HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 2 February 2021 – Global technology-solutions provider Arrow
Electronics, Inc. today announced the launch of an integrated millimeter-wave (mmWave)
radar-sensing solution, based on Infineon’s XENSIV™ mmWave
radar chip. This integrated module solution, manufactured
by Jorjin Technologies, enables engineers to rapidly
deploy detecting and tracking capability of micro and macro motions with high
sensitivity and accuracy for developing next-generation smart
home and building and healthcare applications.
Arrow Electronics launches an integrated high- precision and low-power millimeter-wave radar-sensing solution for detecting and tracking Micro Motions
According to a recent research report, the
radar sensors market is expected to reach USD 22 billion by 2025, registering a
CAGR of around 18 percent in the next five years1. The proliferation
of radar-sensing technology has been driven by technological advancements and increasing
demand for more intuitive presence and motion-detection features to enhance user
experience, security, and safety.
Comparing to traditional passive infrared and ultrasonic sensors, mmWave radar-sensing
technology offers many performance benefits.
Radar sensors do not require operating with a direct line of sight,
making it possible to be concealed or disguised underneath plywood or plastic
enclosures for addressing privacy and security considerations. Radar sensing is also highly adaptable to
environmental conditions such as darkness, sunshine, smoke, fog, or haze, thus reducing
detection errors and improving accuracy.
This all-in-one integrated solution enables
the detection of human presence within a configurable range. Micro-movement detection like typing in front
of a notebook and macro-movement detection like walking inside a room can be
detected. Powered by
Infineon’s XENSIV™ mmWave radar
chip and its proprietary radar presence detection
algorithms, the solution incorporates a processor system based on Infineon’s ARM
Cortex-M4F, an integrated 1Tx/3Rx antenna, and an on-board power regulator. The unique antenna in package
(AIP) with built-in detector feature makes it easier for engineers to integrate
mmWave radar sensing capability, without prior technical know-how in radio
frequency, antenna design or radar signal processing. Low power consumption and small-form-factor offer
cost-effective benefits. The
solution is FCC pre-test ready.
“Arrow’s extensive sensing technology
portfolio, engineering services, and industry expertise help engineers and
innovators acquire the kind of technological capabilities it takes to create,
make, and manage smart and connected devices.
Infineon’s mmWave radar technology is a great addition to our IoT
portfolio. Our technical collaboration with
Jorjin Technologies enables us to bring to market this integrated and ready-to-use
module for quick adoption of mmWave radar technology,” said Esmond Wong,
Arrow’s vice president of supplier management for the Asia-Pacific region.
Jorjin Technologies is a leading module
solution provider in Taiwan specializing in AR and IoT. “We are excited to work with Infineon and
Arrow to facilitate the diffusion of mmWave radar technology into new fields
such as smart home, security and even healthcare applications. With more than 10
years of industry experience, our module design and production expertise help simplify
the implementation of mmWave sensor solutions,” said Tom Liang, Chairman of
Jorjin Technologies.
To help engineers designing mmWave radar-sensing
technology, Arrow now offers the integrated module solution MM5D91-00
and evaluation kit MM5D91E00
from Jorjin Technologies. For more information, visit https://www.arrow.com/en/research-and-events/articles/millimeter-wave-radar.
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1 https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/the-radar-sensors-market-was-valued-at-usd-10-32-billion-in-2019-and-it-is-expected-to-reach-usd-22-billion-by-2025-registering-a-cagr-of-18-36-during-2020-2025-1029260856
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leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2019 sales of $29
billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily
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