Overview Of The Xe132 Entry Module Evaluation Kit; Introduction; Getting Started - Acconeer XE132 User Manual

Entry module EVK hardware user guide
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Overview of the XE132 Entry Module Evaluation Kit

1.1. Introduction

The XE132 Entry Module Evaluation Kit (The EVK) is a development platform targeting straight-
forward use cases where small size, low cost and low power is key.
The EVK features Acconeer's XM132 Entry module, including the A111 radar sensor. The A111
radar sensor is an optimized low-power, high-precision 60 GHz radar with antenna in package (AiP)
and integrated baseband. Together with the , the XM132 Entry
ARM® Cortex®-M0+ STM32G0 MCU
module becomes a cost- and size-optimized low-power radar sensor.
The A111 is based on pulsed coherent radar technology (PCR). It has leading-edge patented sensor
technology with pico-second time resolution. The A111 sets a new benchmark as far as power
consumption and distance accuracy are concerned and it comes fully integrated in a small package of
2
29 mm .
The A111 can measure absolute distance with mm accuracy up to a range of 2 m with a continuous
sweep update frequency of up to 600 Hz. With the use of a dielectric lens the range can be
significantly longer.
The A111, 60 GHz radar is not compromised by natural sources of interference such as noise, dust,
color, direct or indirect light.
The EVK consists of:
•
1 XE132 Evaluation board with an XM132 Entry module soldered onto it.

1.2. Getting Started

A Quick Installation Guide is available at https://youtu.be/PTcQ0FpRz7E
This short instruction video will ensure a smooth setup and installation. As an alternative you can also
find a guide in pdf-format at https://developer.acconeer.com.
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