Rohde & Schwarz has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first company to secure Global Certification Forum (GCF) approval for 5G FR2 radio resource management (RRM) standalone mode conformance test cases. This approval follows the successful validation of the R&S TS8980FTA-M1 test system, which meets the GCF’s test platform approval criteria (TPAC).
The approval includes RRM FR2 test cases for standalone (SA) mode in mmWave frequency bands, covering both single and dual angles of arrival (1x AoA and 2x AoA). The R&S TS8980FTA-M1 integrates the R&S ATS1800M anechoic chamber, enabling advanced multi-angle conformance testing for mobile devices, setting a new standard in the industry.
This certification enables device manufacturers to ensure global interoperability for their 5G NR SA devices operating in FR2. As wireless 5G routers and customer premises equipment (CPE) become essential for fixed wireless access (FWA), testing compliance with critical RRM cases becomes vital. These tests guarantee a reliable user experience, even in challenging network conditions, such as signal obstructions or at the edge of a cell.
Following the Conformance Agreement Group (CAG) #81 meeting in Bangkok from January 21 to 23, 2025, GCF confirmed that Rohde & Schwarz is the only provider currently meeting all mandatory certification requirements for 5G FR2 RRM. The company’s test platform, built on the CMX500 5G network emulator, supports a broad range of RF and RRM test cases for both non-standalone (NSA) and SA configurations.
Thomas Eyring, Senior Director of Device Certification at Rohde & Schwarz, expressed the company’s leadership in 5G testing, saying, “We are proud to advance conformance testing and ensure the quality and reliability of 5G devices. We are also actively working on test cases for the upcoming FR3 frequency range, which will be vital for future 6G networks.”
Rohde & Schwarz, based in Munich, is a global leader in test and measurement technology, networks, and cybersecurity. With over 90 years of experience, the company drives technological progress to support customers in industrial, regulatory, and government sectors. In fiscal year 2023/2024, Rohde & Schwarz generated EUR 2.93 billion in revenue and employed approximately 14,400 people worldwide.
