Abstract
In this paper, a prototype automotive radar sensor is presented that is capable of generating simultaneously multiple transmit (TX) beams. The system is based on a four-channel 77-GHz frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) radar system. The number of beams, their radiated power, steering angle, and beam pattern can be changed adaptively. This is achieved by the utilization of orthogonal waveforms applied to different beams in combination with digital beamforming on the receive side. Key components are vector modulators in the TX path controlled by digital-to-analog converters. The performance of the system is shown in measurements focused on beam pattern, signal-to-noise ratio, and susceptibility in case of interfering targets at cross-range. Measurement results are discussed and compared to theory and simulations. Furthermore, crest factor minimization of the vector modulator's control signals is introduced and used to increase the achievable TX power, which will be also shown in measurements.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 6670120 |
| Pages (from-to) | 4262-4274 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue number | 12 |
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| Publication status | Published - Dec 2013 |
Fields of science
- 202019 High frequency engineering
- 202029 Microwave engineering
- 202033 Radar technology
JKU Focus areas
- Mechatronics and Information Processing