: WCDMA / CDMA2000 Intermodulation Calibration for Zero IF Chipsets | 22.01.2011 |
| The Rohde & Schwarz CMU200 provides the signals required for 2nd order intermodulation (IM2) performance verification for WCDMA / CDMA2000® chipsets with zero IF design.This application note is a guide to configure the R&S®CMU200 for such an application.
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1CM54_1e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 16.12.2004 | 201 kB |
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| 1GP51: Guidelines for MIMO Test Setups – Part 2 | 22.01.2011 |
| Multiple antenna systems, known as MIMO systems, form an essential part of today’s wireless communications standards. The multi-antenna technology efficiently boosts the data throughput without requiring additional bandwidth or transmit power and has thus become a key technology. Rohde & Schwarz offers compact and versatile MIMO test solutions with realtime fading including simulation of channel correlations.
This application note explains how to set up Rohde & Schwarz signal generators for 2x2, 4x2 and 2x4 MIMO tests with a focus on signal routing, synchronization of the generators, and leveling.
Please note that there is a successor application note available: 1GP97. It explains how to use the R&S®SMW200A vector signal generator for testing higher order MIMO systems such as 3x3 and 4x4.
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1GP51_1E.pdf
Application Note - English Version
| 1 | 14.10.2009 | 5 MB |
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| 1GA15: Protocol Analysis at Digital Interfaces using the Audio Analyzers R&S®UPL and R&S®UPD | 22.01.2011 |
| For the transmission of digial audio data, different data formats are in use. The AES/EBU format, which is used in professional applications, as well as the S/P DIF format used in consumer electronics, transmit the audio data in time multplex for both channels. Additonal bits in the data stream cover complementary information, respectively are used for error detection.The generation and the analysis of those protocol data using the audio analyzers UPD or UPL is the topic of this application note. An extract of the AES3 standard informs about the basic definitions.
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1GA15_1L.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 17.04.1998 | 219 kB | 1GA15_1L.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 04.06.1998 | 221 kB |
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| 1EZ51: Measurement Method for Determining the Equivalent Reflection Coefficient of Directional Couplers and Power Splitters | 22.01.2011 |
| A new calibration method, presented by John R. Juroshek (NIST), offers fast and accurate determination of the equivalent source match of three-port devices like power-splitters and directional-couplers. The measurement result is directly displayed as normal trace on the R&S ZVM or R&S ZVK and can be stored in the most common data-formats for further processing and documentation.
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1EZ51E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 13.12.2002 | 1 MB |
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| 1GA36: Collection of Setups for Measurements with Audio Analyzers UPL and UPD | 22.01.2011 |
| Being faced with a wide variety of standards and manufacturer’s specifications, test engineers may often find it difficult to keep track of necessary audio measurements. This is aggravated by the fact that modern audio analyzers offer a multitude of settings. This application note serves as an aid offering a collection of typical setups that make it possible to get started with measurements immediately. In addition, information is given on associated standards, on the adaptation of the setups to specific measurement tasks as well as on the evaluation of results.
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| 1GPAN09: VOR/ILS Testing with Signal Generator R&S®SMT | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes the capabilities of the Signal Generator SMT for testing VOR/ILS air navigation receivers. To be able to generate air navigation waveforms the SMT has to be equipped with option Multifunction Generator SM-B6 as an internal modulation source.
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| 1MA128: Calibration and Verification of SEQUANS Wave 2 WiMAX chipsets | 22.01.2011 |
| Rohde & Schwarz offers complete non signalling & signalling based Production Test Solutions for WiMAX Chipsets: From “single box” test solutions, using the R&S® CMW270 WiMAX Communication Tester, to traditional multi-instrument setups, using the R&S® SMJ100A Signal Generator together with the R&S® FSL Spectrum Analyser, Rohde & Schwarz provides a time and cost effective test solution. The implementation of chipset specific Auto Test Software enables automatic Rx/Tx measurements and the realisation of a fast calibration routine.
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| 1EF36: Level Error Calculation for Spectrum Analyzers | 22.01.2011 |
| Level or power measurement of especially modulated signals using spectrum analyzers is becoming more and more important . Whereas the first choice in terms of accuracy for power measurement of any carrier (modulated or non-modulated) is a power meter, power measurement of spurious or in the adjacent channel of a transmission system needs a selective power meter with high dynamic range. A power meter, however, is a non-selective device with limited dynamic range and is not appropriate for these types of measurements. The first choice is a spectrum analyzer because of its versatile use as a general-purpose instrument. Compared to a power meter its power measurement accuracy is worse. In general this can be overcome by substitution methods using a power meter, an attenuator and a signal generator. But substitution is time-consuming and requires more investment in test equipment than a single instrument. Therefore it is most important to have a spectrum analyzer like the FSE, which can fulfill at least most of the requirements in terms of measurement accuracy.
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1EF36_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 13.01.1998 | 25 kB | ERROR.xls
Excel spreadsheet for error calculation
| 1 | 16.12.1997 | 34 kB |
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| 1EF52: Testing Mobile Radio Antenna Systems with the R&S®FSH | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes the procedures used to measure antenna systems for mobile radio base stations using the Handheld Spectrum Analyzer R&S FSH.
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1EF52_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1.0 | 21.07.2004 | 2 MB | 1EF52_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1.0 | 21.07.2004 | 1 MB |
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| 1EE22: Click Rate Analyzer for EMI Test Receivers R&S®ESU, R&S®ESR and R&S®ESCI | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note provides a description of the Rohde & Schwarz Click Rate Analyzer software. In conjunction with the R&S ESCI and R&S ESU EMI Test Receivers from Rohde & Schwarz, this software performs click rate analysis in accordance with CISPR 16-1 and EN 55014. It features realtime graphic display of the max. peak and quasi-peak values. After the measurement, a test report can be displayed and printed.
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| 1GP66: Selecting a Signal Generator for Testing AD Converters | 22.01.2011 |
| Analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) have taken giant steps in speed over the past decade: Sampling rates of 250 mega-samples per second at 16-bit resolution are now commonplace. Such devices allow high-speed video processing and even software defined radio (SDR) applications, where digitization is being performed at ever-higher intermediate frequencies (IF). This has clearly raised the bar for ADC test equipment, especially regarding the noise performance of the analog input signal and sample clock sources used in the test setup. Since the price of a signal source rises with performance, carefully selecting a generator with the most suitable specifications has become worthwhile if not mandatory.
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1GP66_1E
Application Note - English Version
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| 1EZ48: Measurement Accuracy of the R&S®ZVK Vector Network Analyzer | 22.01.2011 |
| Measurement deviations due to systematic errors of a network analysis system can be drastically reduced by an appropriate system error calibration. After system error correction, the residual measurement uncertainties are - besides the stability, linearity, and dynamic range of the network analyzer system - mainly affected by the quality of the calibration standards and the repeatability of the connections. The effective measurement accuracy of the network analysis system can be determined using the results of successive verification measurements utilizing highly precise verification standards.
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1EZ48_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 24.01.2001 | 826 kB | 1EZ48_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 24.01.2001 | 820 kB |
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| 1MA144: How to Run WCDMA BER/ BLER Tests Using R&S Vector Signal Generators | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note shows how to run 3GPP WCDMA BER and BLER tests according to standard TS 25.141 with the Vector Signal Generators R&S®SMBV100A, R&S®SMJ100A, or R&S®SMU200A. The description of hardware test setup is followed by detailed instructions on how to configure the R&S® generators and how to run a BER or BLER test step by step. Remote control commands for the generators are included, to simplify integrating the BER/BLER tests into your proprietary test suite.
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1MA144
Application Note - English version
| 04 | 06.03.2009 | 573 kB |
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| 1SP805: Deployment of LabVIEW Drivers for the R&S®CompactTSVP | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes the procedure used to install and deploy the LabVIEW driver libraries for the R&S CompactTSVP. All available wrapper VIs of *.DLL files from the R&S GTSL (Generic Test Software Library) development framework are now conveniently accessible via the LabVIEW menu item 'user.lib'. This common recipe also allows all upcoming versions of the R&S GTSL to be deployed, for safe and seamless updating of future R&S GTSL enhancements.
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1SP805_2E
Deployment of LabVIEW Drivers for the R&S CompactTSVP
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| 1GPAN35: Generation of Test Signals for IS-136 (NADC) with Signal Generator SME | 22.01.2011 |
| Communication systems according to IS-136 (NADC) use Time Division Multiplex Access (TDMA) for the communication between base station and mobile stations. There are 6 time slots available. Depending on the amount of data, which have to be transmitted, the system uses full rate channels or half rate channels. A full rate channel means, that the mobile is accessed every 3rd time slot (e.g time slot 1 and 3, time slot 2 and 4 or time slot 3 and 6). With half rate channels the mobile is accessed every 6th time slot. Full rate and half rate channels may be mixed on demand. The base stations transmit continous on their frequency. Depending on the used combination of full rate and half rate channels the base station uses a different sequence of synchronisation words. The mobile stations use bursted transmission with one of the synchronisation words S1 to S6 defined in the standard. Signal Generator SME is excellently suited to generate these signals to test either base station receivers or mobile phone receivers. Together with the modulation data supplied with this application note the SME serves as a signal source for various test and measurement applications in the whole frequency range of IS-136 (NADC).
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1GPAN35E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 01.07.1999 | 269 kB |
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| 1GPAN14: Simulation of BCCH Channel of GSM/PCN Base Station with Signal Generator SME | 22.01.2011 |
| Propagation measurements are indispensable in the planning of digital, cellular mobile radio net-works. To find the optimum sites for the base stations, a mobile test transmitter system simulating the base station is operated from a number of possible locations. The test receiver system is accommodated in a vehicle, which is driven along a test route to perform measurements. The parameters measured, such as level, bit error rate or channel impulse response, provide information on the coverage within the cell. The main problem is to minimize interference caused by multipath propagation in the reception area. The SME offered by Rohde & Schwarz is a universal test generator that can be used as the core of a test transmitter system. The SME generates the GMSK-modulated signals required for GSM propagation measurements in line with the rele-vant standards. Thanks to its low weight of 17 kg it can be carried even to remote sites. Fitted with the new optional DM Memory Extension (SME-B12, in the following referred to as XMEM), the SME is able to store data sequences of up to 8 Mbit which are long enough for receiver measurements with test mobile stations. A suitable test receiver system is for instance a test mobile station for measuring level and bit error rate and the Impulse Response Analyzer PCS from Rohde & Schwarz for measuring the channel impulse response. The present Application Note describes how the XMEM can be loaded with suitable data (test sequence) by the GSM Radiocommunication Test Set CRTP from Rohde & Schwarz and how the SME has to be adjusted for GMSK modulation of these data. First, however, an overview is given of all functions of the XMEM and their operation supplementary to the Operating Manual. Finally, it is explained how the XMEM data can be transferred between PC and SME via the IEEE-488 or RS-232 interface.
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1gpan14e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 01.07.1999 | 200 kB |
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| 1CM56: Testing the Ericsson® Node B Typ RBS 3202® with R&S®CMU300 BTS Radio Communication Tester and NetHawk® RNC/Iub Simulator® | 22.01.2011 |
| Testing the RF parameters of a WCDMA base station during the network rollout phase ensures subsequent trouble-free operation of networks as a basic prerequisite for general UMTS customer acceptance. This document describes a complete solution for testing the main transmission and reception parameters according to Specification 3GPP TS 25.141 FDD R99 on the basis of the R&S CMU300 Radio Communication Tester (RF measurements) and the NetHawk RNC/Iub Simulator (base station controller). The solution presented here is particularly recommended for installation measurements and regression tests on new UMTS system components.
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1CM56_e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0e | 15.10.2004 | 415 kB |
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| 1GP42: Level Accuracy and Electronic Level Settings of SMIQ | 22.01.2011 |
| Most signal generators are equipped with a mechanical attenuator. Those attenuators are exposed to mechanical stress due to mechanical switching. To avoid mechanical stress on the attenuator the SMIQ is additionally equipped with two electronic attenuator functions that provide level settings without degrading attenuator performance and without exposing the attenuator to mechanical stress. These functions are especially useful in production and production testing where frequent level setting is necessary.
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1GP42_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 14.05.2001 | 746 kB |
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| 1MA06: Reduced Measurement Time for GSM Base Stations through Parallel Use of CMD and FSE | 22.01.2011 |
| In addition to accuracy and reproducibility of results, measurement speed is a key factor in testing GSM900/1800/1900 base stations in production. The parallel use of CMD and FSE/ FSE-K11 helps to save valuable time in testing. Moreover, the additional measurement capabilities of FSE such as measurement of spurious emissions or of the modulation spectrum in the TX band can be used to advantage to improve the test depth.
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1MA06_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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Application Note - English version
| | 27.01.1998 | 95 kB |
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| 1MA133: Convert NMEA 0183 to waypoint files for R&S®SMU200A | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how to convert GPS routes from NMEA 0183 file format to waypoint files that can be used by the R&S®SMU200A Vector Signal Generator.
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| 1MA71: Measuring the Nonlinearities of RF Amplifiers Using Signal Generators and a Spectrum Analyzer | 22.01.2011 |
| A typical application for signal generators and spectrum analyzers is measuring nonlinearities of RF amplifiers. This application note discusses the basics of nonlinearities and describes the nonlinearity measurement using the R&S Smart Instruments RF Signal Generator R&S®SM300 and Spectrum Analyzer R&S®FS300.
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1MA71_1e.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1e | 27.03.2006 | 2 MB |
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| 1EZ28: Producing Epicycloid Traces | 22.01.2011 |
| This is a very special application note for all those who have seen the ZVatch (ZVR watch) and not really believed the nice red curve on its face. This curve can actually be generated with a Vector Network Analyzer ZVR.
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1EZ28_0L.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 25.01.2002 | 103 kB |
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| 1GA34: Measurements on Hearing Aids with the Audio Analyzers UPL and UPD | 22.01.2011 |
| There are proposals for broadband measurements on hearing aids, for example the proposed standard ANSI S3.42. Such measurements are intended to simulate more accurately the behaviour of hearing aids under normal hearing conditions also in the presence of ambient noise. Audio Analyzer UPD fitted with High-Speed Option UPD-B3 makes it possible already now to generate the proposed test signal and to perform all the related measurements including coherence and transfer functions. These measurements may become more and more important in the future but have scarcely been performed up to now as they require highly complex test equipment. Audio Analyzer UPD enables the user to measure to tomorrow’s standards even today.
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| 1MA172: Measurements on DVB-S2 Transmitters | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note provides information about measurements on DVB-S2 transmitters, including Amplitude Phase Shift Keying (APSK) signals. Specifically, this note will discuss how to import APSK mapping files in order to make modulation quality measurements.
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| 1GP52: Generating 3GPP Multi Carrier Signals for Amplifier Tests with R&S®SMIQ03HD and R&S®WinIQSIM™ | 22.01.2011 |
| Power amplifiers for WCDMA/3GPP base stations should have the best possible spectral purity and smallest intermodulation distortion, in order to prevent disturbance of the neighbouring channels. To test such amplifiers, signal generators are required that can generate WCDMA signals with low noise and intermodulation over a very wide dynamic range. The R&S SMIQ03HD signal generator with its outstanding Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR) performance is especially designed for these applications. This application note describes how to use SMIQ03HD to get the best performance with 3GPP single and multi carrier signals.
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1GP52_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 02.09.2002 | 4 MB |
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| 1MA20: BER Measurements on IS-136 Signals under Fading Conditions | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note describes how bit error measurements under fading conditions on the digital traffic channel can be carried out simply and cost-effectively by using the CMD80 Digital Radiocommunication Tester and the SMIQ Signal Generator.
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1MA20_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 18.03.1999 | 155 kB |
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| 1GP40: Floppy Disk Control of the I/Q Modulation Generator R&S®AMIQ | 22.01.2011 |
| The I/Q Modulation Generator AMIQ is best controlled by the software package WinIQSIM™. However, for some applications it is necessary to control the AMIQ via a floppy disk. The application note introduces a convenient and easy to use solution for creating a control floppy disk. A detailed description of the process to generate a waveform to fit on a 1.44 MB floppy disk, and how to transfer the waveform to the AMIQ and trigger the waveform from the floppy disk is provided.
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1GP40_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 26.07.2000 | 981 kB |
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| 1EZ47: Using the Frequency Conversion Mode of the R&S®ZVR Vector Network Analyzer | 22.01.2011 |
| Using option ZVR-B4 (Frequency Converting Measurements), a ZVR Vector Network Analyzer can be used for measurements on frequency converting devices such as mixers and amplifiers. Using the ZVR's ARBITRARY mode, the source and receiver frequency ranges of the ZVR's generator and receiver, plus for two external signal generators, can be defined independently. As a result, mixer and intermodulation products such as conversion loss or sampling mixers, can all be measured. Used together with option ZVR-B6 (Reference Channel Ports), group delay measurements can also be made on frequency converting devices.
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1EZ47_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 19.01.1999 | 3 MB |
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| 1EF76: Improved Dynamic Range with Noise Correction | 22.01.2011 |
| This application note provides information about spectral measurements with noise correction. The basic requirements and the limiting factors of a spectrum analyzer are explained. Dynamic range improvements by means of a noise correction is presented. Measurement examples show the improved performance of TOI measurements with noise correction.
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1EF76_0E.pdf
Application Note - English Version
| 1 | 18.11.2010 | 322 kB | 1EF76_0E.pdf
Application Note - English Version
| 1 | 25.10.2012 | 694 kB |
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| 1GP63: Speeding up production test with the R&S®SMATE200A | 22.01.2011 |
| Due to today’s worldwide highly competitive communications market, achieving shorter product design cycles, quicker response to customer requests and high-volume product runs at low costs is vital for manufacturers of wireless devices and components. These requirements inevitably lead to demands for improving the throughput of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) by increasing its speed. This application note describes in detail how the special features of the R&S® SMATE200A can be used to optimize speed and throughput in an automated test environment.
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| 7BM78: Measuring Color-Reproduction Quality on TVs and Monitors | 13.08.2010 |
| This application note presents means to determine the quality of color-reproduction on TVs and monitors using the R&S®DVSG Digital Video Signal Generator in combination with the Konica Minolta CS-2000 spectroradiometer and the accompanying Konica Minolta CS-S10w analysis software.
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7BM78_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 13.08.2010 | 5 MB |
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| 7BM26: Signals produced by SAF and SFF - Standard M/NTSC and M/PAL | 05.08.2010 |
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| 7BM75: Easy Analysis and Precise Optimization of ATSC or ATSC Mobile DTV Single-Frequency Networks | 21.04.2010 |
| Keeping an ATSC (or ATSC Mobile DTV) single-frequency network (SFN) running smoothly not only requires that every single TV transmitter functions properly – the RF performance criteria echo pattern and frequency deviation also have to be strictly complied with. The R&S®ETL TV analyzer enables operators to check these crucial RF parameters at a glance with unmatched precision. The patented implementation achieves an echo delay resolution of one nanosecond, which is nearly a hundred times higher than in conventional approaches. This allows more precise control and adjustments of the several transmitters within the ATSC (or ATSC Mobile DTV) SFN and thus helps to ensure excellent coverage for the receivers.
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7BM75_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1E | 21.04.2010 | 1 MB |
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| 7BM77: Lip-Sync Measurement (AV Delay) for TV Displays | 21.04.2010 |
| Determining the delay of the video signal in relation to the audio signal aids evaluation of the quality of screens with an audio output. In some cases, such delays can reach as much as 100ms, which can cause significant irritation. This delay occurs because videosignal processing requires more computing power than audio-signal processing. The measurement solution described in this application note analyzes delays of up to +-400ms at a resolution in the order of µs.
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7BM77_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1E | 21.04.2010 | 652 kB |
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| 7BM14: Automatic Measuring in Standard M/PAL using a M/NTSC Video Analyzer R&S®UAF or Video Measurement System VSA | 02.11.2009 |
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7BM14_0E.pdf
Application Note - Englisch version
| 0E | 02.11.2009 | 29 kB |
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| 7BM68: ANSI/SCTE 40 Conformance Testing Using the R&S®SFU, R&S®SFE and R&S®SFE100 | 29.10.2009 |
| The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) defined the ANSI/SCTE 40 specification: Digital Cable Network Interface Standard. ANSI/SCTE 40 tests are designed to test conformance of set-top boxes and other cable receiving equipment to ensure that they will operate correctly when installed in a cable system. The tests are a combination of noise (AWGN and phase noise), AM hum, micro-reflections, digital and analog adjacent channels, and other discrete interferences. These impairments are found on most cable systems to some degree. Rohde & Schwarz provides set-top box manufacturers with an easy solution to perform conformance testing in line with ANSI/SCTE 40 by using the R&S®SFU broadcast test system and the R&S®SFE100 broadcast tester. The R&S®SFU is able to perform most of the test procedures in one unit. Furthermore, additional test transmitters allow the simulation of full channel loading. This Application Note explains the specific test requirements, a possible setup, and the configuration using the R&S®SFU/SFE100.
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7BM68_3E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 3E | 29.10.2009 | 2 MB |
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| 1EZ59: S-Parameters of a 50 to 75 Ohm impedance matching device using R&S®ZVx VNA | 14.05.2009 |
| This document describes how the advanced calibration techniques of the ZVA Vector Network Analyzers can solve the challenges of measuring the S-Parameters on impedance matching devices. The document describes the concept and setup required to perform the calibration of the ZVA and making the measurement. The procedure described in this application note applies to the ZVB and ZVT Vector Network Analyzers as well.
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| 7BM74: Reproducible Quality Analysis of Deinterlacing and Motion Portrayal for Digital TV Displays | 01.12.2008 |
| The specialized R&S®MULTI-MOTION test sequences offered by the R&S®DVSG Digital Video Signal Generator permit a reproducible quality analysis of deinterlacing and motion portrayal for digital television (TV) displays. This makes it possible to study all potential degradations resulting from the progressive conversion separately. It also allows the various motion artefacts resulting from liquid crystal (LCD), plasma (PDP), and digital micromirror (DMD) technologies to be quantified. This application note explains how to draw specific conclusions from the sequence output on the test display.
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7BM74_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 01.12.2008 | 8 MB |
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| 7BM73: Converting MediaFLO™ Waveform Files to R&S®SFU / SFE / SFE100 ARB Format Using IQWIZARD/WinIQSIM™ for R&S®SFx-K35 ARB | 10.11.2008 |
| This application note introduces the methods to convert MediaFLO™ waveform files to ARB format to be used with R&S® Broadcast Signal Generators SFx-K35 ARB Generator. R&S® IQWIZARD and WinIQSIM™ software are used, providing a quick and simple file conversion method.
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7BM73_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 10.11.2008 | 1 MB |
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| 7BM72: VSWR Measurement in 75 Ω Systems - using the R&S®FSH3-TV TV Analyzer | 01.03.2008 |
| The voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) is one of the parameters in RF systems that measures the impedance mismatch. Under ideal conditions, when the load is perfectly matched to the source, the VSWR will be 1. A mismatch in the system causes reflections that will increase the VSWR and lead to losses in transmission. Although most RF components are typically designed and specified with a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω , applications and system components for cable television are designed and specified with a characteristic impedance of 75 Ω . This application note describes the measurement procedure for VSWR measurements in 75 Ω systems using the R&S®FSH3-TV handheld TV analyzer.
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7BM72_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 01.03.2008 | 1 MB |
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| 7BM61: Creating Test Scenarios in Accordance with IEC 62002 Ed. 2.0 (MBRAI) Using the R&S®SFU | 28.11.2007 |
| The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) created the MBRAI specifications, which call for strict conformance tests that ensure the proper functionality of mobile receiver terminals for DVB-T/H transmissions. MBRAI is a common abbreviation of the IEC 62002 standard and stands for “mobile and portable DVB-T/H radio access interface”. This Application Note describes how the Broadcast Test System R&S®SFU provides all functions to generate MBRAI-compliant test signals. Only two special measurements require additional sources. For this purpose, the Test Transmitter R&S®SFE100 is used.
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| 7BM70: LabVIEW™ SNMP Programming for the R&S®DVM, R&S®DVQ and R&S®ETX-T Made Easy With the Viodia™ SNMP Toolkit | 18.10.2007 |
| In the T&M world, instrument remote control over SNMP (simple network management protocol) lives in the shadow of IEEE/GPIB (general purpose interface bus) based remote control, and only a handful of the T&M equipment available worldwide supports the protocol. It is therefore no surprise that for most T&M engineers familiar with text-based commands over IEEE/GPIB (and lately LAN), the SNMP protocol seems a bit odd and to some even complex at first. The SNMP Toolkit for LabVIEW™ from Viodia™ Inc. can save a considerable amount of development time and furthermore helps programmers to overcome the initial complexities of SNMP programming.
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7BM70_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 18.10.2007 | 2 MB |
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| 7BM69: R&S®DIRECTV® tool for converting 130-byte-based DIRECTV® streams to ISO 13818-1 (188 bytes) MPEG format for R&S®SFU TRP player | 05.10.2007 |
| DIRECTV®, a digital TV broadcast system, makes use of transport packets with a length of 130 bytes rather than the more common 188 bytes used in MPEG TS streams. The inputs on the R&S® SFU do not accept transport streams in the DIRECTV® format. This Application Note introduces R&S® DIRECTV tool and explains how it can be used to convert existing 130-byte-based DIRECTV® transport stream content to 188-byte-based ISO 13818-1 streams that are compatible with the R&S® SFU SPI input or the internal R&S® SFU TRP player. This tool is intended for Rohde & Schwarz customers who are licensed to operate an R&S® SFU-K9 DIRECTV coder or R&S® SFU-K108 AMC coder.
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7BM69_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 05.10.2007 | 1 MB |
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| 7BM67: Quality Measurements on Digital and Analog TV Transmitters - Using the R&S ETL | 19.09.2007 |
| All types of information transmission, including the 'one-way' transmission used in broadcasting, involve feeding a radio frequency (RF) signal to an antenna. This is the essence of the most basic type of transmitter used to emit electromagnetic waves. In the real world, however, a transmitter used for broadcast applications, for example, is much more complex in terms of its functions and design. The different transmitter components must be carefully coordinated. There are many quality parameters that are critical in ensuring that a proper output signal is delivered. Rohde & Schwarz designed the R&S® ETL TV analyzer especially for broadcasting applications. The analyzer allows the measurement of the quality parameters that are relevant in analog and digital broadcasting. This Application Note describes the typical quality measurements performed during compliance testing of TV transmitters. The approach discussed here is based on the example of Rohde & Schwarz terrestrial transmitters for analog TV and DVB-T/H.
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7BM67_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 14.09.2007 | 6 MB |
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| 7BM63: Phase Noise Profile Creator V. 1.2 for the R&S®SFU | 22.08.2007 |
| This Application Note briefly explains the theoretical background regarding phase noise before describing the phase noise option for the R&S SFU. You will see how the phase noise profile creator application software can be used to generate specific phase noise curves and how to output them with the aid of the R&S SFU.
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7BM63_2E.pdf
Application Notes - English Version
| 2E | 22.08.2007 | 2 MB |
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| 7BM66: SNMP Example: DVM Management Center Monitoring in a Broadcast Network | 31.05.2007 |
| The simple network management protocol (SNMP) can be used in a wide range of applications, as described in Rohde & Schwarz Application Note 7BM65 “The Simple Network Management Protocol: Remote Controlling for Monitoring Devices“. In particular, the option of centrally managing monitoring sensors – such as the R&S DVM for RF and baseband signals in digital broadcasting – shows the potential of this technology. However, the protocol alone is not enough to achieve this management functionality. Specialized management applications are needed that carry out the SNMP requests and display the results graphically. This application note and the associated SNMP example application will show how the R&S DVM family can be used for this type of application. Rohde & Schwarz customers can use the included source code (programming language: C#) to make the modifications needed for their own situations.
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| 7BM65: Simple Network Management Protocol - Remote Controlling for Monitoring Devices | 16.03.2007 |
| An operator of a network of terrestrial transmitter stations wants to have the most cost-effective means of monitoring the network's numerous transmitter sites from a main monitoring center. Modern error sensors such as the R&S DVM50/100 and the R&S ETX-T are used for diverse monitoring functions at the individual transmitter sites as well as to transmit monitoring status to the main monitoring center. These error sensors have a function-rich SNMP agent designed specifically for this purpose. Simple network management protocol (SNMP). Despite the 'simple' in the protocol name, some users are still afraid to use it for remote control and monitoring. This Application Note therefore provides a user-friendly and practical look at, for example, how the monitoring functions via SNMP can be used for the R&S DVM. The following sections provide a brief look at the SNMP protocol, the R&S DVM/ETX implementation, and useful tools for working with SNMP. A description of how SNMP can be linked to various development environments (C++, C#, Java) is also provided.
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| 7BM64: Tolerance to Noise Tests for DTV Receivers | 26.01.2007 |
| Testing the tolerance to phase and impulsive noise is an integral part of quality tests for DVB-T/H and ATSC (8VSB) receivers, and several national and international standards specify guidelines and minimum requirements in this context. This Application Note introduces the R&S SFU-K42 impulsive noise option, the R&S SFU-K41 phase noise option, as well as the R&S SFU-K43 multinoise use option and describes how these can be used for testing the tolerance to phase and impulsive noise on commercial receivers.
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| 7BM50: Generating Interference Signals using the R&S®SFU-K37 Option | 09.01.2007 |
| This Application Note introduces the new interferer management option, R&S SFU-K37 and describes how this can be used to generate various types of interfering signals for testing the performance of a receiver.
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7BM50_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1E | 09.01.2007 | 1 MB |
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| 7BM57: R&S®SFU & R&S®WinIQSIM™ Function and Uses of the Arbitrary Waveform Generator (ARB) | 19.12.2006 |
| Arbitrary waveform generator – this term encapsulates the wide-ranging capabilities and applications that can be provided by user-definable I/Q baseband signals and a vector signalgenerator. Rohde & Schwarz has developed the R&S WinIQSIM™ software package specifically with this in mind. The first questions a user might ask are: “How do the R&S SFU and R&S WinIQSIM™ interwork and what features are available? This Application Note has been produced to answer these questions.
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7BM57_1E.pdf
Application Note - English Version
| 1E | 19.12.2006 | 987 kB |
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| 7BM51: Measuring Bit Error Rate using the R&S®SFU-K60 Option | 19.12.2006 |
| The measurement of bit error rate (BER) is an important test procedure for determining the performance of a receiving terminal. This is especially important for set top box and chipset manufacturers who need to know if their product is able to meet the specification under a predefined noise condition. This Application Note describes the technique using an Rohde & Schwarz SFU to measure the BER of digital set top boxes.
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7BM51_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1E | 19.12.2006 | 593 kB |
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| 7BM60: Distance-To-Fault (DTF) Measurement in 75 Ohm Systems with the R&S®FSH3-TV | 21.09.2006 |
| Measuring cable characteristics is important when it comes to installing and servicing cable TV systems. Cable pinches or poor connections considerably influence the characteristics of cable TV systems. This document shows how the measurement is carried out in a 75 Ohm system. The basics of distance-to-fault measurements, the test setup, calibration and measurement are discussed.
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| 7BM62: Creating MediaFLO™ Test Scenarios in Accordance with the Minimum Performance Specification (MPS) V 1.2 | 31.08.2006 |
| The FLO in MediaFLO stands for 'forward link only'. MediaFLO technology covers transmission of files and multimedia content to handheld devices. The FLO device minimum performance specification (MPS) was created to ensure that FLO receivers can receive a FLO service that fulfils the compatibility guidelines of the FLO air interface specification. This Application Note shows how the Broadcast Test System R&S SFU from Rohde & Schwarz can be used to generate all test scenarios required by the minimum performance specification.
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7BM62_0E.pdf
Application Notes - English Version
| 0E | 31.08.2006 | 450 kB |
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| 7BM59: DVB-H Measurements with the R&S®DVM Basics and Application | 04.07.2006 |
| The DVB-H standard is a specification for bringing television broadcast services to handheld receivers. In order to save battery power, data for a specific service is transmitted in short bursts. This type of transmission utilizes special techniques within the transport stream. The R&S DVM offers a wide range of functions to analyze the characteristics of the DVB-H transport stream. This document describes the characteristics of the DVB-H transport stream and shows how the R&S DVM can be used for efficient analysis in research and development, production, and broadcasting.
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7BM59_0E.pdf
Application Notes - English Version
| | 04.07.2006 | 590 kB |
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| 7BM56: R&S®SFQ to R&S®SFU SCPI Transcription + Cross-Reference List | 23.06.2006 |
| For customers who have already used automated R&S SFQ setups in development and production, the implementation of the successor instrument results in a need to adjust the SCPI commands formerly used.This document provides an overview on how SCPI commands that are used with the R&S SFQ change with the new test transmitter as well as a cross-reference list in the form of an EXCEL sheet.
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| 7BM54: Seamless Level Setting on the R&S®SFU | 23.06.2006 |
| The Rohde & Schwarz SFU supports several modes of level setting. This Application Note describes the differences between these modes and especially describes a method to achieve a seamless transition without any impact to the output signal during a change of settings on an Rohde & Schwarz SFU (Firmware version > 1.30).
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7BM54_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 23.03.2006 | 3 MB |
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| 7BM55: Comprehensive PCR Analysis - Using the R&S®DVM Family from Rohde & Schwarz R&S®DVM50/DVM100/DVM120/DVM400 | 01.06.2006 |
| When MPEG-2 transport streams are transmitted, the program clock reference PCR is transmitted as a time reference in the receiver. A sufficiently accurate and correctly received PCR is a precondition for correct data display in the receiver. This Application Note provides an overview of definitions, functions and use of the PCR. It also explains the recommended measurements of the current measurement guidelines and offers detailed instructions on how to use the PCR measurement functions of the R&S DVM family.
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7BM55_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 01.06.2006 | 1 MB |
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| 7BM58: Extracting Video Elementary Streams Using the R&S®DVM 50/100/400 | 21.04.2006 |
| This Application Note describes two easy ways of extracting the video content of MPEG-2 transport streams and storing it as video elementary streams. These elementary streams can later be used to generate customized MPEG-2 transport streams by means of the Advanced Stream Combiner R&S DVASC application.
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7BM58_0E.pdf
Application Notes - English Version
| 0E | 21.04.2006 | 3 MB |
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| 7BM53: Buffer Analysis MPEG-2 TS Analysis & Monitoring | 23.03.2006 |
| The new buffer analysis feature was introduced with firmware version 2.80 for the R&S DVM family. This application note describes this feature and explains how it represents a valuable asset to your daily business operations This application note first provides background information and then explains how monitoring and measurement have been implemented in the R&S DVM family.
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7BM53_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 23.03.2006 | 1 MB |
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| 7BM52: R&S®DVM software video decoder | 02.03.2006 |
| This Application Note provides a step-by-step description of all video decoding settings you need to make. It also contains valuable information about how to optimize replay for various applications.
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7BM52_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 02.03.2006 | 691 kB |
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| 7BM40: Converting DHEI (DigiCable Headend Expansion Interface) to ASI Using WOOSHCOM® Adapter 3010 | 08.06.2004 |
| This application note discusses the use of the WOOSHCOM® DHEI output interface adapter (model 3010), which converts the transport stream from DHEI format into DVB-ASI. Further processing and analysis of the transport stream signal then becomes available with any of the Rohde & Schwarz Test & Measurement instruments. It also describes how to extract an unencrypted transport streams out of a Motorola IRT.
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| 7BM06: Simulation of DVB-T Channel for Antenna Diversity Reception | 31.07.2003 |
| DVB-T can be used for stationary, portable and – using the diversity technique – also mobile reception. Stationary reception via a Gaussian channel and a fixed Yagi antenna on the roof usually poses no problems. This is different with portable reception, for example on a park bench, if there are moving objects in the vicinity of the receiver that has been put up for optimal reception. These may be persons or any kind of vehicles that – while passing by the receiver - generate different types of reflections. With mobile reception, for example when driving on a motorway, poor receiving conditions have the most detrimental effect. Receiving conditions can be considerably improved by employing several antennas, a technique that is referred to as antenna diversity. This application note discusses the improvements that can be achieved with antenna diversity and explains how to simulate a DVB-T channel with the required characteristics by means of TV Test Transmitter R&S SFQ.
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7BM06_1E
Simulation of DVB-T Channel for Antenna Diversity Reception
| 1 | 31.07.2003 | 50 kB | 7BM06_1E
Simulation of DVB-T Channel for Antenna Diversity Reception
| 1 | 31.07.2003 | 50 kB |
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| 7BM37: Transfer of Video Stream Files to and from DTV Recorder Generator DVRG | 31.07.2003 |
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7BM37_0E
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 31.07.2003 | 165 kB |
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| 7BM41: LAN / WAN Connection Of Instruments with Serial Interface By Using a Terminal Server | 07.07.2003 |
| Remote control of test and measurement equipment with a serial interface is limited to PC’s located in close proximity determined by the length of a typical serial cable connection (several feet). Usage of terminal server allows connecting through LAN or WAN networks thus controlling the instrument from further away even around the globe. The terminal server interfaces between TCP/IP protocol and the RS232 line. This application describes set-up of a popular terminal server from Black Box® Corporation to remotely and conveniently control the instruments EFA with EFA Scan software and DVRM or DVMD with Realtime Monitor / Stream Explorer software through a LAN or WAN network.
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7BM41_0E.pdf
LAN / WAN Connection Of Instruments with Serial Interface By Using a Terminal Server
| | 07.07.2003 | 389 kB |
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| 7BM45: Impulsive Noise EMC Measurements on Set Top Boxes | 07.07.2003 |
| The simulation of impulsive noise for tests on set-top boxes for digital TV (DTV) has so far been a highly complex task regarding the reproducibility of test signals. Using state-of-the-art technology from Rohde & Schwarz, this task can be accomplished with a simple test setup
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| 7BM29D: Messungen an S-VHS und RGB Signalen mit dem Videomeßsystem R&S®VSA und dem Videoanalysator R&S®UAF | 21.02.2003 |
| Die Videoanalysatoren R&S VSA und R&S UAF sind für den Einsatz an FBAS-Signalen ausgelegt. Unter bestimmten Voraussetzungen sind sie aber auch geeignet die Primärfarben-Komponenten RGB und TV Signale nach dem S-Video Format zu vermessen.
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7BM29_T1.bas
Basic-Proramm zur Messung des Zeitversatzes zwischen den Primärfarben-Komponenten RGB
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| 7BM29E: Measurements on S-VHS and RGB Signals with Video Measurement System R&S®VSA and Video Analyzer R&S®UAF | 21.02.2003 |
| The R&S VSA and R&S UAF video analyzers have been designed for measurements on CCVS signals. Under certain conditions, they can also be used for measuring the primary colour components RGB and TV signals in the S-Video format.
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7BM29_C1
Basic program for measuring video parameters of the primary colour components RGB
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The R&S VSA and R&S UAF video analyzers have been designed for measurements on CCV signals. Under certain conditions, they can also be used for measuring the primary colour components RGB and TV signals in the S-VHS format.
| | 06.02.2003 | 671 kB | 7BM29_0E
The R&S VSA and R&S UAF video analyzers have been designed for measurements on CCV signals. Under certain conditions, they can also be used for measuring the primary colour components RGB and TV signals in the S-VHS format.
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| 7BM44: Audio-to-Video Delay Measurement | 27.08.2002 |
| A lack of lip synchronicity is an effect that can severely impair the quality of TV reception. With modern digital signal processing, this audio-to-video delay occurs much more often than in earlier times when analog signal generation was used. The total delay can reach several hundred milliseconds, which is immediately noticeable on a TV home receiver. To prevent such impair-ments, the audio-to-video delay must be measured.
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7BM44_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 27.08.2002 | 143 kB |
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| 7BM30: Phase Jitter in DTV Signals | 16.05.2002 |
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| 7BM03: Bit Error Ratio BER in DVB as a Function of S/N | 08.05.2002 |
| White noise of a defined power is superimposed on the DVB signal. From the noise and the modulated DVB signal, the S/N respectively the C/N ratio in dB (with consideration of the 'roll off' factor) can be calculated. After conversion, the corresponding BER is obtained for each S/N value.
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7BM03_3E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 3 | 08.05.2002 | 220 kB |
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| 7BM38: Design and Use of a DTV Monitoring System consisting of R&S®DVQ(M), R&S®DVMD/DVRM and R&S®DVRG | 15.02.2002 |
| When monitoring transmission systems it is often necessary to control the monitoring equipment and to check the measurement results from a remote station. The user may also be interested to know which transmission data cause an error or violate a standard. Rohde & Schwarz offers several instruments that meet all these requirements in the field of digital TV transmission. This application note gives an overview of the design and use of a DTV monitoring system made up of the above-mentioned instruments and meeting the requirements.
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7BM38_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 2 | 15.02.2002 | 332 kB |
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| 7BM07: Integration of DTV Recorder Generator DVRG into a TCP/IP Network | 24.01.2002 |
| The DTV recorder generator DVRG is a useful tool for recording and replaying MPEG2 transport streams in addition to uncompressed video (ITU -R B.T. 601).[[ br />Due to their length and data rate the streams can become very large and might not be able to transfer through the internal CD-R drive. This application note describes how a Microsoft network can be setup for a quick file transfer and remote operation of DVRG.
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7BM07_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 24.01.2002 | 337 kB |
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| 7BM22: Calibration Procedure for Video Equipment | 20.07.2001 |
| Since the video signal - composite or component - is a most complex one regarding the spectral density or even the group delay in the baseband, you need special procedures to measure the signal parameters with an objective and absolute accuracy of less than one percent over the whole frequency range up to 6 MHz. The following describes a method allowing the precise measurement of a baseband signal, which then may be taken for the calibration of video analyzers such as the well-known R&S units UAF or UVF and future products.
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7BM22_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 20.07.2001 | 116 kB |
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| 7BM27: The most common abbreviations used in the standards for digital TV: MPEG2, DVB and ATSC | 20.07.2001 |
| The introduction of the transmission of compressed TV signals to MPEG2 and DVB for cable, satellite and terrestrial (COFDM) lead to the creation of many abbreviations that have to be explained to the “uninitiated”. In the previous three lines, three abbreviations whose meanings are not obvious have already been mentioned. A table explaining what these abbreviations mean is therefore essential.
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7BM27_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 20.07.2001 | 59 kB |
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| 7BM09: C/N Ratio at Low Carrier Frequencies in R&S®SFQ | 20.07.2001 |
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7BM09_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
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Application Note - English version
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| 7BM15: 2T pulse shapes | 20.07.2001 |
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7BM15_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 20.07.2001 | 88 kB |
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| 7BM23: ZONE PLATE SIGNALS 525 Lines Standard M/NTSC | 20.07.2001 |
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7BM23_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 20.07.2001 | 553 kB |
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| 7BM11: Measurement the inherent noise of a TV Receiver/Demodulator | 20.07.2001 |
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7BM11_0Y.pdf
Application Note - English and German version
| | 20.07.2001 | 38 kB |
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| 7BM16: Video Analyzer R&S®UAF as IEC 625 (IEEE 488)-BUS Controller | 20.07.2001 |
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7BM16_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 20.07.2001 | 41 kB |
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| 7BM21: Bandwidth of video signals from generators with purely digital signal generation | 20.07.2001 |
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7BM21_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 20.07.2001 | 115 kB |
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| 7BM19: The digital Video Standard according to ITU-R BT. 601/656 | 20.07.2001 |
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7BM19_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 20.07.2001 | 130 kB |
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| 7BM13: Delay measurements in digital TV studios with Digital Video Component Analyzer VCA | 20.07.2001 |
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7BM13_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 20.07.2001 | 98 kB |
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| 7BM18: Incorrect colours in the RGB display of the 'digital' colour bar | 20.07.2001 |
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7BM18_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 20.07.2001 | 250 kB |
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| 7BM28: Vision-sound intercarrier measurement | 20.07.2001 |
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7BM28_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 0E | 20.07.2001 | 186 kB |
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| 7BM20: Time Delay Measurement in the Digital Studio | 20.07.2001 |
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7BM20_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 20.07.2001 | 653 kB |
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| 7BM25: Signals produced by SAF and SFF - Standard BG/PAL and N/PAL | 20.07.2001 |
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7BM25_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 20.07.2001 | 3 MB |
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| 7BM24: ZONE PLATE SIGNALS 625 Lines Standard BG/PAL | 20.07.2001 |
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7BM24_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 20.07.2001 | 563 kB |
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| 7BM12: RF Level Measurement Accuracy of DTV Test Receivers | 20.07.2001 |
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7BM12_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 20.07.2001 | 300 kB |
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| 7BM10: Reference factor between RF (referenced to sync top level) and VF | 20.07.2001 |
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7BM10_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 20.07.2001 | 35 kB |
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| 7BM04: Hints for Using the Ethernet Interface of DVQ | 26.04.2001 |
| This application note is to provide a basic understanding as to the configuration and control of DVQ via an Ethernet link.
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7BM04_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 26.04.2001 | 174 kB |
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| 7BM05: Fading Channel Simulation in DVB | 06.02.2001 |
| Fading is known from shortwave transmission, where the received field strength level may strongly vary due to atmospheric disturbances. In analog TV, the term 'fading' is practically unknown. Rather, one talks of 'antenna shadows' or 'ghost images'. The effect in question, however, is fading, ie constant reflection of the eletromagnetic waves emitted by the TV transmitter by walls of buildings, mountain slopes and similar reflecting natural or artificial obstacles. In analog TV, fading is of minor importance since the effects thereof can be eliminated almost completely through the directivity and exact orientation of the Yagi roof antenna for stationary TV reception at home. [[ br />Fading effects can also be observed in analog cable TV, for example in a block of flats linked to the cable network with one or several antenna sockets in every flat. If the taps for the sockets are not match-terminated, reflections with constant level and constant phase arise which may cause level reductions of several dB at exactly calculable points in the cable. [[ br />Moreover, the reception of TV signals broadcast via satellite can be impaired by fading. A known phenomenon is flickering of the received picture, produced by planes flying past or a drop in receive field strength caused by an approaching thunderstorm. All the above receive conditions have one thing in common: reception is stationary with a direct line of sight to the TV transmitter. [[ br />Looking at receive conditions in DVB, the effects in cable and satellite reception (DVB-C and DVB-S) are found to be similar as in analog reception. In these two modes reception is stationary, too. Terrestrial transmission (DVB-T) not only provides for stationary operation but also for portable and mobile reception. This considerably accentuates the effects of fading. [[ br />In this application note we investigate fading effects in DVB, with the emphasis on those in DVB-T signals.
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7BM05_1E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| 1 | 06.02.2001 | 1 MB |
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| 7BM02: Remote Control of STREAM EXPLORER via OLE Interfacing | 31.03.1999 |
| The present application note describes the possibilities of the Stream Explorer to be remotely controlled by some peripheral program via OLE. Extensions are also discussed, widening the fields of application of such a Client-Server architecture.
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7BM02_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 31.03.1999 | 289 kB |
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| 7BM01: Remote Usage of STREAM EXPLORER via Ethernet Network | 31.03.1999 |
| In frequent cases, it appears that the MPEG2 decoder is not located in the control/monitoring room. The present application note describes how to operate a remote control of up to four DVMDs over an ethernet link.
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7BM01_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 31.03.1999 | 1 MB |
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| 7BM39: Synchronization of the datarate of TV Test Transmitter SFQ with an external clock | 01.08.1997 |
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7BM39_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 01.08.1997 | 49 kB | 7BM39_0E.pdf
Application Note - English version
| | 01.08.1997 | 49 kB |
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