K-MC1 RADAR TRANSCEIVER

Datasheet

FM Characteristics

Carrier frequency can be modulated by means of a voltage applied to the VCO input.

This feature can be used for ranging applications using FMCW ( see also Fig. 4) or FSK

techniques.

FMCW needs good linearity in the frequency ramp. RFbeam provides a downloadable tool

"VCO-Lin" that allows calculating the non-linearity using 3 known frequency versus VCO

voltage points.

Fig. 3: Typical carrier frequency vs. VCO voltage

Pin Configuration

Pin

Description

Typical Value

1

/Enable

GND: module active

2

VCC

5V supply

3

GND

0V supply

4

IF output Q_AC

high gain output

5

IF output I_AC

high gain output

6

VCO in

(Range 0 .. 10V)

7

IF output I_DC

low gain output

8

IF output Q_DC

Low gain output

Outline Dimensions

Mounting instruction

Mount from back side using thread

marked with B:

M2.5 screws, screw depth < 3.5mm

Alternate mounting:

Original screws A may be unscrewed and

replaced by M2 screws for fixation on a holder.

K-MC1 modules must not be used without

screws in A.

The antenna PCB is glued into the case against

damage, but not for practical use of the module.

Fig. 4: Mechanical dimensions

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