Technical Insights & Application Notes

Measurement techniques, application guides, and technical deep dives from our engineering team.

Technical Article Friday 7th of August 2026

Rohde & Schwarz CMW500 and Microwave Signal Generators: What I Check Before Approving

A quality and compliance manager explains how to verify Rohde & Schwarz microwave signal generators, CMW500 wireless testers, calibration certificates, and why search terms like magic max, 117 multimeter, and where are tvs made should not guide your purchase.

Technical Article Friday 7th of August 2026

Stop Buying on Price Alone: What 8 Years of Test Equipment Purchases Taught Me

An honest accounting of why the lowest bid for RF test equipment often isn't the cheapest option, based on years of procurement mistakes, rework costs, and lessons learned the hard way.

Technical Article Thursday 6th of August 2026

EMI Test Receiver Rohde & Schwarz: Three Scenarios, Three Different Answers

Choosing an EMI test receiver Rohde & Schwarz is not one-size-fits-all. Three scenarios—emergency replacement, first compliance lab, and pre-compliance screening—plus a checklist to find yours.

Technical Article Thursday 6th of August 2026

Rohde & Schwarz FSH3 vs. a Microwave Signal Generator: A Quality Inspector's Guide

How to choose between a used R&S FSH3 spectrum analyzer, a modern Rohde & Schwarz microwave signal generator, and a radio tester for phone production. A quality manager explains the trade-offs and hidden costs.

Technical Article Wednesday 5th of August 2026

Rohde & Schwarz Products and Services: Six Questions, Honest Answers

Honest answers about Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG—what they make, whether R&S power supplies are worth the premium, USB Power Delivery logging with a recorded list, and why the 1507 insulation tester is actually a Fluke.

Technical Article Wednesday 5th of August 2026

Rohde & Schwarz vs. Budget Test Equipment: A Cost Controller’s TCO Comparison

A procurement manager compares Rohde & Schwarz spectrum analyzers and vector signal generators with cheaper alternatives, using total cost of ownership, connectors, calibration, and 5G test setup experience.

Technical Article Tuesday 4th of August 2026

Rohde & Schwarz Signal Generators, Power Supplies, and the Connector Problem Nobody Plans For

What is a connector, and why do R&S signal generators and power supplies cause delays before they ship? A rush-order specialist explains connectors, voltage testers, and the '2660 flip' confusion.

Technical Article Tuesday 4th of August 2026

Rohde & Schwarz Signal Generators and Spectrum Monitoring Solutions: A Field Guide for Tight Deadlines

How to choose Rohde & Schwarz signal generators and spectrum monitoring solutions when time is short. Includes practical advice on simulating 4-20 mA signals, G310 5G testing, and RF connector pitfalls.

Technical Article Monday 3rd of August 2026

Rohde & Schwarz FSH3, Power Supplies, and What R&S Is Doing Now: A Quality Manager’s FAQ

Straight answers about Rohde & Schwarz products and the legacy FSH3 spectrum analyzer, from someone who verifies RF test equipment for a living.

Technical Article Monday 3rd of August 2026

Rohde-Schwarz Equipment: What a Quality Inspector Checks Before It Reaches the Lab

A quality compliance manager explains how Rohde & Schwarz power supplies, signal generators, and multimeters fit into a practical quality workflow—and why the best multimeter for one lab isn't the best for another.