INNOVATIONS UNPLUGGED – the Rohde & Schwarz technology podcast
Rohde & Schwarz
12 episodes
2 weeks ago
Welcome to INNOVATIONS UNPLUGGED - the Rohde & Schwarz technology podcast. Let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at innovations and explore their real-world applications. Think your smartphone, airplane or favorite streaming platform works on its own? Think again! Behind almost every signal – from 5G networks and aerospace systems to artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – there’s an innovation you’ve probably never heard of… but you should. Our guests take you inside the challenges and breakthroughs that drive engineers, researchers and visionaries at Rohde & Schwarz. Whether you’re a high-tech enthusiast, an industry professional or just curious about the invisible engineering shaping our lives – this is the podcast for you.
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Welcome to INNOVATIONS UNPLUGGED - the Rohde & Schwarz technology podcast. Let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at innovations and explore their real-world applications. Think your smartphone, airplane or favorite streaming platform works on its own? Think again! Behind almost every signal – from 5G networks and aerospace systems to artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – there’s an innovation you’ve probably never heard of… but you should. Our guests take you inside the challenges and breakthroughs that drive engineers, researchers and visionaries at Rohde & Schwarz. Whether you’re a high-tech enthusiast, an industry professional or just curious about the invisible engineering shaping our lives – this is the podcast for you.
From 6G to quantum computing and AI: How a 1950s invention shapes tech giants of today and tomorrow
INNOVATIONS UNPLUGGED – the Rohde & Schwarz technology podcast
23 minutes
1 month ago
From 6G to quantum computing and AI: How a 1950s invention shapes tech giants of today and tomorrow
Ever wondered what makes your smartphone, satellite, or self-driving car function flawlessly? Meet an unsung hero behind it all: the Vector Network Analyzer (VNA). This 75-year-old technology was invented by Rohde & Schwarz pioneers and is an invisible enabler of RF engineering. In this episode, we unravel its journey from analog labs to AI-driven precision, and why it’s more vital now than ever.
**Explore with us**
- The Birth of a Game-Changer: How the Z-g-Diagraph pioneered Smith chart visualization in 1950
- Everyday Tech, Supercharged: Why to rely on VNAs to test 12M+ smartphone filters per week
- Beyond the Lab: About a surprising application in astrophysics to explore black holes
- Future-proof innovations: How VNAs adapt to quantum computing, terahertz tech, and AI-driven systems
- Culture check: What drives Rohde & Schwarz engineers to continuously push technological boundaries
**Our guest**
- Michael Fischlein, Vice President Spectrum & Network Analyzers, EMC and Antenna Test Equipment at Rohde & Schwarz, shares firsthand insights into how VNAs have quietly shaped 75 years of innovation, from radar systems to tomorrow’s quantum breakthroughs.
**Our hosts**
- Markus Haller, Rohde & Schwarz
- Inga Müller-Siedentopp, Rohde & Schwarz
**Our topics**
Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), test and measurement, wireless communications, component testing, mass production, 5G, quantum computing, 6G, Rohde & Schwarz, RF testing, RF engineering, automotive radar, satellite tech, astrophysics, AI-driven systems, terahertz communication
**Join the conversation**
Do you have suggestions? What topics are you interested in? We look forward to your email at podcast@rohde-schwarz.com
**Deep dive**
[Find out more about the history of 75 years of vector network analyzers](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/products/test-and-measurement/analyzers/network-analyzers/75-years-vna_258255.html?bid=2707286)
[Discover the full Rohde & Schwarz vector network analyzer portfolio](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/products/test-and-measurement/network-analyzers_64043.html)
[Watch this video learn when to use an LCR meter vs a VNA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PahPyzaZv2g)
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**About us**
Rohde & Schwarz is striving for a safer and connected world with its leading-edge solutions. Committed to innovation for more than 90 years, the independent technology group acts long-term and sustainably, making it a reliable partner to its industry and government customers worldwide.
[www.rohde-schwarz.com](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/)
INNOVATIONS UNPLUGGED – the Rohde & Schwarz technology podcast
Welcome to INNOVATIONS UNPLUGGED - the Rohde & Schwarz technology podcast. Let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at innovations and explore their real-world applications. Think your smartphone, airplane or favorite streaming platform works on its own? Think again! Behind almost every signal – from 5G networks and aerospace systems to artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – there’s an innovation you’ve probably never heard of… but you should. Our guests take you inside the challenges and breakthroughs that drive engineers, researchers and visionaries at Rohde & Schwarz. Whether you’re a high-tech enthusiast, an industry professional or just curious about the invisible engineering shaping our lives – this is the podcast for you.
