VIAVI V2X Virtual Test System for C-V2X Conformance, Functional and Performance Testing
V2X test environment combining C-V2X emulator software with the VIAVI M1 C-V2X hardware kit for testing V2X applications in the lab
- Radio modules
- 8 C-V2X LTE-V PC5 (Side-Link) Radio Modules
- Ethernet ports
- 4
- CAN FD ports
- 2
Overview
VIAVI V2X Virtual is a test solution for conformance testing and for functional validation and performance testing of devices and systems that implement V2X applications. It is an integrated, scalable environment made of several components. It can be used to test V2X applications at any stage of product development, from early prototypes to pre-production.
The system runs traffic scenarios on the testbench in a virtual environment that reproduces the communication properties of field testing. This makes costly and risky field tests more efficient and better targeted.
Components
The V2X Virtual C-V2X Emulator Software is a modular test platform for functional and performance testing of V2V, V2P and V2I/I2V safety applications. It has an open architecture for third-party traffic, vehicle and GNSS simulators and for test control. The dedicated VIAVI M1 C-V2X Hardware Kit provides the C-V2X radio, Ethernet and CAN FD interfaces. As an option, the VIAVI Vertex Channel Emulator can be added to recreate RF channel conditions on the bench.
Key Features
- Tests that V2X and C-V2X communications comply with standards
- Test metrics focused on precision, repeatability and safety
- Designed to reduce costly and time-consuming field testing
- Multi-region C-V2X protocol stack support
- Predefined test cases for V2X Day 1 applications
- Multiple background vehicles to test channel congestion, mappable to multiple radios in the device
- Integration with external traffic simulators for realistic virtual test-driving V2X scenarios
- Dedicated C-V2X RF equipment with advanced timing accuracy
- Testing of V2X security features of participating OBUs and RSUs
- Position simulation for the V2X ECU under test using a third-party GNSS simulator, including atmospheric conditions
- Optional RF channel emulation on the bench with the VIAVI Vertex Channel Emulator
- In-vehicle network and rest-bus simulation via CAN/Automotive Ethernet for controlling and observing the DUT
- Import of CAN DBC files to map CAN messages and signals
- Custom scenario creation with SUMO or external traffic simulators such as IPG CarMaker, Hexagon Virtual Test Drive and dSpace ASM
- Open APIs for integration with existing MiL and HiL test environments
- Conformance and functional test scenarios for V2V, V2P and V2I/I2V safety applications
Specifications
| Radio modules | 8 C-V2X LTE-V PC5 (Side-Link) Radio Modules |
|---|---|
| Ethernet ports | 4 |
| CAN FD ports | 2 |
| Software | V2X Virtual Software Platform |
|---|---|
| Hardware | VIAVI M1 C-V2X Kit |
| Optional | VIAVI Vertex Channel Emulator |
| China | China Communications Standards Association (CCSA) |
|---|---|
| Europe | European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) |
| USA | USA Wireless Access in Vehicular Environments (WAVE) |
| 3GPP Rel. 14 PC5 | 3rd Generation Partnership Project; Technical Specification Group Services and System Aspects; Release 14 Description; Summary of Rel-14 Work Items (Release 14) |
|---|---|
| T/CSAE 0053 (2020) | Cooperative intelligent transportation system; vehicular communication; application layer specification and data exchange standard |
| CCSA YD/T 3709 (2020) | Technical requirements of message layer of LTE-based vehicular communication |
| CCSA YD/T 3707 (2020) | Technical Requirements of Network Layer of LTE-based Vehicular Communication |
| SAE J2945_1_2020-04 | SAE On-Board System Requirements for V2V Safety Communications |
| ETSI TS 103 900 2022 | Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS); Vehicular Communications; Basic Set of Applications |
Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.
Applications
- Connected vehicle testing
- Intelligent transportation systems (ITS)
- V2X On-Board Unit (OBU) and Road-Side Unit (RSU) testing
- Performance assessment and benchmarking of V2X safety applications
- Measuring mobile network and road infrastructure readiness for C-V2X
- Model-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop V2X testing
Options & Accessories
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| AUTO-M1-KIT-CV2X-01 | Automotive M1 CV2X Kit (HW only) |
| AUTO-M1-KIT-CV2X-02 | Automotive M1 HW and CV2X SW Kit |
| TEC-SW-V2X-APP-CHN | V2X Virtual China Applications Pack |
| TEC-SW-V2X-APP-EU | V2X Virtual EU ETSI Applications Pack |
| TEC-SW-V2X-APP-US | V2X Virtual US WAVE Applications Pack |
| TEC-SW-V2X-SP1 | V2X Virtual Security Pack 1 |
| TEC-SW-V2X-Simulator | V2X Virtual Traffic Simulator Interface |