- Broadcom has validated Rohde & Schwarz‘s CMP180 Series radio communication tester as a testing solution for next-generation Wi-Fi 8 devices.
- This validation enables testing of Wi-Fi 8 devices using pre-configured test routines and early access to key resources.
Wi-Fi 8, based on the IEEE 802.11bn specification, promises a significant leap forward in wireless connectivity. It is anticipated to bring higher throughput, lower latency, improved efficiency in congested spectrum environments and enhanced performance for XR (extended reality), AI-assisted applications, real-time cloud gaming and ultra-high-definition content streaming. To realize these benefits, test equipment must deliver very wide channel bandwidths, ultra-high-order modulation, multi-link operations, high spectral efficiency and reliable OTA performance. Rohde & Schwarz has designed the CMP180 radio communication tester with these capabilities in mind.
Through their collaboration, Rohde & Schwarz and Broadcom provide manufacturers with the necessary tools for testing products incorporating Wi-Fi 8 technology :
- Validation of CMP180 for Wi-Fi 8: Rohde & Schwarz and Broadcom have jointly carried out test campaigns that demonstrate that the CMP180 meets the demanding technical requirements of Wi-Fi 8 chipsets.
- Support Across Device Lifecycle: The CMP180 will be available as an end-to-end test solution – from early development (R&D), through design validation, to production and quality assurance – for devices that adopt Wi-Fi 8 technology.
- Future-Proof Hardware & Bandwidth: The CMP180, with its coverage up to 8 GHz, bandwidths up to 500 MHz, dual independent channels (2 x VSA / 2 x VSG), 4 x 4 MiMo support for Wi-Fi networking products, enhanced RF ports, is positioned to handle the new challenges Wi-Fi 8 will present.
- Accelerating Time to Market: With automated test routines created in close cooperation between Rohde & Schwarz and Broadcom, device manufacturers will gain early access to test vectors, calibration protocols, and software frameworks.
