Title :
Fully-MMIC 76 GHz radar for ACC
Author :
Kuroda, Hiroshi ; Nakamura, Mitsuru ; Takano, Kazuaki ; Kondoh, Hiroshi
Author_Institution :
Third Dept. of Syst. Res., Hitachi Ltd., Ibaraki, Japan
Abstract :
The 76 GHz FSK (frequency shift keying) monopulse radar for the ACC (adaptive cruise control) using MMIC (monolithic microwave integrated circuits) has been developed. The radar transmits 2 frequencies in time-duplex, and measures the distance and the relative speed of targets. The monopulse feature detects the azimuth angle of targets without a scanning mechanism. A fully-MMIC 76 GHz module was developed, and the module was incorporated with microstrip-patch planar antennas. The MMIC module and signal processing electronics were combined into compact one-body unit. Basic radar performance and the new feature of the signal processing algorithm to discriminate multiple stationary targets were evaluated with good results
Keywords :
MMIC; adaptive control; automotive electronics; frequency shift keying; road vehicle radar; time division multiplexing; transport control; 76 GHz; ACC; FSK monopulse radar; adaptive cruise control; automobiles; azimuth target angle; frequency shift keying monopulse radar; fully-MMIC 76 GHz radar; microstrip-patch planar antennas; monolithic microwave integrated circuits; monopulse feature; multiple stationary target discrimination; radar performance; signal processing electronics; time-duplex transmission; Adaptive control; Frequency shift keying; MMICs; Microwave integrated circuits; Monolithic integrated circuits; Programmable control; Radar antennas; Radar measurements; Radar signal processing; Signal processing algorithms;
Conference_Titel :
Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2000. Proceedings. 2000 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Dearborn, MI
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5971-2
DOI :
10.1109/ITSC.2000.881073
