The new development board from SparkFun Electronics utilizes
the XM125 Module from Acconeer, enabling wider adoption of powerful
60GHz Radar Technology for a variety of unique use
cases.
BOULDER,
Colo., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SparkFun
Electronics introduces the SparkFun Pulsed Coherent Radar Sensor –
Acconeer XM125 (Qwiic), opening up a world of possibilities for
those looking to easily utilize a complex and powerful technology.
This cutting-edge sensor brings 60 GHz radar technology to your
projects, surpassing traditional ultrasonic and infrared sensors,
and boasts an impressive range of up to 20 meters.
Not limited to surface detection, it can penetrate walls,
cabinets, and even pockets (depending on the material), as well as
environmental obstacles like snow, rain, smoke and fog, opening up
many unique applications and enabling users to "hide" the sensor so
it does not interfere with design. With millimeter-high precision,
it enables accurate distance measurement, motion detection, object
speed sensing, and gesture recognition. The board comes equipped
with multiple Qwiic Connectors, allowing seamless I2C-based
prototyping with the rest of our Qwiic Connect System, no soldering
necessary!
"We are thrilled to bring this new Pulsed Coherent Radar Sensor
– Acconeer XM125 (Qwiic) board into our catalog," says Kirk Benell, CTO of Sparkfun Electronics.
"Merging Acconeer's 60GHz Pulsed Coherent Radar Sensor with Qwiic
opens up numerous interesting presence sensing and velocity
detection applications in challenging environments. Equipping the
development board with Qwiic Connectors allows for rapid
prototyping with our extensive library of compatible products."
Key features and benefits include:
- Low Power Consumption: Despite its power, the sensor consumes
remarkably low power, making it ideal for battery-powered
applications where efficiency is paramount.
- Pulsed Coherent Radar Technology: The XM125 utilizes pulsed
coherent radar technology to differentiate between stationary
objects and moving targets, enabling precise presence sensing and
velocity detection.
- Comprehensive Connectivity: The XM125, equipped with two Qwiic
Connectors, a USB Type-C connector, ESD protection diodes, and a
CH340C USB-to-serial converter, ensures seamless connectivity.
- User-Friendly Design: Featuring reset and boot buttons, Qwiic
compatibility, and 0.1in.-spaced pins, the sensor offers ease of
use and flexibility in integrating your system.
- Visualization Tool: Acconeer's Python-based Acconeer
Exploration Tool provides real-time data collection and
visualization, facilitating sensor configuration and optimization
for your specific application needs.
About SparkFun Electronics – (www.sparkfun.com)
Since 2003, SparkFun has been helping turn ideas into reality.
We believe new technology makes great ideas happen. No matter your
vision, our open-source tools, documentation, and online tutorials
make emerging technology easy to use and the road to a finished
project shorter.
About Acconeer – (https://www.acconeer.com)
With ground-breaking technology, Acconeer has developed a robust
and cost-effective Pulsed Coherent 60 GHz Radar sensor that opens a
new world of interaction. Since 2012, Acconeer combines the
advantage of low power consumption with highly accurate pulsed
radar systems of coherent radar, all integrated into a component
with a surface area of only 28 mm2.
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