1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Sensors are shrinking. They are moving into places we never thought possible. In this episode of Moore’s Lobby, host Daniel Bogdanoff sits down with Ted Karlin from Infineon. They discuss how 60 GHz radar is changing the electronics landscape. From smart homes to consumer laptops, radar is replacing traditional cameras. Learn why this high-frequency technology is the next big step in hardware design. Breaking Down 60 GHz Pure CMOS Radar Traditional radar systems often rely on BiCMOS technology. However, Infineon is pushing the boundaries. They are bringing a 60 GHz radar device to the market built on a pure CMOS process. This transition provides major benefits for modern system design. It offers higher transmit efficiency, longer range, and a wider field of view. Most importantly, it does this at a much lower power. Pure CMOS also enables massive on-chip processing. This allows the radar sensor to run autonomously. It can perform &quot;wake on motion&quot; tasks while the host MCU stays asleep. This saves valuable battery life. Antenna-in-Package (AIP): This technology integrates antennas directly into the chip packaging, eliminating complex PCB RF layout requirements. Pure CMOS Process: Shifting away from BiCMOS allows engineers to shrink silicon nodes, leading to smaller, more power-efficient devices. Wake on Motion: The radar chip senses movement and processes data autonomously, keeping the host processor asleep to save power. Integrating high-frequency RF components into a compact package is a major challenge. Packaging engineers must isolate multiple die and mitigate mechanical stress. For MEMS and radar, improper packaging can lead to false readings. If designed correctly, 60 GHz radar can transmit directly through non-conductive enclosures. This allows for completely sealed, seamless industrial designs. Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/podcast/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43279653/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/207464953