Infineon Technologies has introduced the XENSIV 60 GHz automotive radar sensor (BGT60ATR24C) for in-cabin monitoring systems (ICMS) to detect micro-movements and vital signs of infants and animals that are left behind in vehicles and sound the alarm. In summers the rising temperatures can quickly cause temperatures inside parked cars to become as high as 70°C: A danger for animals and children left behind in the car. This compact and cost-effective chipset from Infineon also addresses applications such as front-end radar for gesture sensing, high-resolution frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radars for distance measurement, short-range sensing operations and hidden sensing applications in the radome.
The BGT60ATR24C enables 4 GHz ultra-wide bandwidth FMCW operation in a small package. Configuration of the sensors and data collection is done with a digital interface. The integrated state machine enables independent data acquisition with power mode optimization for the lowest power consumption. The size- and space-optimized solution has two transmit channels (TX) as well as four receive channels (RX) and offers excellent thermal management.
Furthermore, the radar sensor enables additional functions such as seat belt reminders, resulting in a cost-effective solution that further improves passenger safety in the car. The sensor is qualified for automotive applications according to AEC-Q100/101.
Availability
The XENSIV 60 GHz automotive radar sensor BGT60ATR24C can be ordered now.
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