The R&S CMW500 Protocol Test is a versatile, high-performance platform designed to accelerate the development and validation of wireless mobile devices. As a multi-technology protocol tester, it integrates comprehensive Layer 1 to Layer 3 signaling capabilities for LTE, WCDMA, GSM, and CDMA2000, making it indispensable for engineers working on 4G and legacy networks. Its robust RF front-end supports all 3GPP-defined bandwidths up to 6 GHz, ensuring compatibility with evolving standards beyond LTE Rel-12. With advanced features like MIMO 2x2 and 4x2, multicell/inter-RAT testing, and the intuitive CMWcards graphical script tool, the R&S CMW500 streamlines error analysis and reduces development cycles. Whether used for R&D, conformance testing, or network operator validation, this tester delivers unmatched reliability and scalability.
| Specification |
Details |
| Product Type |
Wideband Radio Communication Tester / Protocol Test |
| Frequency Range |
Up to 6 GHz (supports all 3GPP bandwidths) |
| Supported Technologies |
LTE (Rel-8 to Rel-12+), WCDMA, GSM, CDMA2000, and non-cellular |
| Data Rate (Downlink) |
Up to 150 Mbps |
| Data Rate (Uplink) |
Up to 50 Mbps |
| MIMO Support |
2x2 and 4x2 |
| Protocol Stack |
Layer 1 to Layer 3 (full signaling) |
| Test Capabilities |
Multicell, inter-RAT, signaling conformance, operator interoperability |
| RF Hardware |
Future-proof, supports all 3GPP bandwidths up to 6 GHz |
| Software Tools |
R&S CMWcards (graphical test script tool), MLAPI interface |
| Application Areas |
R&D, conformance testing, network operator validation, handset development |
| Connectivity Interfaces |
RF ports, USB, Ethernet, GPIB (optional) |
| Power Supply |
AC Models (100-240 V, 50/60 Hz) |
| Operating Temperature |
+5 °C to +40 °C |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
Approx. 177 mm x 460 mm x 500 mm (4U height) |
| Weight |
Approx. 15 kg (depending on configuration) |
| Compliance |
CE, FCC, and other international standards |
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