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AWR1243BOOST: DBF Processing

Part Number: AWR1243BOOST
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: AWR1243

Hi everyone, 

I have a question regarding the DBF processing for estimating the AoA from the target. I am using now the HW tool chain: AWR1243BOOST + DEVPACK + TSW1400EVM to capture the radar ADC data. 

Now, while looking at the AWR1243 datasheet, you find this figure: 

If I understand correctly, is not possible to perform DBF given the fact that the phase can only be shifted either 0 or 180 deg. Is this correct? 

My second question is. The AWR1243BOOST has 4RX antennas. If we analyze the ADC data, we will get data from 4 different channels (Channel = RX antenna). So, if we perform a windowing method (e.g. Hanning) + FFT (across channels), is this considered as a DBF algorithm/technique?. 

Thank you for your response and time.