Product Overview

The R&S®AREG800A automotive radar echo generator is an innovative and versatile automotive radar sensor testing solution. The flexible and scalable concept of the R&S®AREG800A and full harmonization with the R&S®QAT100 advanced antenna array meet the test requirements for the most advanced radar echo generation applications on the market.

The R&S®AREG800A:

• Is ideal for testing high-resolution short-range radar sensors in emergency breaking systems
• Is fully harmonized with the innovative R&S®QAT100 advanced antenna array frontend for scenario generation
• Is designed for scenario generation and functional safety testing of radar based ADAS/AD and autonomous driving
• Is versatile. Can cover all applications from pre-development to validation and mass production

In addition to classic automotive safety applications, the R&S®AREG800A forms the core of a versatile test solution that supports the research and development of integrated sensing and communications (ISAC). ISAC is a pillar of 6G and combines two different yet similar worlds - communications and environmental sensing.

Key Features

• Generate multiple complex artificial objects with individually variable distance, radial velocity and object size (RCS) for advanced automotive radar test cases
• Combine with the R&S®QAT100 advanced antenna array to generate artificial objects with individual angular directions for ADAS/AD scenario based testing
• Standard artificial object distances ranging from < 17 m to 3000 m
• Minimum object distance can be reduced to < 4 m with an optional internal analog stepped delay line, e.g. for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) tests
• For FMCW radars, the minimum object distance can be digitally reduced down to the air gap value of the radar under test using a patented and unique software feature suitable for extremely short object distance generation
• Designed for scenario generation: simulate up to eight artificial objects with individual distance, object size, radial velocity and direction expressed in azimuth/elevation angle when used in combination with the R&S®QAT100
• Simulate up to 32 objects with individual distance, object size and radial velocity using four AREG800A mmWave remote frontends
• Built-in real-time interface for hardware-in-the-loop and vehicle-in-the-loop test setups
• Open simulation interface (OSI) supported as an open, generic interface for environmental perception of ADAS/AD features with scenario update rates of < 0.15 ms
• Synchronization of multiple R&S®QAT100 advanced antenna arrays and AREG800A automotive radar echo generators to generate dense scenarios with a large number of individual artificial objects
• Synchronous parallel over-the-air simulation of multiple automotive radar sensors to test advanced ADAS/AD features involving multiple radar sensors, and sensor data fusion
• The innovative R&S®QAT100 advanced antenna array for generating artificial objects from varying angular directions enables ADAS/AD feature and scenario based test cases in the 76GHz to 81GHz frequency band
• Conventional millimeterwave (mmWave) remote frontends in all automotive radar bands for benchtop sensor validation. All mmWave remote frontends are available in a single antenna configuration for optimized MIMO testing or in a two antenna configuration with high RX/TX isolation to minimize ringaround
• All supported RF frontends are connected by cable to the base unit and fully controlled by the AREG800A, enabling easy, user-friendly operation; the test setup works as a one-box solution
• Frontend switching supports hot swapping between different radar bands for maximum flexibility in the test setup

Discover the most advanced automotive radar testing solution available Future proof your test setup. The R&S®AREG800A enables state-of-the-art test setups with up to 4 GHz instantaneous bandwidth, small artificial object distances and the ability to generate a large number of dynamic artificial objects simultaneously: Fully harmonized with the R&S®QAT100 advanced antenna array for advanced ADAS testing and scenario generation Supports classic mmW frontends for basic benchtop and validation testing (together with the ATS1500C shielded chamber) Profit from a future proof instantaneous bandwidths of up to 4 GHz for short range radar testing

Frontends for every test case The RF frontend portfolio in the R&S®AREG800A can be tailored to your testing needs.

The perfect combination for 4D imaging radar development – the R&S®AREG800A and R&S®ATS1500C The R&S®AREG800A and the R&S®ATS1500C antenna measurement chamber can be combined in a harmonized solution for precise validation and calibration of automotive radars under far field conditions

Flexibility at its best A tailored R&S®AREG800A configuration is suitable for any demanding automotive radar echo generation application, covering everything from early radar sensor R&D to advanced full vehicle ADAS/AD testing: Simulating dynamic artificial object distance scenarios in early R&D with the R&S®ATS1500C, chipset development and radar sensor validation Hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing for ADAS/AD features and algorithm development Vehicle-in-the-loop testing (ViL) on a roller dyno for vehicle certification and homologation State-of-the-art 4D radar sensor production with extreme demands on test equipment

Realistic testing on virtual roads The R&S®QAT100 advanced antenna array and the R&S®AREG800A automotive radar echo generator can tackle any autonomous driving challenge. For the first time, reliable, reproducible and realistic testing of radar based ADAS/AD features is now possible.

Test like it’s real Designed to generate scenarios that test the functional safety of radar based ADAS/AD and autonomous driving solutions.

Reduce test kilometers on public roads The R&S®AREG800A and R&S®QAT100 can reliably and realistically test full vehicle ViL on test rigs. EURO NCAP test cases can be performed with high test case reproducibility.

Bring real roads into the lab Designed to generate scenarios that test the functional safety of radar based ADAS/AD and autonomous driving solutions. Complex and risky driving scenarios can be virtually generated and tested for ADAS/AD: Standard industrial simulation environments can control the R&S®AREG800A with a responsive and open real-time interface; The R&S®AREG800A is ideal for open and closed loop test cases.

Optimize ADAS/AD testing The R&S®AREG800A enables state-of-the-art test setups that keep on--road testing to a minimum. The instrument provides:: Optimized R&D and testing times Shorter time-to-market for new ADAS/AD features Lower development and testing expenses

The R&S®AREG800A together with the R&S®FSW8 signal and spectrum analyzer is ideal for parallel echo generation and radar signal analysis.

Bringing the future to life - ISAC At first communications and automotive radar seem to come from different worlds, but look closer and you will see that these two technologies share a common basis, forming a solid foundation for the implementation and adoption of integrated sensing and communications (ISAC). The R&S®AREG800A is an award winning, reliable and repeatable test solution with: Sub-6 GHz and FR2 (24-44 GHz with R&S®FE44S) support Full signal transparency and support for all modulation types The ability to generate artificial objects at distances from several meters to 3 km The ability to simulate densely populated and realistic city scenarios with up to 32 independent artificial objects

Ready for RED Measure equivalent radiated isotropic power (EIRP) for a sensor in line with applicable standards using a connected R&S®NRP8S(N) power sensor Verify radar sensor resistance to in-band interferers with a connected analog or vector signal generator Measure occupied bandwidth and radar signal quality with a connected signal and spectrum analyzer

The R&S®AREG800A together with the R&S®FSW8 signal and spectrum analyzer is ideal for parallel echo generation and radar signal analysis.

Intuitive GUI Simple human-machine interface for easy and intuitive configuration with graphical user interface and touchscreen control

Simple and stable operation Intuitive graphical user interface with touchscreen controls Easy and straight forward test setup configuration Optimized for a minimal footprint Built-in SCPI macro recorder with code generator for easy integration into existing test software

The AREG800A generates multiple complex artificial objects with variable distance, radial velocity and RCS. It supports up to 5 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth. The AREG800A is a smart instrument suitable for dynamic and complex object generation in all automotive radar bands. The frequency ranges offered by the AREG800A are 0.7 GHz to 5.7 GHz, 24 GHz to 24.25 GHz, 24 GHz to 44 GHz and 76 GHz to 81 GHz, ensuring compatibility with future ISAC sensors and all automotive radars, including future short-range radar sen sors and their applications, e.g. for collision avoidance systems.

The flexible AREG800A design covers all applications fulfilling all the requirements along the whole automotive radar testing life cycle, from early radar sensor R&D to advanced HiL/ViL ADAS/AD test cases and radar mass production testing. Thanks to its field-upgradeable concept, extra features can be added easily by installing software keycodes on site. There is no need for service appointments, and service turnaround time is avoided.

Flexibility at its best

The AREG800A meets all requirements for demanding automotive radar echo generation applications:

• Simulate objects with dynamic distance variation during early R&D, chipset development and radar sensor validation
• Use hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) test cases during ADAS/AD feature and algorithm development
• Use vehicle-in-the-loop (ViL) test cases with realistic driving sce-narios on the roller dyno for vehicle certification and homologation
• Produce state-of-the-art 4D imaging radar sensors with high demands on the radar test equipment
• Simulate angular echo distribution or multiple echoes from a single direction
• Usage even in comprehensive and dynamic EMC environments
• Complies with the Radio Equipment Directive and to exploit the maximum EiRP
• Automotive radar interference mitigation algorithm performance testing using the AREG800A brings safe ADAS/AD on the road
• High sensitivity radar signal analysis measurements allowed

Bring road reality to your lab

The AREG800A combined with the R&S®QAT100 advanced antenna array and R&S®AREG8-xx mmWave remote frontends lets users tackle major autonomous driving challenges. Road tests for ADAS/AD feature development and validation can be transferred from the road to the test rig in a realistic manner. This streamlines R&D, testing and validation times, optimizes time to market for new radar sensors and ADAS/AD functions and reduces costs for R&D and testing.