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R&S®CMW290
Compact wireless tester (NB-IoT / LTE-M / WLAN / Bluetooth)
- Category: Wireless device test system
- Manufacturer: Rohde & Schwarz
- Frequency range: 70 MHz to 6 GHz
- RF bandwidth (generation / analysis): 40 MHz / 80 MHz
- Supported radio access technologies: LTE Rel.8, eMTC (LTE-M), NB-IoT (R13 to R15, Cat.NB1/2), HSxPA, WCDMA, GSM, TD-SCDMA, Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth Classic, Bluetooth Low Energy (SIG RF signaling test)
- Test modes: Non-signaling, real-time base station emulation, data throughput testing
- MIMO support: 2×2 MIMO
- Cellular LTE-M categories: Cat.1, Cat.0, Cat.M1, Cat.M2 (R13 to R14)
- NB-IoT releases: Release 13 to 15, Cat.NB1 / Cat.NB2
- WLAN standards: IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax
- Bluetooth standards: Bluetooth Classic, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE v5.0), SIG RF signaling test included
- IP deep packet inspection: Built-in DPI (deep packet inspection) analyses IP protocols, ports, encryption state and certificate details
- Data application server: Built in, for end-to-end throughput testing
- Automation software: R&S®CMWrun test sequencer, built in
- Data sheet: Download PDF
- Product brochure: Download PDF
- External link: Official product page
Product overview
The R&S®CMW290 is a value-priced IoT tester for the wireless modules integrated into laptops, data cards, wearables and IoT products of every kind. It covers network emulation (signaling mode) together with generator and analyzer functions for cellular and non-cellular standards, GNSS and broadcast technologies included. For wireless design engineers and IoT device manufacturers it is a cost-effective integrated solution for verifying overall device behaviour before launch, covering RF parametric measurements, user experience (audio, video, data throughput, power consumption), security and antenna performance. Built-in automation software and pre-packaged technology software bundles simplify the test flow while keeping the total equipment cost under control.
Key features
- Network emulation: emulates the base station for all the major cellular technologies from LTE down to GSM, plus WLAN and Bluetooth, so RF testing runs under conditions close to a real deployment
- Cellular RF preconformance testing: transmitter and receiver test cases for GSM, WCDMA, LTE, LTE-M and NB-IoT, remotely controlled and automated with R&S®CMWrun
- IP application testing: built-in deep packet inspection (DPI) analyses IP traffic reliably and helps optimize OTT behaviour, battery life and security compliance
- User experience testing: complex user experience test sequences run under simulated real-world conditions, covering audio, video and data throughput verification
- Wireless connectivity testing: full Bluetooth Classic and BLE coverage, BLE 5.1 direction finding included, plus comprehensive IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax WLAN testing
- Integrated solution: built-in automation software, data application server and multi-technology software bundles bring the total equipment cost down
- Antenna performance verification: with an R&S®DST200 or R&S®CMW-Z10 shielded box, OTA antenna performance and coexistence interference can be assessed under controlled, repeatable conditions
- Power consumption measurement: with an R&S®RT-ZVC multi-channel probe, current, voltage and power are measured accurately and synchronized to network signaling events
Typical applications
- RF parametric testing and preconformance verification of IoT devices: specification-compliant transmitter and receiver RF parametric tests for cellular IoT technologies such as NB-IoT and LTE-M, with the built-in R&S®CMWrun sequencer providing efficient test throughput
- User experience functional testing (audio / video / data throughput): the built-in data application server provides a complete integrated solution for audio generation and analysis, video streaming and end-to-end throughput testing with no extra equipment
- IP connection security analysis: with the R&S®CMW-KM052 option, security weaknesses in an IoT device's IP connections can be identified by analysing the ratio of encrypted to unencrypted traffic, encryption strength, certificate details and port usage
- OTA antenna performance and wireless coexistence testing: with a shielded box (R&S®DST200 or R&S®CMW-Z10) for antenna performance assessment and multi-technology coexistence interference verification to standards such as ANSI C63.27-2021
- IoT device power consumption measurement: with an R&S®RT-ZVC multi-channel probe, voltage, current and power are measured accurately in every operating state to verify expected battery life
- eSIM compliance and remote SIM provisioning verification: validates M2M devices with an embedded SIM to ensure global connectivity compliance
Configure your R&S®CMW290
Pick a base model and its options, watch your order list build as you go, then send it for a quote in one click. Every order number (Order No.) comes from Rohde & Schwarz factory data.
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Software options (K-options)
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Accessories
3 optionsAvailable models / variants
This series comes in the 1 variant below. Click "Request a quote" to ask KanTek Technology for the full specification and pricing of that model.
| Model code | Specification difference | |
|---|---|---|
| R&S®CMW-PS291 | CMW290 basic assembly mainframe | Request a quote → |
Frequently asked questions
Yes. KanTek Technology is the authorized Taiwan distributor for Rohde & Schwarz, supplying new R&S®CMW290 instruments with factory quotations and technical advice.
Instrument rental is launching soon. R&S®CMW290 is part of the line-up being prepared, and advance enquiries are welcome.
Yes. KanTek provides calibration and repair for R&S®CMW290, with calibration performed by a partner laboratory, to keep the instrument accurate and available.
Use Request a quote on this page, or call +886-2-2999-7719. KanTek replies within 24 hours with pricing, lead time and the options that suit your application.
R&S®CMW290 is a Rohde & Schwarz product: Compact wireless tester (NB-IoT / LTE-M / WLAN / Bluetooth). Contact KanTek for selection or application advice.
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