Configurable mmWave Radar Module

A visual representation of some example uses of mmWave, in Farming and Mining

PLX-T60 technology platform

Configurable mmWave radar module

Plextek stands out in the radar technology landscape for its emphasis on low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) and cost-effective solutions.

Our PLX-T60 technology platform enables rapid development and deployment of custom mmWave radar solutions at scale and pace.

Over the last 6 years alone
Plextek completed 40+ radar developments
Across multiple markets and applications
With 25+ developments in mmWave

Our award winning mmWave radar technology improves the safety and efficiency of businesses operating across multiple industries

The mmWave technology can be customised for your specific application

  • Build on our technology – giving you a head start on the competition
  • Benefit from our long history and deep experience to accelerate your project
  • Access a large team of exceptional engineers in an instant

Example applications

Activity detection and classification
Ball tracking in sports (e.g. tennis, cricket)
Collision avoidance (vehicles and autonomous platforms)
Level sensing
Navigation
Perimeter security
Vital signs monitoring

Specifications

  • Size: 70 x 60 x 8mm – may vary with selected antenna pattern
  • Weight: 15g – may vary with selected antenna pattern
  • Power Consumption: Up to 2.5 W
  • Frequency Range: 60 – 64 GHz
  • Antenna Return Loss: better than 10 dB
  • Beamwidth Configurations: Azimuth – 36˚ to 110˚ (HPBW) Elevation – 12˚ to 30˚ (HPBW)
  • Range Resolution: From 4 cm
  • Detection Range: Up to 150 m for person
  • Supply Voltage: 5 V, 500 mA
  • Connectivity: USB

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mmWave Imaging Radar

Camera systems are in widespread use as sensors that provide information about the surrounding environment. But this can struggle with image interpretation in complex scenarios. In contrast, mmWave radar technology offers a more straightforward view of the geometry and motion of objects, making it valuable for applications like autonomous vehicles, where radar aids in mapping surroundings and detecting obstacles. Radar’s ability to provide direct 3D location data and motion detection through Doppler effects is advantageous, though traditionally expensive and bulky. Advances in SiGe device integration are producing more compact and cost-effective radar solutions. Plextek aims to develop mm-wave radar prototypes that balance cost, size, weight, power, and real-time data processing for diverse applications, including autonomous vehicles, human-computer interfaces, transport systems, and building security.