At the most recent World Radio Conference 2023, held in November and December 2023 in Dubai,
organized and hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a consensus emerged among
regulatory bodies and industry leaders to explore additional spectra for the next generation of mobile
communication, officially labeled IMT-2030, also known as 6G. Notably, the 14.8 to 15.35 GHz frequency
range has been earmarked for global study. In addition, local agencies like the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) in the United States are also eyeing the upper 12 GHz band (12.7 to 13.25 GHz) for
future wireless applications.

In anticipation of these developments, Rohde & Schwarz, leading supplier of test and measurement
solutions to the wireless industry, has enabled Qualcomm Technologies, a trailblazer in wireless system
technology, to demonstrate that the Giga-MIMO system for tomorrow’s infrastructure is ready and effective to
operate in these frequencies. It promises enhanced data performance while offering coverage comparable to
current 5G massive MIMO networks operational at 3.5 GHz.

To validate the performance of this prototype, Qualcomm Technologies utilized the R&S SMW200A vector
signal generator and R&S FSW signal and spectrum analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz. The setup included
specialized firmware for the testing of different subcarrier spacings with wider signal bandwidths compared to
today’s 3GPP physical layer specifications. The wider bandwidths will ultimately enable higher data rates and
lower latency.

Andreas Pauly, Chief Technology Officer at Rohde & Schwarz, said: “We are thrilled to extend our support of
Qualcomm Technologies and explore the new frontier of mobile communications together. Our tailored test
solutions are instrumental in advancing research for 5G-Advanced and 6G networks, and exploring the
possibilities of the FR3 frequency range lays the foundations for the success of tomorrow’s mobile
applications.”

Tingfang Ji, Vice President of Engineering at Qualcomm Wireless Research, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.,
said: “We are committed to pioneering next-generation mobile technologies and are grateful to Rohde &
Schwarz for its support in helping to make this a reality. Our efforts to enable Giga-MIMO in upper midband
for wide-area coverage help to set the stage for 6G and a transformative leap in wireless communication.”

Demonstration of FR3 signal generation and analysis at MWC Barcelona
At MWC Barcelona, Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate a high performance signal generation and analysis
setup for early FR3 research, featuring the latest vector signal generator and analyzer products. The setup
consists of the brand new R&S SMW200A, not only with a new front panel and user interface but also
significant improvements in EVM performance. On the analysis side, the R&S FSVA3000 includes special
features like IQ noise cancellation to achieve outstanding EVM measurement performance thanks to a noise
corrected measurement path. Dedicated 5G signals for FR3 are being generated and analyzed as part of the
demonstration.

Rohde & Schwarz will present its comprehensive test solutions for the mobile industry including a setup
demonstrating high-performance signal generation and analysis for FR3 signals at the Mobile World
Congress 2024. Visitors can find Rohde & Schwarz in hall 5, booth 5A80, at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona.

For further information visit: https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/mwc
www.rohde-schwarz.com

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North America: Dominique Loberg (phone: +1 503 523-7951; email: Dominique.Loberg@rsa.rohde-
schwarz.com)

Asia Pacific: Sze Ming Ng (phone: +603 5569 0011; email: press.apac@rohde-schwarz.com)

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