Meeting tomorrow’s challenges Test and measurement solutions for aerospace and defense

From multimode radar to the networkcentric battlefield, mission success depends on the performance of electronic systems for detection, interception, encryption, dissemination, communications and interdiction. These systems must all perform flawlessly, and tomorrow’s challenges must be anticipated and met today.

Rohde & Schwarz plays an integral role in meeting the challenges tomorrow will bring. We’re one of the world’s leading innovators in electronic test and measurement, radiocommunications, and radiomonitoring and radiolocation. Aerospace and defense programs rely on the unsurpassed performance and quality of Rohde & Schwarz solutions. Since we keep all manufacturing in-house, we can maintain the tight control on quality that only co-located engineering and manufacturing can provide. We also provide a unique level of support. With facilities in over 70 countries, comprehensive service and the ability...

Designed for the job We understand the specific needs of the aerospace and defense community, and design our solutions to meet these needs. Instrument security Aerospace and defense security requirements demand the ability to remove user data and instrument usage information. Many of our instruments offer removable data storage and memory clearing procedures to address these security issues. Easy-to-follow, clearly written application notes simplify compliance with recommended procedures. Software-code compatibility Software-code compatibility is another critical requirement for aerospace and...

Test and measurement solutions Solutions for radar and electronic warfare The aerospace and defense industry places extremely high demands on its radar, electronic warfare, satellite, navigation, guidance, communications and radiomonitoring systems. These complex systems require state-ofthe-art measuring equipment to verify their performance and makes it possible to develop these systems in the first place. As a recognized leader in test instrumentation, Rohde & Schwarz provides focused solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Our advanced test and measurement instrumentation often pushes...

Solutions for navigation and guidance Civil aviation and military operations alike depend on accurate distance, location and direction measuring systems for public safety and military mission success. VOR, ILS, DME, satellite-based navigation systems like GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou or QZSS and augmenting systems like GBAS are just a few of the areas that require unique test and measurement capabilities. With demonstrated experience in this field, Rohde & Schwarz provides accurate, flexible, high-performance test solutions to cover every need, from design, development and production to operational...

Solutions for satellite communications Satellite testing brings unique challenges, from the satellite and its payload to the ground station terminal. Rigorous testing is necessary to ensure that the satellite works right the first time – there is no room for error. RF and microwave measurements must be as accurate as possible, from SSPA and TWTA components or LO and PLL subsystems to complete satellite assembly, test and integration. With our leadership in spectrum analysis, cuttingedge network analyzer technology and wide range of signal generators and power meters, we have the right tools to...

Solutions for military communications As a manufacturer of test and measurement equipment and secure military radios for airborne, shipborne and ground operation, Rohde & Schwarz has the combined expertise to meet any test challenge, from legacy communications to the latest SDR designs. Our equipment is used for testing ADC / DAC, local oscillators, power amplifiers, transmitters/receivers and antenna subsystems. Rohde & Schwarz is a leader in test solutions for OFDM and MIMO technologies and has broad expertise in all of the latest commercial communications standards. Our solutions include:...

Solutions for field testing Civil aviation, trunked radio, military and other government applications require reliable, accurate and portable solutions to meet the demanding requirements for measurements out in the field. Rohde & Schwarz offers a wide range of portable and handheld instruments which provide unexcelled capabilities in very convenient form factors. From the portable R&S®ZVL spectrum/network analyzer and the versatile R&S®FSH handheld spectrum analyzer to the R&S®EVS 300 ILS / VOR analyzer, we equip users with the tools needed to keep systems running to specification. Our solutions...

Solutions for electronic design and engineering (EDE) For the development and testing of electronic designs, general purpose test equipment is essential. It is also required for production, installation and maintenance of electronic devices and systems. The most versatile test instrument in this regards is the oscilloscope. Modern oscilloscopes are used for multiple functions in the design and engineering process of electronic components consisting of analog, digital and RF parts. Use ranges from simple voltage and current measurements to more sophisticated applications such as power analysis....

Test and measurement instruments Our test and measurement instruments are in use around the world. Prime contractors, subcontractors and military services alike choose Rohde & Schwarz to meet their most demanding test needs. Here we show just a small selection of the wide range of products we offer. Selected products for A&D applications The R&S®FSMR measuring receiver is a fast and accurate single-box solution for calibrating signal generators and attenuators. It combines multiple instrument capabilities: ❙ High-precision level calibrator (absolute and relative level) ❙ Spectrum analyzer ❙ Power...