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AWR1243BOOST

TIAWR1243BOOST

Texas Instruments
TI evaluation board for another automotive mmWave IC suitable for range/velocity sensing prototypes.
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Overview

The AWR1243BOOST is an evaluation module designed for the AWR1243 automotive mmWave radar sensor, operating in the 76GHz to 81GHz range. This BoosterPack provides a platform for high-performance radar front-end development, focusing on long-range and multi-mode radar applications for autonomous driving.

Why Choose This Part

The board features onboard antennas and a 60-pin high-density connector for raw ADC data streaming via CSI-2, which is critical for complex signal processing. It includes XDS110-based JTAG emulation and backchannel UART over USB for simplified debugging without requiring external probes.

Applications

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Developing long-range sensing algorithms to maintain safe following distances in highway environments.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Prototyping high-resolution velocity and distance sensing for collision avoidance systems.
High-Resolution Imaging Radar
Combining multiple front-ends via the high-speed interface to create dense point clouds for environmental mapping.
Blind Spot Detection
Utilizing wide field-of-view capabilities for automotive side-impact and proximity monitoring.

Key Specifications

Type Sensor
Contents Board(s), Cable(s), Accessories
Function Radar
Platform LaunchPad
Utilized IC / Part AWR1243

Getting Started

Connect the board to a 5V supply capable of providing at least 2.5A to handle high-frequency radar bursts. Interface the module with a TI LaunchPad or a high-speed data capture board like the DCA1000EVM for raw data analysis using the mmWave Studio software suite.

Also Consider

DCA1000EVM TITexas Instruments - Essential companion board for capturing raw ADC data from the AWR1243BOOST over LVDS.
AWR1642BOOST TITexas Instruments - An integrated alternative that includes a C674x DSP and ARM Cortex-R4F on-chip for local processing.
AWR1843BOOST TITexas Instruments - A higher-performance integrated radar sensor evaluation board with built-in hardware accelerators for signal processing.
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