Introduction; What Is Radar For Presence Detection; Key Benefits - Infineon XENSIV BGT60TR13C User Manual

XENSIV™ 60GHz BGT60TR13C Radar System on Module MCU4
Presence Detection

Introduction

1 Introduction
The Infineon radar presence detection solution detects both macro- and micro-movements in a configurable
range using the XENSIV™ 60GHz BGT60TR13C radar sensor. This user guide for the Infineon radar presence
detection solution describes the required software and hardware, and how to set up and use the module
configuration software to configure and update the system. In an accompanying mounting recommendations
guide, the user can see how to mount the presence solution in indoor environments. Additional user guides are
available and are listed at the end of this document.
1.1

What is radar for presence detection?

Motion sensing is a standard feature in many devices. Today's devices become smarter by knowing if the user is
around or not. Traditionally motion sensors have been designed using passive infrared (PIR) sensing. As simple
as PIR is, there are performance limitations. For example, PIR sensors cannot detect micro movements. In
addition, they require a lens, while radar sensors can be covered and disguised behind plastic enclosures.
What if there were a solution that could detect the tiniest movements without requiring an opening in the
product housing?
Infineon's radar presence detection solution enables the detection of human presence within a configured
range. Enabled by our XENSIV™ 60 GHz BGT60TR13C radar with its sophisticated radar presence detection
algorithms, this solution provides extremely high accuracy in detecting both macro and micro movements.
1.2

Key benefits


Ready-to-use radar solution for presence sensing with adjustable detection range
 Ability to detect micro-movements
 Radar sensor immune to environmental factors such as temperature, wind, sunlight and dust/debris
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A fully tested and verified solution for presence sensing for home, office and commercial buildings
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