The Agilent/Keysight E8718A is a radar target simulator purpose-built for automotive radar testing in the 76–81 GHz band. It generates up to 3 simultaneous target scenarios with independent distance, Doppler, and angle-of-arrival control, enabling validation of radar detection and tracking algorithms across complex multi-target environments.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 76–81 GHz (4 GHz bandwidth)
• IF Frequency: 1.1–5.1 GHz or 2.6–3.6 GHz
• Input Power: −20 to 0 dBm
• Phase Noise: −101 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz (typical)
• Spurious Emissions: −50 dBc (typical)
• Gain Control: 60 dB
• RCS Resolution: 1 dB
• Target Switching Time: <100 ms between distance settings
• Operating Temperature: 0–55 °C
• Storage Temperature: −40 to 70 °C
• Dimensions: 574 × 222 × 426 mm (L × H × W)
• Weight: 22.4 kg
– Key Features
• Multi-Target Simulation: Configurable distance (4–300 m), Doppler shift, and 3-axis angle-of-arrival per target
• Dual IF Channels: Simultaneous target simulation and radar receiver signal measurement without mode switching
• Remote Radio Heads: Independently positionable front-end units with mono-static or bi-static antenna options; includes alignment laser for setup
• Custom Fixed Ranges: User-defined fixed distance points for channels 2 and 3, manufactured to specification
• Low Phase Noise & Spurious: −101 dBc/Hz phase noise and −50 dBc spurious emissions support high-sensitivity radar validation
• Interference Compatibility: Compatible with arbitrary waveform generators for interference injection and multi-source testing
– Typical Applications
• Automotive radar performance characterization
• Multi-target detection and tracking validation
• Angle-of-arrival and Doppler algorithm testing
• Radar receiver sensitivity and spurious rejection measurement
• Interference and EMC scenario simulation
– Compatibility & Integration
• Operating System: Windows 10 Professional 64-bit, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB
• Interface: RJ45
• RF Connections: N-type or equivalent (inferred from automotive radar standards)
