Radar Module Time Division Multiplexing Controller

The patent divides the radar system into multiple radar modules, each containing a subset of radio frequency channels and antenna elements. These modules are then time-division multiplexed to share a common controller, allowing the system to achieve high channel counts and antenna array sizes without proportionally increasing the number of controllers and MCUs. Each module operates independently but contributes to the overall system capacity through temporal multiplexing.

The patent implements a universal controller that can serve multiple radar modules through time-division multiplexing. The same controller handles data from different modules by switching between them in time slots, making the controller a multi-functional component that reduces the total number of controllers needed. This approach allows one controller to perform the work of multiple dedicated controllers, thereby reducing system complexity and power consumption while maintaining high performance.

The patent segments the radar system into multiple modules that share common resources through time-division multiplexing. By dividing the system this way, each module can operate with lower power consumption individually, and the shared controller reduces the total power required compared to having separate dedicated controllers for each module. The time-division approach ensures that only one module is actively processing data at a time, reducing overall system power consumption while maintaining high detection distance capability.

The universal controller serves multiple radar modules through time-division multiplexing, reducing the total number of active components and thereby lowering overall power consumption. Instead of having multiple dedicated controllers each consuming power continuously, a single multi-functional controller shares the processing load temporally, reducing the aggregate power consumption of the system while maintaining the capability for long-range detection through the combined antenna array.

The patent segments the radar system into multiple radar modules that can be manufactured independently and then assembled. This modular approach allows for standardized mass production of individual modules, reducing manufacturing costs through economies of scale. The time-division multiplexing architecture reduces the total number of high-cost components (controllers and MCUs) needed, while the modular design facilitates easier assembly and testing compared to a monolithic approach.

The universal controller design reduces the total number of expensive MCU components required in the system. Instead of needing multiple dedicated high-cost controllers for each radar module, a single multi-functional controller shares the processing burden through time-division multiplexing. This reduction in component quantity directly lowers system costs while maintaining the performance benefits of having multiple channels and antenna elements.

The patent segments the radar system into modular units with integrated antenna arrays and radio frequency channels. Each module is self-contained with minimal external connections, reducing cabling complexity compared to cascading multiple MMICs that would require extensive inter-chip and inter-module wiring. The modular design allows for compact integration and reduces the number of connectors and cables needed throughout the system.

The patent merges the antenna array and radio frequency channel components into integrated radar modules. This integration reduces the number of separate components that would require interconnecting cables. By combining these elements within each module, the design minimizes cabling requirements while maintaining high channel quantity and antenna array size through the modular architecture and time-division multiplexing.