Socionext
Unveils Next-Generation Radar Sensors
for IoT, Smart Home and Other Applications
Taipei,
Taiwan,
October 3, 2019 --- Socionext Inc., a leading provider of
advanced SoC solutions for wide range of applications, today introduced
new set of radio-wave ranging sensors for smart home and other IoT
devices. The SC1230 Series, which can detect location and movement of
persons with high sensitivity, low power consumption and low cost, is
available now in samples, with volume production scheduled for the
first quarter of 2020.
The digital transformation (DX), which seamlessly integrates the
physical and digital worlds, is becoming essential to realize a
super-smart society, dubbed "Society 5.0" --- the newly-formed Japanese
technological initiative that shifts economic and social focus,
blurring the frontier between cyberspace and the physical space. The
major elements for digital transformation involve highly-sensitive,
compact, low-cost and low power sensing technology which can be
implemented to various IoT devices.
The new SC1230 series is a new lineup of radar sensor products and
detects location and movement of persons with high sensitivity without
recording images or sounds. They are highly useful in developing new
services and functions based on information about “human behavior”,
while also addressing privacy concerns.
Conventional radar sensors required advanced knowledge for handling,
and it was also difficult to install them in home-use appliances
because of the power consumption and the physical dimensions. The
company’s expertise in signal processing and circuit design
technologies allows the SC1230 Series to achieve ultra-low power
consumption, ultra-compact size, and high cost performance
simultaneously. Incorporating basic signal processing functions into
the sensor device reduces the number of external components, and makes
it easier to use without requiring specialized knowledge in signal
processing. With built-in antenna in a compact package of 9mm x 9mm and
power consumption at 0.5 mW, they can be installed anywhere using
battery power. The lineup includes two products, the SC1232AR3 which
measures the presence and the distance of an object, and the SC1233AR3
which can also detect the direction. Users can choose the right product
depending on their applications.
Socionext will continue to explore the potential of new sensing
technologies by developing radar sensor products and proposing new
applications and solutions. The company aims at expanding the usage of
the products not only for home appliances but also for mobile devices
and industrial equipment.
SC1230
Series Sample Price
(When purchasing 100 units)
SC1232AR3: 15.00 US dollar ea.
SC1233AR3: 16.50 US dollar ea.
SC
1230 Series Overview
All-in-one package radar sensor with built-in antenna, radio circuit,
A/D converter and ranging calculation circuit. Comes with built-in
motion detection function that detects the distance to an object and
flags when movement is detected. After setting up the system from host
MCU via I2C/SPI, it can be used simply by reading the detection result.
It operates at an average power consumption of approximately 0.5 mW for
detection of persons operating at 0.1% duty cycle in motion detection
mode.
SC1232AR3/SC1233AR3
Operating Frequency
24.06 - 24.24GHz
Package
9mm x 9mm x 1.18mm BGA, 0.8mm
pitch, 64 pin
Supply Voltage
1.5V – 1.8V (Core) / 1.8 – 3.3V
(I/O)
SC1232AR3
The Digital Beam Shaper feature enables to select a Field of View of
either 120 or 95 degrees. The detection range is 8 m in the front
direction.
SC1233AR3
The dual receiving antenna system allows 2D angle detection by using an
external MCU. FOV is 120 degrees, and the detection range is 8m in the
front direction. For angle detection, it outputs pre-processed data by
the built-in circuit, so angle information can be obtained with a
simple calculation.
FOV is half-value angle. FOV and detection range with the actual usage
vary depending on the surrounding environment.
Socionext is a global, innovative enterprise that designs, develops and
delivers System-on-Chip solutions to customers worldwide. The company
is focused on technologies that drive today’s leading-edge applications
in consumer, automotive and industrial markets. Socionext combines
world-class expertise, experience, and an extensive IP portfolio to
provide exceptional solutions and ensure a better quality of experience
for customers. Founded in 2015, Socionext Inc. is headquartered in
Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, Asia, United States and Europe to
lead its product development and sales activities. For more
information, visit www.socionext.com.
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in this press release is accurate at time of publication and is subject
to change without advance notice.
About
Socionext Taiwan Inc.
Socionext Taiwan Inc. was formally established in 1, April, 2016. We
provide System-on-Chip (SoC) products of Image Processing, Automobile
Electronics, High performance SoC, Custom SoC, Milbeaut, AVC/HEVC
Encoder & Decoder, and 2K/4K/8K TV Solution. Socionext is
devoted to the brand promise “for better quality of experience”, and
provide more efficient solutions to realize time-to-market product
development for customers. For more information, visit
www.tw.socionext.com?lang=en