The Rohde & Schwarz CMD55 is a digital radiocommunication test set designed specifically for testing GSM mobile stations. It supports multi-band operations covering GSM900, DCS1800, and PCS1900 networks, enabling comprehensive transmitter, receiver, and signaling measurements in development, production, and service environments.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232-C (9-pin), Centronics printer port
DisplayMonochrome backlit graphics LCD

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC (±10%), 50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature5 °C to 45 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)435 mm × 165 mm × 460 mm
Weight14 kg

Protocol & Cellular Signaling Options

ParameterValue
Supported Cellular StandardsGSM 900 (including E-GSM), DCS 1800, PCS 1900
Testing CapabilitiesGSM Phase 1 and Phase 2 mobile station tests
Call Processing & Signaling SimulationCall setup, call release, call clearing, handover (channel, band, power level)
Receiver Sensitivity MeasurementsBit Error Rate (BER), Residual BER (RBER), Fast BER

RF Signal Generator (Transmitter Source)

ParameterValue
Modulation FormatGMSK (Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying)

General RF System Specifications

ParameterValue
RF Input/Output PortN-type (female), 50 Ω (RF IN/OUT)
Internal Reference Frequency10 MHz

Interfaces & Connectivity

ParameterValue
Reference Frequency Input/Output ConnectorsBNC (female)

Physical, Environmental & Power

ParameterValue
Power Consumptionapprox. 120 W

RF Generator

ParameterValue
RF Generator Frequency Range (GSM 900)925 MHz to 960 MHz
RF Generator Frequency Range (DCS 1800)1805 MHz to 1880 MHz
RF Generator Frequency Range (PCS 1900)1930 MHz to 1990 MHz
RF Generator Output Level (RF1)-33 dBm to -120 dBm
RF Generator Output Level (RF3 OUT)0 dBm to -120 dBm

RF Analyzer

ParameterValue
RF Analyzer Frequency Range (GSM 900)880 MHz to 915 MHz
RF Analyzer Frequency Range (DCS 1800)1710 MHz to 1785 MHz
RF Analyzer Frequency Range (PCS 1900)1850 MHz to 1910 MHz
Maximum RF Input Power+47 dBm (peak)

Measurements

ParameterValue
Power Measurement Range+10 dBm to +47 dBm

Receiver Measurements

ParameterValue
Phase Error Measurement Accuracy< 1.5° RMS, < 5° peak
Frequency Error Measurement Accuracy< 15 Hz + reference frequency error
Timing Advance Measurement Range0 to 63 bit periods
Power Ramp Dynamic Range> 55 dB

Technology

GSM / Cellular

Applications

GSM Mobile Station Testing