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  • [FAQ] AWR1642BOOST-ODS: Error building Resource Explorer -> mmWave Sensors -> Industrial Toolbox 4.10.1 -> Out Of Box Demo 16xx DSS project

    Part Number: AWR1642BOOST-ODS Other Parts Discussed in Thread: AWR1642BOOST I would like to try the obstacle detection demo from the mmWave sensor automotive toolbox, but I want to make absolutely sure I will be able to revert firmware back to the out…

  • [FAQ] TMAG5231: Question: How do I use the Magnetic Sensing Proximity Tool for simulating hinge movement?

    Part Number: TMAG5231 For this example, we will emulate a mechanical hinge movement similar to what is used in consumer laptops for lid position sensing. Advantages of this implementation include small form factor design, and ease of assembly/implementation…

  • [FAQ] DRV5057: How do I use the Magnetic Sensing Proximity Tool for slide-by sensing?

    Part Number: DRV5057 For the second example, we will emulate a mechanical slide by movement similar to what can be found in analog dimming switches. Advantages of this implementation include a PWM output signal, and no mechanically wearing items. The…

  • [FAQ] TMAG5124: How do I use the Magnetic Sensing Proximity Tool for linear displacement sensing?

    Part Number: TMAG5124 Ensure both FEMM and the Magnetic Sensing Proximity Tool are downloaded to conduct magnetic simulations using the tool. See this E2E FAQ for download of the Magnetic Sensing Proximity Tool: Tool FAQ FEMM can be downloaded from…

  • [FAQ] The Industrial Toolbox 4.10.1 is now live on TIREX (+4.10.0)

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: IWR6843LEVM Hello Everyone The new mmWave Industrial Toolbox Version 4.10.1 is now live on TIREX. This package includes both new content and updates to existing material. The full release notes can be found below.…

  • [FAQ] TMAG5123: What is an in-plane Hall-effect switch and what are its benefits?

    Part Number: TMAG5123 Hall-effect switches are simple position sensing solutions, which indicate the presence or absence of a magnet, and can be used in a variety of different applications across the market. You can imagine the endless amount of electromechanical…

  • [FAQ] TMAG5123: What type of position sensing technologies are used in refrigerator applications?

    Part Number: TMAG5123 Hall-effect sensors in refrigerators As with most home appliances, over time refrigerators & freezers have evolved into electronic-intensive products. Among many other innovations such as electronic displays, Alexa-enabled…

  • [FAQ] IWR6843: Industrial toolbox version 4.9.0 - lab fails to run after building

    Part Number: IWR6843 Hello, There is an issue with the rangeproc header files used in the objectdetectionandtracking DPC. It erroneously links to the header files for the rangeproc from the toolbox. If you update the #include at the top of objdetrangehwa…

  • [FAQ] mmWave Applications Memory Architecture and Allocation

    This FAQ discusses the Memory Architecture and Allocation of Applications implemented on programmable mmWave sensors. Programmable mmWave sensors include an ARM core (MSS) and one or both of following processing engines: Hardware Accelerator (HWA) and…

  • [FAQ] AWR1843AOP: AWR1843AOP mmWave SDK 3.5.0.4 demo elevation bug fix

    Part Number: AWR1843AOP It was identified that the mmWave SDK 3.5.0.4 demo for AWR1843AOP provides incorrect elevation z value. The value computed by the demo has incorrect sign. For example, when correct elevation is z = 1m, the demo reports z=-1m. …

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