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AWR1642BOOST

TIAWR1642BOOST

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RF Development Tools AWR1642 BOOSTER PACK
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Overview

The AWR1642BOOST is an integrated evaluation board for the AWR1642 mmWave radar sensor, featuring a complete radar system on a single PCB. It includes the AWR1642 sensor with built-in C67x DSP and Arm R4F processor, onboard antennas, and a micro-USB interface for simplified connectivity. This platform allows engineers to evaluate high-accuracy sensing for automotive applications such as blind-spot detection and lane change assist.

Why Choose This Part

The board integrates a powerful DSP and ARM MCU, enabling edge processing of radar data without external host dependencies. It supports high-speed interfaces like CAN-FD and LVDS for seamless integration into automotive networks and data logging systems.

Applications

Vehicle Occupancy Detection
Sensing presence and vitals of passengers within a vehicle cabin using high-frequency mmWave signals.
Short-Range Radar (SRR)
Implementing collision avoidance and blind-spot monitoring systems for ADAS applications.
Automated Parking
Providing high-resolution environmental mapping and obstacle detection for low-speed maneuvering.
Industrial Tank Level Sensing
Measuring liquid or solid levels in industrial containers with high precision and reliability.

Key Specifications

Type Sensor
Contents Board(s), Cable(s), Accessories
Function Radar
Platform LaunchPad
Utilized IC / Part AWR1642

Getting Started

Power the board using a 5V supply and connect via micro-USB to utilize the onboard emulation for debugging and programming. Use the TI mmWave SDK and UniFlash tool to load demo firmware, and visualize point-cloud data using the mmWave Demo Visualizer web interface.

Also Consider

IWR6843ISK TITexas Instruments - An industrial-focused 60GHz to 64GHz mmWave sensor module with a wider bandwidth for higher resolution imaging.
AWR1843BOOST TITexas Instruments - A higher performance automotive radar board featuring three TX antennas for improved elevation sensing capabilities.

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