Automotive White Papers, Application Notes, and Case Studies

  1. Automotive Radar Testing 10/26/2021

    Radar sensors do have a direct influence on the automobile’s steering and control system and therefore need to be comprehensively tested in production. Rohde & Schwarz supplies reliable equipment with a small footprint to help you manage the challenges of automotive radar production lines.

  2. Fundamentals Of Radome And Bumper Measurements Using The R&S®QAR 3/26/2021

    Radome testing is a necessity, checking sensor components for radar compatibility. Previously, there were two methods used for testing. R&S introduces the R&S®QAR as another solution. 

  3. Automotive Connectivity Enables The Intelligent Transportation System 3/11/2021

    In this white paper, automotive use cases and scenarios are discussed along with technology aspects, specifically for automotive applications. Important test and measurement needs are required to ensure optimal performance of these technologies. 

  4. A Comparative Review Of GaN, LDMOS, And GaAs For RF And Microwave 8/10/2020

    Gallium nitride (GaN) is widely viewed as a transformative technology that has enabled smaller, lighter, and more reliable RF/microwave devices than its predecessors. However, there are trade-offs to consider when selecting which technology to use for a particular application. 

  5. Automotive Radio Frequencies Poster 1/15/2020

    Mobile communications, Wi-Fi, V2X, C-V2X, navigation, radar, broadcast and EV charging are just some of the applications occupying automotive radio frequencies. Being able to manage coexistence and interference of various radio frequencies has become a major challenge for research, development, and testing. Download this poster to get an overview of the radio frequency bands and regulations in today's and tomorrow's cars.

  6. Connectivity For Next-Generation Mobility 4/16/2019

    This white paper describes TE Connectivity’s vision for the next generation of mobility and its impact on vehicle architectures. It also shares how TE’s technology and portfolio address critical connectivity challenges the industry is experiencing.

  7. Selecting Automotive-Grade Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors In Electric Vehicles 2/6/2019

    The worldwide electric vehicle (EV) market is exploding in mainstream adoption as governments push for fuel economy improvements and automotive companies look for new market opportunities. 

  8. Top Design Tips For The Automotive RF Front End 1/11/2019

    With the astounding evolution of the automotive ecosystem, complicated computer systems are used to connect the vehicle and people to the outside world. This article examines the biggest challenges encountered when designing a connected vehicle and offers some solutions.

  9. Automotive Radar Technology, Market And Test Requirements 12/5/2018

    The automotive industry is continuously adding more radar sensors that support drivers in critical situations. Radar enables quick, precise measurement of the radial velocity, range, azimuth angle and elevation angle of multiple objects, so it is often used in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

  10. Benefits Of Time-Domain EM Simulation For Automotive Radar 11/6/2018

    This whitepaper demonstrates how XFdtd's time-domain electromagnetic (EM) simulation enables rapid development by allowing engineers to determine the performance of a fully detailed sensor model installed behind a piece of fascia without needing to build prototypes and run tests in an anechoic chamber.