m:explore
Evaluating Microwave Sensing
Evaluation Kit for Microwave Sensors, UWB-Technique and M-Sequence-Technology
Introducing m:explore, the comprehensive ultra-wideband (UWB) microwave evaluation kit designed to accelerate your development process.
m:explore provides a powerful and versatile platform for experimenting with UWB technology, enabling you to:
- impedance spectroscopy
- microwave imaging
- short-range radar
- Ground penetrating radar
- network analysis
- time-domain reflectometry
- and your use case
Key Features:
- Flexible development platform: Easily configure and adaptable for your specific needs.
- Modular development system: With 1 Rx and 2 Tx Channel the system can be customised to any application.
- Comprehensive software tools: Streamline development and analysis with intuitive software. (Lear more about the dataSuite)
- Extensive documentation and support: Get started quickly and efficiently.
A few examples of user stories that our customers have realised with the m:explore
Airborne Multi-Channel Ground Penetrating Radar for Improvised Explosive Devices and Landmine Detection https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9187948
Remote Heartbeat Capturing of High Yield Cows by UWB Radar (with an older version of our technology)
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7226225
Drone-based UWB radar to measure snow layering in avalanche starting zones
Drone-mounted UWB snow radar: technical improvements and field results
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09205071.2020.1799871#d1e721
Modeling and Implementation of a Joint Airborne Ground Penetrating Radar and Magnetometer System for Landmine Detection
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/15/15/3813
dataSuite - see behind the (data) curtain
dataSuite is a comprehensive software solution for efficient data acquisition and in-depth analysis. The dataSuite lets you concentrate fully on your use case.
It consists of two powerful components:
dataReader:
- Free to use: Easily capture and collect measurement data from the m:explore.
- User-friendly interface: Intuitive design for seamless data acquisition.
dataExplorer:
- Advanced analytics: Unleash the full potential of your data with powerful analysis tools.
- Interactive visualizations: Gain deeper insights with compelling visual representations.
- Basic AI features:
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- Automated pattern recognition: Identify trends and anomalies effortlessly.
- Predictive modeling: Forecast future outcomes based on historical data.
- Smart data filtering: Isolate relevant information quickly and efficiently.
Would you like to know more? dataSuite
SH-3100 m:explore - Technical Details
Transmitter
- UWB pseudo-noise signal
- No high voltage peaks, low field strength operation
- Extremely stable generation driven by phase-locked RF clock (13.321GHz)
- Instantaneous 10 dB bandwidth 0.1 - 6 GHz
- Total output power: approx. -4 dBm
- RF-port: SMA-F
- Output power-down feature
- Two options for ambiguity range:
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- MLBS9: t_amb = 39.3 ns, r_amb = 11.8 m (air)
- MLBS12: t_amb = 315.0 ns, r_amb = 94.5 m (air)
Receiver
- UWB analogue input bandwidth beyond: 0.1 - 6 GHz
- RF-ports: SMA-F
- Continuous, synchronous sub-sampling operation
- Extremely stable timebase derived from transmitter clock
- Timebase jitter < 1,5 fs (rms)
- Input 1 dB compression point P1dB approx. -14 dBm
- System performance: > 125 dB (can be extended with external amplifiers)
- Specific dynamic: 135 dB
- Instantaneous dynamic: > 115 dB (@ P1dB and 100 measurements/s)
Digital Backend
- USB 2.0 high-speed interface, USB-B socket
- Configurable synchronous averaging to improve SNR and wait cycles to configure measurement rate/timing
- Integrated buffer memory
- Measurement rate: Up to 1000/s (actual max. speed depends on capabilities of control computer)
- Digital correlation in control computer to suppress noise
Dimension & Power Supply
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 115 mm x 215 mm x 55 mm
- Weight: Approx. 900 g (OEM 300g) without power supply
- Power supply rating: +12VDC, 1A (consumption 7W)
- Operating temp. range: 0°C .. +40°C (< 90% rel. humidity, non-condensing)
- Self tempering/active cooling from integrated fan
- Storage temp. range: -20°C .. +60°C (< 90% rel. humidity, non-condensing)