Broadcom has validated that Rohde & Schwarz’s CMP180 radio communication tester is a complete, future-proof testing solution for upcoming Wi-Fi 8 devices. This partnership ensures ultra-high reliability for challenging applications like XR and AI while providing manufacturers with early access to critical resources and quicker time-to-market through pre-built test procedures.
From development to production, the CMP180’s sophisticated features and wide bandwidth support will help it handle the technological challenges of Wi-Fi 8.
In order to facilitate the testing and validation of Wi-Fi 8 chipsets using the CMP180 radio communication tester, Rohde & Schwarz has strengthened its partnership with Broadcom.
Through this partnership, OEMs and ODMs can integrate Broadcom’s future Wi-Fi 8 chipsets into their products more quickly while maintaining conformity, performance, and reliability.
With their collaboration, the Rohde & Schwarz and Broadcom ensure that the industry has the tools to manufacture products that deliver on the promise of Wi-Fi 8:
• Validation of CMP180 for Wi-Fi?8: Rohde & Schwarz and Broadcom have jointly carried out test campaigns that demonstrate that the CMP180 meets the demanding technical requirements of Wi-Fi?8 chipsets.
• Support Across Device Lifecycle: The CMP180 will be available as an end-to-end test solution – from early development (R&D), through design validation, to production and quality assurance – for devices that adopt Wi-Fi?8 technology.
• Future-Proof Hardware & Bandwidth: The CMP180, with its coverage up to 8?GHz, bandwidths up to 500?MHz, dual independent channels (2 x VSA / 2 x VSG), 4 x 4 MiMo support for Wi-Fi networking products, enhanced RF ports, is positioned to handle the new challenges Wi-Fi?8 will present.
• Accelerating Time to Market: With automated test routines created in close cooperation between Rohde & Schwarz and Broadcom, device manufacturers will gain early access to test vectors, calibration protocols, and software frameworks.
• UHR (Ultra-High Reliability) for Wi-Fi 8: This collaboration will ensure Wi-Fi 8 devices deliver consistently stable and robust connections. The CMP180’s advanced testing capabilities will validate performance under challenging conditions, ensuring the ultra-high reliability demanded by applications like XR, Al, cloud gaming, and critical IoT deployments.
Based on the IEEE 802.11bn protocol, Wi-Fi 8 claims to significantly improve wireless communication. Higher throughput, reduced latency, more efficiency in crowded spectrum conditions, and greater performance for XR (extended reality), AI-assisted apps, real-time cloud gaming, and ultra-high definition multimedia streaming are all expected outcomes.
Test equipment must provide extremely broad channel bandwidths, ultra-high-order modulation, multi-link operations, excellent spectral efficiency, and dependable OTA performance in order to achieve these advantages.
The CMP180 radio communication tester was created by Rohde & Schwarz with these features in mind.
Leadership Comments
Goce Talaganov, Vice President of Mobile Radio Testers at Rohde & Schwarz, said: “We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Broadcom to provide a comprehensive testing solution for the next generation of Wi-Fi technology. The CMP180’s advanced features and our close collaboration with Broadcom will empower device manufacturers to bring innovative Wi-Fi 8 products to market quickly and confidently.”
Gabriel Desjardins, director of marketing for the Wireless Communications and Connectivity Division at Broadcom, said: “Our partnership with Rohde & Schwarz is accelerating the future of wireless innovation. Together, we’re empowering Broadcom’s customers and partners to lead the transition to Wi-Fi 8 and redefine what’s possible in connectivity.”
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