Rohde & Schwarz will participate in EMV 2026, Europe’s premier trade fair and congress dedicated to electromagnetic compatibility, held from March 24-26 in Cologne. At the event, which serves as a crucial platform for industry professionals, the company will show its latest advancements in test & measurement equipment to address the evolving challenges within the EMC landscape.
Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate a broad portfolio of solutions designed to streamline and optimise EMC testing across diverse sectors, including power electronics, consumer, industrial, automotive, Satcom, military, and wireless communications. EMC testing is evolving to meet the demands of emerging technologies and a crowded radio frequency spectrum. Innovations like AI, 6G, and quantum computing present new challenges for ensuring reliable performance, while widespread electrification and increased bandwidth requirements necessitate testing at higher frequencies. To address these shifts, Rohde & Schwarz is developing scalable and modular test solutions focused on repeatable, reliable measurements – streamlining the path from initial assessment to final certification. A further focus is on bridging the gap between real-world field performance and laboratory testing.
At the show, Rohde & Schwarz will showcase a versatile and adaptable solution for conducted and radiated emission testing with the EMI test receivers R&S EPL1001 and R&S EPL1007 with frequency ranges up to 1 GHz and 7.125 GHz. These receivers provide a scalable approach to EMC testing, allowing users to select the optimal configuration for their needs, whether for efficient pre-compliance measurements or fully CISPR 16-1-1 compliant testing for certification.
Rohde & Schwarz is showcasing a speed-optimised EMI test with its industry-leading R&S ESW test receiver — with ESW-B1000R 970 MHz bandwidth extension — and the automated R&S ELEKTRA software: A live demonstration highlights the system’s capabilities for rapid and detailed device characterisation with 3D emission plots generated by R&S ELEKTRA for a typical commercial EMI test. Complementing this is the R&S HF1444G14 high-gain antenna, extending testing capabilities up to 44 GHz for standards like MIL-STD and FCC.
Rohde & Schwarz will also be expanding its R&S BBA300 family of broadband amplifiers with its new dual-band amplifier series R&S BBA300-CDE/FG for 380 MHz to 13 or 18 GHz and the R&S BBA300-DE1000 with an output power of up to 1000 W in the 1 GHz to 6 GHz range. With high linearity, continuous and very wide frequency bands, and innovative protection concepts for high availability, the R&S BBA300 family meets the requirements for EMC immunity testing today and tomorrow.
Rohde & Schwarz will also show its full vehicle antenna test (FVAT) capabilities at the show. Modern vehicles increasingly rely on multiple antennas – for GNSS, Wi-Fi, cellular services like C-V2X, and more to enable safety, convenience and infotainment features – requiring comprehensive full-vehicle antenna testing. This testing enables vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers to characterise radiation performance, verify RF robustness, ensure co-existence of different wireless technologies and ultimately validate the functions and services enabled by wireless connectivity.
For in-depth signal analysis, Rohde & Schwarz will feature the R&S MXO 3 Series oscilloscope, boasting an unmatched acquisition rate exceeding 4.5 million waveforms per second and featuring up to 8 channels. This advanced oscilloscope also includes powerful standard functions such as a very fast FFT and zone trigger capabilities that empower engineers to quickly and precisely understand complex circuit behaviour, essential for effective EMI troubleshooting and design optimisation.
Rohde & Schwarz will also actively contribute to the congress with technical sessions, workshops and demos focusing on EMI test speed optimisation, EMC for medical products and closed-loop Reverb chamber testing. Attendees can also join a panel discussion exploring the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the EMC landscape, covering its current benefits and potential future challenges. Besides others, a Rohde & Schwarz expert will discuss AI’s role in areas like testing and development, and address concerns about new vulnerabilities.
