Rama Krishna Sangem
Mistral Solutions Private Ltd, (Mistral) a subsidiary of AXISCADES Technologies Limited (AXISCADES), a chip to product company and a pioneer in Defense, Electronics, Semiconductor and Artificial Intelligent (ESAI) applications, March 21, Friday, announced the launch of the DCP1000 Module, a compact and user-friendly Radar Data Capture and Playback Module designed for real-time mmWave Radar data streaming & Playback together.
Based on the award-winning low power Lattice Nexus™ FPGA platform, the DCP1000 delivers high-speed, low-latency data capture with Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and HIL (Hardware-In-Loop) playback functionality. This state-of-the-art module is now available for early samples, said a press release.
Revolutionizing Radar Data Capture The DCP1000 module is designed to capture Raw ADC Data from various Texas Instruments’ mmWave radar modules over LVDS, enabling seamless real-time data processing.
The module efficiently streams the converted data to a host PC via 1Gbps Ethernet, ensuring optimal performance for autonomous systems, industrial automation, and advanced sensing applications. Additionally, 8-bit DMM/Trace interface supports HIL playback, facilitating effective radar data processing, calibration, and testing workflows.
Key Features:
- LVDS interface for raw ADC data capture from TI radar sensors, • DMM/Trace interface for Radar data playback (HIL) & data Processing, • SPI and I2C serial interfaces for configuration and control, • QT-based GUI for Host PC to configure, capture, and visualize data, • DCP1000 Module seamlessly integrated with TI’s mmWave Studio for Raw Data capture., and post-processing
- Module based on Lattice CertusPro™-NX FPGA with up to 100K logic cells, • 2GB LPDDR4 memory, • 1Gbps Ethernet with RJ45 port for high-speed data transfer
Optimized Software for Seamless Radar Processing
The DCP1000 module comes with a comprehensive software suite, including a QT-based Host PC application for configuring, capturing, and visualizing radar data. The module supports firmware upgrades, advanced signal processing, and real-time visualization to enhance the radar development experience.
“The DCP1000 is a game-changer for mmWave Radar system developers, redefining Radar data processing with cutting-edge technology, high-speed streaming & Playback. With real-time data capture, playback, and seamless integration with TI’s mmWave Radar platforms, it significantly accelerates the development and validation of Radar-based applications said Muralikrishnan DCEO Mistral Solutions. “At Mistral, innovation drives us, and this product signifies our deep expertise in Radar technologies and strategic partnerships with Lattice Semiconductor and Texas Instruments,” he added.
“At Lattice, we are dedicated to driving innovation in industrial automation through our advanced low power FPGA solutions with best-in-class connectivity features,” said Jerry Xu, President of APAC at Lattice Semiconductor. “We look forward to our collaboration with Mistral Solutions enhancing real-time radar data processing and seamless module integration, accelerating innovation for our customers.”
Availability & Pricing
The DCP1000 Module is available for early samples starting today. The product is priced at $649 and can be ordered through the Mistral Webstore. The official ordering lead time for the module is 6 to 7 weeks, said the press release.
