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Rohde&Schwarzisdevelopinganew
range of solutions for automotive
radar testing based on its expertise
in microwave and millimeterwave
testing. The soon-to-be-available
innovative solutions range from
analyzing radomes to generating
multidimensional automotive radar
echo environments. Visitors to
European Microwave Week 2017
in Nuremberg, Germany, can learn
about tomorrow’s automotive radar test solutions for R&D,
validation, certification and production at the company’s
dedicated technology exhibition area.
With the advent of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS),
vehicles are increasingly being equipped with radar sensors
that support drivers in critical situations. To meet the industry’s
testing needs, Rohde & Schwarz is developing a range of new
radar test solutions. These are being presented to the public for
the very first time at EuMW 2017.
Echo generator for end-of-line production testing of
automotive radar sensors
Rohde & Schwarz offers visitors a product preview of the new
R&S AREG100A automotive radar echo generator for reliable
testing of radar sensors in production. The R&S AREG100A
supports all automotive radar bands (24 GHz, 76 GHz and 79
GHz). Up to three customer-definable fixed radar distances plus
an optional Doppler offset for simulation of radial velocity make
it a powerful solution for production testing.
Together with the R&S ATS1000 shielded chamber and the R&S
QuickStep test execution software, it ensures fail-safe testing
Panasonic Industry Europe announced Panasonic Corporation
has developed a 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)
Sensor equipment that measures distance between the
equipment and the object from the round-trip travelling time
of the pulse laser that is projected to the object. sensor that
accurately measure the direction of and distance to objects
of automotive radar sensors. With this
setup, end-of-line testing becomes a
standardized, conclusive process to
ensure continuous quality control of
radar sensors.
Thanks to its small footprint and
low weight, the R&S AREG100A can
be easily integrated into existing
test racks for final inspection of the
integrated radar sensor at the OEM’s
manufacturing sites.
Quality automotive radome scanner
Rohde & Schwarz has developed the R&S QAR specifically to
characterize the performance of automotive radar covers such
as emblem radomes and car bumpers. The test solution uses an
innovative imaging technique that allows very fast measurement
of the reflectivity of the DUT. Car manufacturers can now precisely
localize and identify any material errors or inhomogeneous
material that might impact the sensor’s performance. A complete
frequency sweep from 75 GHz to 82 GHz is used to measure
material attenuation in the 77 GHz and 79 GHz automotive radar
ranges. With both sets of measurements, the R&S QAR offers
the comprehensive and detailed analysis required for future
radar generations. The R&S QAR is scheduled to be available in
the first quarter of 2018.
Fast automotive radar testing
Rohde & Schwarz will also demonstrate a breakthrough
technology in testing and evaluating radar. The newmeasurement
system allows precise angle simulation. This and other features
can be seen in a live demonstration.
New solutions from Rohde & Schwarz for automotive radar
echo generation and radome measurements at EuMW 2017
Panasonic Develops 3D LiDAR Sensor Enabling 3D
Detection of Distances with Wide Angle of View
with a wide angle of view, which is critical for autonomous
operation of mobile robots. Employing Panasonic’s propriety
laser-scanning technology, this 3D LiDAR is capable of scanning
the laser as wide as up to 60 degrees vertically and 270 degrees
horizontally to achieve stable operation of autonomous robots.
Sample shipments will start in January 2018.
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