TIIWR6843ISK-ODS
Overview
The IWR6843ISK-ODS is a specialized millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar sensor evaluation board designed for overhead detection applications. Operating at 60GHz, it utilizes the IWR6843 single-chip sensor which integrates an ARM R4F core, a C67x DSP, and an FFT hardware accelerator. This kit provides a wide field-of-view antenna pattern specifically optimized for ceiling-mounted occupancy sensing and motion detection.
Why Choose This Part
This board combines high-frequency 60GHz sensing with integrated processing power, featuring 1792KB of RAM and an onboard DSP to handle complex signal processing without an external MCU. The ODS (Overhead Detection Sensor) antenna layout is tailored for wide-angle coverage from a vertical orientation, while the integrated FFT accelerator offloads heavy computational tasks from the ARM core.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
To evaluate this board, use the TI mmWave SDK and the UniFlash tool for loading firmware over the UART interface. It can be mounted directly to an MMWAVEICBOOST carrier board for expanded debugging via JTAG and access to more interfaces like CAN FD. Developers can utilize the mmWave Demo Visualizer for real-time data inspection and the Code Composer Studio (CCS) IDE for custom firmware development.
IWR6843ISK Family
| Part Number | Difference | Stock |
|---|---|---|
| IWR6843ISK-EVM | EVM | — |
Also Consider
