SA8700A V2X Full Layer Test Solution

The SA8700A Configuration Guide provides a detailed roadmap for configuring Keysight’s V2X Full Layer Test Solution, designed to support the entire lifecycle of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology—from development and integration to manufacturing and deployment. This guide outlines how to leverage Keysight’s integrated platforms for Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), and Field testing, ensuring seamless transitions between virtual, lab, and real-world environments.

Comprehensive V2X Testing Approach

Keysight’s solution combines physical layer, protocol, and application-layer testing on a unified platform, delivering unmatched flexibility and scalability for automotive customers. SiL testing accelerates early-stage validation by simulating V2X software in a virtual environment using the Autonomous Drive Emulation (ADE) platform and WaveBee ITS tools. HiL testing validates real V2X devices under controlled conditions, supported by UXM 5G for RF and protocol conformance and WaveBee Hive for DSRC and C-V2X application testing. Field testing completes the pipeline with WaveBee tools for on-road validation, interoperability checks, and scenario-based assessments.

Key Capabilities and Standards Compliance

The guide emphasizes support for multiple technologies and standards, including C-V2X PC5, NR V2X Rel-16, LTE, 5G NR, DSRC, and regional ITS stacks (ETSI, SAE, C-SAE). Protocol conformance testing aligns with 3GPP, OmniAir, and China-specific requirements, while application-layer testing addresses congestion scenarios, Day-1 use cases, and third-party integrations.

Configuration Details

Step-by-step instructions help users select appropriate hardware and software platforms based on their testing needs. For SiL configurations, mandatory components include ADE licenses, V2X SiL installation platforms, and WaveBee stack simulation licenses for ETSI, SAE, or C-SAE standards. Optional tools like WaveBee Creator and TAP automation enhance scenario creation and test execution. HiL configurations integrate UXM or WaveBee Hive systems with GNSS generators, ITS application software, and optional third-party simulation plug-ins. Field testing setups feature WaveBee Touch, Togo, Plus, and Road systems, each tailored for mobile analysis, simulation, development, and roadside infrastructure testing.

Value Proposition

Keysight’s V2X Full Layer Test Solution offers a flexible, scalable approach that reduces cost and accelerates development through reusable software assets across SiL and HiL environments. By enabling continuity from simulation to deployment, the solution ensures reliable performance and compliance with global standards, supporting automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and research institutions in delivering safe, connected mobility.

Customization and Support

The guide also addresses customized Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) solutions, offering tailored hardware, software, and services to meet specific customer requirements. Keysight provides integration support for third-party platforms such as IPG Carmaker, Siemens Simcenter Prescan, and dSPACE Aurelion, ensuring compatibility with diverse simulation and HiL environments.

In summary, the SA8700A Configuration Guide serves as a comprehensive resource for configuring advanced V2X testing solutions. It empowers users to validate communication performance, interoperability, and application functionality across all layers and environments, paving the way for robust, standards-compliant connected vehicle ecosystems.