- Rohde & Schwarz collaborated with Qualcomm Technologies to verify the implementation of the NG eCall (Next Generation eCall) system on the Qualcomm Technologies Snapdragon® Auto 5G RF modem.
- This verification was conducted in accordance with the latest specification of EN 17240:2024 for end-to-end compliance testing of eCall emergency response systems in vehicles, utilizing advanced test solutions.
Launched in 2015, the automated emergency call system for vehicles, known as eCall, has been mandatory for all new cars sold in the European Union since 2018. However, as circuit-switched 2G/3G cellular networks become obsolete, emergency call systems will need to be adapted to 4G/5G packet-switched cellular networks.
The European Commission has decided that the NG eCall standard will be mandatory starting January 1, 2026. This standard establishes guidelines for testing eCall systems on IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) networks, including advanced 4G LTE and 5G NR technologies. Therefore, to integrate new NG eCall features into eCall modules, automotive manufacturers will need NG eCall technology test solutions.
The Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF is a 5G automotive communications solution that enables the development of next-generation connected vehicles. It offers high-speed connectivity and advanced positioning capabilities and supports V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) technology.
Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm Technologies jointly verified the NG eCall functionality of the Snapdragon Auto 5G RF Modem against the latest eCall standards. The verification process used the Rohde & Schwarz CMX500 Series Mobile Radio Tester. This tester enables the complete testing of NG eCall systems, including voice and data transmission. This test, which simulated a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), validated the end-to-end implementation compliance with the specifications of EN 17240:2024. The CMX500 tester, equipped with the CMX-KA098 software option, can be used to test the NG eCall system under realistic network conditions.
