EU-funded researchers have squeezed radar technology into a
low-cost fingernail-sized chip package that promises to lead to a new range of
distance and motion sensing applications. The novel device could have important
uses in the automotive industry, as well as mobile devices, robotics and other
applications.
Developed in the 'Silicon-based ultra-compact cost-efficient
system design for mm-wave sensors' ( Success) project, the device is the most
complete silicon-based 'system-on-chip' (SoC) package for radar operating at
high frequencies beyond 100 GHz.