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, while also performing some of the functions performed by corner radar sensors. With four sensors, all sides of the vehicle can be covered, allowing for 360° surround awareness.

180°

field of view

10cm – 130m at 0°

configurable range

~79GHz

frequency band

ON-MODULE

Processing

PATENT-PROTECTED

Globally

CUSTOMIZABLE FOR DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS

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 beyond 100m for cars, and 70m for motorcycles Detects low-lying objects (such as curbs) or toddlers Seamless integration Better resolution and accuracy Functionality not substantially impaired by fog, dirt or mud	Four 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

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Our radar platform enables automotive OEMs to improve their ADAS feature sets, while reducing the number of hardware components in the vehicle.

The Value configuration allows OEMs to bring corner radar-like functionality to entry-level cars, as well as cars for emerging markets – while replacing ultrasonic sensors with better-performing, but affordable, ASPER130 radar sensors.

The Performance configuration enhances mid-range cars with pre-existing corner radar sensors, by adding redundancy and removing ultrasonic parking sensors with better-performing ASPER230 radar sensors. The front module also fulfills ACPE functionality, exceeding the ISO/PAS 19486:2025 requirements. Kick-to-open, a function usually reserved for high-end cars, can now be implemented as a software feature in the rear radar sensor, if the car is equipped with a power liftgate.

The Premium configuration rounds out the robust ADAS feature sets of premium vehicles, with features such as automated park assist and ACPE. By introducing ASPER130 modules as side radar sensors, OEMs can enable features such as lateral collision warnings, cyclist dooring prevention, power door protection, and remove the legacy kick sensors and ultrasonic sensors, allowing for sleeker designs without holes in the bumper.

Ultrasonic Sensor Camera ASPER130 ASPER230 Legacy corner radar sensor Legacy front radar sensor

Vehicle Configuration	Value	Performance	Premium
Proposed	1 ASPER130 Radar Sensor 1 Front driving camera 0 – 1 Rear View Camera	2 ASPER230 Radar Sensors 4 Corner Radars 1 Front driving camera 1 Rear View Camera	2 ASPER230 Radar Sensors 2 ASPER130 Radar Sensors 4 Corner Radars 4 Surround view cameras 3 Driving Cameras
Legacy	2 – 4 Ultrasonic Sensors 0 – 2 Corner Radars 1 Front driving camera 0 – 1 Rear View Camera	8 – 12 Ultrasonic Sensors 2 – 4 Corner Radars 1 Rear View Camera 1 Driving Camera	12 Ultrasonic Sensors 4 Corner Radars 4 Surround View Cameras 3 Driving Cameras 1 Kick Sensor
Functions enabled	Park Assist 2.0 with low-height obstacle detection (curbs) minimum distance of less than 10 cm Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Blind Spot Detection	Park Assist 2.0 with low-height obstacle detection (curbs) minimum distance of less than 10 cm Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Blind Spot Detection Lane Change Assist (ISO 16387 Class-C) Kick-to-open Acceleration Control for Pedal Error (ACPE)	Park Assist 2.0 with low-height obstacle detection (curbs) minimum distance of less than 10 cm automated park assist Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Blind Spot Detection Lane Change Assist, with automated lane change Lateral Collision Warning Cyclist Dooring Prevention Power Door Protection Kick-to-open Acceleration Control for Pedal Error (ACPE) Surround Awareness

Vehicle Configuration

Value

Performance

Premium

Proposed

1 ASPER130 Radar Sensor

1 Front driving camera

0 – 1 Rear View Camera

2 ASPER230 Radar Sensors

4 Corner Radars

1 Front driving camera

1 Rear View Camera

2 ASPER230 Radar Sensors

2 ASPER130 Radar Sensors

4 Corner Radars

4 Surround view cameras

3 Driving Cameras

Legacy

2 – 4 Ultrasonic Sensors

0 – 2 Corner Radars

1 Front driving camera

0 – 1 Rear View Camera

8 – 12 Ultrasonic Sensors

2 – 4 Corner Radars

1 Rear View Camera

1 Driving Camera

12 Ultrasonic Sensors

4 Corner Radars

4 Surround View Cameras

3 Driving Cameras

1 Kick Sensor

Functions enabled

Park Assist 2.0

with low-height obstacle detection (curbs)
minimum distance of less than 10 cm

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Blind Spot Detection

Park Assist 2.0

with low-height obstacle detection (curbs)
minimum distance of less than 10 cm

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Change Assist (ISO 16387 Class-C)
Kick-to-open
Acceleration Control for Pedal Error (ACPE)

Park Assist 2.0

with low-height obstacle detection (curbs)
minimum distance of less than 10 cm
automated park assist

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Change Assist, with automated lane change
Lateral Collision Warning
Cyclist Dooring Prevention
Power Door Protection
Kick-to-open
Acceleration Control for Pedal Error (ACPE)
Surround Awareness

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ASPER Automotive Radar Functions

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.

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.

Our sensors can detect stagnating vehicles, which legacy sensors can 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

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.

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.

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.

ASPER130
ASPER230

A compact, cost-effective replacement for up to four ultrasonic parking sensors. Also applicable as a ultra-short range sensor for lateral collisions, power door protection, and kick-to-open.

The case design, dimensions and specifications represent a reference design, and are subject to change without notice.

Operating Frequency	76 – 79 GHz
Field of View – Azimuth	175°
Field of View – Elevation	100°
Detection range	10 cm – 25m
Refresh rate	10 Hz
Operating voltage	6 – 16V
Max power consumption	1.5 W
Average power consumption	0.5 W
Communication	CAN-FD

A short and mid-range radar, replacing up to 6 ultrasonic sensors, as well as corner radar functionality. Fulfills ACPE functionality.

The case design, dimensions and specifications represent a reference design, and are subject to change without notice.

Operating Frequency	77 – 81 GHz
Field of View – Azimuth	175°
Field of View – Elevation	60 / 100°
Detection range	10 cm – 60m
Refresh rate	20 Hz
Operating voltage	6 – 16V
Max power consumption	3 W
Average power consumption	0.5 W
Communication	CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet

Customization options

Software-defined feature set

Optional Ethernet interface for zonal processing and fusion

Ingress protection for aftermarket applications

ASPER Platform Applications

Passenger vehicles

Two-wheelers and three-wheelers

Commercial Vehicles

Construction vehicles

Why Choose NOVELIC

NOVELIC has more than a decade of expertise in radar sensor development, with proprietary DSP techology and several patents for short-range sensing. Using our platforms, we can develop tailored radar sensor solutions for all industries, with a short time-to-market.