IWR1443: Can this part be used for metal dust sensing in bins?

Lauren Mayfield

Expert 7905 points

Part Number: IWR1443
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: IWR6843

Or is there a part in the mmwave portfolio better suited for this sort of application?

Thanks!
Lauren

over 4 years ago

0 Akash Gondalia over 4 years ago

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Hi Lauren

Either the IWR1443 or IWR6843 will be appropriate. You will want to use as many of the 4 Rx and 3 Tx antenna as possible for better angular resolution, this allows the sensor to detect where certain parts of the container would have more dust pilings than others.

Can you post a picture or a diagram? How much accumulation of dust are we talking here? Also what is the size of the container and allowed sensor placement?

Regards,

0 Lauren Mayfield over 4 years ago in reply to Akash Gondalia

TI__Expert 7905 points

Hey AKash,

Thanks for your reply!
I have more details from the customer that I will send to you - it's proprietary so please keep it internal, but of course feel free to reply here in this thread.

Thanks!
Lauren

0 Lauren Mayfield over 4 years ago in reply to Lauren Mayfield

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Also what are the pros/cons to 1443 vs. the 6843?

0 Lauren Mayfield over 4 years ago in reply to Lauren Mayfield

TI__Expert 7905 points

One more question - they're trying to identify a 3rd party network to help with Turnkey design. I found the 3rd party tool and I'm looking at both 1443 and 6843 options, but for the application I'm not sure which would be better - level sensing or a "split air conditioner". I'm not sure what a "Split Air Conditioner" is, I assume it has something to do with testing particles in the air but that's a wild guess. Do you think that would be a better description for the application when finding a 3rd party? Or do you have an alterative suggestion for the application filter I should be taking a look at?

0 Lauren Mayfield over 4 years ago in reply to Lauren Mayfield

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Hey Akash - I'm still waiting for a response on this. Just emailed you as well.

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IWR1443: Can this part be used for metal dust sensing in bins?