Emerson Introduces Modular Test Architecture for Automotive Display and Camera Interface Testing
Time:2026-08-05 Browse: 0
Emerson launches a flexible automotive testing platform based on NI technology to address the growing complexity of software-defined vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems.
Emerson, a global technology and software solutions provider, has introduced a new modular test architecture designed to support the rapidly increasing complexity of software-defined vehicles. The new automotive vision testing solution combines high-performance FPGA processing technology with interchangeable serializer/deserializer (SerDes) interface devices, allowing engineers to configure testing systems according to evolving automotive display and camera requirements.
The new architecture further expands the capabilities of the NI PXI platform, providing an open and scalable foundation for high-performance automotive testing applications. By adopting a modular design approach, engineers can quickly adapt test systems to support emerging vehicle electronics standards and next-generation intelligent driving technologies.
Flexible Testing Platform Supports Automotive Vision Development
The new Emerson automotive test architecture features the NI PXIe-1480 FlexRIO Multi-Protocol Vision Carrier Module, which integrates FPGA-based processing capabilities with replaceable interface components for automotive display and camera validation.
The modular architecture enables engineers to select different interface devices based on specific testing requirements. The first available interface solution supports FPD-Link IV, a high-speed automotive video interface widely used in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and in-vehicle display applications.
This flexible approach helps automotive manufacturers and suppliers improve testing efficiency while reducing the need to redesign complete test systems when vehicle technologies evolve.
Addressing the Challenges of Software-Defined Vehicles
As vehicles become increasingly software-driven, automotive electronic systems are becoming more complex. Modern vehicles integrate multiple cameras, high-resolution displays, intelligent sensors, and advanced computing platforms, creating new challenges for verification and validation processes.
Automotive engineers require testing solutions that can support:
High-speed video transmission validation
Camera and display interface testing
ADAS system development
Real-time data processing
Flexible hardware configuration
Emerson’s modular test architecture is designed to help engineering teams manage these requirements while improving development speed and system reliability.
FPGA-Based Technology Enhances Real-Time Automotive Testing
By combining FPGA processing with modular interface technology, the new platform provides high-performance capabilities for real-time automotive vision applications.
FPGA technology enables low-latency data processing and flexible hardware acceleration, making it suitable for demanding automotive testing scenarios where timing accuracy and system performance are critical.
The architecture supports future expansion as new automotive communication protocols and imaging technologies continue to emerge, helping companies build more adaptable testing environments.
Supporting the Future of Intelligent Vehicle Development
The automotive industry is moving toward higher levels of automation, connectivity, and intelligent operation. As vehicle architectures continue evolving, flexible and scalable testing platforms will become increasingly important for manufacturers and technology suppliers.
With the introduction of this modular automotive test architecture, Emerson continues to expand its industrial and automotive testing capabilities, helping engineers accelerate innovation in vehicle electronics, ADAS development, and software-defined vehicle technologies.
