In the intended FR3 frequency range, at 13 GHz, Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. have successfully verified the high-throughput performance of a 5G NR connection. This milestone opens the door for the next generation of wireless networks, which the two firms will jointly demonstrate at MWC 2025 Barcelona.
For upcoming 6G wireless networks, Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. have shown that the suggested FR3 frequency range (7.125 GHz to 24.25 GHz) is feasible.
The two companies worked together to successfully evaluate the performance of Qualcomm Technologies’ 5G mobile test platform (MTP) at 13 GHz, a frequency band that falls within the intended FR3 range, utilizing the CMX500 5G one-box signaling tester (OBT) in a maximum throughput use scenario.
This accomplishment validates FR3’s ability to provide high data rates through the use of expanded capacity utilizing 4×4 MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) technology and high modulation and coding schemes (MCS).
The CMX500 OBT, a multi-channel, multi-technology, future-proof one-box signaling tester from Rohde & Schwarz, serves as the foundation for the test configuration. Because of its adaptability to various NR numerologies, it is the best option for FR3 research and development.
The CMX500 OBT is utilized in this presentation in order to:
- Create a signaling environment by transmitting an FR3 cell signal at 13 GHz, simulating real-world conditions.
- Conduct comprehensive analysis, verifying the device’s ability to achieve maximum throughput in the FR3 frequency range, ensuring reliable and efficient operation.
Leadership Comments
Christoph Pointner, Senior Vice President of Mobile Radio Testers at Rohde & Schwarz, says: “Our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies demonstrates the power of joint innovation. Together, we’re accelerating the development of tomorrow’s 6G technologies, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in wireless communication.”
Tingfang Ji, Vice President of Engineering at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., says: “We’re excited to have Rohde & Schwarz as a partner in shaping the future of mobile technology. Together, we create groundbreaking solutions that empower device manufacturers to speed up innovations in the next generation of wireless communications, ultimately enriching the mobile experience for users worldwide.”
Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm Technologies will jointly showcase a high-performance setup for early FR3 research featuring the CMX500 OBT at Mobile World Congress 2025 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona in hall 5, booth 5A80.
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