SWRU630 December   2024

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Getting Started
  4.   Features
  5. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Key Features
    3. 1.3 Kit Contents
    4. 1.4 Specification
    5. 1.5 Device Information
  6. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1  xWRL6844EVM Antenna
      1. 2.1.1 PCB Material
        1. 2.1.1.1 Transmitter and Receiver Virtual Array
    2. 2.2  EVM Mux Block Diagram
    3. 2.3  Switch Settings
    4. 2.4  Push Button Switches
    5. 2.5  LEDs
    6. 2.6  DC Input Jack
    7. 2.7  USB Connector
    8. 2.8  DCA1000 HD Connector
    9. 2.9  BoosterPack Connector for LaunchPad Connectivity
    10. 2.10 CAN-FD_B Connector
    11. 2.11 CAN-FD_A Connector
    12. 2.12 LIN-PHY Connector
    13. 2.13 I2C Connections
      1. 2.13.1 EEPROM
    14. 2.14 XDS110 Interface
    15. 2.15 FTDI Interface
    16. 2.16 DCA1000EVM Mode
    17. 2.17 PCB Storage and Handling Recommendations:
      1. 2.17.1 PCB Storage and Handling Recommendations
      2. 2.17.2 Higher Power Demanding Applications
  7. 3Software, Development Tools, and Example Code
  8. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematics, PCB Layout and Bill of Materials (BOM)
    2. 4.2 EVM Design Database
    3. 4.3 Hardware Design Checklist
  9. 5Additional Information
    1. 5.1 Trademarks
  10. 6References
    1. 6.1 TI E2E Community
  11. 7Revision History

1.1 Introduction

The xWRL6844 mmWave radar Sensor is an integrated single chip mmWave sensor based on FMCW radar technology which operates in the 57GHz to 64GHz frequency band. The xWRL6844 is designed for low power, self-monitored, ultra-accurate radar systems in the automotive and industrial set of applications. The xWRL6844 EVM enables access to point-cloud data over XDS110 USB interface, as well as Raw ADC Data when interfaced with DCA1000 development kit. The xWRL6844EVM is supported by mmWave tools, demos and software including MMWAVE-L-SDK and TI's Code Composer Studio™(using the on-board XDS110 emulator). The xWRL6844EVM can also interface with the MCU LaunchPad™ development kit ecosystem by mounting LaunchPad BoosterPack connectors.