Rohde & Schwarz Collaborates With Vector, Savari And Quectel To Present A C-V2X Solution Supporting China's ITS Standard

Rohde & Schwarz working together with Vector, Savari and Quectel presented a test solution for C V2X at the MWC Shanghai 2019. The integrated setup is based on the R&S CMW500 wideband radio communication tester and the R&S SMBV100A/B GNSS simulator by Rohde & Schwarz, together with the comprehensive simulation tool CANoe .Car2x by Vector. The setup utilizes Savari’s proven C-V2X middleware and a testing module by Quectel, providing an end-to-end, upper layers testing solution for the C-V2X technology in compliance with all necessary regional requirements including China’s ITS standard GB/T 31024.

Rohde & Schwarz in collaboration with Vector, Savari and Quectel successfully presented an application layer test solution for 3GPP C-V2X Release 14, specifically aimed at the growing Chinese market. This integrated test platform was presented at the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai 2019 and is a complete solution for simulation development and testing of all V2X-based applications.

The presented C-V2X test solution consists of a device under test C-V2X module AG15 provided by Quectel, running Savari’s MobiWAVE V2X Software Stack and receiving the ITS messages provided by the R&S CMW500 wideband radio communication tester and the GPS signal by R&S SMBV100B vector signal generator. The R&S CMW500 uses a C-V2X software package needed to simulate the Physical- and MAC-layer in order to transmit and receive data over the PC5 radio interface. Vector’s software environment for V2X application testing, CANoe .Car2x, is used to create and simulate detailed traffic situations for the verification of C-V2X connectivity. Savari’s C-V2X middleware helps demonstrate the outstanding versatility and performance of the R&S CMW500, while presenting a variety of applications ideal for 3GPP LTE-V2X PC5 interoperability testing. It offers the full support of the necessary standards and specifications required for proper functioning in China’s networks, such as the GB/T 31024 standard for the next generation of cooperative intelligent transport systems.

This is the only test solution available that covers all layers, from the physical layer and the RF measurements, the protocol layer and the protocol conformance tests, up to the application layer with the fully integrated ITS stack.

This setup presents an end-to-end solution for testing all related functionalities of C-V2X. This includes both device-to device communication – between a vehicle and another vehicle (V2V), a vehicle and a pedestrian (V2P), a vehicle and the surrounding road infrastructure (V2I), and device-to-network (V2N) type of communication.

Anton Messmer, VP Mobile Radio Testers at Rohde & Schwarz, says, “With this successful end-to-end verification, we are happy to present our solutions to the quickly developing Chinese market. Rohde & Schwarz, together with Vector, Savari and Quectel, is dedicated to providing top-of-the-class product solutions that can support the automotive industry to reduce the time to market, while making sure that safety always remains a top priority.”

Ravi Puvvala, CEO of Savari, says, “As a leading player in the V2X market, we were more than happy to provide our expertise and collaborate with Rohde & Schwarz, Vector and Quectel. The combination of our technologies resulted in a unique testing solution that can help companies speed up the production of their C-V2X systems. In quickly expanding markets, with China being a prime example, this testing solution will immensely simplify the process of C-V2X based product creation and deployment.”

The R&S CMW500 radio communication tester and the R&S SMBV100B vector signal generator by Rohde & Schwarz present the perfect solution for C-V2X testing. In combination with the Vector CANoe .Car2x software solution, engineers can easily verify critical end-to-end safety related V2X scenarios in a lab environment.

This collaboration shows Rohde & Schwarz continues to provide solutions to the new automotive technologies in the quickly expanding markets around the world.

To learn more about C-V2X testing solutions from Rohde & Schwarz, visit: www.rohde-schwarz.com/ad/press/v2x

To learn more about Vector CANoe .Car2x, visit: https://www.vector.com/canoe_car2x

About Rohde & Schwarz
The Rohde & Schwarz technology group develops, produces and markets innovative communications, information and security products for professional users. The group's test and measurement, broadcast and media, aerospace | defense | security, networks and cybersecurity business fields address many different industry and government-sector market segments. On June 30, 2018, Rohde & Schwarz had approximately 11,500 employees. The independent group achieved a net revenue of approximately EUR 2 billion in the 2017/2018 fiscal year (July to June). The company has its headquarters in Munich, Germany. Internationally, it has subsidiaries in more than 70 countries, with regional hubs in Asia and America.

About Vector Informatik GmbH
Simplifying the Development of Automotive Electronics. For 30 years, Vector has been your capable partner in the development of automotive electronics. More than 2,500 employees at 26 locations worldwide support manufacturers and suppliers of the automotive industry and related industries with a professional platform of tools, software components and services for developing embedded systems. Driven by our passion for technology we develop solutions, which relieve engineers of their demanding tasks. Not only do our employees work on tomorrow’s electronic technologies every single day. We also engage variously in education, research and social responsibility. For more information, visit www.vector.com

About Savari
Savari seeks to make the world's roadways and vehicles automated and safer by deploying advanced wireless sensor technologies and software. Savari builds software and hardware sensor solutions for automotive car manufacturers, the automotive aftermarket and smart cities. The company pioneered V2X radio technology, which is crucial for vehicles to achieve Level 4 and Level 5 of automation. The technology allows vehicles to share data with other vehicles, traffic lights and smartphones. With more than 150 man-years of V2X learning and development and 15 million-plus miles per year of public testing, Savari is a leader in V2X technology. Savari is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., and has offices in Detroit, Mich., Munich, Germany, Seoul, Korea and Bengaluru, India. For more information, visit savari.net. For more information, visit www.savari.net.

About Quectel
Quectel Wireless Solutions is the leading global supplier of cellular and GNSS modules. We offer a complete range of automotive-grade modules covering C-V2X, LTE, LTE-A and 5G technologies, which allow vehicles to connect intelligently and safely. Quectel modules have been widely used to meet demands of enhanced driving safety, autonomous driving, intelligent transport system and ADAS applications. Headquartered in Shanghai, Quectel currently has over 1,000 employees and operates globally in more than 50 countries and regions. For more information, visit www.quectel.com.