R&S®CMX500

RADIO COMMUNICATION TESTER

Specifications

Data Sheet
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CONTENTS
Definitions ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
General specifications .................................................................................................................................................... 5
Timebase OCXO, high performance .................................................................................................................................................. 5

Reference frequency inputs/outputs................................................................................................................................................... 5

RRH Ref (prerequisite: R&S®CMX-B500A option) ............................................................................................................................. 5

Modulation source: arbitrary waveform generator (ARB) (prerequisite: R&S®CMX-B500A and R&S®CMX-KW601 options) .............. 5

Accelerator unit (R&S®CMX-B200A option) .................................................................................................................. 6

Digital I/Q high-speed interface .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Processing unit (R&S®CMX-B300A option) .................................................................................................................. 6

LAN Ethernet interface ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6

USB interface .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Processing unit (R&S®CMX-B300B option, prerequisite: R&S®CMX-PB70H) ............................................................ 6

LAN Ethernet interface ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6

USB interface .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

IF unit (R&S®CMX-B500A option) .................................................................................................................................. 7

IF generator ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

mmWave RF generator ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8

IF analyzer......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

mmWave RF analyzer ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Spectrum measurements ................................................................................................................................................................. 13

RF unit (R&S®CMX-B600A option) ............................................................................................................................... 14

Functions ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

RF generator ................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

RF analyzer ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Option ............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
R&S®CMX-KM600 5G NR analyzer option....................................................................................................................................... 18

General data .................................................................................................................................................................. 19

Extras ............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
R&S®CMXHEAD30 remote radio head ............................................................................................................................................ 22

R&S®CM-Z30A remote radio head connection cable ....................................................................................................................... 22

Ordering information .................................................................................................................................................... 23

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Definitions
General
Product data applies under the following conditions:

• Three hours storage at ambient temperature followed by 30 minutes warm-up operation

• Specified environmental conditions met
• Recommended calibration interval adhered to
• All internal automatic adjustments performed, if applicable

Specifications with limits

Represent warranted product performance by means of a range of values for the specified parameter. These specifications are
marked with limiting symbols such as <, ≤, >, ≥, ±, or descriptions such as maximum, limit of, minimum. Compliance is ensured by
testing or is derived from the design. Test limits are narrowed by guard bands to take into account measurement uncertainties, drift
and aging, if applicable.
Y-axis

Specification limit

Actual values with measurement uncertainty and guard band

Specification limit

X-axis
Measurement uncertainties Guard band

Non-traceable specifications with limits (n. trc.)

Represent product performance that is specified and tested as described under “Specifications with limits” above. However, product
performance in this case cannot be warranted due to the lack of measuring equipment traceable to national metrology standards. In
this case, measurements are referenced to standards used in the Rohde & Schwarz laboratories.

Specifications without limits

Represent warranted product performance for the specified parameter. These specifications are not specially marked and represent
values with no or negligible deviations from the given value (e.g. dimensions or resolution of a setting parameter). Compliance is
ensured by design.

Typical data (typ.)

Characterizes product performance by means of representative information for the given parameter. When marked with <, > or as a
range, it represents the performance met by approximately 80 % of the instruments at production time. Otherwise, it represents the
mean value.

Nominal values (nom.)

Characterize product performance by means of a representative value for the given parameter (e.g. nominal impedance). In contrast to
typical data, a statistical evaluation does not take place and the parameter is not tested during production.

Measured values (meas.)

Characterize expected product performance by means of measurement results gained from individual samples.

Uncertainties
Represent limits of measurement uncertainty for a given measurand. Uncertainty is defined with a coverage factor of 2 and has been
calculated in line with the rules of the Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM), taking into account
environmental conditions, aging, wear and tear.

Device settings and GUI parameters are indicated as follows: “parameter: value”.

Non-traceable specifications with limits, typical data as well as nominal and measured values are not warranted by Rohde & Schwarz.

In line with the 3GPP/3GPP2 standard, chip rates are specified in million chips per second (Mcps), whereas bit rates and symbol rates
are specified in billion bit per second (Gbps), million bit per second (Mbps), thousand bit per second (kbps), million symbols per
second (Msps) or thousand symbols per second (ksps), and sample rates are specified in million samples per second (Msample/s).
Gbps, Mcps, Mbps, Msps, kbps, ksps and Msample/s are not SI units.

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Introduction
The R&S®CMX500 radio communication tester is a universal one-box network emulation and measurement test solution supporting
latest 3GPP 5G NR technology.

R&S®CMX500 one-box tester provides extensive device testing capability, including support for all 5G NR deployments covering LTE,
5G NR FR1 and FR2 in non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) mode, for both FDD and TDD with an effortless setup and an
outstanding performance. For 5G NR FR1 frequency range as well as LTE, the R&S ®CMX500 provides integrated RF units that
operate in the frequency range from 400 MHz to 8 GHz.

Testing within the 3GPP FR2 frequency range can be conducted by combining the R&S®CMX500 with the R&S®CMXHEAD30 remote
radio head (RRH), which is a separate compact unit that performs upconversion and downconversion from IF to 5G NR FR2 frequency
ranges.

The split concept with the R&S®CMX500 and the R&S®CMXHEAD30 allows short RF cable lengths at the 5G NR FR2 frequency
range for an optimal link budget in radiated chamber test environments like the R&S ®CMQ500 shielding cube or the R&S®ATS800R
CATR rack based antenna test system.

Vector signal analysis and ARB generator are built-in capabilities of the R&S®CMX500 that allow efficient RF parametric testing of
both FR2 transmitters and FR2 receivers.

Receiver tests of 5G NR devices under 3GPP fading propagation conditions can be performed using the internal baseband fading
emulation.

The R&S®CMX500 can be used in all product development and lifecycle phases – from early R&D to service.

New instruments with the R&S®CMX-PB70H (R&S®CMX500 basic assembly) and R&S®CMX-B300B (R&S®CMX500 processing unit)
together with the R&S®CMX-B600A (R&S®CMX500 RF unit) offer higher performance and more capabilities:

• Cell configurations supported by the previous versions R&S ®CMX-PB70B and R&S®CMX-B300A remain supported
• Cell configurations are extended by adding a third R&S®CMX-B200A accelerator unit
• FR2 capabilities are extended by supporting up to four R&S®CMX-B500A IF units
• FR1 capabilities now available with two R&S®CMX-B600A RF units

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General specifications
Timebase OCXO, high performance
Maximum frequency drift in temperature range from 0 °C to +50 °C, ±5 × 10–9
referenced to +25 °C
with instrument orientation ±1 × 10–9
Retrace at +25 °C, ±5 × 10–9
after 24 hours power on/
2 hours power off/1 hour power on
Maximum aging at +25 °C, ±3 × 10–8/year,
after 10 days of continuous operation ±5 × 10–10/day
Warm-up time at +25 °C, approx. 10 min
the frequency is in the range that is
10 times the frequency drift (±5 × 10–8)

Reference frequency inputs/outputs

Synchronization input BNC connector: Ref. In, rear panel
Frequency sine wave, square wave 10 MHz
Lock-in range ±7.5 × 10–7
Input voltage range 0.5 V to 2 V (RMS)
Impedance 50 Ω
Synchronization output BNC connector: Ref. Out, rear panel
Frequency 10 MHz from internal reference or
frequency at synchronization input
Output voltage > 1.4 V (peak to peak)
Impedance 50 Ω

RRH Ref (prerequisite: R&S®CMX-B500A option)

Synchronization output port 1, port 2, port 3 SMA connector: RRH Ref
Frequency 500 MHz
Power level > +5 dBm

Modulation source: arbitrary waveform generator (ARB)

(prerequisite: R&S®CMX-B500A and R&S®CMX-KW601 options)
Memory size 8 Gbyte
Word length I/Q 32 bit
marker 8 bit
Sample length up to 1.5 Gsample
Maximum sample rate 1.25 GHz
Maximum possible RF bandwidth depending on arbitrary waveform file 1 GHz

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Accelerator unit (R&S®CMX-B200A option)

The R&S®CMX-B200A option enables accelerated digital signal processing capabilities, including two high-speed digital I/Q interfaces
to connect to other Rohde & Schwarz instruments.

Digital I/Q high-speed interface

DIG. IQ HS 1 and DIG. IQ HS 2
Interface direction full duplex
connector QSFP+
level CML
data rate 40 Gbps

Processing unit (R&S®CMX-B300A option)

The R&S®CMX-B300A option facilitates a generic computing platform for advanced data processing, including two high-speed
LAN switch interfaces and a USB 3.0 data interface to connect to other Rohde & Schwarz instruments.

LAN Ethernet interface

LAN switch 1 R&S®CMX500 subnet only QSFP+, 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, 20 Gbps
LAN switch 2 R&S®CMX500 subnet only Ethernet RJ-45 connector, 1 Gbps

USB interface
R&S®CMX-B300A option for future use USB 3.0

Processing unit (R&S®CMX-B300B option, prerequisite:

R&S®CMX-PB70H)
The R&S®CMX-B300B option facilitates a generic high-performance computing platform for advanced data processing, including a
high-speed LAN DAU and internal use LAN interface, and a USB 3.0 DAU interface to connect to other Rohde & Schwarz instruments.

LAN Ethernet interface

LAN DAU R&S®CMX500 subnet only QSFP+, 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, 40 Gbps
Internal use R&S®CMX500 subnet only Ethernet RJ-45 connector, 1 Gbps

USB interface
DAU for future use USB 3.0

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IF unit (R&S®CMX-B500A option)

The R&S®CMX-B500A option provides vector signal analysis and ARB based generator functionality in the IF frequency range.

Interfaces
IF In IF input, port 1, port 2, port 3 SMA
IF Out IF output, port 1, port 2, port 3 SMA
RRH Ref 500 MHz reference frequency, SMA
port 1, port 2, port 3
RRH Control power and control proprietary interface 10-pin socket
port 1, port 2, port 3
Sensor 1, sensor 2, sensor 3 for R&S®NRPMx OTA power sensors 8-pin socket

IF generator
IF Out port 1, port 2, port 3 SMA
Frequency range inclusive modulation bandwidth 6 GHz to 20 GHz
Frequency resolution < 0.1 Hz
Frequency uncertainty same as timebase + frequency resolution
Frequency settling time < 300 µs

Output level range maximum reverse power 0 V DC, +25 dBm

6 GHz to 14 GHz
PEP, for best SNR/IMD performance –20 dBm to +2 dBm
PEP, overrange up to +10 dBm
14 GHz to 20 GHz
PEP, for best SNR/IMD performance –20 dBm to +2 dBm
PEP, overrange up to +10 dBm

Output level resolution 0.1 dB

Output level uncertainty in temperature range from +15 °C to

+35 °C, no overranging,
within ±5 °C from last level alignment
procedure temperature
6 GHz to 20 GHz < 1.5 dB

Output level repeatability typical values after 1 h warm-up time, < 0.1 dB
always returning to same level and
frequency, no temperature change,
insignificant time change

Level linearity, with fixed RF output in temperature range from +15 °C to

attenuator setting (digital gain) +35 °C, no overranging
level range from 0 dB to –20 dB < 0.1 dB (nom.)

Isolation of IF ports IF In x to IF Out y –60 dB (nom.)

IF Out x to IF Out y –30 dB (nom.)

Attenuation of second harmonics 6 GHz to 20 GHz > 35 dB (nom.)

Attenuation of third harmonics 6 GHz to 20 GHz > 45 dB (nom.)

Error vector magnitude 5G NR PDSCH,

channel bandwidth: 100 MHz,
full allocation, SCS: 60 kHz/120 kHz,
modulation: 64QAM
in temperature range from +15 °C to
+35 °C, within ±5 °C from last level
alignment procedure temperature,
for signal with PAR = 11.8 dB
6 GHz to 10 GHz, < –40 dB (meas.)
–28 dBm to –10 dBm (RMS)
10 GHz to 14 GHz, < –37 dB (meas.)
–28 dBm to –10 dBm (RMS)
14 GHz to 17 GHz, < –37 dB (meas.)
–26 dBm to –10 dBm (RMS)

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mmWave RF generator
Only in combination with accessories R&S®CMXHEAD30 remote radio head and R&S®CM-Z30A connection cable.

The R&S®CMXHEAD30 is a separate compact unit that performs upconversion and downconversion to 5G NR FR2 frequencies.

Duplex mode half duplex (TDD)

R&S®CMXHEAD30 RF1, RF2 wear adapter, 2.4 mm (Q), female

Frequency range 28 GHz band 24.25 GHz to 31.80 GHz
39 GHz band 37.00 GHz to 43.50 GHz
Frequency resolution < 0.1 Hz
Frequency uncertainty same as timebase + frequency resolution

Output level range maximum reverse power 0 V DC, +25 dBm

28 GHz band, PEP –84 dBm to +20 dBm
37 GHz to 40 GHz, PEP –78 dBm to +19 dBm
40 GHz to 43.5 GHz, PEP –78 dBm to +17 dBm

Output level resolution 0.1 dB

Output level uncertainty in temperature range from +15 °C to

+35 °C, no overranging,
within ±5 °C from last level alignment
procedure temperature
28 GHz band, < 2.5 dB
–50 dBm to +15 dBm, CW
39 GHz band, < 3.0 dB
–45 dBm to +10 dBm, CW

Output level repeatability typical values after 1 h warm-up time, < 0.2 dB
always returning to same level and
frequency, no temperature change,
insignificant time change

Error vector magnitude 5G NR PDSCH,

channel bandwidth: 100 MHz,
full allocation, SCS: 60 kHz/120 kHz,
modulation: 64QAM,
in temperature range from +15 °C to
+35 °C, within ±5 °C from last I/Q
alignment procedure temperature,
for signal with PAR = 11.8 dB
28 GHz band, –35 dB (meas.)
P from –22 dBm to +3 dBm (RMS)
37 GHz to 40 GHz, –35 dB (meas.)
P from –22 dBm to –2 dBm (RMS)
40 GHz to 42 GHz, –34 dB (meas.)
P from –22 dBm to –2 dBm (RMS)

Isolation RF1 to RF2 > 27 dB,

35 dB (typ.)

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IF analyzer
IF In port 1, port 2, port 3 SMA
Frequency range inclusive modulation bandwidth 4 GHz to 20 GHz
Frequency resolution < 0.1 Hz
Frequency uncertainty same as timebase + frequency resolution

Level range absolute maximum values 0 V DC, +25 dBm

Expected nominal power setting range PEP, for ADC full scale
4 GHz to 20 GHz –5 dBm to +15 dBm

Level uncertainty in temperature range from +15 °C to

+35 °C, no overranging, within ±5 °C from
last level alignment procedure
temperature
4 GHz to 20 GHz, P > –45 dBm (RMS) < 1.5 dB
in temperature range from +15 °C to
+35 °C, no overranging, within ±5 °C from
last level alignment procedure
temperature,
firmware version (base) ≥ 4.0.7 and
hardware code of TRX_BB (part of
R&S®CMP-B500A IF unit) < 11
4 GHz to 7.38 GHz and < 2.5 dB
8.0 GHz to 20 GHz

Level repeatability typical values after 1 h warm-up time, < 0.1 dB

always returning to same level and
frequency, no temperature change,
insignificant time change

Level linearity, with fixed expected in temperature range from +15 °C to

nominal power setting +35 °C, no overranging
level range from 0 dB to –20 dB < 0.1 dB (nom.)

Displayed average noise level ENP < –35 dBm, termination = 50 Ω,

normalized to 1 Hz RBW,
meas. length: 40 ms
4 GHz to 16 GHz, < –152 dBm (1 Hz)
except: 9.0 GHz to 12.5 GHz
16 GHz to 17 GHz < –150 dBm (1 Hz)

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Displ. Average Noise Level [dBm/Hz]
-152

-154

05°C
-156
15°C

-158 23°C
35°C
-160 45°C

-162

-164
4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 18000 20000
Frequency [MHz]
Measured at R&S®CMX500, port 3: displayed average noise level

Isolation of IF ports IF In x to IF In y –30 dB (nom.)

Error vector magnitude 5G NR PUSCH,

channel bandwidth: 100 MHz,
full allocation, SCS: 60 kHz/120 kHz,
modulation: 64QAM, in temperature range
from +15 °C to +35 °C, within ±5 °C from
last I/Q alignment procedure temperature,
for signal with PAR = 11.8 dB, port 1
4 GHz to 6 GHz, < –38 dB (meas.)
P from –38 dBm to 0 dBm (RMS)
6 GHz to 14 GHz, < –38 dB (meas.)
P from –32 dBm to 0 dBm (RMS)
14 GHz to 17 GHz, < –38 dB (meas.)
P from –32 dBm to 0 dBm (RMS)

Bandwidth up to 1 GHz

Harmonic response second harmonic > 45 dB (nom.)

third harmonic > 70 dB (nom.)

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mmWave RF analyzer
Only in combination with accessories R&S®CMXHEAD30 remote radio head and R&S®CM-Z30A connection cable.

The R&S®CMXHEAD30 is a separate compact unit that performs upconversion and downconversion to 5G NR FR2 frequencies.

Duplex mode half duplex (TDD)

R&S®CMXHEAD30 RF1, RF2 wear adapter, 2.4 mm (Q), female

Frequency range 28 GHz band 24.25 GHz to 31.80 GHz
39 GHz band 37.00 GHz to 43.50 GHz
frequency extension narrowband 23.45 GHz to 24.25 GHz
spectrum emission mask,
28 GHz band
frequency extension narrowband 43.50 GHz to 44.30 GHz
spectrum emission mask,
39 GHz band
Frequency resolution < 0.1 Hz
Frequency uncertainty same as timebase + frequency resolution

Level range, absolute maximum values 0 V DC

highest attenuation, lowest sensitivity +20 dBm, CW
lowest attenuation, highest sensitivity +8 dBm, CW

Expected nominal power setting range PEP, for ADC full scale
28 GHz band –15 dBm to +15 dBm
39 GHz band –15 dBm to +15 dBm

Level uncertainty in temperature range from +15 °C to

+35 °C, no overranging, within ±5 °C from
last level alignment procedure
temperature
28 GHz band, < 2.5 dB
P from –55 dBm to +15 dBm, PEP
39 GHz band, < 3.0 dB
P from –55 dBm to +15 dBm, PEP
in temperature range from +15 °C to
+35 °C, no overranging, within ±5 °C from
last level alignment procedure
temperature,
firmware version (base) ≥ 4.0.7 and
hardware code of TRX_BB (part of
R&S®CMP-B500A IF unit) < 11
28 GHz band, < 3.5 dB
except 30.12 GHz to 30.48 GHz and
31.40 GHz to 31.68 GHz,
P from –55 dBm to +15 dBm, PEP
39 GHz band, < 4.0 dB
except 41.20 GHz to 42.00 GHz,
P from –55 dBm to +15 dBm, PEP

Level repeatability typical values after 1 h warm-up time, < 0.2 dB

always returning to same level and
frequency, no temperature change,
insignificant time change

Displayed average noise level ENP < –35 dBm, termination = 50 Ω,

normalized to 1 Hz RBW,
meas. length: 40 ms
23.5 GHz to 29.6 GHz < –155 dBm (1 Hz)
29.7 GHz to 31.8 GHz < –154 dBm (1 Hz)
37.0 GHz to 43.5 GHz < –152 dBm (1 Hz)
43.6 GHz to 44.3 GHz < –150 dBm (1 Hz)

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Displ. Average Noise Level [dBm/Hz] -156
-157
-158
-159
-160
-161
-162
-163
-164
-165
-166
-167
23.5 24.5 25.5 26.5 27.5 28.5 29.5 30.5 31.5
Frequency [GHz]

Measured at R&S®CMXHEAD30 remote radio head, RF1: displayed average noise level from 23.5 GHz to 31.8 GHz

-152
-153
Displ. Average Noise Level [dBm/Hz]

-154
-155
-156
-157
-158
-159
-160
-161
-162
-163
-164
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
Frequency [GHz]

Measured at R&S®CMXHEAD30 remote radio head, RF1: displayed average noise level from 37 GHz to 44.3 GHz

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Error vector magnitude 5G NR PUSCH,

channel bandwidth: 100 MHz,
full allocation, SCS: 60 kHz/120 kHz,
modulation: 64QAM, in temperature range
from +15 °C to +35 °C, within ±5 °C from
last I/Q alignment procedure temperature,
for signal with PAR = 11.8 dB
24.25 GHz to 31.80 GHz, < –36 dB (meas.)
P from –35 dBm to –2 dBm (RMS)
37.0 GHz to 40.0 GHz, < –36 dB (meas.)
P from –32 dBm to –6 dBm (RMS)
40.0 GHz to 43.5 GHz, < –35 dB (meas.)
P from –25 dBm to –6 dBm (RMS)

Frequency error 5G NR PUSCH, 11 OFDM symbols per < ±0.01 ppm, as specified in
slot, mapping type A and single-symbol 3GPP TS 38.521-2 V16.5.0 and
DM-RS configuration type 1 with TS 38.521-3 V16.5.0
2 additional DM-RS symbols,
for RF frequency error measurements
relative to the downlink signal

Isolation RF1 to RF2 > 27 dB,

35 dB (typ.)

Spectrum measurements
FFT spectrum analyzer
Frequency span 10 MHz, 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 160 MHz,
250 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz
FFT length 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16k
Detector peak, RMS

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RF unit (R&S®CMX-B600A option)

The R&S®CMX-B600A option provides vector signal analysis and ARB based generator functionality in the FR1 frequency range.

Functions
Interfaces
RF Com1, RF Com 2 simultaneous receiver and transmitter 2 × SnapN, RF input/output to DUT
testing
RF In 1, RF In 2 transmitter testing 2 × SnapN, RF input from DUT
RF Out 1 to RF Out 4 receiver testing 4 × SnapN, RF output to DUT

Receiver test functions • each of the four RF generators can be

routed to one of the following ports:
RF Com 1, RF Com 2, RF Out 1 to
RF Out 4
• for the RF Com 1 and RF Com 2 ports,
one to four RF generators can be
combined with one RF Com X port
• for the RF Out 1 to RF Out 4 ports,
only one generator can be routed to
one dedicated RF Out X port
• every output port can be adjusted to its
own output level and switched off
separately
• frequency-dependent attenuation
(FDA) table for user-specific
corrections, separately for the following
connectors: RF Com 1 to RF Com 2
and RF Out 1 to RF Out 4

Transmitter test functions • each of the four input signals at

RF Com 1, RF Com 2, RF In 1 or
RF In 2 ports can be split to one or
two RF analyzers
• frequency-dependent attenuation
(FDA) tables for user-specific
corrections, separately for the following
connectors: RF Com 1 to RF Com 2
and RF In 1 to RF In 2

VSWR
RF Com 1, RF Com 2 400 MHz to 4000 MHz < 1.5
4000 MHz to 7375 MHz < 1.6
7375 MHz to 8000 MHz < 1.9
RF In 1, RF In 2 400 MHz to 8000 MHz < 1.8
RF Out 1 to RF Out 4 400 MHz to 8000 MHz < 1.8

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RF generator
Frequency range 400 MHz to 8000 MHz
Frequency resolution 0.1 Hz
Frequency uncertainty same as timebase + frequency resolution

Modulation bandwidth
RF Com 1, RF Com 2 and instantaneous bandwidth (iBW), 1000 MHz
RF Out 1 to RF Out 4 non-contiguous
RF bandwidth 250 MHz

Output level range

RF Com 1, RF Com 2 400 MHz to 6300 MHz
continuous wave (CW) –120 dBm to +2 dBm
peak envelope power (PEP) up to +2 dBm
6300 MHz to 8000 MHz
continuous wave (CW) –120 dBm to +0 dBm
peak envelope power (PEP) up to +0 dBm
RF Out 1 to RF Out 4 400 MHz to 7375 MHz
continuous wave (CW) –120 dBm to +8 dBm
peak envelope power (PEP) up to +8 dBm
7375 MHz to 8000 MHz
continuous wave (CW) –120 dBm to +4 dBm
peak envelope power (PEP) up to +4 dBm

Output level uncertainty 1

RF Com 1, RF Com 2 output level > –120 dBm,
temperature range: +15 °C to +35 °C,
within ±5 °C from last level alignment
procedure temperature
400 MHz to 1300 MHz < ±1.3 dB
1300 MHz to 6000 MHz < ±1.1 dB
6000 MHz to 7400 MHz < ±1.5 dB
7400 MHz to 8000 MHz < ±1.8 dB
RF Out 1 to RF Out 4 output level > –120 dBm,
temperature range: +15 °C to +35 °C,
within ±5 °C from last level alignment
procedure temperature
400 MHz to 3000 MHz < ±0.9 dB
3000 MHz to 7400 MHz < ±1.2 dB
7400 MHz to 8000 MHz < ±2.5 dB

Output level uncertainty 1

RF Com 1, RF Com 2 and output level > –120 dBm,
RF Out 1 to RF Out 4 temperature range: +5 °C to +45 °C,
within ±5 °C from last level alignment
procedure temperature
400 MHz to 3500 MHz < ±2.0 dB
3500 MHz to 8000 MHz < ±3.0 dB

Phase noise
Integrated, 1 kHz to 50 MHz 400 MHz to 3000 MHz < –64 dBc
3000 MHz to 5750 MHz < –55 dBc
5750 MHz to 8000 MHz < –53 dBc

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Output level uncertainties are valid for continuous wave use. With wideband applications, additional uncertainties can occur.

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RF analyzer
Frequency range 400 MHz to 8000 MHz
Frequency resolution 0.1 Hz
Frequency uncertainty same as timebase + frequency resolution

Demodulation bandwidth
RF Com 1, RF Com 2 and 250 MHz
RF In 1, RF In 2

Level range
RF Com 1, RF Com 2 continuous power (RMS) max. +30 dBm
continuous power (PEP) max. +38 dBm
maximum input DC level 0 V DC
RF In 1, RF In 2 continuous power (RMS) max. +25 dBm
continuous power (PEP) max. +33 dBm
maximum input DC level 0 V DC

Expected nominal power setting range for 0 dB full scale

RF Com 1, RF Com 2 400 MHz to 8000 MHz –47 dBm to +38 dBm
RF In 1, RF In 2 400 MHz to 8000 MHz –47 dBm to +33 dBm

Level uncertainty
RF Com 1, RF Com 2 and temperature range: +15 °C to +35 °C,
RF In 1, RF In 2 within ±5 °C from last level alignment
procedure temperature
400 MHz to 4000 MHz < ±0.7 dB
4000 MHz to 5800 MHz < ±0.8 dB
5800 MHz to 8000 MHz < ±1.0 dB

Level uncertainty
RF Com 1, RF Com 2 and temperature range: +5 °C to +45 °C,
RF In 1, RF In 2 within ±5 °C from last level alignment
procedure temperature
400 MHz to 3500 MHz < ±2.0 dB
3500 MHz to 8000 MHz < ±3.0 dB

Level linearity with fixed expected nominal

power setting
RF Com 1, RF Com 2 level range: 0 dB to –40 dB < 0.1 dB

Inherent spurious response no input signal

RF Com 1, RF Com 2 and ENP: –20 dBm, –70 dBc
RF In 1, RF In 2 400 MHz to 8000 MHz

Phase noise
Integrated, 1 kHz to 50 MHz 400 MHz to 3750 MHz < –61 dBc
3750 MHz to 8000 MHz < –53 dBc

RX DANL
RF Com 1, RF Com 2 400 MHz to 7000 MHz < –154 dBm (1 Hz)
7000 MHz to 8000 MHz < –153 dBm (1 Hz)
RF In 1, RF In 2 400 MHz to 7000 MHz < –160 dBm (1 Hz)
7000 MHz to 8000 MHz < –157 dBm (1 Hz)

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Option
R&S®CMX-KM600 5G NR analyzer option
EVM FR1, bandwidth: 100 MHz, SCS: 30 kHz,
16QAM
level > –20 dBm < 1.0 %

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General data
Remote control interfaces (rear panel)
LAN Ethernet RJ-45 connector, 1000 Mbps
USB device with R&S®CMX-PB70B only USB 3.0 type B connector

Trigger interfaces (rear panel)

Trig. A, Trig. B trigger input/output 2 × BNC connector, 3.3 V TTL
Trig. C, Trig. D, Trig. E trigger input/output 3 × BNC connector, 3.3 V TTL
AST Out absolute system time 1 × BNC connector

Sync interface (rear panel) with R&S®CMX-PB70B only

In input 1 × mini SAS HD connector
Loop input/output 2 × mini SAS HD connector
Out output 1 × mini SAS HD connector

Flexx Sync interface (rear panel) for future use,

with R&S®CMX-PB70H only
In input 1 × mini SAS HD connector
Loop input/output 2 × mini SAS HD connector
Out output 1 × mini SAS HD connector

Flexx Data interface (rear panel) for future use,

with R&S®CMX-PB70H only
In input 1 × QSFP-DD connector
Out output 1 × QSFP-DD connector

Flexx IQ interface (rear panel) for future use,

with R&S®CMX-PB70H only
In input 1 × QSFP-DD connector
Out output 1 × QSFP-DD connector

LAN Switch Subnet Only interface (rear for future use,

panel) with R&S®CMX-PB70H only
1 port 1 1 × SFP+ connector
2 port 2 1 × SFP+ connector

Further interfaces (rear panel)

USB for keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive, 2 × USB 2.0 and 2 × USB 3.0 type A
with R&S®CMX-PB70B only connector
for keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive, 2 × USB 3.1 type A connector
with R&S®CMX-PB70H only
DVI Digital only for external monitor, DVI-D connector
with R&S®CMX-PB70B only
HDMI™ for external monitor, HDMI™ connector
with R&S®CMX-PB70H only
DisplayPort for external monitor DisplayPort connector

Further interfaces (front panel)

USB for keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive 2 × USB 2.0 and 1 × USB 3.0 type A
connector
Sensor for R&S®NRP-Zxx power sensors 8-pin socket

Display
Size 1.9" e-paper TFT EPD black/white display
Resolution 144 × 128 pixel

Environmental conditions
Temperature operating temperature range +5 °C to +45 °C
storage temperature range –25 °C to +60 °C
Damp heat +40 °C, 80 % rel. humidity, steady state,
in line with EN 60068-2-78

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Product conformity
Electromagnetic compatibility EU: in line with EMC Directive applied harmonized standards:
2014/30/EU; • EN 61326-1 (industrial environment)
UK: in line with Electromagnetic • EN 61326-2-1
Compatibility Regulations 2016 • EN 55011 (class A)
(S.I. 2016/1091)
Electrical safety EU: in line with Low Voltage Directive applied harmonized standard:
2014/35/EU; EN 61010-1
UK: in line with Electrical Equipment
(Safety) Regulations 2016
(S.I. 2016/1101)
USA/Canada applied standards:
• UL 61010-1
• CAN C22.2 No. 61010.1
International approvals VDE – Association for Electrical, VDE mark,
Electronic and Information Technologies certificate: 40050175
CSA – Canadian Standards Association CCSAUS mark,
certificate: 80004420,
file number: LR114196
Korea – KC R-R-RnS-CCMX5HG
RoHS EU: in line with Directive 2011/65/EU on applied harmonized standard:
the restriction of the use of certain EN IEC 63000
hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment;
UK: in line with Restriction of the Use of
Certain Hazardous Substances in
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3032)

Mechanical resistance nonoperating mode

Vibration sinusoidal 5 Hz to 55 Hz, 0.3 mm double amplitude
const.,
55 Hz to 150 Hz, 0.5 g const.,
in line with EN 60068-2-6
random 10 Hz to 300 Hz,
acceleration 1.2 g (RMS),
in line with EN 60068-2-64
Shock 40 g shock spectrum,
in line with MIL-STD-810, method 516,
procedure I

Power rating instrument with R&S®CMX-PB70B:

power supply with two C14 AC power
connectors
Rated voltage 100 V to 240 V AC (± 10 %)
Rated frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz (± 5 %)
Rated current each AC power connector max. 8.9 A to 3.7 A
Power consumption instrument with R&S®CMX-PB70B approx. 1400 W
and 2 × R&S®CMX-B200A
and 1 × R&S®CMX-B300A
and 2 × R&S®CMX-B500A
with additional accessories: approx. 130 W
2 × R&S®CMXHEAD30
and 6 × R&S®NRPMx
standby, with OCXO warm/cold max. 6 W/10 W

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Power rating instrument with R&S®CMX-PB70H:

power supply with one C20 AC power
connector
Rated voltage 240 V to 173 V AC range: full power 100 V to 240 V AC (± 10 %)
2800 W → all instrument configurations
possible;
173 V to 100 V AC range: linear power
degradation from 2800 W to 1580 W
→ low optioned instrument configurations
possible only, e.g.:
instrument with R&S®CMX-PB70H
and 2 × R&S®CMX-B200A
and 1 × R&S®CMX-B300B
and 2 × R&S®CMX-B500A
Rated frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz (± 5 %)
Rated current max. 16 A to 12.5 A
Power consumption instrument with R&S®CMX-PB70H approx. 1400 W
and 2 × R&S®CMX-B200A
and 1 × R&S®CMX-B300B
and 2 × R&S®CMX-B500A
instrument with R&S®CMX-PB70H approx. 2000 W
and 3 × R&S®CMX-B200A
and 1 × R&S®CMX-B300B
and 4 × R&S®CMX-B500A
instrument with R&S®CMX-PB70H approx. 2100 W
and 3 × R&S®CMX-B200A
and 1 × R&S®CMX-B300B
and 2 × R&S®CMX-B500A
and 2 × R&S®CMX-B600A
additionally with accessories approx. 260 W
4 × R&S®CMXHEAD30
and 12 × R&S®NRPMx
standby, with OCXO warm/cold max. 6 W/10 W

Dimensions W × H × D, overall 444.5 mm × 328.8 mm × 610.0 mm

(17.50 in × 12.95 in × 23.99 in)
for rackmounting 19" 1/1, 7 HU, 550
Weight instrument with R&S®CMX-PB70B approx. 41 kg (91 lb)
and 2 × R&S®CMX-B200A
and 1 x R&S®CMX-B300A
and 2 × R&S®CMX-B500A
instrument with R&S®CMX-PB70H approx. 52.5 kg (116 lb)
and 3 × R&S®CMX-B200A
and 1 × R&S®CMX-B300B
and 4 × R&S®CMX-B500A
instrument with R&S®CMX-PB70H approx. 54 kg (120 lb)
and 3 × R&S®CMX-B200A
and 1 × R&S®CMX-B300B
and 2 × R&S®CMX-B500A
and 2 × R&S®CMX-B600A

Calibration interval 12 months

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Extras
R&S®CMXHEAD30 remote radio head
General data
Interfaces
RF1, RF2 µW wear adapter, 2.4 mm (Q), female
IF In IF input SMA
IF Out IF output SMA
RRH Ref 500 MHz reference frequency SMA
Power and control proprietary interface 10-pin socket

Environmental conditions
Temperature operating temperature range +5 °C to +45 °C
storage temperature range –25 °C to +60 °C
Damp heat +40 °C, 80 % rel. humidity, steady state,
in line with EN 60068-2-78
Product conformity
Electromagnetic compatibility EU: in line with applied harmonized standards:
EMC Directive 2014/30/EC • EN 61326-1 (industrial environment)
• EN 61326-2-1
• EN 55011 (class A)

Electrical safety EU: in line with applied harmonized standard:

Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC EN 61010-1
USA/Canada applied standards:
• UL 61010-1
• CAN C22.2 No. 61010.1
RoHS EU: in line with Directive 2011/65/EC on EN 50581
the restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment

Mechanical resistance nonoperating mode

Vibration sinusoidal 5 Hz to 55 Hz, 0.3 mm double amplitude
const.,
55 Hz to 150 Hz, 0.5 g const.,
in line with EN 60068-2-6
random 10 Hz to 300 Hz,
acceleration 1.2 g (RMS),
in line with EN 60068-2-64
Shock 40 g shock spectrum,
in line with MIL-STD-810, method 516,
procedure I

Dimensions W × H × D, overall 245 mm × 185 mm × 38 mm

(9.65 in × 7.28 in × 1.50 in)
Weight approx. 2.2 kg (4.9 lb)

R&S®CM-Z30A remote radio head connection cable

Connection cable, IF In, IF Out SMA
R&S®CMX500 ↔ R&S®CMXHEAD30 RRH Ref SMA
RRH Control 10-pin connector
R&S®CM-Z30A length 3m
IF attenuation, at 8 GHz 4 dB (nom.)

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Ordering information
Designation Type Order No.
Radio communication tester; R&S®CMX500 1201.0002K70
instrument with following accessories: power cords, operating manual
(getting started), R&S®CMX-B300A/R&S®CMX-B300B cables and
adapters, R&S®CMX-PB70B/R&S®CMX-PB70H cables and adapters
R&S®CMX500 basic assembly R&S®CMX-PB70B 1222.0676.03
R&S®CMX500 basic assembly R&S®CMX-PB70H 1222.0676.09
R&S®CMX accelerator unit R&S®CMX-B200A 1222.0747.02
R&S®CMX processing unit R&S®CMX-B300A 1222.0801.02
R&S®CMX processing unit R&S®CMX-B300B 1222.0801.03
R&S®CMX IF unit R&S®CMX-B500A 1222.0924.02
R&S®CMX RF unit R&S®CMX-B600A 1222.0953.02
Option
5G NR analyzer R&S®CMX-KM600 1222.4013.02
Extras
Remote radio head R&S®CMXHEAD30 1201.0002K73
Hardware unit R&S®CMXH-B73A 1430.9106.02
Remote radio head connection cable, length: 3 m R&S®CM-Z30A 1212.1040.02
Monitor R&S®CMX-ZG100A 1222.3100.02
Monitor mount R&S®CMX-Z101A 1222.3098.02
19" adapter, 7 HU, 1/1 R&S®ZZA-KN7 1175.3062.00

Service options
Extended warranty, one year R&S®WE1 Please contact your local
Extended warranty, two years R&S®WE2 Rohde & Schwarz sales
Extended warranty, three years R&S®WE3 office.
Extended warranty, four years R&S®WE4
Extended warranty with calibration coverage, one year R&S®CW1
Extended warranty with calibration coverage, two years R&S®CW2
Extended warranty with calibration coverage, three years R&S®CW3
Extended warranty with calibration coverage, four years R&S®CW4
Extended warranty with accredited calibration coverage, one year R&S®AW1
Extended warranty with accredited calibration coverage, two years R&S®AW2
Extended warranty with accredited calibration coverage, three years R&S®AW3
Extended warranty with accredited calibration coverage, four years R&S®AW4

Extended warranty with a term of one to four years (WE1 to WE4)

Repairs carried out during the contract term are free of charge 2. Necessary calibration and adjustments carried out during repairs are
also covered.

Extended warranty with calibration (CW1 to CW4)

Enhance your extended warranty by adding calibration coverage at a package price. This package ensures that your
Rohde & Schwarz product is regularly calibrated, inspected and maintained during the term of the contract. It includes all repairs 2 and
calibration at the recommended intervals as well as any calibration carried out during repairs or option upgrades.

Extended warranty with accredited calibration (AW1 to AW4)

Enhance your extended warranty by adding accredited calibration coverage at a package price. This package ensures that your
Rohde & Schwarz product is regularly calibrated under accreditation, inspected and maintained during the term of the contract. It
includes all repairs 2 and accredited calibration at the recommended intervals as well as any accredited calibration carried out during
repairs or option upgrades.

For more ordering information about available options, please contact your local Rohde & Schwarz expert to find the
solution that best meets your needs.

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Excluding defects caused by incorrect operation or handling and force majeure. Wear-and-tear parts are not included.

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