NXP expands product portfolio to create high-resolution automotive radar sensors

The latest 77GHz radar transceiver complements the rich and flexible portfolio of high-performance radars

The complete IC portfolio includes complete radar system components for seamless integration with the S32R27x / 37x vehicle class processor platforms

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NXP Semiconductors N.V., the world's largest automotive semiconductor supplier, announces the launch of a new addition to its industry-leading 77GHz radar portfolio. The NXP MR3003 Radar Transceiver, used by the world's top car makers, is targeted at autonomous driving applications that require high resolution and long range capabilities and are designed for forward and angle radar development. With the new family of NXP system components, automakers get system solutions that truly fit their needs, including high-performance imaging radar inspection. At the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), NXP and its partners will demonstrate a range of radar applications designed to extend the radar's role in future vehicles.

The rise of autopilot has changed the pattern of the radar market. As users' demands for forward viewing and 360-degree epicyclic detection increase, automakers need to find the best RF performance, power consumption, and sensor size based on the specific application and location of the radar inside the vehicle.

NXP's complete portfolio of radar transceivers form the industry's only radar portfolio based on BiCMOS and advanced RFCMOS process technology, utilizing a complete system solution to meet the needs of automotive manufacturers. The NXP Radar Portfolio, coupled with the NXP S32R Automotive Radar Processing Platform, networked ICs and power management solutions, will help automakers develop systems ranging from compact compact radar sensors to high resolution imaging radar detection applications that drive radar Widely used in all different models. It is estimated that NXP radar technology is used in more than 50% of all automotive radar modules shipped in 2017.

Patrick Morgan, vice president and general manager of NXP's ADAS product line, said: "The MR3003 radar transceiver offers superior RF output power, low noise and multi-channel operation for longer ranging and higher resolution radar sensors. Using SiGeBiCMOS and RFCMOS technology to develop high-performance products, Pu constitute a unique portfolio of radar products that provide significant support to automakers in meeting the different radar needs of all types of vehicles. "

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At CES 2018, NXP and its partners will highlight two programs that will be used to drive the wider adoption of automotive radar sensors.

The high-resolution imaging radar sensor concept is based on 12-channel TX and 16-channel RX designs. The demonstration cascades multiple MR3003 radar transceivers within a single radar sensor, highlighting the demanding RF performance necessary to achieve high-resolution imaging radar inspection, including high output power, low noise and scalability. The radar solution can track thousands of targets simultaneously and detect the surrounding environment in real time, which is crucial for L4 / L5 autonomous driving.

Scalable radar platform to meet the needs of long-range, medium-range and short-range radars. The demonstration uses a single NXP TEF810x ​​RFCMOS radar transceiver and S32R274 processor with a focus on high performance, ultra-compact design and low power consumption, allowing up to 12-20 radar sensors to be connected to each other around the car.

Product Features and Links

NXP Radar Portfolio, Including Radar Transceivers, Microcontrollers, Power Management ICs, Networking ICs

MR3003 radar transceiver features

Outstanding output power and low noise figure for short or long range detection

Low phase noise and excellent linearity for excellent target resolution

Three TX channels with accurate phase rotators allow each channel to be fired independently for simultaneous detection of multiple targets including beam steering control

Transceiver cascade option, allowing multiple transceivers to be connected within a single radar sensor for high-resolution multi-channel imaging radar applications and real-time environment mapping

Listing situation

Samples are now available for the MR3003 and TEF810x ​​radar transceivers and will be in volume production by 2018.

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