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TIDA-020093
Single-chip mmWave streaming radar reference design for automotive front radar
TIDA-020093
Overview
With more autonomous driving features, the automotive industry shifts to radar value and performance optimization. Radar performance and cost can be improved by raw radar data streaming topologies. This reference design features the AWR2188 radar front end with 8TX and 8RX antenna elements for high angular resolution. Combined with DS90UB971S-Q1 FPD-Link™ serializer for raw data transmission to central processing units and the MSPM0G3519-Q1 controller, the design enables streaming radar applications. The system incorporates a wide-input voltage pre-regulator and a radar Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC), delivering ultra-low noise supply essential for radar performance.
Features
- High performance radar for imaging and long range radar
- 8TX and 8RX 3D waveguide antenna
- Space-optimized design on a single PCB: 82mm × 59mm
- RAW radar data transmission over FPD-Link™
- Power supply optimized for small size, high efficiency, and low noise
- Off-battery power supply or Power over Coax (PoC)
- Diagnostic and monitoring functions for functional safety
A fully assembled board has been developed for testing and performance validation only, and is not available for sale.
Design files & products
Design files
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TIDUFF0.PDF (948 KB)
Reference design overview and verified performance test data
SWCM010.PDF (740 KB)
Detailed overview of design layout for component placement
SLVRBZ1.PDF (144 KB)
Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers
SLVRBZ3.ZIP (10433 KB)
Files used for 3D models or 2D drawings of IC components
SLVC924.ZIP (1503 KB)
Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB
SLVRBZ2.PDF (5572 KB)
PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout
SLVRBZ0.PDF (1276 KB)
Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components
Products
Includes TI products in the design and potential alternatives.
AC/DC & DC/DC converters (integrated FET)
LM68635-Q1 — Automotive, 65V, 3.5A synchronous functional safety buck converter
AC/DC & DC/DC converters (integrated FET)
TPS628501-Q1 — Automotive 2.7V-to-6V 1A step-down converter in SOT-583 package
FPD-Link SerDes
DS90UB971-Q1 — FPD-Link IV 7.55-Gbps serializer with CSI-2 interface for 8MP+ cameras, radar and other sensors
Arm Cortex-M0+ MCUs
MSPM0G3519-Q1 — Automotive 80MHz ARM® Cortex®-M0+ MCU with 512kB flash, 128kB SRAM, 2 CAN, 2 ADC, DAC, COMP
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| * | Design guide | Single-Chip mmWave Streaming Radar Reference Design for Automotive Front Radar | PDF | HTML | Dec 10, 2025 |
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