Rohde & Schwarz offers a diverse range of test and measurement solutions that address the complex challenges faced by engineers who design embedded systems for various industries such as telecommunications, medical, automotive, and aerospace. These systems must be efficient, reliable, safe, and interoperable, and flawless operation is crucial. The embedded world Exhibition & Conference 2023 in Nuremberg will showcase Rohde & Schwarz’s solutions for designing compact embedded systems that meet today’s demands.
Rohde & Schwarz will showcase its newest test and measurement solutions for the embedded industry at the embedded world Exhibition & Conference. Visitors can visit the company booth 4-218 in hall 4 of the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre to learn from experts about different aspects of testing for embedded designs, including digital design and interfaces, power electronics, electromagnetic compatibility, wireless connectivity, and vehicle networks.
The Rohde & Schwarz booth spotlights the new R&S MXO 4 series, the first in a new generation of oscilloscopes. The four-channel oscilloscopes feature a brilliant 13.3” full-HD capacitive touchscreen while delivering a number of industry firsts: The R&S MXO 4 has the fastest real-time update rate of 4.5 mil waveforms/s, letting development engineers see more signal details and infrequent events than with any other oscilloscope. The 12-bit ADC has 16 times the resolution of traditional 8-bit oscilloscopes at all sample rates. And a standard acquisition memory of 400 Mpoints on all four channels gives them 100 times the standard memory. At the embedded world, visitors can experience the R&S MXO 4 first-hand in a serial protocol and decode setup, showcasing its new CAN XL trigger and decode capability.
Electronic designs rely heavily on high-speed digital interfaces, which present new challenges as data rates increase and integration density grows. At the trade show, visitors can explore robust tools for system verification and debugging, as well as compliance testing for signal integrity in interfaces, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and interconnections. Rohde & Schwarz will have demo setups at their booth, including signal integrity interface testing with an advanced eye diagram and high-speed digital interface compliance testing for a DDR4 design, both using the R&S RTP164B oscilloscope. Additionally, visitors can see the measurement of high-speed differential signal structures with accurate probe de-embedding using an R&S ZNB43 vector signal analyzer, probes, and demo board.
In embedded designs, reliable electronic devices require high-performing power converters, stable and clean power rail signals, and qualified components. Design engineers must measure the current consumption of battery-operated devices in all phases, including transitions from sleep to active modes. At the trade show, Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate battery modeling and simulation with the R&S NGU source measure units from the R&S Essentials portfolio. Visitors can also see the component characterization capabilities of both the R&S LCX200 LCR meters from Rohde & Schwarz and the MFIA impedance analyzers from Zurich Instruments AG, which has been a subsidiary since 2021.
Electronic controllers are susceptible to conducted or radiated electromagnetic emissions, which can cause finished electronic products to fail EMC compliance testing initially. Debugging, isolating, and resolving EMI issues can significantly increase the time to market. As an EMC testing leader, Rohde & Schwarz offers solutions that incorporate EMI testing into the product design process. Visitors to the trade show can discover how to utilize the R&S RTO6 oscilloscope as a potent EMI debugging tool or the R&S FPL1000 signal and spectrum analyzer for EMC pre-compliance testing.
Many applications and devices such as wearables or IoT devices integrate embedded designs that feature wireless technology. The fast transition to Wi-Fi 7 supporting extreme high data rates and the advent of precise location and secure ranging applications powered by UWB, drives the demand for automated test solutions with extraordinary RF test capabilities for all phases of the product life cycle. Rohde & Schwarz will exhibit two tried-and-tested radio communication testers: The R&S CMP180 in a Wi-Fi 7 test setup showcasing IEEE 802.11be-compliant operation, and the R&S CMP200 for UWB Fira certification testing.
The increase in data rates due to ADAS, infotainment, and 5G developments has made Ethernet the standard technology for in-vehicle networks. However, as data rates continue to rise, ensuring the performance and interoperability of cables and components becomes increasingly crucial. Manufacturers must test against industry standards such as OPEN Alliance before releasing their products. At the embedded world Exhibition & Conference, Rohde & Schwarz will showcase a multi-gigabit automotive Ethernet compliance testing setup featuring the R&S RTP oscilloscope. In addition, automotive customers can explore the latest solutions for battery testing and simulation based on the R&S NGM200 power supply series. Visitors can find these and other testing solutions at the Rohde & Schwarz booth 4-218 in hall 4 from March 14 to 16, 2023, in Nuremberg.
