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== Specifications  ==
 
== Specifications  ==
*23GHz to 24,5GHz Operational<br>
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*24GHz to 24,250GHz Specified [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISM_band 24GHz ISM Band])<br>
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*23GHz to 24,5GHz Operational<br>  
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*24GHz to 24,250GHz Specified [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISM_band 24GHz ISM Band])<br>  
 
*+20dBm [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equivalent_isotropically_radiated_power E.I.R.P.]<br>  
 
*+20dBm [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equivalent_isotropically_radiated_power E.I.R.P.]<br>  
*+5V Power Supply
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*+5V Power Supply  
*8Watt Consumption (Continuous Operation)
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*8Watt Consumption (Continuous Operation)  
 
*IF Amplification: 55dB<br>  
 
*IF Amplification: 55dB<br>  
*IF Automatic Gain Control 40dB Dynamic Range
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*IF Automatic Gain Control 40dB Dynamic Range  
 
*IF Standard BandWidth limited 1-32KHz for noise reduction<br>  
 
*IF Standard BandWidth limited 1-32KHz for noise reduction<br>  
*Selectable 100Hz to 32KHz IF Filter for Doppler [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modulation CW] Measurements<br>
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*Selectable 100Hz to 32KHz IF Filter for Doppler [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modulation CW] Measurements<br>  
 
*Selectable 4KHz to 25KHz IF Filter for Narrow Band Precise Measurements<br>  
 
*Selectable 4KHz to 25KHz IF Filter for Narrow Band Precise Measurements<br>  
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modulation CW] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency-shift_keying FSK] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FMCW FMCW] Modes<br>  
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modulation CW] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency-shift_keying FSK] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FMCW FMCW] Modes<br>  
*Direct Digital Synthesizer Modulator Programmable via SPI Link
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*Direct Digital Synthesizer Modulator Programmable via SPI Link  
*2 Analog to Digital Converters 1 and 3 MSPS [Optional, only one operational]
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*2 Analog to Digital Converters 1 and 3 MSPS [Optional on demand, only one operational]  
 
*ADC Data Capture via SPI Link
 
*ADC Data Capture via SPI Link
  
*Expansion Connector for [http://labs.igep.es/index.php/IGEP_v2_platform IGEPv2]:<br>
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*Expansion Connector for [http://labs.igep.es/index.php/IGEP_v2_platform IGEPv2]:<br>  
**Power +5V<br>
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**Power +5V<br>  
**GND<br>
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**GND<br>  
**DDS MODULATOR Programming through SPI Link<br>
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**DDS MODULATOR Programming through SPI Link<br>  
**ADC Sampling and Data Capture through SPI Link<br>
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**ADC Sampling and Data Capture through SPI Link<br>  
**IF Signal<br>
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**IF Signal<br>  
**CTL1 control port to switch standard or Narrow Band Pass Filtering<br>
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**CTL1 control port to switch standard or Narrow Band Pass Filtering<br>  
**CTL2 control port to switch standard or Doppler filtering<br>
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**CTL2 control port to switch standard or Doppler filtering<br>  
**CTL control port for initial sweep and capture data<br>
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**CTL control port for initial sweep and capture data<br>  
**PULSE control signal for pulsed mode operation<br>
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**PULSE control signal for pulsed mode operation (on demand)<br>
  
*Power +5V Connector<br>
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*Power +5V Connector<br>  
*EEPROM Programmable via I2C link
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*EEPROM Programmable via I2C link  
*Optional Linear Regulator to extend Input Source Power to +16Volts
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*Optional Linear Regulator to extend Input Source Power to +16Volts (on demand)
  
 
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Revision as of 12:30, 8 July 2011

Radar Kit v2 Overview

Radar Kit v2 is a Complete K-Band Radar System Technology Demonstrator.
It is the result of combining Radar v2 Board Complete Option with IGEPv2 Board.

Designed for using World-Wide 24GHz ISM Band.




Radar Kit v2 Main Characteristics

  • K-Band VCO Radar Transceiver
  • CW / FSK / FMCW Modes
  • ISEE Propietary Microwave Hardware Design
  • 24GHz Low Noise Amplifier
  • IF Preamplifier
  • Bandwidth Limited for low noise performance
  • Integrated micro-strip antennas
  • Small Profile
  • Temperature Range: -40 to +80º C
  • IGEPv2 Processor Board for Advanced Applications
  • Ethernet Link
  • Web Server for Radar Control Configuration and Signal Monitorng in Pseudo-Real Time
  • Internet access to Radar: control and monitoring
  • High Speed Processing Capabilities if TI OMAP35x DSP is used (FFT, Digital Filtering, etc)




Radar Kit v2 Features

Specifications

  • 23GHz to 24,5GHz Operational
  • 24GHz to 24,250GHz Specified 24GHz ISM Band)
  • +20dBm E.I.R.P.
  • +5V Power Supply
  • 8Watt Consumption (Continuous Operation)
  • IF Amplification: 55dB
  • IF Automatic Gain Control 40dB Dynamic Range
  • IF Standard BandWidth limited 1-32KHz for noise reduction
  • Selectable 100Hz to 32KHz IF Filter for Doppler CW Measurements
  • Selectable 4KHz to 25KHz IF Filter for Narrow Band Precise Measurements
  • CW / FSK / FMCW Modes
  • Direct Digital Synthesizer Modulator Programmable via SPI Link
  • 2 Analog to Digital Converters 1 and 3 MSPS [Optional on demand, only one operational]
  • ADC Data Capture via SPI Link
  • Expansion Connector for IGEPv2:
    • Power +5V
    • GND
    • DDS MODULATOR Programming through SPI Link
    • ADC Sampling and Data Capture through SPI Link
    • IF Signal
    • CTL1 control port to switch standard or Narrow Band Pass Filtering
    • CTL2 control port to switch standard or Doppler filtering
    • CTL control port for initial sweep and capture data
    • PULSE control signal for pulsed mode operation (on demand)
  • Power +5V Connector
  • EEPROM Programmable via I2C link
  • Optional Linear Regulator to extend Input Source Power to +16Volts (on demand)


  • Released on June 2011.


USER MANUAL & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION


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