DESCRIPTION

· The AWR6843AOP is a single-chip 60- to 64-GHz mmWave sensor with Antennas-On-Package (AOP) technology, integrating FMCW transceiver, PLL, transmitter, receiver, baseband, and ADC.

· It features a built-in calibration and self-test system, Arm Cortex-R4F-based radio control, and C674x DSP for advanced signal processing.

· The device includes internal memory with ECC, hardware accelerators, and supports autonomous mode with user application loading from QSPI flash memory.

FEATURES

· Integrated 4 receivers and 3 transmitters with 60- to 64-GHz coverage and 4-GHz continuous bandwidth.

· Ultra-accurate chirp engine based on fractional-N PLL and supports 6-bit phase shifter.

· Built-in firmware (ROM), self-calibrating system, and embedded self-monitoring for functional safety-compliant devices.

· Hardware accelerator for FFT, filtering, and CFAR processing, with memory compression capabilities.

· Device security features include secure boot, programmable root keys, and crypto software accelerators.

· Functional safety-compliant with ISO 26262 certification up to ASIL B and AEC-Q100 qualification.

· Power management with built-in LDO network and dual voltage support for I/Os.

· Easy hardware design with a 0.8-mm pitch, 180-pin flip chip BGA package.

APPLICATIONS

· Automotive radar systems for object detection and collision avoidance.

· Industrial automation for precise sensing and monitoring.

· Consumer electronics for gesture recognition and proximity sensing.

· Security systems for intrusion detection and perimeter monitoring.

· Functional safety applications requiring high reliability and compliance with safety standards.