FMCW-12-0006
Radar Front End
Datasheet
Description
Farran’s 77 GHz FMCW Radar front end is
based on a GaAs MMIC chipset offering wide
bandwidth in a small outline package. The
transmit signal is derived from an input VCO
signal, which also acts as the LO for the
receive mixer. The resulting IF is conditioned
for gain and filtering as required.
Features
• Very compact, simple design
• Lightweight and low power consumption
• High available bandwidth
• FMCW homodyne architecture
• Customised solutions possible
• Bi-Static antenna configuration
Applications
• Aircraft collision avoidance
• Critical area surveillance
• Vehicular collision avoidance
• Runway incursion detection
• Traffic management
• FOD – Foreign Object Detection
Specification
Unit
Centre Frequency
GHz
Min
Typ
76.5
Bandwidth
GHz
1
Receiver Gain
dB
20
Receiver Noise Figure @ 2MHz IF
dB
Max
10
IF Output Frequency
MHz
0.05
LO Input Power
dBm
+10
RF Connections
-
WR-12 UG-387/U
LO Connector
-
SMA (F)
IF Connector
-
SMA (F)
Power Requirements
-
+5V @ 400mA typical
-5V @ 40mA typical
Dimensions (L x W x H)
-
67 mm x 28 mm x 19 mm
Unit 1 Airport East Business
Park, Farmers Cross, Cork.
Telephone: +353 21 4849170
Fax: +353 21 4849192
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30
15
25
12.5
20
10
15
7.5
10
5
5
Output Power (dBm)
Gain (dB)
FMCW-12 Gain & TX Power v Receive Frequency (IF = 2 MHz)
Gain
Output Power
2.5
0
0
76
76.2
76.4
76.6
76.8
77
RX & TX Frequency (GHz)
FMCW-12 Noise Figure v IF Frequency
25
Noise Figure (dB)
20
15
Noise Figure
10
5
0
0
0.5
1
1.5
IF Frequency (MHz)
Notes:
Unit 1 Airport East Business
Park, Farmers Cross, Cork.
Telephone: +353 21 4849170
Fax: +353 21 4849192
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Farran Technology reserves the right to change, without notice, the characteristic data and
other specifications applied to this product. The product may be subject to Irish export
restrictions
Unit 1 Airport East Business
Park, Farmers Cross, Cork.
Telephone: +353 21 4849170
Fax: +353 21 4849192
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