MVG provides automotive antenna measurement and OTA test equipment to SGS

SGS, a global leader in inspection, verification, testing and certification, has selected wireless connectivity testing specialist Microwave Vision Group (MVG) to provide the first automotive over-the-air (OTA) test equipment compliant with the 5GAA VATM standard for its automotive testing services in Asia Pacific.

SGS has purchased the MVG multi-probe antenna measurement and OTA test system SG 3000 for component to full-scale vehicle testing. The test system will be the first in the world to support automotive 5G FR1 NSA and SA and C-V2X OTA measurements in accordance with the 5GAA Vehicle Antenna Test Method (VATM) standard and emerging UWB technology. Through this partnership, SGS will not only be able to provide automakers with testing, verification and compliance services for the growing number of wireless standards and regulations, but the test system will also become an integral part of SGS's one-stop advanced technology testing and certification solutions in Suzhou, serving electric and/or connected vehicles and their networks in the Asia-Pacific region.

Commenting on the decision, David Chu, Global Vice President of SBU at SGS Connectivity, said: “With the expansion of wireless communication networks in automotive systems and the increase in related regulations, MVG’s SG 3000 system will enable us to support our customers with antenna measurement and OTA testing of sub-system components and full-scale vehicle systems. Obtaining accurate test results in a timely manner to meet stringent automotive test standards is critical for our customers.”

MVG's SG 3000 system is designed for full-size vehicle antenna measurement and OTA testing, covering a wide frequency range from 70 MHz to 10 GHz. In addition to measuring antenna radiation patterns and typical S-parameters, the SG 3000 can also perform OTA testing to provide analysis and results for engineers to finalize prototypes to meet the automotive connectivity requirements defined by 5GAA.

As a versatile system, the SG 3000 is suitable for a wide range of facilities, with a choice of arch sizes and fixed or mobile structure options, built to suit location and space specifications.

Nicolas Gross, Director of Applications at MVG, added: “As the automotive industry enters a new era of rapid technological advancement, certifying the quality of automotive wireless connectivity has become both important and complex. We are delighted that a renowned testing organization like SGS has partnered with MVG to take the lead in equipping its sites with state-of-the-art OTA testing capabilities. This will enable the automotive industry in the Asia Pacific region to keep pace with the development of V2X and C-V2X connectivity and meet emerging and evolving standards requirements.”