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STMicroelectronics Introduces Integrated Automotive 77GHz Radar Chip

New 77GHz radar IC for long-range applications delivered to Tier-1 brands.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

STMicroelectronics is supplying its latest long-range (77GHz) radar chips to leading automotive customers. 24GHz systems have spearheaded the introduction of on-board automotive radar by enabling affordable, short- and mid-range smart-driving features such as blind-spot detection, collision avoidance, and lane-departure warning. ST has delivered over 35 million 24GHz radar transceiver ICs to date.
 
Today’s most developed markets are ready for next-generation features like high-speed adaptive cruise control that require high-power-output, long-range radar, which is best implemented using 77GHz technology. The higher frequency allows smaller antenna sizes, and permits the same technology to be used for ADAS requiring short-range, medium-range, or long-range radar, hence simplifying system design and reducing time to market.
 
ST is now sampling its multi-channel single-chip 77GHz radar transceiver to lead customers and is preparing to enter volume production in March 2017.

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