Microcontroller drives fast chirp-modulation automotive and industrial radar systems

Mouser is stocking the S32R274 radar microcontroller from NXP Semiconductors. Engineered to satisfy the high-performance computation requirements needed by modern beam-forming and fast chirp-modulation radar systems, the device combines signal-processing acceleration with a multicore architecture to afford up to four times the power performance in automotive and industrial applications, compared to earlier generations of products. The radar microcontroller provides a multifaceted solution for general software tasks and car bus interfacing. Combined with RF front-end technologies (RFCMOS or BiCMOS), the device gives designers a scalable answer that addresses ultra-short-range, short-range, mid-range and long-range radar systems. Security features of the device include a Cryptographic Security Engine for advanced security management, a Password and Device Security module that provides censorship and life-cycle management and a diary control for tamper detection. With support for ISO 26262 SEooC up to ASIL-D classification and a rating for AEC-Q100 Grade 1, the device is an ideal solution for ADAS. The solution is supported by the S32R274RRUEVB evaluation board offering a mixture of interfaces, including RS232/SCI, FlexRAY, LINFlexD, Ethernet, and two CAN interfaces.