Key Features
- Small and low cost digital 61GHz FMCW radar distance sensor
- Precise distance measurement with mm accuracy
- Combination with a plastic lens is recommended
- Distance measurement up to 50m (depending on medium and used lens)
- Ultra small SMD form factor (12mm × 16mm)
- Single 1.8V power supply for simple integration
- Ultra low power consumption and fast start-up time
- Distance output over serial UART interface
- RAW data readout support (Distance spectrum, ADC values)
- Integrated bootloader for firmware update
- Evaluation kit available including plastic lens
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The V-LD1 is a compact and cost-efficient 61 GHz FMCW radar distance sensor designed for precise and reliable distance measurement. With its integrated signal processing, the module enables developers to achieve millimeter accuracy without requiring deep expertise in analog or digital signal processing. This ensures an extremely short time-to-market, as applications can be adapted quickly and easily.
Despite its ultra-small SMD form factor of only 12 mm × 16 mm, the V-LD1 delivers outstanding performance. It supports distance measurement ranges of up to 50 m, depending on the transmission medium and the lens in use. The standard beam width of the module is 170 × 60 degrees, providing a wide field of view. For applications that require higher precision and longer ranges, RFbeam also offers a plastic lens accessory, which narrows the beam to 8 × 8 degrees. This makes the sensor ideal for specialized use cases such as tank level gauging, robotics, automation, industrial monitoring, and smart city solutions.
The V-LD1 is designed with integration simplicity in mind. It operates from a single 1.8 V power supply, offers ultra-low power consumption, and features a fast start-up time, making it highly suitable for battery-powered and mobile devices. Data communication is handled via a serial UART interface, and advanced developers can also access RAW data readouts such as distance spectra and ADC values for further customization and analysis. An integrated bootloader allows straightforward firmware updates, ensuring the sensor can evolve with new features and improvements over time.
To accelerate development and prototyping, an evaluation kit is available, including the optional plastic lens. This kit provides engineers with all necessary components to test and optimize the sensor in real-world scenarios, significantly reducing development cycles.
In summary, the V-LD1 radar sensor combines compact design, high accuracy, and low cost with versatile integration options, making it a powerful solution for next-generation distance measurement applications.
| Ordering number | State | Description |
| V-LD1-RFB-00M-01 | Active | Standard V-LD1 sensor module with default configuration, without PC software |
| V-LD1-LENS-RFB-01 | Active | Standard V-LD1 lens, ABS like white plastic |
| V-LD1-EVAL-RFB-00H | Active | Standard V-LD1 evaluation kit with powerful PC software and plastic lens |
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