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*24GHz to 24,250GHz Specified [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISM_band 24GHz ISM Band])<br>
 
*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>  
*Voltage Tuning Range: +1 to +6Volts<br>
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*+5V Power Supply
*+5V Power
 
 
*8Watt Consumption (Continuous Operation)
 
*8Watt Consumption (Continuous Operation)
 
*IF Amplification: 55dB<br>  
 
*IF Amplification: 55dB<br>  
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*2 Analog to Digital Converters 1 and 3 MSPS [Optional, only one operational]
 
*2 Analog to Digital Converters 1 and 3 MSPS [Optional, only one operational]
 
*ADC Data Capture via SPI Link
 
*ADC Data Capture via SPI Link
*Basic Control Connector:<br>
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**Power +5V<br>
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*Expansion Connector for [http://labs.igep.es/index.php/IGEP_v2_platform IGEPv2]:<br>
**GND<br>
 
**Vt ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltage-controlled_oscillator VCO] Tuning Voltage)<br>
 
**IF Signal<br>
 
**CTL1 control port to switch standard or Narrow Band Pass Filtering<br>
 
**CTL2 control port to switch standard or Doppler filtering<br>
 
**PULSE control signal for pulsed mode operation<br>
 
*Expansion Connector for [http://labs.igep.es/index.php/IGEP_v2_platform IGEPv2] or BEAGLEBOARD:<br>
 
 
**Power +5V<br>
 
**Power +5V<br>
 
**GND<br>
 
**GND<br>
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**CTL control port for initial sweep and capture data<br>
 
**CTL control port for initial sweep and capture data<br>
 
**PULSE control signal for pulsed mode operation<br>
 
**PULSE control signal for pulsed mode operation<br>
 
*Expansion Connectors for [http://labs.igep.es/index.php/IGEP_module IGEP MODULE] or GUMSTIX OVERO Board:<br>
 
**Power +4.2V<br>
 
**GND<br>
 
**DDS MODULATOR Programming through SPI Link<br>
 
**ADC Sampling and Data Capture through SPI Link<br>
 
**IF Signal<br>
 
**CTL1 control port to switch standard or Narrow Band Pass Filtering<br>
 
**CTL2 control port to switch standard or Doppler filtering<br>
 
**CTL control port for initial sweep and capture data<br>
 
**PULSE control signal for pulsed mode operation<br>
 
 
*USB-OTG Connector. Operational only when [http://labs.igep.es/index.php/IGEP_module IGEP MODULE] or GUMSTIX OVERO is used.<br>
 
  
 
*Power +5V Connector<br>
 
*Power +5V Connector<br>
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*Released on April 2011.
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*Released on June 2011.
  
 
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Revision as of 09:11, 3 March 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




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, 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
  • Power +5V Connector
  • EEPROM Programmable via I2C link
  • Optional Linear Regulator to extend Input Source Power to +16Volts


  • Released on June 2011.


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