The Keysight E8707A is a radar target simulator designed for testing and validating automotive radar systems in the 76 GHz to 77 GHz frequency band. It generates controlled radar target signatures with adjustable range and radar cross-section (RCS) parameters, enabling engineers to assess ADAS and autonomous driving radar performance in a repeatable laboratory environment. The instrument operates within a compact 1 meter minimum test distance and supports flexible configurations for both R&D and manufacturing test workflows.
– Technical Specifications
Frequency and Bandwidth
• Operating frequency: 76 GHz to 77 GHz
• Bandwidth: 1 GHz
Target Simulation Parameters
• Simulated range: 10 meters to 450 meters, with ±1 meter accuracy
• Fixed range configurations available
• RCS simulation: Provided by base unit
• Doppler simulation: Requires optional external signal source
Physical Configuration
• Minimum test distance: 1 meter from DUT
• Antenna options: Single horn (integrated transceiver) or dual-horn (transmit/receive)
• Optional antennas: E8707A-H01 (single, 20 dB) and E8707A-H02 (dual, 20 dB)
• Chassis: 5U rack-mount, 425 mm (W) × 216 mm (H) × 571 mm (D)
• Network interface: RJ45
System Requirements
• Operating system: Embedded Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
• Power input: 100 to 240 VAC
• User interface: Graphical GUI with API support
– Key Features
• Range simulation accuracy to ±1 meter across 10–450 meter span
• Compact footprint enabling 1 meter minimum separation from test units
• Dual antenna configuration for independent transmit and receive paths
• Optional Doppler simulation via external signal generator integration
• Rack-mount chassis suitable for manufacturing test floors and R&D labs
– Typical Applications
• ADAS radar system validation and performance verification
• Autonomous vehicle radar testing across multiple target scenarios
• Manufacturing test environments requiring repeatable, controlled radar stimuli
• Research and development of 76–77 GHz automotive radar systems
– Compatibility & Integration
• Supports external signal sources (e.g., N5183B) for Doppler simulation capability
• Standard RJ45 network connectivity for remote control and monitoring
• Optional calibration certificate with test data (E8707A-UK6) available
• Optional power cord for US/Canada installations (E8707A-903, 120 V)
