Key Features
- Low current 24 GHz short range transceiver
- 8mA @ 3.3V at same performance as K-MC1
- 3.3V … 5V supply
- Less than 30mW power consumption
- High sensitivity, with integrated RF/IF amplifier
- Dual 30 patch antenna
- Buffered I/Q IF outputs
- Beam aperture 25°/12°
- Slim 6mm thickness construction
K-MC1_LP is a low current, doppler module with an asymmetrical narrow beam for long distance sensors. It is ideally suited for traffic applicatons. This module includes a RF low noise amplifier and two 47dB IF pre-amplifiers for both I and Q channels. The need for external analogue electronics will be significantly reduced by this feature.
K-MC1_LP needs 10 times less current than our standard K-MC1 sensor and works from 3.3V or 5V power supplies. An extremely slim construction with only 6mm depth gives you maximum flexibility in your equipment design. Powerful starter kits with signal conditioning and visualization are available (ST100/ST200).
K-MC1_LP vs. K-MC1
| K-MC1_LP | K-MC1 | |
| Typ. Supply Current | 7.5mA | 70mA |
| Supply Voltage | 3.15V … 6V | 4.75V … 5.25V |
| VCO Input (FMCW, FSK) | not available | yes |
| IF highspeed DC output | not available | yes |
| IF output DC offset (typ.) | 1.5V | 2.5V |
| RSW rapid sleep wakeup | not necessary | yes (sleep typ 7mA) |
| Sensitivity (typical) | -140dBc | -141dBc |
| IF noise voltage @1kHz | -91dBV/Hz | -96dBV/Hz |
| Ordering number | State | Description |
| K-MC1_LP | Active | Standard 3.3 to 5V low current radar trasceiver |
| A-Cable1 | Active | Adapter cable, length 10.5cm |
| A-Cable2 | Active | Adapter cable, length 60cm |
Applications
Avalanche detection
Debris flow detection
Drone detection
Intrusion
Perimeter protection
Position detection
Smart city
Speed measurement
Street lighting
Velocity measurement
