Applications

1 Selection Table

Application	Radar Principle	Automotive	Medical	Consumer Market	Industrial	Robotic
Life Sign Detection	Six-Port (in combination with MIMO)	Driver monitoring systems Child presence sensors	Patient monitoring Diagnostics Ambient assisted living	Self-Diagnostics Telemedicine Authentication Baby monitoring	Dead-Man's Control Smart farming, wildlife and cattle monitoring	Surgery robots
Gesture Recognition / HMI / Imaging	M(MIMO)	Passenger monitoring Public/on-demand mobility Interactive service	Touchless Control Communication Inclusion	Touchless Control Gaming Child care	Remote operation Augmented reality for technical support	Operator Interaction Adaptive environment
Obstacle Detection, Sense & Avoid	M(MIMO)	Collision avoidance Pedestrian detection Airbag & neck-rest control	Patient monitoring; Autonomous transportation Semi-automated Operation	Smart Home Home security Child care	Automated Operation Goods tracking Security Check-In	Interlock operation Collision avoidance Navigation
Non-Destructive Material Characterization	Wideband FMCW, Ultra-short pulse	Wear-Out monitoring Tyre control (station, in-situ) Road condition/quality check	Gas & liquid analysis DNA analysis Tissue analysis / imaging	On Site diagnostics for craftsmen do-it-yourself	Process control Food quality control Goods issuing	Material & quality control Optimization of operation
Range Finding / Distance Measurement	Single Channel (FMCW)	Parking assist aftermarket	Smart light control Equipment positioning	Smart home Sports Non-motorized mobility	Goods Positioning Level measurement Supply & storage system	Motion control Pick & Place Automated assembly

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2 Distance, Level, Position

2.1 Distance / Range Finding

Typical application: countless use cases in automation and moving vehicles

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Small IC dimensions / low price per unit Wide selection of frequency bands At frequencies beyond 100GHz with OnChip-antennas Simple sensor architecture	10 GHz up to 300 GHz	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRX_024_046 TRX_120_001 TRA_120_002 TRA_120_045

2.2 Interface Measurement

Typical application: foam on liquids

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Small IC dimensions / low price per unit At frequencies beyond 100GHz with OnChip-antennas	60 GHz up to 120 GHz	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRX_120_001 TRA_120_002 TRA_120_045

2.3 Level Probing

Typical applications: level of liquids, overfill protection, min/max level monitoring, level of bulk solids, level in fluidized reactors

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Small IC dimensions / low price per unit Wide selection of frequency bands At frequencies beyond 100GHz with OnChip-antennas Simple sensor architecture	24 GHz up to 120 GHz	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver Multi Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRX_024_046 TRX_120_001 TRA_120_002 T2R4_024_020

2.4 Position Finding

Typical application: motion control

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Small IC dimensions / low price per unit Wide selection of frequency bands At frequencies beyond 100GHz with OnChip-antennas Simple sensor architecture	24 GHz up to 120 GHz	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver Multi Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRX_024_046 T2R4_024_020 TRX_120_001 TRA_120_002

2.5 Presence Detection

Typical application: the presence of objects or humans

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Small IC dimensions / low price per unit Wide selection of frequency bands At frequencies beyond 100GHz with OnChip-antennas Simple sensor architecture	24 GHz up to 120 GHz	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver Multi Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRX_024_046 T2R4_024_020 TRX_120_001 TRA_120_002

2.6 Pressure Measurement

Typical application: gas pressure, the pressure of liquids

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
At frequencies beyond 100GHz with OnChip-antennas Simple sensor architecture	120 GHz up to 300 GHz	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRA_120_045 TRA_300_030

2.7 Temperature Measurement

Typical application: temperature over a bimetallic element

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
At frequencies beyond 100GHz with OnChip-antennas Simple sensor architecture	120 GHz up to 300 GHz	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRA_120_045 TRA_300_030

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3 Motion, Speed, Vibration

3.1 Flow Rate Measurement

Typical application: flow rate of liquids

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Small IC dimensions / low price per unit Simple sensor architecture	24 GHz	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRX_024_046

3.2 Motion Detection

Typical application: gesture recognition, Human Machine Interfaces

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Wide selection of frequency bands	24 GHz up to 120 GHz	Multi Channel Transceiver / Receiver	T2R4_024_020 TR2_120_017

3.3 Speed Measurement

Typical application: countless use cases in automation and moving vehicles

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Small IC dimensions / low price per unit Wide selection of frequency bands At frequencies beyond 100GHz with OnChip-antennas Simple sensor architecture	24 GHz up to 120 GHz	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRX_024_046 TRX_120_001 TRA_120_002

3.4 Vibration Detection

Typical application: device fault detection

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Small IC dimensions / low price per unit Wide selection of frequency bands At frequencies beyond 100GHz with OnChip-antennas Simple sensor architecture	60 GHz up to 120 GHz	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRX_120_001 TRA_120_002 TRA_120_045

3.5 Vital Sign Detection

Typical application: contactless monitoring of heartbeat and respiration, stroke prevention

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Small IC dimensions / low price per unit Wide selection of frequency bands At frequencies beyond 100GHz with OnChip-antennas Simple sensor architecture	120 GHz and beyond	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRX_120_001 TRA_120_002 TRA_120_045

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4 Objects, Presence, Shape

4.1 Presence Detection

Typical application: the presence of objects or humans

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Small IC dimensions / low price per unit Wide selection of frequency bands At frequencies beyond 100GHz with OnChip-antennas Simple sensor architecture	24 GHz up to 120 GHz	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRX_024_046 TRX_120_001 TRA_120_002

4.2 Shape Detection

Typical application: gesture recognition

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Wide selection of frequency bands	24 GHz up to 120 GHz	Multi Channel Transceiver / Receiver	T2R4_024_020 TR2_120_017

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5 Material Analysis

5.1 Non-destructive Testing

Typical application: quality control, absorption, reflection, transmission

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Small IC dimensions / low price per unit Wide selection of frequency bands At frequencies beyond 100GHz with OnChip-antennas Comparable simple sensor architecture	10 GHz up to 300 GHz	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRX_024_046 TRX_120_001 TRA_120_002 TRA_120_045 TRA_300_030

5.2 Positioning (High Resolution / Precision)

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Small IC dimensions / low price per unit Wide selection of frequency bands At frequencies beyond 100GHz with OnChip-antennas Comparable simple sensor architecture	60 GHz up to 300 GHz	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRX_120_001 TRA_120_002 TRA_120_045 TRA_300_030

5.3 Surface Profiling

Typical application: quality control

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Wide selection of frequency bands	120 GHz up to 300 GHz	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRX_120_001 TRA_120_002 TRA_120_045 TRA_300_030

5.4 Thickness Measurement (High Resolution)

Typical application: quality control

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Small IC dimensions / low price per unit Wide selection of frequency bands At frequencies beyond 100GHz with OnChip-antennas Simple sensor architecture	120 GHz up to 300 GHz	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRA_120_045 TRA_300_030

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6 Life Form Analysis

6.1 Vital Sign Detection

Typical application: contactless monitoring of heartbeat and respiration, stroke prevention, detection of heart disease, sleep apnea

Characteristics of mmW-Radar IC	Typical Radar Frequency	Recommended Product Type	Recommended Front End
Small IC dimensions / low price per unit Wide selection of frequency bands At frequencies beyond 100GHz with OnChip-antennas Simple sensor architecture	60 GHz and beyond	Single Channel Transceiver / Receiver	TRX_120_001 TRA_120_002 TRA_120_045 TRA_300_030

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