Automotive

Optimizing Automotive Testing with Scalable, High-Performance Interconnect Solutions

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Why MAC Panel for Automotive?

Automotive manufacturers and suppliers face increasing pressure to accelerate test cycles, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce operational costs. MAC Panel’s modular, high-performance interconnect solutions streamline functional and validation testing, minimizing downtime and improving test accuracy.

Faster Test Deployment – Reduce reconfiguration time with PXI-based SCOUT and SCOUT Express solutions.

Superior Signal Integrity – High-speed modules and RJ45 solutions ensure reliable data transmission for ADAS, infotainment, and ECU validation.

Future-Proof & Scalable – Modular architectures support evolving test needs, from powertrain and battery testing to next-gen vehicle electronics.


Lower Total Cost of Ownership – Ruggedized interconnects reduce maintenance, extend system longevity, and optimize test efficiency.

The result? Automotive test teams can execute faster, more reliable testing while maintaining flexibility for future technologies.

Challenges

Automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers must ensure that every component—from ECUs to powertrain systems—meets stringent safety and performance standards. However, outdated interconnect solutions create inefficiencies such as: ✔ Complex and Time-Consuming Reconfigurations – Traditional setups require manual rewiring for different DUTs, leading to costly downtime.

Signal Integrity Issues – High-speed data buses (Ethernet, CAN, LIN) demand reliable interconnects to prevent signal degradation.
Scalability Concerns – As vehicles integrate more sensors, computing power, and electrification, test systems must be modular and future-proof.

High Test Costs – Frequent maintenance, complex cabling, and inefficient interconnects increase operational expenses.

Solutions

Standardization of ATE for Faster Deployment

Modular interconnect solutions like SCOUT & SCOUT Express eliminate complex wiring, reduce reconfiguration time, and improve test efficiency for ECU, powertrain, and ADAS validation.
SCOUT Express | Mass Interconnect Solutions

High-Speed Data

Reliable RJ45 and high-speed module solutions ensure signal integrity for Ethernet, CAN, and LIN networks, minimizing data loss and improving automotive test accuracy.
High-Speed Modules | RJ45 Solutions

Scalable HIL Testing & Future-Proofing Automotive Systems

As automotive testing evolves, SLSC-integrated solutions provide signal conditioning, load switching, and power distribution, improving EV, powertrain, and safety system validation while reducing test complexity.
Mass Interconnect Solutions | HIL & SLSC Integration

Case Study

The Risk?

Escalating costs due to frequent system reconfigurations and unreliable interconnect solutions.

Signal integrity issues affecting ADAS, battery management, and powertrain validation.

Inflexible test setups that slow down innovation and production for next-gen EV and autonomous vehicles.

What if you could streamline test integration, improve signal reliability, and reduce maintenance downtime—all while keeping up with evolving automotive technologies?

See how leading automotive manufacturers optimized functional test efficiency with SCOUT Express for the Keysight TS-8989.

Products and Services Supporting Aerospace

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APEX is a durable, high performing, rugged connector built for real lift applications in test and measurement and other applications where durability is a must in a small footprint connector.

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TITAN offers robust performance with versatile I/O options like signal, power, and fiber, plus multiple receiver configurations for demanding tests.

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