Overview
The IWR1843BOOST is an evaluation board for the IWR1843 integrated single-chip mmWave sensor, operating in the 76-GHz to 81-GHz band. It features a built-in DSP, hardware accelerator, and a C674x core for on-chip processing of radar data. This LaunchPad platform includes onboard antennas and integrated emulation for direct connection to a PC via USB.
Why Choose This Part
The platform integrates a complete radar signal chain, including a high-performance 16-bit ADC and specialized hardware accelerators, reducing CPU load. It supports high-speed interfaces like CAN-FD and LVDS for raw data streaming and automotive networking integration.
Applications
Industrial Robotics
Enabling high-resolution area monitoring, collision avoidance, and safety guarding in automated factory environments.
Traffic Monitoring
Detecting vehicle velocity, position, and lane occupancy for smart city infrastructure.
Object Displacement Sensing
High-precision measurement of structural movement or liquid levels in industrial tanks.
Autonomous Navigation
Providing edge-processed spatial awareness for low-speed autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
Key Specifications
Type
Sensor
Contents
Board(s), Cable(s), Accessories
Function
Radar
Platform
LaunchPad
Utilized IC / Part
IWR1843
Getting Started
Connect the board to a PC via the micro-USB port to use the onboard XDS110 emulator for debugging and flashing. Use the mmWave Studio software or the Code Composer Studio IDE along with the mmWave SDK to develop and evaluate radar applications.
Also Consider
IWR6843ISK
TITexas Instruments
- Suitable if your application requires the 60-GHz to 64-GHz frequency band instead of the 77-GHz band.
AWR1843BOOST
TITexas Instruments
- An automotive-qualified version of the same radar technology specifically for in-vehicle applications.
IWR1642BOOST
TITexas Instruments
- A lower-cost alternative for applications that do not require the specific hardware accelerators of the 1843.
