Spectrum analyser features at Automotive Test show

The instrument analyses automotive radar sensors designed for designated frequency bands around 24GHz and 79GHz. The analyser can cover the frequency range from 2Hz to 85GHz in a single sweep. Its optional analysis bandwidth of up to 2GHz makes it possible to demodulate and thoroughly analyse even extremely broadband signals.

The ARTS9510 radar target simulator complements the signal analyser. It will be on display at the trade fair in a T&M solution optimized for production tests on automotive radar sensors.

The system consists of the ARTS9510, the R&S TS7124 RF shielded box and the R&S NRP8S power sensor.

On an automated production line, this system can be used to measure a radar sensor's most important RF parameters and maximum power leakage. The system is so compact that it fits in a 19" cabinet.

Since wireless communications modules are becoming increasingly common in cars, the automotive industry is also faced with the challenge of testing mobility scenarios such as data and voice handovers.

Rohde & Schwarz offers R&S CMWcards, a user-friendly graphical tool for creating signaling tests on the R&S CMW500 wideband radio communication tester.

The tool lets users simulate all currently required signalling procedures in the lab. This reduces the number of necessary drive tests in the field, and makes errors completely reproducible.

The testing requirements for automatic motor vehicle emergency call systems remain a current issue, regardless of whether they are for the European eCall (mandatory in the EU from April 2018) or the Russian ERA-Glonass.

The eCall/ERA-Glonass test system consisting of the R&S CMW500 and the GNSS-capable R&S SMBV100A vector signal generator is a tried and tested hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) solution from Rohde & Schwarz for standard-compliant end-to-end tests for wireless communications and GNSS-capable components in in-vehicle systems (IVS).

For sophisticated EMC certification and development measurements, Rohde & Schwarz presents the new R&S ESW EMI test receiver. The new test receiver offers the widest dynamic range and highest level accuracy on the market. It can be used to conduct certification tests in line with all relevant commercial and military standards such as CISPR, EN, FCC and MIL. It is also ideal for performing EMC tests in the automotive industry in line with the highest internal company standards

Rohde & Schwarz also offers a number of oscilloscopes solutions that are tailored to the automotive industry. The T&M expert will demonstrate on the R&S RTE digital oscilloscope the trigger and decoding option for CAN, CAN-FD and CAN-ISO for design verification, putting into operation and debugging automotive buses.

Visitors will also see the new R&S RTO2000 multidomain oscilloscope in action. The company will be demonstrating how the R&S RTO2000 equipped with compliance test option for BroadR-Reach can perform automated tests on automotive Ethernet interfaces in line with the OPEN Alliance SIG standard.

Also on display is the new R&S Scope Rider, the first oscilloscope with isolated inputs in a handheld format that delivers the functionality and user experience of a modern lab oscilloscope. The instrument packs five test instruments into a compact format. Its robust design makes it perfect for mobile installation and maintenance work. And it also offers the performance needed for lab applications.