What is the R&S CMW100 Tester & What Does It Do?

The R&S®CMW100 is the industry-standard one-box tester engineered for high volume mass production of Sub-6 GHz wireless devices. Featuring a single TRX, multi port architecture, this cost optimized radio communication tester delivers ultra fast, scalable and automated non signaling calibration for 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth smartphones and IoT modules.

Key features of R&S CMW100

To address the specific demands of high volume manufacturing, Rohde & Schwarz developed the R&S®CMW100 Radio Communication Tester. Positioned as the “industry standard” for the mass testing of Sub-6 GHz smart devices, the CMW100 is a dedicated one-box Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA) and Vector Signal Generator (VSG).

• Frequency range : Up to 6 GHz
• RF Bandwidth : Up to 160 MHz
• Better performance and higher accuracy in measurements
• Wide methods to reduce test time
• highest reliability as housing is dustproof
• Single TRX, Multi Port Architecture
• Standards supported include 5G NR FR1, 4G LTE, 2G/3G, GSM, WCDMA, NB-NTN, NR-NTN L & S Bands, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, GNSS etc.
• Ultra Compact Form Factor

Advantages of R&S CMW100

Following are some of the benefits of r&S CMW100 manufacturing test set.

1. Cost Optimized for Mass Production
2. The tester’s multi port architecture and one box VSA/VSG design make it incredibly easy to scale operations. It can test up to 8 RF ports in parallel.
3. CMW100 excels in automated, non signaling calibration and verification environments including higher speed.
4. It can perform receiver and transmitter tests for cellular and non-cellular technologies on all wireless devices.
5. It offers unprecedented flexibility as it can be mounted either horizontally or vertically.

Typical Applications

• Smartphone and Tablet Manufacturing: High speed calibration and RF verification of 5G FR1 and legacy cellular modes in consumer mobile devices.
• Wireless Module Integration: Mass testing of integrated cellular and Wi-Fi modems used in automotive, industrial IoT, and consumer electronics.
• Connectivity Devices: Fast production verification of Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and GNSS functionalities in smart home devices and wearables.
• Satellite IoT Testing: Validation of devices leveraging emerging Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) in the L and S bands

Conclusion

The transition from device design to mass production requires test equipment that prioritizes speed, scalability and cost efficiency without compromising on measurement integrity. The R&S® CMW100 delivers exactly this balance. As a compact, multi port, multi standard one box tester, it empowers manufacturers to achieve exceptional throughput and reliability, cementing its role as the industry standard for the mass testing of Sub-6 GHz wireless devices.

References for further study

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