DK-CH201
Overview
The DK-CH201 is a comprehensive evaluation kit for the Chirp CH-201 ultrasonic Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor, featuring an integrated Atmel SAMG55 microcontroller. It provides a platform for developing long-range, low-power presence sensing and distance measurement applications that are immune to ambient light and color interference. The board includes an on-board embedded debugger and supports 2D and 3D sensing through synchronized multi-sensor operation.
Why Choose This Part
This platform offers high-accuracy distance measurements that are unaffected by target size or optical properties like transparency and color. The system remains immune to ambient noise and functions reliably in complete darkness or direct sunlight. With its 1.8V supply requirement and integrated ARM Cortex-M4 MCU, it provides a power-efficient path for prototyping sophisticated 3D spatial sensing.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
To begin development, connect the board via USB to utilize the on-board Embedded Debugger for programming the SAMG55 MCU. Use the FTDI UART0 jumper for serial communication and data logging during sensor calibration. Developers should download the TDK InvenSense software drivers and evaluation tools to configure the CH-201 sensor's range and sampling parameters.
DK Family
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| Part Number | Contents | Sensor Type | Utilized IC / Part | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK-CH201 (this part) | Board(s) | Ultrasonic, 3D Tim.. | CH-201 | 26 |
| DK-CH101 | Board(s), Cable(s) | Ultrasonic Range F.. | CH-101 | 28 |
Also Consider
STMicroelectronics
- An alternative multi-zone Time-of-Flight sensor using optical IR technology rather than ultrasonics.
