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Radio Wave Sensors

Socionext has developed a line-up of ultra-low power 24GHz radio-wave sensors to make it easy for manufacturers to add sophisticated sensing capabilities to their Security & IoT products, Smart Home Devices and many other applications.

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24GHz 1D Detection model SC1232AR3

“Easy-to-use” & “All-in-one” 24GHz radar sensor enabling motion and distance detection without any external MCU calculations.


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Features

Easy to use
  • System BOM can be reduced by “All-in-one” package radar sensor
  • Built-in autonomous motion/distance detection function enables only I2C/SPI connection for settings & result acquisition
Wide detection area
    • Preferable detection area: 8m(*1) in front direction
    • 120deg / 95deg selectable FOV(*1)(*2) with Digital beam shaper
    Suited for battery operation
      • 0.5mW average operating power consumption on human detection application(*3)
      • After sensor setup & run, MCU can sleep until something detected

      *1:Detection area depends on environmental condition
      *2:Half distance angle
      *3:In case of 0.1% duty cycle operation in Motion Detection mode

      Example use case

      Entry Motion/ Presence Detection

      Internal processing engine calculates & outputs Motion Detection (Entry Motion / Presence Detection) result through DETOUT.

      Distance Detection

      Internal processing engine calculates & outputs Distance to the moving objects through I2C or SPI.

      Specifications

      Frequency range24.06 - 24.24GHz
      Size,PackageSize: 9mm x 9mm x 1.18mm, BGA package, 0.8mm pitch, 64pin
      Supply voltage1.8V
      Power consumptionaverage 0.5mW(*3)
      Operating package top temperature-40 to 105°C
      Output powerTx EIRP (typ) 4.0dBm
      Detection areaPreferable detection area: 8m(*1) in front direction 120/95° selectable FOV(*1)(*2)
      Sensor outputMotion Detection result,Distance Detection result

      *1:Detection area depends on environmental condition
      *2:Half distance angle
      *3:In case of 0.1% duty cycle operation in Motion Detection mode

      Deliverables of the Evaluation kit

      • SC1232AR3 evaluation kit hardware with USB cable (A to micro-B)
      • Sensor library / Evaluation software (GUI)
      • Related documents
        • Evaluation software (GUI) operation manual
        • API specification of control API
        • Application note (Sensor setting parameters / Sample C source for API)

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      24GHz 2D Detection model SC1233AR3

      “Easy-to-use” & “All-in-one” 24GHz radar sensor enabling motion & distance detection without any external MCU, and angle detection with light MCU calculations.


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      CMOS 24GHz Radar Sensor


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      Example System Configuration


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      Features

      Easy to use
      • System BOM can be reduced by “All-in-one” package radar sensor
      • Built-in autonomous motion/distance detection function enables only I2C/SPI connection for settings & result acquisition
      Wide detection area with 2D detection
      • Preferable detection area: 8m(*1) in front direction, FOV: 120deg(*1)(*2)
      • 2RX antennas capable of 2D angle detection with external MCU calculation
      Suited for battery operation
      • 0.5mW average operating power consumption on human detection application(*3)
      • After sensor setup & run, MCU can sleep until something detected

      Example use case

      Entry Motion/ Presence Detection

      Internal processing engine calculates & outputs Motion Detection (Entry Motion / Presence Detection) result through DETOUT.

      Distance Detection

      Internal processing engine calculates & outputs Distance to the moving objects through I2C or SPI.

      Angle Detection

      Angle of the detected object can be calculated in the ext. MCU,and be used for sector-level det.

      Specifications

      Frequency range24.06 - 24.24GHz
      Size,PackageSize: 9mm x 9mm x 1.18mm, BGA package, 0.8mm pitch, 64pin
      Supply voltage1.8V
      Power consumptionaverage 0.5mW(*3)
      Operating package top temperature-40 to 105°C
      Output powerTx EIRP (typ) 4.0dBm
      Detection areaPreferable detection area: 8m(*1) in front direction FOV(*1)(*2): 120°
      Sensor outputMotion Detection result, Distance Detection result 2ch Complex data for Angle Detection

      *1:Detection area depends on environmental condition
      *2:Half distance angle
      *3:In case of 0.1% duty cycle operation in Motion Detection mode

      Deliverables of the Evaluation kit

      • SC1233AR3 evaluation kit hardware with USB cable (A to micro-B)
      • Sensor library / Evaluation software (GUI)
      • Related documents
        • Evaluation software (GUI) operation manual
        • API specification of control API
        • Application note (Sensor setting parameters / Sample C source for API)

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      60GHz 2D Detection model SC1221AR3

      The SC1221AR3 is a low power CMOS 60GHz 2D radar sensor device. It specializes in high-precision detection of two-dimensional movements, and is capable of detecting multiple moving objects in a specific area.

      This sensor is ideal for two-dimensional motion detection. It incorporates a 1x4 linear array receiver antenna to detect azimuth, speed and distance of multiple moving objects. Although the angle detection is only available in the azimuth direction, it is two times more precise than SC1220AT2, which is suitable for detecting a person entering a specific area.


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      Block Diagram Block Diagram

      Antenna Configuration

      Features

      Suited for 2D motion sensing
      • 1 x 4 uniform linear array Rx antennas detect azimuth angle, velocity and distance of multiple objects
      • High-accuracy linear chirp FMCW radar
      • Sensing area example: up to 10m(*1), 120 degree(*1) angular width
      Highly integrated device enabling easy hardware design
      • Integrating antennas, radio, ADC, FIFO and SPI interface
      • Enable to use reasonable PCB, less BOM and easy assembly
      • Small package (9.0mm x 9.0mm, BGA package)
      Low power consumption
      • 4-Level operation states (Shutdown, Deep Sleep, Light Sleep, Sensing)
      • Intelligent power control sequencer managing flexible duty cycle operation
      • 1mW average power consumption at 2D location sensing(*2)

      *1:Depending on sensor configuration and environmental conditions. To be changed according to further study
      *2:In case of conditions that Socionext assumed

      Specifications

      Radar modeFMCW/FSKCW/CW
      Power Supply1.5V - 1.8V (core) / 1.8 - 3.3V (I/O)
      Power consumption368mW (Peak power consumption) 1mW (0.2% duty cycle operation using Deep sleep)
      TransmitterFrequency: 60.025 - 61.475GHz EIRP: +5dBm
      ReceiverNoise Figure: 12dB
      Digital blockADC (11bit 10MHz),FIFO (32kB),SPII/F (?50MHz)
      Temperature-40 to 85°C

      Deliverables of the Evaluation kit

      • SC1221AR3 evaluation kit hardware with USB cable
      • Sensor driver/ library and 2D location sensing evaluation software (GUI)
      • Related documents
        • Evaluation software (GUI) operation manual
        • API specification of control API
        • Application note (MATLAB and Sample C source for API)

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      60GHz 3D Detection model SC1220AT2

      The SC1220AT2 is a low power CMOS 60GHz 3D radar sensor device. It detects three-dimensional movements such as the lifting and lowering of a person's hands. The most suitable sensor for detecting three-dimensional motions.

      It comes with a built-in antenna of 2 transmission systems and 2x2 reception array, and can detect azimuth, elevation angle, speed and distance. In addition to presence detection, the device can sense the position of a person’s hands in a three-dimensional space, which is ideal for operations requiring gestures.


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      Block Diagram Block Diagram

      Antenna Configuration

      Features

      Suited for 3D motion sensing
      • 2 Tx and 2 x 2 Rx antennas detect azimuth / elevation angle, velocity and distance
      • Wide bandwidth (6.8GHz max.) and high-accuracy linear chirp FMCW radar
      • Sensing area example: up to 0.5m(*1) with ?1cm(*2) resolution (in case of palm gesture)
      Highly integrated device enabling easy hardware design
      • Integrating antennas, radio, ADC, FIFO and SPI interface
      • Enable to use reasonable PCB, less BOM and easy assembly
      • Small package (7.0mm x 7.0mm, LGA package)
      Low power consumption
      • 4-Level operation states (Shutdown, Deep Sleep, Light Sleep, Sensing)
      • Intelligent power control sequencer managing flexible duty cycle operation
      • 2.5mW average power consumption at palm gesture sensing(*3)

      *1:Depending on sensor configuration and environmental conditions
      *2:To be changed according to further study
      *3:In case of conditions that Socionext assumed

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      Specifications

      Radar modeFMCW/FSKCW/CW
      Power Supply1.5V - 1.8V (core) / 1.8 - 3.3V (I/O)
      Power consumption308mW (Peak power consumption) 2.5mW (0.5% duty cycle operation using Deep sleep)
      TransmitterFrequency: 57.1 - 63.9GHz (6.8GHz bandwidth) EIRP: -7dBm
      ReceiverNoise Figure: 12dB
      Digital blockADC (11bit 10MHz),FIFO (32kB),SPII/F (?50MHz)
      Temperature-40 to 85°C

      Deliverables of the Evaluation kit

      • SC1220AT2 evaluation kit hardware with USB cable
      • Sensor driver/ library and 3D location sensing evaluation software (GUI)
      • Related documents
        • Evaluation software (GUI) operation manual
        • API specification of control API
        • Application note (MATLAB and Sample C source for API)

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      60GHz 3D Detection model SC1240AR3

      SC1240AR3 is an extremely low-power and intelligent CMOS 60GHz radar sensor device and available for 3D (including 1D, 2D) sensing without an external MCU.

      It contains a high-performance signal processing unit and detects the 3D position of moving objects and the presence of the objects in any specific area.


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      Block Diagram Block Diagram

      Features

      Suited for 1D to 3D sensing
      • 1 Tx and 2x2 Rx antennas detect azimuth/elevation angle, velocity and distance
      • Wide bandwidth (6.8GHz max.) and high-accuracy linear chirp FMCW radar
      • Sensing area :
        Up to 0.5m*1 with a resolution of less than 1cm*2　
        (in case of palm gesture)
        Up to 15m*1 with a resolution of less than 12.4cm*2　
        (in case of human detection)
      Highly integrated device enabling easy hardware design
      • Integrates signal processing unit (Distance/Angle/Presence detection), antennas, RF circuit, ADC, FIFO and SPI interface, and has a self-boot function
      • Enable to use reasonable PCB, less BOM and easy assembly
      • Small package (4.0mm x 7.0mm, BGA package)
      Low power consumption
      • 4-level operation states (Shutdown, Deep Sleep, Light Sleep, Sensing)
      • Intelligent power control sequencer managing flexible duty cycle operation

      *1:Depending on sensor configuration and environmental conditions. 
      *2:To be changed according to further study

      Specifications

      Radar modeFMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave)
      Power Supply1.8V (Core) / 1.8V - 3.3V (I/O)
      Power consumption0.7mW (Operation average*1) / 250mW (Operation maximum)
      TransmitterFrequency: 57.1 - 63.9GHz (bandwidth: up to 6.8GHz), EIRP: +3.0dBm
      ReceiverNoise Figure: 12dB
      Digital blockRadar signal processing (3D location detection, Presence detection), Self-boot ROM
      Temperature-40 to 85°C
      Sensor outputDistance detection result, 3D position (X, Y, Z) detection result, Presence detection result

      *1: In case of 0.1% duty cycle operation

      Deliverables of the Evaluation kit

      • SC1240AR3 evaluation kit hardware with USB cable
      • Sensor driver/ library and 3D location sensing evaluation software (GUI)
      • Related documents
        • Evaluation software (GUI) operation manual
        • Control API specification
        • Application note (Sample C source for API)


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      Automotive 60GHz 3D Detection model for In-Cabin Sensing SC1260AR3

      SC1260AR3 is an extremely low-power, small size and intelligent all-in-one CMOS 60GHz radar sensor device with AiP(Antenna in Package), available for 3D (including 1D, 2D) sensing, and suitable for in-cabin sensing application.

      It contains a high-performance radar signal processing unit and detects the 3D position of moving objects and the presence of the objects in any specific area.

      Application Example Application Example
      Block Diagram Block Diagram

      Features

      High resolution 1D to 3D sensing
      • 2-Tx and 4-Rx integrated antennas 
      • Wide bandwidth (6.8GHz max.) and high-accuracy linear chirp FMCW radar
      • Example of sensing target: infant lying in the child safety seat or persons sitting on the seat
      Highly integrated device enabling easy hardware design
      • Integrate radar signal processing unit (Distance/Angle/Presence detection), antennas, RF circuit, ADC, FIFO and SPI interface
      • Enable to use reasonable PCB, less BOM and easy assembly
      • Smallest package for all-in-one interior radio sensor (6.0mm x 9.0mm, BGA package)
      Low power consumption reducing battery load
      • 4-level operation states (Shutdown, Deep Sleep, Light Sleep, Sensing)
      • Intelligent power control sequencer managing flexible duty cycle operation realize <1mW averaging power consumption
      • Activate other device by integrated presence detection functionality

      Specifications

      Radar modeFMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave)
      Power supply1.8V (RF) / 1.8V - 3.3V (I/O)
      Power consumption0.7mW (Operation average*2) / 250mW (Operation maximum)
      TransmitterFrequency: 57.1 - 63.9GHz (bandwidth: up to 6.8GHz), EIRP (target): +3dBm
      ReceiverNoise Figure: 12.5dB
      Digital blockRadar signal processing (Range FFT, 3D location detection and Presence detection)
      Temperature*1-40 to 125°C
      Sensor outputRange FFT, 3D position (X, Y, Z) detection result, Presence detection result
      QualificationAEC-Q100 Grade 2

      *1: Operating Junction temperature *2: In case of 0.1% duty cycle operation

      Evaluation kit contents

      • SC1260AR3 evaluation kit hardware
      • Sensor driver/ library and sensing evaluation software (GUI)
      • Related documents
        • Evaluation software (GUI) operation manual
        • Control API specification
        • Application note (Sample C source for API)


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