Rhodes & Schwartz announced that a new small cell testing option for the R&S CMP200 radio communication tester has been certified by Qualcomm Technologies. Oems with small battery infrastructure equipment operating in the mmWave range (FR2) can now use the small battery QDART and benefit from the unique features of the R&S CMP200, such as ultra-fast measurement speeds and parallel testing of multiple DuTs.
Small cells offer network operators the opportunity to increase the capacity of their existing wireless networks and meet the data capacity requirements created by 5G use cases. They can be used for public and private networks in scenarios inside or outside buildings, creating a growing need for small cellular infrastructure. The Qualcomm FSM100 5G RAN platform is adopted by numerous manufacturers and cellular infrastructure providers worldwide for its scalability and cost effectiveness. Its form factor size and power levels are designed to manage the indoor and outdoor density requirements of 5G networks and the fast-paced 5G network upgrades.
Solutions created for r&d and production environments are optimized for user device testing and corresponding validation of Qualcomm technology. With the addition of small unit testing capabilities and QDART support for small units, the test platform is intended to be a long-term investment for OEM companies.
"Oems around the world rely on Qualcomm Technologies' platform to develop their small cellular products," said Christoph Pointner, senior vice president, Mobile Radio Testing at Rhodes & Schwartz. Our R&S CMP200 is a proven solution for testing 5G NR equipment. With its new feature specifically for small cell testing, which has been proven with QDART for small cells, Oems can be confident that our test solution is ready to meet their testing needs, both in the lab and on the production line."
"With the SMALL battery QDART validation of the R&S CMP200," said Gerardo Giaretta, Senior Director of Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Both Qualcomm Technologies and Rohde & Schwarz are further helping Oems and cellular infrastructure providers expand 5G networks efficiently and cost-effectively. With the unmatched data speed, capacity, power efficiency, and global band support of the Qualcomm FSM100 5G RAN platform, suppliers integrated with the R&S CMP200-optimized solution will be better prepared for the next generation of connectivity."
