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.

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

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