ASPER 79 GHz RADAR PLATFORM

180° FoV Automotive Radar Sensor

NOVELIC’s ASPER is a 79GHz mmWave automotive radar sensor covering a field-of-view of 180 degrees with one module, enabling a cost-effective solution for a variety of short-range applications for passenger vehicles.

Its small size, wide field-of-view, and superior performance make it a capable replacement for ultrasonic parking sensors and corner radar sensors. With four sensors, all sides of the vehicle are covered, allowing for 360° surround awareness.

180°

field of view

<10cm

min range

130m at 0°

max range

~79GHz

frequency band

12-36V

Supply Voltage

CAN

Interface

PATENT-PROTECTED

Globally

EDGE

Processing

CUSTOMIZABLE

Mounting hardware

ASPER 180° FoV Radar	Ultrasonic Sensor
One sensor covers an entire side of the vehicle, reducing system complexity Min detection range less than 10 cm Max detection range up to 60 m for people and 100 m for cars Detects low-lying objects, such as curbs Seamless integration Better resolution and accuracy Functionality not substantially impaired by fog, dirt or mud	Four to six sensors needed for the equivalent field-of-view Requires unsightly holes in the car’s bumper Min detection range ~15cm Max detection range up to ~5m Struggles with low-lying objects Does not detect pre-existing targets upon starting the car

ASPER 180° FoV Radar

Ultrasonic Sensor

One sensor covers an entire side of the vehicle, reducing system complexity
Min detection range less than 10 cm
Max detection range up to 60 m for people and 100 m for cars
Detects low-lying objects, such as curbs
Seamless integration
Better resolution and accuracy
Functionality not substantially impaired by fog, dirt or mud

Four to six sensors needed for the equivalent field-of-view
Requires unsightly holes in the car’s bumper
Min detection range ~15cm
Max detection range up to ~5m
Struggles with low-lying objects
Does not detect pre-existing targets upon starting the car

Applications

Superior Park Assist

Our radar sensor covers a field view of 180 degrees with only one module, while providing better performance than sets of 4 or 6 ultrasonic parking sensors.

Radar sensors can detect obstacles at closer distances, as well as low-height objects (such as curbs), which ultrasonic sensors often struggle with.

Kick-to-Open and more

The ASPER sensor can also fulfill ultra short-range applications, such as kick-to-open, removing the need for a dedicated capacitive kick sensor.

When used on the sides of the car, the same ASPER hardware can provide additional, software-defined functionality:

Power Door Protection, with gesture control
Door Open Warning
Lateral Collision Warning

Blind Spot Detection

The same hardware performs functions traditionally covered by corner radar sensors, such as blind spot detection – with accurate detection of vehicles in the driver’s blind spots, up to 25m for passenger vehicles and 10m for motorcycles.

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

Our 180° FoV module can be used for rear cross-traffic alerts (RCTA), providing better situational awareness while parking or backing out of a parking space. Its wide field of view allows for accurate detection of cars, bicycles and pedestrians in the driver’s blind spots at larger distances.

Front and Rear Collision Warning

The sensor detects passenger vehicles at distances of up to 100 meters, and motorcycles at distances of up to 50 meters. This enables front collision warning, and rear collision warning.

Lane Change Assist

The sensor can detect approaching vehicles in adjacent lanes, warning the driver who is planning to change lanes. The ASPER sensor is able to detect an incoming passenger vehicle in an adjacent lane up to 100 meters away.

Surround awareness

If the passenger vehicle is equipped with a sensor on each side, the system can provide 360° surround awareness for the driver, with basic classification of vehicles around the driver.

Seamless integration

Radar sensors can be hidden inside plastic bumpers, allowing for sleeker designs without the holes needed to accomodate ultrasonic parking sensors. This also enables cheaper repairs in the case of an accident.