SLVUDG6 November   2025

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Features
  4.   Applications
  5.   5
  6. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specifications
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  7. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Block Diagram
    2. 2.2 PCB Handling Recommendations
    3. 2.3 Power Connections
    4. 2.4 Connectors
      1. 2.4.1 Primary Radar Connector (J18)
      2. 2.4.2 Secondary Radar Connector (J23)
      3. 2.4.3 USB Connectors (J16_1, J17_1, J16_2, J17_2)
      4. 2.4.4 Debug Connectors (J6_1, J6_2)
    5. 2.5 Antenna
    6. 2.6 PC Connection
    7. 2.7 Jumpers, Switches, and LEDs
      1. 2.7.1 Switches (SW1_1, SW1_2)
      2. 2.7.2 Jumpers
      3. 2.7.3 LEDs
    8. 2.8 Push Buttons (SW2, SW3)
  8. 3Tools and Software
  9. 4Hardware Design Files
  10. 5Additional Information
    1. 5.1 Trademarks
  11. 6Revision History

1.3 Specifications

The AWR2188 is an FMCW transceiver with the following key specifications.

Table 1-1 Key System Specifications

Parameter

Specification

FMCW Transceiver

Integrated PLL, transmitter, receiver, baseband, and ADC

Bandwidth

76-81GHz operation with up to 4.5GHz continuous chirp bandwidth

Number of Transmitters (per device)

8

Number of Receivers(per device)

8

TX Power

13.5dBm

Noise Figure

11dB

Phase noise @ 1MHz

-96dBc/Hz (76GHz to 81GHz)