Automotive Anti-collision Radar Research Articles

A 77-GHz Low-Conversion-Loss Fourth-Harmonic Mixer on SISL Platform

This letter presents a 77-GHz low-conversion-loss (CL) fourth-harmonic mixer based on the substrate-integrated suspended line (SISL) platform. Based on the traditional stub-type harmonic mixing structure, we add several additional transmission lines, which will participate in the impedance matching of the diode together with stubs to reduce the CL. A 3-D electromagnetic (EM) diode model is established for accurate simulation at millimeter-wave frequency. The presented SISL mixer was fabricated by the low-cost printed circuit board (PCB) process and was self-packaged in FR4 substrates. When the local oscillator (LO) frequency is 19.45 GHz and the radio frequency (RF) is 78 GHz, the minimum CL is 12.2 dB under an LO input power of 12 dBm. This mixer is suitable for 77-GHz automotive anti-collision radar systems.

A substrate-modified CPW-based linear microwave phase shifter

A novel method for achieving linear phase shift is proposed over the frequency range of 2 - 6 GHz. Dielectric characterization of FR4 substrate interfaced with air as well as water produces the phase shift. The substrate property is modified by introducing a plain rectangular packet and W-shaped packet within the FR4 substrate. The overall dimension of the proposed structure is 30 × 60 mm2. Across the entire proposed frequency range, the reflection coefficient is less than −10 dB. The proposed coplanar waveguide with water- and air-stacked FR4 substrate is simulated, fabricated, and measured for its linear phase shifting characteristics analyzed in ISM 2.45, 3.3, and 5.8 GHz bands. The analysis over the entire band depicts that the differential shift in phase is directly proportional to the effective dielectric constant of the material used. The design will be more useful in automotive anti-collision radars in military, cellular base stations, and satellite communications.

Automotive Anti-Collision Radar Signal Processing System Design Based on DSP

The principle of the frequency modulated continuous wave radar for measuring distance and velocity and signal processing method are described in this paper; To solve the signal processing problem for FMCW automotive anti-collision radar system ,the radar signal processing circuit is researched and designed, including the design of corresponding gain control amplifier circuit, power supply and filter circuit, external memory circuit ,power supply circuit ,signal interface circuit, and analyzed the results of the measurement for system. Experiments showed that the system achieved good accuracy design effect and higher measurement precision and has certain positive role to improve vehicle safety.

Multiple Targets Detection and Acceleration Estimation for Intelligent Transport System

For intelligence transportation system,it is necessary to resolve the problems of multiple targets detection and vehicle longitudinal control with high level response capability. False targets can appearance because of mistaking the combination of these beat frequencies of Frequency Modulate continuous wave radar. A novel waveform named double-slope symmetrical saw-tooth wave is proposed and its corresponding algorithm is also introduced to resolve the problem of multiple targets detection for automotive anti-collision radar. About vehicle longitudinal control, the purpose of this paper is to propose new approach to estimating relative acceleration information for vehicle longitudinal control without inter-vehicle communication. Computer simulation results and theoretical analysis proved that the proposed methods are effective and practical for multiple targets detection and acceleration estimation in intelligence transportation system.

Research on Sensing Detection Technology in the Automotive Electronic Program Design

with the rapid development of information technology, the deepening of sensing detection and automobile electronic technology, the safety and reliability of vehicle electronic control has been the core problem to be solved in the automotive electronic control system. Sensor detection technology has become an important part of the development of automotive technology. This paper first analyzes the automobile electronic detection technology and sensing detection applications. Based on this, the theoretical framework principle model of automotive electronic software program design has been further deepened, so as to take the electronic program design of automotive anti-collision radar as the empirical analysis example. Finally, the optimization of automotive electronic program software design provides scientific basis and practice way to a certain extent in this field research.

Target Range and Velocity Measurement to Reduce False Targets in FMCW Automotive Anti-Collision Radar

For frequency modulate continuous wave radar, it is necessary and difficult to search the pairs of beat frequencies in an up-chirp mode and a down-chirp mode t o measure range and velocity of multiple targets. However, the inherent problem of FMCW radar is multiple targets detection. False targets can appearance because of mistaking the combination of these beat frequencies. A novel waveform named double-slope symmetrical saw-tooth wave is proposed and its corresponding algorithm is also introduced to resolve the problem of multiple targets detection for automotive anti-collision radar. Computer simulation results and theoretical analysis prove that the method is effective and practical for multiple targets detection in intelligence transportation system.

A Truncated Waveguide Fed by a Microstrip as a Radiating Element for High-Performance Automotive Anticollision Radars

A small truncated waveguide fed by a microstrip line through a transverse coupling slot is proposed and assessed as a high-performance antenna and array element in the K band and above. This antenna allows to obtain a high radiated power, with a very low cross-polar component in the radiated field. It is therefore particularly suitable for application in automotive anticollision radars. The proposed radiating element has been analyzed by a numerical code based on an in-house method of moments, and the microstrip feeding line has been modeled by its equivalent magnetic-wall waveguide. A linear array of such elements has been designed and matched with a BPF-inspired matching network allowing an in-band behavior suitable for anti-collision radar use, with an out-of-band rejection large enough to avoid the first receiving BPF.

History of automotive anticollision radars and final experimental results of a MM-Wave car radar developed by the Technical University of Munich

The history of development of automotive radars in different countries since 1972 is described using a short comparison of radar types. The authors indicate the planning of introduction of car radars in the near future according to information supplied by car companies. The purpose of the development of an automotive radar was to test different signal processing procedures both for distance and Doppler evaluation and also for a digital wavefront reconstruction to find out the angle position of a target. The block diagram, the main properties, the technical data of the radar system, the used antennas and the multiplexing of transmitting antennas is described. Finally some experimental results have been obtained under real traffic conditions.