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77GHz Automotive AoPCB RADAR

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77GHz Automotive AoPCB RADAR
OVERVIEW
The 77GHz Automotive RADAR with Antenna on PCB (AoPCB) from Mistral is an easy to use, compact,
light-weight RADAR providing high functionality for ADAS applications. Based on Texas Instruments FEATURES
AWR1843 ES2.0 ultra-high-resolution single chip FMCW RADAR sensor SoC, the 77GHz Automotive
AoPCB RADAR is ideal for low power, self-calibrating, ultra-accurate RADAR systems in automotive : ARM Cortex R4F-based radio control
environment. system and DSP for advanced signal
The mmWave Automotive RADAR module operates at frequency bands of 76-81GHz. The module is processing
one of the most powerful in its category currently in market and comes with advanced features such : Hardware accelerator for signal
as FMCW Transceiver, DSP for advanced signal processing, Hardware Accelerator (for FFT, Filtering, processing (FFT, Filtering, and CFAR
and CFAR processing), ARM R4F Microcontroller, built-in calibration and self-test (address safety,
processing)
aging and temperature-based variations). The module includes starterware and sample application
for common RADAR usage. : Small, optimized and ready to use
module
The standalone RADAR module comes with Three Element (3E) PCB antenna. The module supports
automotive interfaces like CAN, CAN-FD, USB, UART & SPI and can be powered via USB or Header. : USB powered
Complex signal processing run within the module and only the processed point cloud RADAR data : Built-in calibration and self-test
(Target's ID, Range, Angle and Velocity) is given out over serial/CAN interfaces. In addition, raw data : Connectivity; CAN, CAN-FD, UART,
output is made available via LVDS ports, for debugging and development purpose. SPI, I2C, GPIOs, JTAG and LVDS
The raw ADC data capture can also be enabled by pairing with TI’s DCA1000EVM real-time data
: Supports TI’s SDK 3.5
capture adapter via 60 pin Samtec connector. The automotive AoPCB module comes with SDK 3.5,
along with object detection sample application. : Supports raw data capture through
DCA1000 EVM
The small footprint of the RADAR module ensures that customers can design custom enclosure to suit
their application. Mistral can also build and provide custom IP6x compliant enclosures based on the
customer requirements.

BLOCK DIAGRAM

40 MHz XTAL
3E Antenna
RX TX
3.3V
LC
1.2V
USB_5V LC
PROTE VIN_5V
PMIC 1.8V
CTION
LC
1.0V
LC
EXT_5V

Optional GPIOs,NRST,SOP2,SYNC_IN,NERR_OUT
Header UART CAN FD_TX CAN FD
RES To 60 pin CAN FD
LOGGER connector Quad CAN FD_RX Transceiver
SPIA
SPI AWR1843 ES2.0 SPDT CAN_TX CAN
GPIO Switch CAN
UART_SEL CAN_RX Transceiver
Control
MUX RF_UART Optional Header
USB TO
UART LOGGER 4
GPIO_0
SPI EXT_5V
QSPI NRST RESET
QSPI FLASH SW

LVDS,SPI,UART,LOGGER,I2C, 60 Pin Connector

SOP SOP SOP2 DP, JTAG, UART_SEL, CONTROL for DCA1000 EVM
SWITCH x2

NERROR_OUT

PWR_LED STATUS_LED
SPECIFICATIONS MISTRAL SOFTWARE IPs
The 77GHz Automotive AoPCB RADAR is built around AWR1843 ES2.0 from Mistral offers software IPs that can support and accelerate product
Texas Instruments assuring long lifecycle and support. development lifecycle. These IPs are not a part of standard
: mmWave RADAR deliverables, customer can optionally order based on development
! FMCW transceiver with integrated PLL, transmitter, receiver, needs.
baseband and ADC
Host Parser Application
! 76 - 81GHz coverage with 4GHz available bandwidth
Helps product developers to parse the point cloud data received from
! Four receive channels and three transmit channels
the RADAR and makes it available as an API.
! Built-in calibration and self-test
: Runs on: Linux Ubuntu machines, Windows 10 (WIP)
! ARM® Cortex® R4F-based radio control system
: Python 3 implementation
! Hardware accelerator for signal processing (FFT, Filtering, and CFAR)
: Consists of:
! C674x DSP for FMCW signal processing
! Base library and Parser with documented API
: Antenna Pattern: Three Elements # Does Real-time capture of Point cloud data and range
: Firmware Support profile TLVs
! Necessary drivers, OSAL, mmWaveLink, mmWaveLib, mmWave API, # Supports 5 to 20 frames per second
Binary RADARSS firmware ! Sample application (using the above library)
! Supports TI’s SDK 3.5 # Connects and sends configuration file to the RADAR
! Sample applications - Obstacle detection out-of-box demo on start up
! Chirp configuration files # Saves the Point cloud data in CSV or text file
: Peripherals Support : Supports TI mmWave SDK 3.5.0.4 and out of box demo
! CAN, CAN-FD for external connectivity : Works with xWR1843, xWR6843 and xWR6843AoP RADAR
! 1 SPI channels, 2 UARTs, I2C, GPIOs interface support sensors
! JTAG & 2-Lane LVDS interface for raw ADC data and debug (DCA1000) : Deliverables: Python scripts, API document and User guide
: Power: 5V @ 1.2 A (max)
Remote Firmware Upgrade
: Dimension (L x W x H): 53 x 47.8 x 18mm
Enables upgrade of the RADAR firmware remotely over UART
: Operating Temperature Range: -40oC to 105oC
interface for commercially deployed products.
: Runs on Linux Host machines
PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS : Python 2 / 3 implementation
: Based on modified TI mmWave SDK 3.5.04
77GHz AoPCB ES2.0
: Default factory copy and working copy of firmware for Failure
Antenna Type 3E Configuration Protection
Adult 30m BR : Working copy is upgradable
Range Max Car 40m : CRC based firmware health check
140m MRR : Works with xWR1843, xWR6843 and xWR6843AoP RADAR
at 2m 1500 sensors
at 3m 1300 : Deliverables: Python scripts, Secondary bootloader binary,
at 5m 1200 firmware binaries, TI mmWave SDK patches, build guide
at 8m 1000 and user guide.
Azimuth FOV Max
at 20m 900 Note: Requires few HW changes for older modules. Documented
at 30m 200
Multi Configuration Management
at 3m 600
Elevation FOV Max BR Helps load and store up to five RADAR configurations and manage
at 20m 200
4cm them remotely during both development and after deployment. One of
Range
the configurations can be set to Autoload on Power-on enabling
24cm
instant streaming of point cloud data.
Resolution at bore Azimuth Angle 170 BRR
sight 580 BR : Runs on Linux Host machines
Elevation Angle
: Python2/3 implementation
3E: 3 patch element antenna; BR: Best Range configuration; BRR: Best Range Resolution configuration
MRR: Medium Range Radar configuration
: Based on modified TI mmWave SDK 3.5.04
: Remotely managed over UART interface RADAR drivers and integration, firmware upgrade support, chirp
: Capability to save up to 5 configuration parameter set files and to profile tuning, multi-core SOC application development, RADAR
define any one of them as Default integration with camera fusion, FCC / CE certification, IP6x enclosure
: Auto load of default configuration parameters during RADAR design, thermal validation and system integration based on the
module boot customer need.
! Does not required loading of configuration parameters We develop products and system on modules customized to customer
from the host specific requirements. With our expertise in automotive RADAR and
: Works with xWR1843, xWR6843 and xWR6843AoP RADAR sensors related imaging sensors and video analytics, we can help developer’s
: Deliverables: Python scripts, firmware binaries, TI mmWave SDK reduce time to market for their products, while ensuring high
patches, build guide and user guide. reliability and low cost of development.
Mistral is a TI Design Network Partner and has worked with Texas
APPLICATIONS Instruments on EVMs [Evaluation Modules] and Reference Designs
: Obstacle detection for many programs.
: Blind spot detection
DELIVERABLES
: Parking assistance
: Driver vital sign monitoring : 77GHz Automotive AoPCB RADAR
: Quick start guide
: Lane change assistance
: Software package and documentation (Online)
: Cross traffic alert
: Occupancy detection ORDERING
: Gesture recognition For ordering information please email us at
[email protected].
CUSTOMIZATION
Mistral provides customization support for different variants of
mmWave Automotive (77GHz) RADAR chipsets from TI.
Mistral also offers customization services to automotive customers
for a wide range of ADAS and other automotive applications. Mistral
provides customization services to support different antenna pattern,

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