The MR2001 is an expandable three package solution for automotive radar modules. The chipset consists of a VCO (voltage controlled oscillator), a two-channel Tx transmitter, and a three-channel Rx receiver.

The MR2001V is a high performance, highly integrated, four-channel VCO, ideally suited for automotive radar applications. In conjunction with the MR2001T, the two-channel transmitter, and the MR2001R, a three-channel receiver, it provides an expandable three package solution for automotive radar modules.

The chips are connected together via the LO signal around 38 GHz. The individual control of each chip is realized by SPI. The main controller and modulation master is a single microprocessor (MCU) with integrated high-speed analog to digital converters (ADC) and appropriate signal processing capability such as fast fourier transforms.

The front-end solution is specifically architected to be controlled by NXP's Qorivva MPC5775 MCU. Especially the baseband functionality (high-pass filters, variable gain amplifiers, anti-aliasing filters) on the receiver chips has been designed to work with the MPC5775 MCU.

Features

•Scalable to 4 TX channels and 12 RX channels

•Advanced packaging technology

•High performance supports fast modulation with simultaneous active channels

•Excellent spatial resolution and detection accuracy

•Local oscillator at 38 GHz to lower the distribution loss and reduce impact on antenna pattern

•Best phase noise < -75 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset

•Low power consumption of 2.5 W for the total transceiver

•Integrated system level calibration when combined with Qorivva MPC577xK MCU

•Compatible with all leading MCUs

•Optimized for the NXP Qorivva MPC577xK MCU

•Scalable approach to support SRR, MRR and LRR applications

•Reduced number of external components due to higher integration level

•Baseband integration on receiver suitable to work with the MPC577xK Qorivva MCU

•Bi-phase modulator on the transmitter chip

Applications

•Automotive proximity radar

•LRR, MRR and SRR

•ADAS

•Industrial surveillance and security systems