3.5 to 5 GHz, 7 to 10 GHz and 14 to 20 GHz FMCW Modulator for RADAR

Overview

The WEA520SFMCW22G is an ultra-fast ultra-linear FMCW frequency synthesizer capable of generating 1400 MHz Chirps at 20 GHz frequency. It uses a reference input ranging from 20 MHz to 200 MHz, with the use of an external Crystal or clock (CMOS or LVDS). The WEA520SFMCW22G generates an RF signal spanning from 3.5 GHz up to 20.25 GHz with the four integrated VCOs and the use of an RF frequency doubler and divider. The synthesizer utilizes the WEASIC proprietary WeCHIRPTM, wePACTM, weCALTM technologies to provide very fast ramp retracing and settling times while maintaining industry leading phase noise during chirping. The modulator has a phase synchronization capability for coherent operation with other modulators. It also provides synchronized trigger event signals for the RADAR Transmitter and Receiver chips. By the use of internal high PSRR LDOs, the WEA520SFMCW22G can withstand noisy power supply environment. It is powered by a single 1.8 V supply

Key Features

  • QFN40 6mm X 6mm
  • Ultra-Linear Ultra-Fast FMCW Chirp Generator
  • Ultra Low PN (SSB): -113 dBc/Hz at ?f = 1 MHz ( )
  • Reference input: 20 MHz to 200 MHz
  • Power Dissipation: 750 mW(2) / 390 mW(3)
  • Output frequency range:
  • • 3.5 GHz to 5.0 GHz
  • • 7.0 GHz to 10.13 GHz
  • • 14.0 GHz to 20.25 GHz
  • Chirp modulation BW: 1.4 GHz typ., 1.1GHz min. (1)
  • Excellent linearity: INL < 0.3% typ.
  • Chirp up / retrace slopes: 200 / 500 MHz/us (1)
  • Retrace time: < 0.5 us / 2 us @ BW 125 / 1000 MHz (1)
  • Negligible undershoot < 0.5% Chirping Bandwidth
  • Lock time: < 5 us (2)
  • No lock loss for 1 GHz linear frequency jump within 1 us
  • Programmable Chirp Profiles
  • Bank of LC-VCOs with 128 Bands/VCO
  • Automatic VCO/Band Selection System
  • Built-in auto calibration over process and temperature
  • Analog Test Bus functionality for real-time FuSa functionality

Block Diagram

3.5 to 5 GHz, 7 to 10 GHz and 14 to 20 GHz FMCW Modulator for RADAR Block Diagram

Applications

  • Automotive FMCW Radars
  • Industrial Radar Sensors

Deliverables

  • GDSII, System Verilog (SV) model

Technical Specifications

Foundry, Node
GlobalFoundries 22nm 22FDX
Maturity
Development
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Semiconductor IP