Rohde & Schwarz has introduced the R&S RadEsT, a cutting-edge radar target simulator designed to advance testing in automotive radar systems, essential for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and autonomous driving technologies. This next-gen tool offers precision, flexibility, and portability, aiming to meet the demanding needs of radar sensor testing across the development lifecycle—from lab-based tests to vehicle-level production checks. The R&S RadEsT brings a new level of performance and affordability to the automotive industry.
Key Highlights:
- Compact and Versatile: The R&S RadEsT is an ultra-compact radar target simulator designed for a wide array of radar sensor testing needs, including system checks, debugging, and software verification.
- Supports ADAS and Autonomous Driving: It is specifically engineered to test advanced ADAS and autonomous driving features like automatic emergency braking (AEB) and adaptive cruise control (ACC).
- Dynamic Target Simulation: The tool captures, modifies, and returns simulated radar signals with adjustable parameters such as distance, velocity/doppler, and attenuation/RCS, crucial for autonomous systems testing.
- Multi-directional Simulation: Featuring 12 receive and 12 transmit patch antennas, it can simulate targets from any angular direction without mechanical adjustments, supporting multiple radar sensor polarizations.
- Integrated Analysis Capabilities: The simulator directly measures radar sensor quality indicators such as equivalent isotopically radiated power (EIRP) and occupied bandwidth.
- Portable and Flexible: With a lightweight design and optional battery-powered operation, it is easy to integrate into various testing environments.
- Self-Check Functionality: The built-in self-check feature ensures long-term reliability by monitoring its performance metrics, alerting users to any deviations.
Advanced Features: The R&S RadEsT is equipped with advanced functionalities that make it an ideal choice for radar sensor alignment and calibration during production. Its dynamic target simulation capabilities allow it to simulate rapidly moving objects, which is essential for testing autonomous driving functions. The simulator can be configured in real time to meet specific testing requirements, offering a flexible solution for automotive engineers.
The small patch antennas and absorber-covered surface reduce unwanted reflections and multipath effects, ensuring accurate test results. For additional shielding, the system offers compact shielding solutions, such as the R&S RadEsT-Z50 pyramidal or R&S RadEsT-Z55 straight, which are suitable for both laboratory and vehicle-level testing.
Rohde & Schwarz continues to innovate in the automotive testing space with the R&S RadEsT. This radar target simulator not only meets the current demands of ADAS and autonomous driving system testing but also sets a new standard for reliability, portability, and flexibility. Its ability to simulate dynamic targets and perform real-time adjustments makes it a valuable tool for OEMs, chip suppliers, and engineering service providers globally, supporting the evolution of next-generation automotive technologies.
For more details, visit www.rohde-schwarz.com/automotive.
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