Recently, Italian chip manufacturer ARIA Sensing launched the world's first UWB radar SoC chip Hydrogen for 3D detection. As the first product to provide 3D beamforming with programmable bandwidth up to 1.8GHz, it has set a new industry benchmark.
Image source: ARIA Sensing
According to the official website, the UWB radar SoC has the following features:
1D/2D/3D MIMO beamforming capabilities: capable of accurate depth perception and spatial resolution in complex sensing environments;
Excellent array diversity and lateral resolution: driving up to 4 transmit antennas and 4 receive antenna UWB channels, capable of configuring different arrays to maximize lateral resolution to optimize 3D imaging and radar detection;
Advanced waveforms: from single pulse mode to coded pulses, capable of optimizing signal-to-noise ratio in each detection task while maintaining extremely low radiated power;
Ultra-high resolution: with a wide range (programmable) of pulse bandwidths (from 500MHz to 1.8GHz), it can provide unparalleled resolution and enhance adaptability in different sensing applications and environments.
Embedded intelligence: Hydrogen integrates 2 RISC-V microprocessors to reduce bill of materials (BOM) costs;
Global applicability: Hydrogen can operate at different center frequencies to achieve lossless resolution operations worldwide.
In terms of application scenarios, the product can be used for personnel tracking, fall detection, contactless vital signs monitoring, driver vital signs monitoring, in-car personnel counting, gesture recognition, hidden anti-intrusion sensors, etc.
ARIA Sensing offers four modular solutions tailored for 2D and 3D radar applications to ensure versatility and seamless integration into multiple markets including automotive, industrial automation and smart homes.
ARIA Sensing believes that UWB (ultra-wideband) technology is an ideal choice for high-precision radar sensors. It has the advantages of low cost and low power consumption, and does not require active transponders for sensing. Compared with other high-resolution radar devices, UWB devices have lower power consumption and operating frequency, showing higher energy efficiency.
In addition, UWB technology also abandons its reliance on optical images, which makes it an ideal technology platform for privacy protection. Its detection capabilities are not affected by environmental factors such as fog, smoke, lighting conditions or clothing occlusion, and UWB signals perform well in penetrating unnecessary obstacles.
The high-resolution characteristics of UWB technology also provide rich environmental information, enough to meet the most demanding application requirements. More advanced, the same device using UWB technology can achieve multiple functions such as vital sign detection and gesture recognition, demonstrating its powerful versatility and practicality.
Alessio Cacciatori, founder and CEO of ARIA Sensing, said: "Hydrogen represents a paradigm shift in radar technology, combining the latest advances in ultra-wideband with compact SoC design."
According to information, ARIA Sensing is a company located in Rezzato, Italy, founded in 2017. The company focuses on the research and development, design and commercialization of ultra-wideband devices and solutions, and is known for its innovative emPulse technology.
This paper is from Ulink Media, Shenzhen, China, the organizer of IOTE EXPO (IoT Expo in China)
