Emerson has introduced a modular test architecture, built on NI technology, for testing displays and cameras in software-defined vehicles.
The system combines an FPGA core for real-time data processing with interchangeable SerDes (serializer/deserializer) interface devices, enabling engineers to reconfigure test setups as display and camera requirements change.
The launch is the latest addition to Emerson’s NI PXI platform, an open, modular test system, and extends its capabilities for automotive testing applications. The system includes the NI PXIe-1480 FlexRIO multiprotocol vision carrier module, which supports interchangeable interface devices for testing automotive displays and cameras. The first available interface devices support FPD-Link IV, a high-speed automotive video interface used in ADAS and in-vehicle display applications.
As vehicle architectures shift toward centralized electronic control units, engineers must validate multiple high-speed interfaces on increasingly complex systems. Conventional display test methods, often relying on cameras or visual inspection, limit scalability and introduce variability. By providing a direct interface to ECU and display SerDes input/output (I/O), the modular PXI-based approach improves test coverage through automated, deterministic testing. The result is a single, flexible platform that streamlines validation and improves test repeatability.
“The increasing complexity of automotive electronics requires a more flexible and scalable approach to validation,” said Sam Burhans, chief product manager with Emerson’s test and measurement business. “This modular architecture allows engineers to adapt their test systems to evolving interface standards without redesigning their entire setup.”
The NI PXIe-1480 carrier module serves as the foundation for this architecture, supporting interchangeable interface devices tailored to specific testing requirements.. Emerson plans to extend the platform later this year with additional interface devices supporting a broader range of camera and display protocols.
The solution is designed for engineers in automotive validation and production test environments, including Tier 1 suppliers and original equipment manufacturers, supporting applications across in-vehicle infotainment, ADAS and autonomous driving systems.
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