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Integration of a 77GHz automotive radar system into plastic surfaces using MID-technology


Abstract:

Novel and innovative technologies like automated and autonomous driving will provide solutions to pressing global issues related to traffic. Autonomous cars will contribu...Show More

Abstract:

Novel and innovative technologies like automated and autonomous driving will provide solutions to pressing global issues related to traffic. Autonomous cars will contribute by optimizing traffic flows, resulting in a more efficient use of energy resources and infrastructure. In addition, they ensure better traffic regulation, which results in fewer casualties and more safety. To maintain a leading position in this sector, European car manufacturers must adapt to the needs of the changing market by addressing key technical challenges around autonomous driving. Radar systems are a basic prerequisite for automated and autonomous driving. However, the amount of radar sensors per car must increase from one to about ten in the future to allow for full autonomy. This, in turn, demands very cost-effective solutions without compromising on their performance. Moreover, these sensors must be easily integrable in the car exterior, yet invisible to the eye of the customer. The alignment within the vehicle must be precise while the replacement shall be possible without significant effort. To address this need, new manufacturing technologies, materials and different integration strategies are required in the vehicle. The integration challenges in this application area of automotive radar are to be enabled by applying 3D-MID technology. 3D-MID is a packaging and integration technology that allows for three-dimensional arrangements of components and great flexibility in the shape of the final module. In the past years it has matured from a pure research topic towards high technology readiness levels (TRLs) and is already explored and adopted in many domains. Also, for the automotive sector 3D-MID is a promising solution. However, the usually rather conservative European car industry has not yet started to explore its possibilities, even though Europe is home to some of the word-leading companies and research organisations in this area. Therefore, the project MID4automotive is aiming...
Date of Conference: 14-15 March 2024
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 19 June 2024
Print ISBN:978-3-8007-6284-2
Conference Location: Dortmund, Germany

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