SWRU639 February   2025

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
  6.   6
  7. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specifications
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  8. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Block Diagram
      1. 2.1.1 Design Considerations
    2. 2.2 Power Requirements
      1. 2.2.1 System Design Theory
    3. 2.3 Highlighted Products
      1. 2.3.1 AWR2243
      2. 2.3.2 AM2732R
      3. 2.3.3 LP876242-Q1
      4. 2.3.4 LM62460-Q1
      5. 2.3.5 TCAN1043A-Q1
      6. 2.3.6 TCAN1044A-Q1
      7. 2.3.7 TMP102-Q1
      8. 2.3.8 TPS61379-Q1
      9. 2.3.9 DP83TC812-Q1
    4. 2.4 Virtual Antenna Array
  9. 3Implementation Results
    1. 3.1 Performance Data and Results
      1. 3.1.1 Angle Resolution Measurement
  10. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematics
    2. 4.2 PCB Layout Recommendations
      1. 4.2.1 20GHz (FMCW) RF LO Sync
      2. 4.2.2 PCB Layer Stackup
    3. 4.3 BOM
  11. 5Tools and Software
  12. 6Related Documentation
    1.     Supplemental Content
  13. 7Additional Information
    1. 7.1 Trademarks
  14. 8Revision History

1.3 Specifications

Detect and track objects (such as cars and trucks) up to 250 meters away with velocity of ±45 meters per second (m/s).

Antenna azimuth field of view ±75º with azimuth angular resolution of approximately 3.5º.

Demonstrates the following AWR2243 capabilities:

  • TX phase shift
  • Data compression
  • HWA with Doppler division multiple access
  • (DDMA) processing chain provided by mmWave SDK
Table 1-1 Key System Specifications
FOV azimuth± 75 degrees
FOV elevation±10 degrees
Azimuth angle resolution3.5 degrees
Max range detection (car)250 meters at ± 30 degrees

100 meters at ± 75 degrees

Range resolution1.07
Velocity resolution0.09m/s
Max velocity± 45.6m/s
Radar data cube (0.5 compression)2MB