Automotive-Grade Platform Verified for Next-Gen eCall
Rohde & Schwarz recently worked with Qualcomm Technologies to verify the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF to the latest version of Next Generation eCall (NG eCall) EN 17240:2024. Intending to enhance the safety and efficiency of emergency-response systems in vehicles, eCall has been mandatory in all new cars sold within the European Union since 2018.
As the infrastructure migrates from 2G/3G networks, emergency-call systems will need to be adapted to 4G/5G, and the European Commission has stated that NG eCall will be mandatory from January 1, 2026. The standard sets guidelines for testing eCall systems over IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) networks, including advanced 4G LTE and 5G NR technologies.
The Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF is a 5G automotive-grade platform for next-generation connected vehicles, providing connectivity, positioning, and support for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, as well as multiband GNSS navigation.
Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm have verified the compliance of the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF with the most recent eCall standards. The test leveraged the Rohde & Schwarz CMX500 mobile radio tester, which supports both 4G and 5G technologies, and simulated a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) while validating compliance at both ends to the EN 17240:2024 standard. The CMX500, along with the CMX-KA098 software option, can be used for NG eCall testing under realistic network conditions.
