Automotive radar sensors must be concealed, yet transmit in the required frequency domain. A simplified process exists to characterize such sensors using an automotive radome tester.
AUTOMOTIVE WHITE PAPERS, APPLICATION NOTES, AND CASE STUDIES
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This case study highlights a racing team successfully using a portable oscilloscope to test and optimize the electronics of their race car.
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For electric vehicles (EVs), precise testing of battery performance is pivotal. Explore how advanced power supplies and electronic loads are transforming EV and EVSE battery test labs.
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DC link capacitors are essential in EV power converters, buffering power and protecting subsystems from voltage spikes and EMI. Let's explore their roles in on-board chargers and motor drive inverters.
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Explore a simplified method for material characterization in the automotive radar frequency domain (76 GHz to 81 GHz) using the R&S®QAR50 automotive radome tester.
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS FEATURES
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Back Channel presents the most captivating news and innovations in RF and microwaves. This week, we look at some AOC news, the successful test flight of an electric motor drive on a hybrid electric aircraft, a life well lived, and more.
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Back Channel presents the most captivating news and innovations in RF and microwaves. This week, we look at why Lockheed Martin is giving money to Northumbria University, how RF is helping find missing people, an end to my wife and me debating sell-by dates, and more.
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Back Channel presents the most captivating news and innovations in RF and microwaves. This week, we look at KaRIN, the technology behind SWOT; the RCMP’s suspension of radio communication installations due to Sinclair Technologies’ ties to China; why EV manufacturers are no longer going to install AM radios; and more.
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This week in 5G, metal foundries are adapting to market demands as they create bigger, more resilient tower housings, Volkswagen is piloting a private 5G network at its main plant in Germany, and Starlink is cozying up to Vodafone in hopes of sharing some of its spectrum allocation.
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The FCC is moving to drop barriers to 5G deployment in the U.S., Motorola touts phones' bolt-on 5G capability, and Australia preps for a spectrum auction, all in today's The Week in 5G!
AUTOMOTIVE EDITORIAL & GUEST COLUMNS
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6 Surprising Facts About Wire
RF wire tech is rapidly evolving, enabling 5G/6G, defense, and smart monitoring, with miniaturization, durability, and sustainability driving innovation.
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67 Reasons To Attend IMS2025
IMS2025 brings together the global RF and microwave community for a week of learning, networking, and discovery in the “City by the Bay.” Whether you’re an engineer, researcher, entrepreneur, or student, here are 67 reasons to make IMS your must-attend event this year.
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How Do 8 Layers Of IoT Security Keep Devices Safe?
Engineers and computer experts are constantly learning more about the Internet of Things (IoT). The coming decades will likely introduce millions more sensor-based devices into networks. These attack surfaces introduce numerous security concerns.
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How Parasitic Oscillations Contributed To WMATA's Worst-Ever Train Accident
Parasitic oscillations are unwanted electronic oscillations that can occur in amplifying devices like audio amplifiers, RF amplifiers, and digital circuits. They can lead to erratic operation, damage equipment, and, in one instance, lead to tragedy.
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mmWave And Terahertz Technologies Revolutionizing The RF Industry
mmWave and terahertz tech are reshaping RF with ultra-fast 6G, precision imaging, and sensing, driving innovation in components, standards, and cross-industry use.
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS
- Patented Antenna Digital Twin Solution From Rohde & Schwarz And IMST Optimizes Automotive Connectivity
- ADAs Testing: Rohde & Schwarz Unveils The R&s RadEsT Next-gen Radar Target Simulator
- New Si828x-AAWB-KIT GDB Enables Higher Efficiency For Automotive And Industrial Applications
- Rohde & Schwarz And Löhnert Present A Robot-Based Solution For End-Of-Line Measurement Of Automotive Radomes And Bumpers
- AVL And Rohde & Schwarz Collaborate To Automate And Speed Up EMC Tests Under Real Driving Conditions