| CETEX, the all-new Consumer Electronics Test & Development Forum and Expo, invites test and
development engineers to RAI in Amsterdam from October 9 to 10, 2024. There, Rohde & Schwarz will
exhibit its advanced test and measurement solutions that address the latest emerging challenges in
consumer electronics development. Visitors can connect with the company’s experts and explore the latest
technologies that help them enhance EMC compliance, debug digital protocols faster, or improve the energy
efficiency of their products.
Consumer electronics consist of many components, each of which needs to be tested separately during the
development phase, when the datasheet is being compiled, or when the product is undergoing certification.
Rohde & Schwarz addresses the entire chain with its test solutions covering a variety of applications: from
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI), to energy efficiency (switch mode analysis), to connectivity and IoT
requirements (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HDMI, USB4, etc.), to electrical circuitry tests (digital buses). Visitors to the
CETEX Forum and Expo can experience selected T&M instruments from Rohde & Schwarz firsthand
catering to the needs of consumer electronics engineers.
Next generation oscilloscopes
The next generation MXO 5 and MXO 5C series oscilloscopes, with their unmatched versatility, provide
superior time and frequency measurements to consumer electronics test and development engineers. Rohde
& Schwarz will showcase both at CETEX, the four- or eight-channel MXO 5 series and the rackmount
optimized MXO 5C series without a display. Thanks to the integrated MXO-EP ASICs developed by Rohde &
Schwarz, all oscilloscopes offer the industry’s fastest acquisition rate with 4.5 million waveforms/s, highest
precision of 12-bit ADC/18-bit HD resolution, a deep memory capture with 500 million points/channel, and
highest sensitivity with advanced digital trigger. These features allow engineers to debug their designs more
efficiently, making applications like power and signal integrity measurements or logic and bus protocol
debugging a breeze.
Power conversion and consumption measurements
At CETEX, Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate power conversion and consumption measurements. When
optimizing system performance, characterizing the gate driver signals, especially in multiphase, can be very
challenging. The MXO 5 helps engineers make accurate measurements for inverter design. With its eight
channels, the instrument provides a direct view of all relevant signal details. For power consumption testing of any battery-operated device, especially IoT equipment with very low sleep currents, Rohde & Schwarz will exhibit the two-quadrant R&S NGU201 source measure unit. Design engineers can use this specialized power supply to simulate real-world battery characteristics.
EMC pre-compliance and inhouse testing
All electronic devices are susceptible to conducted or radiated electromagnetic emissions. To increase the
likelihood of passing the formal EMC compliance test, Rohde & Schwarz offers tailored solutions that
integrate EMI debugging and testing into the product design process. Visitors can learn from the leader in
EMC testing how to use the powerful R&S RTO6 oscilloscope for EMI debugging, or the R&S EPL1000 EMI
test receiver for in-house EMC pre-compliance testing.
Component testing
Rohde & Schwarz will showcase its R&S LCX LCR meters with customized impedance measurement
functions that are suitable for all discrete passive components up to 10 MHz. Using the R&S LCX sweep
software tool, users can even perform sweep measurements displaying numerous charts. The MFIA
impedance analyzer from Zurich Instruments AG (a subsidiary since 2021) will also be on display. The MFIA
provides impedance analysis for both low and high impedance components and has a measurement mode
for quickly tracking impedance changes in devices under test.
Wireless connectivity and Bluetooth testing
Bluetooth® is the dominant technology for short-range, low-power wireless communications in consumer
electronics, from earphones and fitness trackers to smart home applications. With the CMW platform, Rohde
& Schwarz offers a comprehensive, fully automated test solution for verifying the physical layer functions of
Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) and Bluetooth® Classic including LE audio measurements. At CETEX, the R&S
CMW270 wireless connectivity tester, approved by the Bluetooth® SIG, will be on display. Ideal for
integrated wireless communications solutions, the tester also covers WLAN 11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax SISO and
MIMO signaling tests.
Visitors can find Rohde & Schwarz at the CETEX Forum and Expo at booth 207 of Elicium Hall 13 at the RAI
in Amsterdam. In addition, Rohde & Schwarz contributes to the forum’s program with a presentation on
advanced test and measurement techniques for emerging challenges in consumer electronics (October 10,
11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.).
