Gapwaves 77 GHz reference antenna for automotive radar has 2 Tx (transmitter) and 4 Rx (receivers) with standardized waveguide interfaces. With this setup, different customers are offered the possibility to connect their specific radar circuits for testing and evaluation of the radar performance achieved with Gapwaves waveguide antenna. The reference antenna has showed impressive results with increased coverage area, longer detection distance and better thermal handling of the electronics compared to the commonly used PCB based antennas.
“As the automotive industry has shown great interest in Gapwaves antenna technology we have developed a reference antenna that can be used for tests and verifications at early stages. By doing so, the antenna can be evaluated by any potential customer, without individual design specifications” says Marcus Hasselblad, head of product development at Gapwaves.
”We are very excited to provide more automotive suppliers, Tier 1’s, the opportunity to test and evaluate our antenna. We expect several potential customers to integrate our antenna technology in their future versions of radar sensors. That being said, we are facing a technology shift from PCB based antennas with high signal losses to low-loss waveguide based antennas” says Lars-Inge Sjöqvist, CEO Gapwaves.
As a result of the progress within the development of active safety systems (ADAS), the demands from the automotive industry for better radar solutions have increased. Automotive radars are currently used for applications such as adaptive cruise control and blind spot detection, but the fields of use are expected to increase in the future. From 2020 Euro NCAP will require autonomous emergency braking systems for vulnerable road users in all vehicles receiving five-star rating. The Gapwaves waveguide technology enables an efficient, low-loss, antenna for 77 GHz radar providing a larger field of view and better performance (a factor of 2 both in transmit and receive mode) compared to today’s PCB-based antenna solutions.
For more information, please visit the company’s websites or contact:
Lars-Inge Sjöqvist, CEO Gapwaves AB
Phone number: + 46 736 84 03 56
E-post: lars-inge.sjoqvist@gapwaves.com
Per Andersson, CFO Gapwaves AB
Phone number: +46 709 39 53 27
E-mail: per.andersson@gapwaves.com
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Phone number: +46 (0)8 503 000 50
E-mail: ca@gwkapital.se
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About Gapwaves AB
Gapwaves originates from research conducted at Chalmers University of Technology and was founded in 2011. Gapwaves vision is to be the most innovative provider of mm-wave antenna systems and the preferred partner to those pioneering next generation wireless technology. By leveraging the disruptive Gapwaves technology we help pioneers in telecom and automotive to create highly efficient mm-wave antenna systems that contributes to re-defining everyday life. Gapwaves markets are e.g. mmWave in 5G telecom and automotive. Gapwaves share (GAPW B) is traded at Nasdaq First North Stockholm.
