Simplifying the analysis of analogue signals

Instead of configuring measurements manually, the user can analyse the analogue signals with preset configurations compliant to EMVCo, NFC Forum, and ISO.

Quick measurements are usually only available as part of complex test tools with an integrated oscilloscope. Now, the feature comes as a stand-alone software solution. “Thus, there is no need for spending a lot of time learning. Pretty much everyone can do the analysis with minimal training effort,” Swantje Missfeldt, Product Manager at Comprion pointed out.

Deviating analogue signals often evoke communication failures.

“Especially contactless transactions are error-prone to metallic parts disturbing the magnetic field or to suboptimal positions of antennas,” explained Missfeldt. If a mobile phone does not send a signal to the opposite part (payment terminal, door lock, ticket machine) in the required time, the communication might fail.

“Errors in analogue signals can now be identified and solved even easier and faster,” stated Missfeldt.

The new software offers import of external CSV data captured on the contactless (ISO 14443, ISO 18092, NFC Forum, EMVCo) and contact-based (ISO 7816/ETSI 102230) interfaces.

This way, the COMPRION Analog Scope Viewer is allowed to evaluate and compare traces generated by third-party tools with Comprion traces.

“It helps in supporting teams who need advice from experts located distantly and test labs that are interested in quickly exchanging data with their customers such as manufacturers of terminals, smartphones, cards, or any other NFC-enabled devices,” explained Missfeldt.

The Comprion Analog Scope Viewer software is now available. It runs on every Windows PC.