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AWR1443BOOST

TIAWR1443BOOST

Texas Instruments
Another TI evaluation board targeted at automotive-grade radar prototyping and system evaluation.
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Overview

The AWR1443BOOST is an evaluation board for the AWR1443 single-chip mmWave sensor, designed for the prototyping and testing of automotive radar applications. It integrates a 76-GHz to 81-GHz radar transceiver with a high-performance ARM Cortex-R4F and specialized hardware accelerators. The board features an onboard antenna and is compatible with the TI LaunchPad ecosystem for expanded MCU interfacing.

Why Choose This Part

This platform simplifies rapid prototyping by including onboard antennas and a built-in XDS110-based JTAG emulator for debugging over USB. It supports high-speed raw ADC data capture via a 60-pin high-density connector, facilitating complex algorithm development in automotive environments.

Applications

Automotive Occupancy Sensing
Detecting and identifying passengers or children left in a vehicle using high-resolution mmWave sensing.
Proximity Detection
Short-range radar for automated parking assistance and blind-spot monitoring.
Gesture Recognition
Contactless control of vehicle infotainment systems through hand movement tracking.

Key Specifications

Type Sensor
Contents Board(s), Cable(s), Accessories
Function Radar
Platform LaunchPad
Utilized IC / Part AWR1443

Getting Started

Connect the board to a PC via USB and use the TI mmWave Demo Visualizer to begin data collection immediately. Firmware development is typically performed using the mmWave SDK within Code Composer Studio (CCS), utilizing the integrated QSPI flash for program storage. For advanced data analysis, the board can be paired with the DCA1000EVM for raw data logging via the 60-pin HD connector.

Also Consider

AWR1642BOOST TITexas Instruments - Features an integrated DSP for more advanced signal processing and object tracking on-chip.
DCA1000EVM TITexas Instruments - Required accessory for capturing raw radar ADC data for offline algorithm training and validation.
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