3.5 GHz TD-LTE Band 42 GCF certification supported

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH (Headquarters: Munich, Germany) announced on January 28, 2016, that it has been recognized as the first T&M equipment manufacturer to meet the certification start conditions (TPAC) for the 3.5 GHz TD-LTE band 42 test platform. The R&S CMW500 protocol tester, R&S TS8980 RF performance test system, and R&S TS-RRM test system have been recognized by the Global Certification Forum (GCF) as being capable of verifying over 80% of the test cases related to mobile device certification for GCF WI-090-42, WI-091-42, and WI-092-42. Major Japanese network operators have already obtained licenses for the 3.5 GHz TD-LTE band 42, which is part of the European R&TTE directive EN 301 908 v7.0.1, and are preparing to launch services within the year.


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