Rhode & Schwarz is collaborating with Autotalks to verify the performance of their third-generation vehicle-to-
everything (V2X) chipset. TEKTON3 and SECTON3 were verified using the latest 5G-V2X capability of the R&S CMP180 radio communication tester. Rohde & Schwarz and Autotalks are working together to ensure the correct operation of 5G-V2X. This will enable them to provide the entire ecosystem with the next generation of V2X technology – an important step on the path to enhancing vehicle communications and realising the safety and efficiency benefits of autonomous driving.
The R&S CMP180 radio communication test platform is a non-signalling solution for wireless devices supporting cellular and non-cellular technologies. 5G-V2X test capability was recently added to the R&S CMP180 by Rohde & Schwarz, meaning the complete range of V2X technologies supported by Autotalks’ chipset can now be tested using a single instrument. The single-box tester comes equipped with two analysers, two generators and 2×8 radio frequency (RF) ports, plus the possibility to scale up by stacking several testers. This makes it an ideal solution for simultaneous measurements of different technologies and devices in research and development (R&D) and mass production, which means customers can use the R&S CMP180 to simultaneously test all three V2X sidelink standards.
In addition, the Autotalks chipsets, TEKTON3 and SECTON3, are the first to support all four V2X sidelink communication standards: long term evolution (LTE)-V2X, IEEE 802.11p (DSRC), the new 5G-V2X and 802.11bd. Not only do these chipsets support 5G-V2X operation, but the can also accomplish this while operating another radio technology concurrently. This allows the incorporation of 5G-V2X while maintaining the install base on the legacy technology.
