Rohde & Schwarz and SmartViser partner to demonstrate test solutions for new EEI regulation

Press Release:

Rohde & Schwarz and SmartViser have partnered to develop a solution for testing compliance with a new regulation that will require Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) labeling for smartphones and tablets sold in the EU. At the core of the solution is the R&S CMX500, a radio communication tester that supports end-to-end testing of all signaling use cases, combined with SmartViser’s viSer test automation application - available in Android and iOS. Both companies will showcase the solution at Mobile World Congress 2024.

Munich, February 22nd, 2024 — Rohde & Schwarz, a leading provider of test and measurement solutions, has partnered with SmartViser, a provider of active test automation products, to develop a tailored solution for testing compliance with a new EU regulation concerning Energy Efficient Index (EEI) labeling for smartphones and tablets. 

The DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2023/1669, published in September 2023, mandates EEI labeling for smartphones and tablets sold in the EU, starting from June 20, 2025. Annex II of the regulation specifies energy efficiency class and EEI requirements, while Annex IV outlines measurement and calculation methods.

SmartViser has been actively involved in creating solutions that help customers ensure that their products comply with this regulation. The company is currently offering the first pilot application, which features a repeatable and reliable test procedure and can be installed in smartphones and tablets to execute a series of user actions, such as calls, browsing and streaming.

To address future test needs, SmartViser and Rohde & Schwarz have paired up and combined their solutions. The R&S CMX500 wireless communication tester supports the latest wireless technologies, including LTE, 5G NR and WLAN. Its energy efficiency testing solution offers seamless power consumption measurements parallel to RF measurements, protocol testing or application testing.

Alexander Pabst, Vice President of Wireless Communications at Rohde & Schwarz emphasizes the importance of energy-saving initiatives within the wireless communication industry: “We are excited that the R&S CMX500 has been selected to be part of the SmartViser test solution. Energy efficiency is a key topic in wireless communications, and we are confident that this collaborative effort with SmartViser will make it easier for mobile device manufacturers to test their products for compliance with this new regulation.”

Gilles Ricordel, CEO of SmartViser says: "We are excited to announce our collaboration with Rohde & Schwarz. At SmartViser, we believe that strategic collaborations are pivotal to driving technological advancements. By combining our automation experience with industry-leading Rohde & Schwarz technology, we empower our clients to offer market-leading products that ensure the highest standards of energy efficiency.”

Rohde & Schwarz and SmartViser will showcase a live demo of their joint test solution for EEI labeling at the Mobile World Congress 2024 at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona in hall 5, booth 5A80.

SmartViser can be found in hall 5 booth 5B41-4 French Tech Pavilion.

For further information on the R&S CMX500 from Rohde & Schwarz, visit: https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/cmx500

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Rohde & Schwarz

The Rohde & Schwarz technology group is among the trailblazers when it comes to paving the way for a safer and connected world with its leading solutions in test & measurement, technology systems, and networks & cybersecurity. Founded nearly 90 years ago, the group is a reliable partner for industry and government customers around the globe. On June 30, 2022, Rohde & Schwarz had around 13,000 employees worldwide. The independent group achieved a net revenue of EUR 2.53 billion in the 2021/2022 fiscal year (July to June). The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

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About SmartViser

SmartViser headquartered in Rennes France offers innovative test automation products and solutions for Mobile Network Operators, Regulators, Device Manufacturers, Mission-Critical organisations, and companies looking to optimise testing, improve the Quality of Experience, increase testing coverage, and reduce testing costs. SmartViser has developed the standalone test automation suite viSer to measure QoS/QoE on devices supporting over 100 KPIs. ViserMark Label to measure battery life performance translating mAh into straightforward battery life scores allows smartphone manufacturers to improve their battery life performance and offer superior quality of experience for their end-users. ViserMark is offering a variety of labels including Power Efficiency and consumption.

You can find more information about SmartViser and its innovative software on the Web at www.smartviser.com and ViserMark at: www.visermark.com

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