Application Note
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V1.7
2022-08-01
XENSIV™ BGT60LTR11AIP shield
60 GHz radar system platform
Introduction
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Key features
The BGT60LTR11AIP shield is optimized for fast prototyping designs and system integrations, as well as initial
product feature evaluations. In addition, the sensor can be integrated into systems like laptops, tablets, TVs,
speakers etc. to ‘wake’ them up based on motion (or direction of motion) detection, put them to sleep or auto
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lock when no motion is detected for a defined amount of time. This way, it can be a smart power saving feature
for these devices and might also eliminate the need for key-word based activation of systems. Radar sensors
offer the possibility to hide them inside the end product since they operate through non-metallic materials.
Therefore, it enables a seamless integration of technology in our day-to-day lives.
Some key features of the BGT60LTR11AIP shield are as follows:
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Form factor of 20 mm x 6.25 mm for the BGT60LTR11AIP shield
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Features an AIP MMIC of small size (6.7 mm x 3.3 mm x 0.56 mm), thereby eliminating antenna design
complexity at the user end
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Detects motion and direction of movement (approaching or departing) for a human target
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Works standalone (autonomous mode) or also with SPI mode to interface with an external
microcontroller
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Configurable settings like operation mode, detector threshold, detector hold time, operating frequency
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Low-power consumption
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Option to solder onto other PCBs such as Arduino MKR for extra flexibility
