Abstract

Texas Instrument’s (TI’s) next-generation radar sensors, AWR2E44P and AWR2944P, push TI’s ADAS radar portfolio forward with a dedicated focus on performance improvements to meet stringent NCAP (new car assessment program) and FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) automated driving and safety regulations. These radar devices bring a “Performance” extension to the AWR2944 platform, incorporating significant advancements in RF and computational capabilities that address the evolving needs of ADAS applications. Leveraging in-house optimized process technology, the AWR2E44P and AWR2944P are designed to enhance corner and front radar sensor functions by delivering better SNR, increased processing power, and larger memory capacity to cover United Nations Regulation No. 79 (UN R79) needs. These improvements extend detection range, improve angular accuracy, and enable more sophisticated processing algorithms for applications like tracking and classification. Additionally, it allows user to handle compute intensive AI/ML tasks, like radar perception, alongside signal processing algorithms.

TI’s proprietary LoP (launch on package) technology, now in its second generation, further enhances RF performance, helping the devices maintain robustness across manufacturing variances while achieving advancements in cost-effectiveness. The easy-to-use HW evaluation module supported by software components enables faster development cycles. Maintaining backward compatibility with the previous generation, these new radar devices streamline the transition process, minimizing risk, saving development costs and reducing safety qualification timelines. This white paper underscores how AWR2E44P and AWR2944P radar sensors set a new benchmark in performance, offering OEMs a powerful and reliable device to meet future ADAS requirements and to advance autonomous driving capabilities with no compromise on SW reusability and scalability.