IWR1642AQAGABL

IWR1642AQAGABL is Texas Instruments’ 77-GHz mmWave radar sensor in the IWR1642 family. It is a highly integrated radar system-on-chip/module that combines RF front end, A/D conversion, digital signal processing, and a microcontroller for automotive and industrial radar apps.
Key points:
- Real-time range, velocity, and angle estimation via MIMO processing; supports multiple operation modes and TI mmWave SDK.
- Works with TI development tools such as mmWave Studio and the DCA1000 data capture card for calibration, testing, and data analysis.
- AQAGABL is the packaging/revision code identifying the exact silicon/package variant.
Typical uses include ADAS (collision avoidance, blind-spot monitoring), pedestrian detection, occupancy/motion sensing, and robotics. For specifics (interfaces, performance, and software), consult TI’s product page and the mmWave SDK/user guides.

There isn’t a direct 1:1 equivalent for a specific package/grade like IWR1642AQAGABL. The closest TI mmWave family replacements are IWR1642 (and variants such as IWR1642AR/IWR1642A), AWR1642, IWR6843, and IWR1443. For exact cross-reference, use TI’s Cross-Reference/ distributor lookup.

IWR1642AQAGABL uses a 144-pin BGA package. Its pins provide:
- Power rails and grounding
- Clock and reset signals
- RF front-end control and interfaces for the mmWave transceiver
- Digital interfaces: SPI, UART, I2C, GPIO
- Debug/JTAG access and other control signals
In short, it’s the mmWave radar SoC’s package pins for power, clocking, control, and host/debug communication.

- Manufacturer: Texas Instruments (TI).
- What kind of company: TI is an American multinational semiconductor company that designs and manufactures a broad range of silicon products, including analog, digital signal processing, microcontrollers, and embedded processing ICs for electronics and communications.

Applications for IWR1642AQAGABL include:
- Automotive radar sensing for ADAS (forward collision warning, automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-change/blind-spot detection, parking assist)
- Industrial automation and robotics (obstacle avoidance, people/asset detection, safety, warehouse navigation, gesture interfaces)
- Occupancy and security sensing (people counting, presence detection)
- Unmanned systems (drones) for obstacle detection and collision avoidance
It provides range, velocity and angle estimation in harsh environments, enabling robust short-/mid-range radar sensing for these areas.

The IWR1642AQAGABL comes in a QFN (Quad Flat No-Lead) package.