SHIELD_AUTONOM_BGT60 Complete autonomous shield with XENSIV™ BGT60LTR11AIP radar sensor MMIC

Overview

Infineon’s first completely autonomous 60GHz radar sensor MMIC for motion sensing

This board features Infineon’s first completely autonomous radar sensor – the BGT60LTR11AIP. The 60 GHz radar MMIC is a fully integrated microwave motion sensor including Antennas in Package (AIP) as well as integrated detectors for motion and direction of motion. A state machine enables operation of the device without any external microcontroller. In this autonomous mode, it detects a human target up to 7 m with a low-power consumption of less than 2 mW. These features make the small-sized radar solution a compelling, smart and cost-effective replacement for conventional PIR sensors in low power or battery-powered applications.

For this board, the chip is configured for autonomous operation. It only requires power supply and ground via two pins and provides directly the digital output regarding detected motion and direction of motion via two other pins. It is designed in a way that ii directly fits on an Arduino MKR board.

Summary of Features

BGT60LTR11AIP MMIC:

  • 3.3 x 6.7 x 0.56 mm package size
  • 1Tx 1Rx Antennas in Package (AIP) with 90° field of view
  • Integrated detectors for motion and direction of motion
  • Multiple modes of operation, including a completely autonomous mode
  • Adjustable performance parameters such as detection sensitivity, hold time and frequency of operation

BGT60LTR11AIP shield

  • 20 x 6.25 mm size
  • 2 LEDs on the shield illustrating the motion sensor output
  • Form factor compatibility with Arduino MKR board

Benefits

  • Up to 7 m detection range for humans
  • Less than 2 mW power consumption possible
  • Requires minimal external circuitry 

Potential Applications

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