Sigfox – the ultimate sensor network

Rohde & Schwarz offers comprehensive test solutions to measure key performance criteria of Sigfox devices

The wireless technology Sigfox is one of the most prominent low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) technologies on the market. Sigfox was founded in 2009 as a startup in France with the intention of building a global network dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT). Operating at very low cost and with minimal energy consumption, Sigfox was specifically designed for sensor networks that only require tiny uplink data capacities. Today, Sigfox has a global footprint and connects millions of devices.

Your Sigfox test challenges

As an LPWAN technology, the key performance and quality criteria of Sigfox are RF performance in the transmit and receive modes and power consumption. Testing some of the essential RF parameters is recommended before applying for the required Sigfox certification and regulatory conformance certification in order to save time and money and to provide the best customer experience. Tests are performed in the R&D lab to maximize performance and interoperability. Sigfox devices that need to operate reliably and safely under difficult conditions for at least 10 years require quality assurance measures during production. This includes, for example, the verification of RF performance and basic functionalities.

Benefits of Rohde & Schwarz Sigfox test solutions

• Measurements can be easily performed with standard instruments from Rohde & Schwarz
• Test solutions for every area – from R&D to Sigfox device production
• Standard Rohde & Schwarz instruments for conformance and preconformance setups