Key Features
- 24 GHz short range monopulse transceiver
- Dual receiver +/- 15° angle coverage
- Beam aperture 30°/ 12° @ -3dB
- 180MHz sweep FM input
- High sensitivity, integrated RF/IF amplifier
- Buffered I/Q IF outputs for both channels
- Temperature compensated oscillator
- RSW Rapid Sleep Wakeup for power saving
K-MC4 is a Doppler Transceiver with an asymmetrical beam and two receiver antennas. This configuration allows measuring the angle of moving objects. This technique is often simply called “Monopulse Radar”, but in fact it is a “Phase-Comparison Monopulse” technique. Target deviation of +/-15° from main axis results in a phase deviation of +/- 100° at the IF outputs I1/I2 or 1/Q2 respectively.
The unique “RSW” Rapid Sleep Wakeup function with <5µs wakeup time makes this module ideal for battery operated equipment. Typical duty cycle in RWS mode may be < 1% with full movement detection capability by sampling the IF signals. An extremely slim construction with only 6mm depth gives you maximum flexibility in your equipment design. A powerful evaluation kit ST200 is available.
Technical Documentation
Ordering number | State | Description |
K-MC4 | Active | Standard monopulse radar transceiver |
Applications
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive cruise control
- Road surveillance in front of sensor
- Speed and distance measurement to surrounding objects
- Adapt speed based on traffic
Altimeter
Altimeter
- Measurement of distance above ground
- Speed measurement possible
- Allows for autonomous takeoff or landing
Anti collision
Avalanche detection
Avalanche detection
- Surveillance of wide areas
- Fast detection for rapid alerting
- Allows for avalanche blasting in bad weather
Counting and classification
Counting and classification
- Car counting on multiple lanes
- Simple classifications based on speed, magnitude and size
- Enhanced classifications based on RAW data
Cross section surveillance
Debris flow detection
Debris flow detection
- Detection of very slow movements
- Allows for debris flow prediction
- All weather surveillance
Drone detection
Drone detection
- Tracking of drones from the ground
- Classification of drone types
- Distinguishing between drones and birds
Inductive loop replacement
Inductive loop replacement
- Contactless car detection
- Multiple lanes with one sensor
- No road works need to be done
Intrusion
Object tracking
Object tracking
- Velocity and position tracking
- Tracking of balls or projectiles
- Trajectory estimation
Obstacle avoidance
Obstacle avoidance
- Detection of obstacles in the flight path
- Multi target capability
- Detection of wires
Perimeter protection
Perimeter protection
- Detect and track objects
- Detection of very slow moving objects
- Trigger cameras based on movement
Periphery surveillance
Periphery surveillance
- Tracking of persons in defined areas
- Detection of free or occupied areas
- Obstacle detection
Position detection
Position detection
- Distance and angle measurement
- Estimate position of a car or person
- Measure velocity at a defined position
Smart city
Speed measurement
Speed measurement
- Accurate speed and direction measurement
- Simple realization of speed displays
- Measure speed at a defined distance
Street lighting
Velocity measurement
Velocity measurement
- Separation over speed (E.g. balls and persons)
- Accurate speed measurement
- Simple direction estimation