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AWR2243
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AWR2243 Single-Chip 76- to 81-GHz FMCW Transceiver

1 Device Overview
1.1
1
Features
• FMCW transceiver • ASIL B targeted
– Integrated PLL, transmitter, receiver, baseband, • AECQ100 qualified
and A2D • AWR2243 advanced features
– 76- to 81-GHz coverage with 5 GHz available – Embedded self-monitoring with limited Host
bandwidth processor involvement
– Four receive channels – Complex baseband architecture
– Three transmit channels – Option of cascading multiple devices to increase
– Ultra-accurate chirp engine based on Fractional- channel count
N PLL – Embedded interference detection capability
– TX power: 13 dBm • Power management
– RX noise figure: 12 dB – Built-in LDO Network for enhanced PSRR
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– Phase noise at 1 MHz: – I/Os support dual voltage 3.3 V/1.8 V
– –96 dBc/Hz (76 to 77 GHz) • Clock source
– –94 dBc/Hz (77 to 81 GHz) – Supports externally driven clock (square/sine) at
• Built-in calibration and self-test 40 MHz
– Built-in firmware (ROM) – Supports 40 MHz crystal connection with load
– Self-calibrating system across frequency and capacitors
temperature • Easy hardware design
• Host interface – 0.65-mm pitch, 161-pin 10.4 mm × 10.4 mm flip
– Control interface with external processor over chip BGA package for easy assembly and low-
SPI or I2C interface cost PCB design
– Data interface with external processor over MIPI – Small solution size
D-PHY and CSI2 v1.1 • Supports automotive temperature operating range
– Interrupts for Fault Reporting
1.2 Applications
• Automated Highway Driving • Adaptive Cruise Control
• Automatic Emergency Braking • Imaging Radar using Cascading Configuration
Crystal Power Management
Antenna RX1
Structure RX2 SPI/I2C
RX3 External
RX4 MCU Automotive
AWR2243
(For Example Interface PHY
CSI2 (4 Lane Data + 1 Clock lane)
TDA3x)
TX1
Reset
TX2
TX3 Error
MCU Clock
Figure 1-1. Radar Sensor for Automotive Applications
An IMPORTANT NOTICE at the end of this data sheet addresses availability, warranty, changes, use in safety-critical applications,
intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. ADVANCE INFORMATION for pre-production products; subject to
change without notice.
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1.3 Description
The AWR2243 device is an integrated single-chip FMCW transceiver capable of operation in the 76- to
81-GHz band. The device enables unprecedented levels of integration in an extremely small form factor.
AWR2243 is an ideal solution for low power, self-monitored, ultra-accurate radar systems in the
automotive space.
The AWR2243 device is a self-contained FMCW transceiver single-chip solution that simplifies the
implementation of Automotive Radar sensors in the band of 76 to 81 GHz. It is built on TI’s low-power 45-
nm RFCMOS process, which enables a monolithic implementation of a 3TX, 4RX system with built-in PLL
and A2D converters. Simple programming model changes can enable a wide variety of sensor
implementation (Short, Mid, Long) with the possibility of dynamic reconfiguration for implementing a
multimode sensor. Additionally, the device is provided as a complete platform solution including reference
hardware design, software drivers, sample configurations, API guide, and user documentation.
Device Information (1)

PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE
XA2243PBGABL (Tray) FCBGA (161) 10.4 mm × 10.4 mm
(1) For more information, see Section 9, Mechanical Packaging and Orderable Information.
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1.4 Functional Block Diagram
LNA IF ADC
LNA IF ADC
Digital Front-end
(Decimation filter
chain)
LNA IF ADC
LNA IF ADC
ADC output
ADC Buffer CSI2
interface
PA û- Phase
Shifter
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Control (1)
Synth
Ramp Generator
PA û- x4 (20 GHz)
Synth Cycle Host control

SPI/I2C
Counter interface
PA û-
Multi-chip cascading(2) RF Control / BIST
Osc. VMON Temp(3) GPADC
RF/Analog Subsystem Digital
(1) Phase Shift Control:

• 0º / 180º BPM
• 0º / 180º BPM and 5.625º resolution control option for AWR2243
(2) Multi-chip cascading feature is available in AWR2243.
(3) Internal temperature sensor accuracy is ± 7 ºC.
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Table of Contents
1 Device Overview ......................................... 1 6.1 Overview ............................................ 36
1.1 Features .............................................. 1 6.2 Functional Block Diagram ........................... 36
1.2 Applications ........................................... 1 6.3 Subsystems ......................................... 37
1.3 Description ............................................ 2 6.4 Other Subsystems................................... 41
1.4 Functional Block Diagram ............................ 3 7 Applications, Implementation, and Layout........ 43
2 Revision History ......................................... 5 7.1 Application Information .............................. 43
3 Device Comparison ..................................... 6 7.2 Short-, Medium-, and Long-Range Radar .......... 43
3.1 Related Products ..................................... 7 7.3 Imaging Radar using Cascade Configuration ....... 44
4 Terminal Configuration and Functions .............. 8 7.4 Reference Schematic ............................... 44
4.1 .......................................... 8
Pin Diagram 7.5 Layout ............................................... 46
4.2 Signal Descriptions .................................. 12 8 Device and Documentation Support ............... 51
5 Specifications ........................................... 16 8.1 Device Nomenclature ............................... 51
5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ......................... 16 8.2 Tools and Software ................................. 52
5.2 ESD Ratings ........................................ 16 8.3 Documentation Support ............................. 52
5.3 Power-On Hours (POH) ............................. 17 8.4 Support Resources .................................. 53
5.4 Recommended Operating Conditions ............... 17 8.5 Trademarks.......................................... 53
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5.5 Power Supply Specifications ........................ 18 8.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution ..................... 53
5.6 Power Consumption Summary...................... 18 8.7 Export Control Notice ............................... 53
5.7 RF Specification ..................................... 20 8.8 Glossary ............................................. 53
5.8 Thermal Resistance Characteristics for FCBGA 9 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
Package [ABL0161] ................................. 21 Information .............................................. 54
5.9 Timing and Switching Characteristics ............... 22 9.1 Packaging Information .............................. 54
6 Detailed Description ................................... 36
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2 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
DATE REVISION NOTES
February 2020 * Initial Release
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3 Device Comparison
Table 3-1. Device Features Comparison

FUNCTION AWR2243 AWR1243 AWR1443 AWR1642 AWR1843
Number of receivers 4 4 4 4 4
Number of transmitters 3 (1) 3 3 2 3 (1)
On-chip memory — — 576KB 1.5MB 2MB
ASIL B-Targeted B-Targeted — B-Targeted B-Targeted
Max I/F (Intermediate Frequency) (MHz) 20 15 5 5 10
Max real sampling rate (Msps) 45 37.5 12.5 12.5 25
Max complex sampling rate (Msps) 22.5 18.75 6.25 6.25 12.5
Processor
MCU (R4F) — — Yes Yes Yes
DSP (C674x) — — — Yes Yes
Peripherals
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) ports 1 1 1 2 2
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Quad Serial Peripheral Interface (QSPI) — — Yes Yes Yes

Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) interface 1 — 1 1 1
Controller Area Network (DCAN) interface — — Yes Yes Yes
CAN FD — — — Yes Yes
Trace — — — Yes Yes
PWM — — — Yes Yes
Hardware In Loop (HIL/DMM) — — — Yes Yes
GPADC — — Yes Yes Yes
LVDS/Debug Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CSI2 Yes Yes — — —
Hardware accelerator — — Yes — Yes
1-V bypass mode Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cascade (20-GHz sync) Yes — — — —
JTAG — — Yes Yes Yes
Number of Tx that can be simultaneously used (1) 3 (1) 2 2 2 3 (1)
Per chirp configurable Tx phase shifter Yes — — — Yes
PRODUCT PREVIEW (PP),
Product
ADVANCE INFORMATION (AI), AI PD PD PD PD
status (2)
or PRODUCTION DATA (PD)
(1) 3 Tx Simultaneous operation is supported only in AWR1843 and AWR2243 with 1V LDO bypass and PA LDO disable mode. In this
mode 1V supply needs to be fed on the VOUT PA pin.
(2) ADVANCE INFORMATION concerns new products in the sampling or preproduction phase of development. Characteristic data and
other specifications are subject to change without notice.
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3.1 Related Products

For information about other devices in this family of products or related products see the links that follow.
mmWave Sensors TI’s mmWave sensors rapidly and accurately sense range, angle and velocity with
less power using the smallest footprint mmWave sensor portfolio for automotive applications.
Automotive mmWave Sensors TI’s automotive mmWave sensor portfolio offers high-performance radar
front end to ultra-high resolution, small and low-power single-chip radar solutions. TI’s
scalable sensor portfolio enables design and development of ADAS system solution for
every performance, application and sensor configuration ranging from comfort functions to
safety functions in all vehicles.
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4 Terminal Configuration and Functions

4.1 Pin Diagram
Figure 4-1 shows the pin locations for the 161-pin FCBGA package. Figure 4-2, Figure 4-3, Figure 4-4,
and Figure 4-5 show the same pins, but split into four quadrants.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
VOUT VOUT OSC

A VSSA VOUT_PA VSSA VSSA VSSA VSSA VSSA
_14APLL _14SYNTH _CLKOUT
FM_CW VIN VIN FM_CW

B VOUT_PA VSSA TX1 VSSA TX2 VSSA TX3 VSSA VBGAP VSSA VSSA
_SYNCIN1 _18CLK _18VCO _CLKOUT
VIN ANAMUX VSENSE

C VSSA VSSA VSSA VSSA VSSA VSSA VSSA VSSA VSSA
_13RF2
FM_CW VIN VIOIN FM_CW

D
_SYNCOUT _13RF2 _18DIFF _SYNCIN2
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E VSSA VSSA VSSA VSS VSS VSS VSS VSS VSSA CLKP VSSA
F RX4 VSSA VIN_18BB VSS VSS VDDIN CLKM
VIN CSI2 CSI2

G VSSA VSSA VSSA VSS VSS VSS VSS Reserved
_13RF1 _TXM[0] _TXP[0]
VIN CSI2 CSI2

H RX3 VSSA VSS VSS VSS TDI
_13RF1 _TXM[1] _TXP[1]
VIN
J VSSA VSSA VSSA VSS VSS VSS VSS TDO CSI2_CLKM CSI2_CLKP
_13RF1
CSI2 CSI2
K RX2 VSSA VIN_18BB VSS VSS VSS VSS VSS VIOIN_18
_TXM[2] _TXP[2]
CSI2 CSI2
L VSSA VSSA VSSA VSS VSS VSS VSS TMS
_TXM[3] _TXP[3]
HS_M HS_P
M RX1 VSSA TCK
_Debug1 _Debug1
WARM HS_M HS_P

N VSSA VSSA VSSA GPIO[0] RS232_RX RS232_TX GPIO[1] NERROR_OUTMCU_CLK_OUT Sync_in VDDIN GPIO[2]
_RESET _Debug2 _Debug2
P Analog Test 1 Analog Test 2 Analog Test 3 I2C_SCL MISO_1 SPI_HOST_INTR_1NERROR_IN QSPI_CS QSPI[1] QSPI[3] Sync_out NRESET PMIC_CLK_OUT VNWA VDDIN
R VSSA Analog Test 4 I2C_SDA Reserved Reserved VDDIN SPI_CS_1 MOSI_1 SPI_CLK_1 QSPI_CLK QSPI[0] QSPI[2] VIOIN VIN_SRAM VSS
Not to scale
Figure 4-1. Pin Diagram
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A VSSA VOUT_PA VSSA VSSA VSSA
FM_CW
B VOUT_PA VSSA TX1 VSSA TX2 VSSA TX3
_SYNCIN1
VIN
C VSSA VSSA VSSA VSSA VSSA VSSA VSSA
_13RF2
FM_CW VIN
D
_SYNCOUT _13RF2
E VSSA VSSA VSSA VSS VSS VSS
F RX4 VSSA VIN_18BB
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VIN
G VSSA VSSA VSSA VSS VSS VSS
_13RF1
Not to scale
1 2
3 4
Figure 4-2. Top Left Quadrant
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
VOUT VOUT OSC

A VSSA VSSA
_14APLL _14SYNTH _CLKOUT
VIN VIN FM_CW

B VSSA VBGAP VSSA VSSA
_18CLK _18VCO _CLKOUT
C VSSA ANAMUX VSENSE VSSA
VIOIN FM_CW
D
_18DIFF _SYNCIN2
E VSS VSS VSSA CLKP VSSA
F VSS VSS VDDIN CLKM
CSI2 CSI2
G VSS Reserved
_TXM[0] _TXP[0]
Not to scale
1 2
3 4
Figure 4-3. Top Right Quadrant
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
VIN
H RX3 VSSA VSS
_13RF1
VIN
J VSSA VSSA VSSA VSS VSS VSS
_13RF1
K RX2 VSSA VIN_18BB VSS VSS
L VSSA VSSA VSSA VSS VSS VSS
M RX1 VSSA
N VSSA VSSA VSSA GPIO[0] RS232_RX RS232_TX GPIO[1] NERROR_OUT

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P Analog Test 1 Analog Test 2 Analog Test 3 I2C_SCL MISO_1 SPI_HOST_INTR_1NERROR_IN QSPI_CS
R VSSA Analog Test 4 I2C_SDA Reserved Reserved VDDIN SPI_CS_1 MOSI_1
Not to scale
1 2
3 4
Figure 4-4. Bottom Left Quadrant

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9 10 11 12 13 14 15
CSI2 CSI2
H VSS VSS TDI
_TXM[1] _TXP[1]
J VSS TDO CSI2_CLKM CSI2_CLKP
CSI2 CSI2
K VSS VSS VSS VIOIN_18
_TXM[2] _TXP[2]
CSI2 CSI2
L VSS TMS
_TXM[3] _TXP[3]
HS_M HS_P
M TCK
_Debug1 _Debug1
WARM HS_M HS_P

N MCU_CLK_OUT Sync_in VDDIN GPIO[2]
_RESET _Debug2 _Debug2
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P QSPI[1] QSPI[3] Sync_out NRESET PMIC_CLK_OUT VNWA VDDIN
R SPI_CLK_1 QSPI_CLK QSPI[0] QSPI[2] VIOIN VIN_SRAM VSS
Not to scale
1 2
3 4
Figure 4-5. Bottom Right Quadrant

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4.2 Signal Descriptions

Table 4-1 lists the pins by function and describes that function.
NOTE
All IO pins of the device (except NERROR IN, NERROR_OUT, and WARM_RESET) are
non-failsafe; hence, care needs to be taken that they are not driven externally without the
VIO supply being present to the device.
Table 4-1. Signal Descriptions

PIN PIN DEFAULT PULL
FUNCTION SIGNAL NAME DESCRIPTION
NUMBER TYPE STATUS (1)
TX1 B4 O — Single-ended transmitter1 o/p
Transmitters TX2 B6 O — Single-ended transmitter2 o/p
TX3 B8 O — Single-ended transmitter3 o/p
RX1 M2 I — Single-ended receiver1 i/p
RX2 K2 I — Single-ended receiver2 i/p
Receivers
RX3 H2 I — Single-ended receiver3 i/p
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RX4 F2 I — Single-ended receiver4 i/p

CSI2_TXP[0] G15 O — Differential data Out – Lane 0 (for CSI and LVDS
CSI2_TXM[0] G14 O — debug interface)
CSI2_CLKP J15 O — Differential clock Out (for CSI and LVDS debug
CSI2_CLKM J14 O — interface)
CSI2_TXP[1] H15 O — Differential data Out – Lane 1 (for CSI and LVDS
CSI2_TXM[1] H14 O — debug interface)
CSI2_TXP[2] K15 O — Differential data Out – Lane 2 (for CSI and LVDS
CSI2 TX
CSI2_TXM[2] K14 O — debug interface)
CSI2_TXP[3] L15 O — Differential data Out – Lane 3 (for CSI and LVDS
CSI2_TXM[3] L14 O — debug interface)
HS_DEBUG1_P M15 O —
Differential debug port 1 (for LVDS debug interface)
HS_DEBUG1_M M14 O —
HS_DEBUG2_P N15 O —
Differential debug port 2 (for LVDS debug interface)
HS_DEBUG2_M N14 O —
FM_CW_CLKOUT B15
Chip-to-chip O — 20-GHz single-ended output. Modulated waveform
FM_CW_SYNCOUT D1
cascading
synchronization FM_CW_SYNCIN1 B1 20-GHz single-ended input. Only one of these pins
signals (2) I — should be used. Multiple instances for layout
FM_CW_SYNCIN2 D15 flexibility.
Reference clock output from clocking subsystem
Reference clock OSC_CLKOUT A14 O — after cleanup PLL. Can be used by slave chip in
multichip cascading
Low-frequency frame synchronization signal output.
SYNC_OUT P11 O Pull Down
Can be used by slave chip in multichip cascading
System
synchronization Low-frequency frame synchronization signal input.
SYNC_IN N10 I Pull Down This signal could also be used as a hardware trigger
for frame start
SPI_CS_1 R7 I Pull Up SPI chip select
SPI control
SPI_CLK_1 R9 I Pull Down SPI clock
interface from
external MCU MOSI_1 R8 I Pull Up SPI data input
(default slave
MISO_1 P5 O Pull Up SPI data output
mode)
SPI_HOST_INTR_1 P6 O Pull Down SPI interrupt to host
(1) Status of PULL structures associated with the IO after device POWER UP.
(2) Cascading feature is available only in the AWR2243 device.
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Reserved. For debug purposes, it is recommended to
Reserved RESERVED R4, R5 —
have test points on these pins.
NRESET P12 I Open Drain Power on reset for chip. Active low
Reset Open-drain fail-safe warm reset signal. Can be used
WARM_RESET (3) N12 O Open Drain as a status signal that the device is going through
reset.
SOP2 P13 I — The SOP pins are driven externally (weak drive) and
the AWR device senses the state of these pins
SOP1 P11 I —
during bootup to decide the bootup mode. After boot
the same pins have other functionality.
[SOP2 SOP1 SOP0] = [0 0 1] -> Functional SPI
Sense on Power
mode
SOP0 J13 I — [SOP2 SOP1 SOP0] = [1 0 1] -> Flashing mode
[SOP2 SOP1 SOP0] = [0 1 1] -> debug mode
[SOP2 SOP1 SOP0] = [1 1 1] -> Functional I2C
mode
Open-drain fail-safe output signal. Connected to
PMIC/Processor/MCU to indicate that some severe
NERROR_OUT N8 O Open Drain
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criticality fault has happened. Recovery would be
through reset.
Safety
Fail-safe input to the device. Error output from any
other device can be concentrated in the error
NERROR_IN P7 I Open Drain
signaling monitor module inside the device and
appropriate action can be taken by firmware
TMS L13 I Pull Up
TCK M13 I Pull Down JTAG port for TI internal development.
JTAG For debug purposes, it is recommended to have test
TDI H13 I Pull Up points on these pins.
TDO J13 O —
CLKP E14 I — In XTAL mode: Differential port for reference crystal
Reference
In External clock mode: Single ended input reference
oscillator CLKM F14 O — clock port (Output CLKM is grounded in this case)
Band-gap
VBGAP B10 O —
voltage
(3) For the AWR2243, WARM_RESET can be used as an output only pin for status indication.
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F13,N11,P1
VDDIN POW — 1.2-V digital power supply
5,R6
VIN_SRAM R14 POW — 1.2-V power rail for internal SRAM
VNWA P14 POW — 1.2-V power rail for SRAM array back bias
I/O supply (3.3-V or 1.8-V): All CMOS I/Os would
VIOIN R13 POW —
operate on this supply.
VIOIN_18 K13 POW — 1.8-V supply for CMOS IO
VIN_18CLK B11 POW — 1.8-V supply for clock module
VIOIN_18DIFF D13 POW — 1.8-V supply for CSI2 port
Reserved G13 POW — No connect
VIN_13RF1 G5,J5,H5 POW — 1.3-V Analog and RF supply,VIN_13RF1 and
VIN_13RF2 C2,D2 POW — VIN_13RF2 could be shorted on the board
VIN_18BB K5,F5 POW — 1.8-V Analog baseband power supply
VIN_18VCO B12 POW — 1.8-V RF VCO supply
E5,E6,E8,E
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Power supply 10,E11,F9,F

11,G6,G7,G
8,G10,H7,H
VSS 9,H11,J6,J7 GND — Digital ground
,J8,J10,K7,
K8,K9,K10,
K11,L5,L6,L
8,L10,R15
A1,A3,A5,A
7,A9,A15,B
3,B5,B7,B9,
B13,B14,C1
,C3,C4,C5,
C6,C7,C8,C
9,C15,E1,E
VSSA GND — Analog ground
2,E3,E13,E
15,F3,G1,G
2,G3,H3,J1,
J2,J3,K3,L1
,L2,L3,
M3,N1,N2,N
3,R1
VOUT_14APLL A10 O —
VOUT_14SYNTH A13 O —
Internal LDO When internal PA LDO is used this pin provides the
output/inputs output voltage of the LDO. When the internal PA
VOUT_PA A2,B2 IO — LDO is bypassed and disabled 1V supply should be
fed on this pin. This is mandatory in 3TX
simultaneous use case.
PMIC_CLK_OUT P13 O — Dithered clock input to PMIC
External clock
out Programmable clock given out to external MCU or
MCU_CLK_OUT N9 O —
the processor
GPIO[0] N4 IO Pull Down General-purpose IOs. These pins are also used to
set the I2C address incase of functional I2C mode.
GPIO[1] N7 IO Pull Down
General-
purpose I/Os GPIO[2:0] -> 0x000 -> I2C address 0x28
GPIO[2] N13 IO Pull Down GPIO[2:0] -> 0x001 -> I2C address 0x29
GPIO[2:0] -> 0x111 -> I2C address 0x2F
I2C_SDA R3 IO Open Drain I2C data
I2C interface
I2C clock
from external
The host interface of I2C is selected by booting the
MCU (slave I2C_SCL P4 I Open Drain device in SOP mode 7 [111]. The I2C address is
mode)
selected using the GPIO[2:0] pins.

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Chip-select output from the device. Device is a
QSPI_CS P8 O Pull Up
master connected to serial flash slave.
Clock output from the device. Device is a master
QSPI_CLK R10 O Pull Down
connected to serial flash slave.
QSPI for Serial
Flash QSPI[0] R11 IO Pull Down Data IN/OUT
QSPI[1] P9 IO Pull Down Data IN/OUT
QSPI[2] R12 IO Pull Up Data IN/OUT
QSPI[3] P10 IO Pull Up Data IN/OUT
Flash RS232_TX N6 O Pull Down
UART pins for programming external flash
programming
For debug purposes, it is recommended to have test
and RS232 RS232_RX N5 I Pull Up points on these pins.
UART
Test and Debug Analog Test1 P1 IO — Internal test signal
output for Analog Test2 P2 IO — Internal test signal
preproduction
phase. Can be Analog Test3 P3 IO — Internal test signal
pinned out on
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Analog Test4 R2 IO — Internal test signal
production
hardware for ANAMUX C13 IO — Internal test signal
field debug VSENSE C14 IO — Internal test signal
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5 Specifications
5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings (1) (2)

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETERS MIN MAX UNIT
VDDIN 1.2 V digital power supply –0.5 1.4 V
VIN_SRAM 1.2 V power rail for internal SRAM –0.5 1.4 V
VNWA 1.2 V power rail for SRAM array back bias –0.5 1.4 V
I/O supply (3.3 V or 1.8 V): All CMOS I/Os would operate on this
VIOIN –0.5 3.8 V
supply.
VIOIN_18 1.8 V supply for CMOS IO –0.5 2 V
VIN_18CLK 1.8 V supply for clock module –0.5 2 V
VIOIN_18DIFF 1.8 V supply for CSI2 port –0.5 2 V
VIN_13RF1 1.3 V Analog and RF supply, VIN_13RF1 and VIN_13RF2 could
–0.5 1.45 V
VIN_13RF2 be shorted on the board.
VIN_13RF1 1-V Internal LDO bypass mode. Device supports mode where
external Power Management block can supply 1 V on
–0.5 1.4 V
VIN_13RF2 VIN_13RF1 and VIN_13RF2 rails. In this configuration, the
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internal LDO of the device would be kept bypassed.

VIN_18BB 1.8-V Analog baseband power supply –0.5 2 V
VIN_18VCO supply 1.8-V RF VCO supply –0.5 2 V
RX1-4 Externally applied power on RF inputs 10 dBm
TX1-4 Externally applied power on RF outputs (3) 10 dBm
Dual-voltage LVCMOS inputs, 3.3 V or 1.8 V (Steady State) –0.3V VIOIN + 0.3
Input and output
Dual-voltage LVCMOS inputs, operated at 3.3 V/1.8 V VIOIN + 20% up to V
voltage range
(Transient Overshoot/Undershoot) or external oscillator input 20% of signal period
CLKP, CLKM Input ports for reference crystal –0.5 2 V
Input or Output Voltages 0.3 V above or below their respective
Clamp current power rails. Limit clamp current that flows through the internal –20 20 mA
diode protection cells of the I/O.
TJ Operating junction temperature range –40 125 ºC
TSTG Storage temperature range after soldered onto PC board –55 150 ºC
(1) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended Operating
Conditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(2) All voltage values are with respect to VSS, unless otherwise noted.
(3) This value is for an externally applied signal level on the TX. Additionally, a reflection coefficient up to Gamma= 1 can be applied on the
TX output.
5.2 ESD Ratings

VALUE UNIT
(1)
Human-body model (HBM), per AEC Q100-002 All pins ±2000
All pins ±500
V(ESD) Electrostatic discharge V
Charged-device model (CDM), per AEC Q100-011 Corner pins
±750
(A1, A15, R1, R15)
(1) AEC Q100-002 indicates that HBM stressing shall be in accordance with the ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001 specification.
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5.3 Power-On Hours (POH) (1) (2)

JUNCTION OPERATING
NOMINAL CVDD VOLTAGE (V) POWER-ON HOURS [POH] (HOURS)
TEMPERATURE (Tj) CONDITION
–40°C 600 (6%)
75°C 2000 (20%)
100% duty cycle 1.2
95°C 6500 (65%)
125°C 900 (9%)
(1) This information is provided solely for your convenience and does not extend or modify the warranty provided under TI's standard terms
and conditions for TI semiconductor products.
(2) The specified POH are applicable with max Tx output power settings using the default firmware gain tables. The specified POH would
not be applicable, if the Tx gain table is overwritten using an API.
5.4 Recommended Operating Conditions

MIN NOM MAX UNIT
VDDIN 1.2 V digital power supply 1.14 1.2 1.32 V
VIN_SRAM 1.2 V power rail for internal SRAM 1.14 1.2 1.32 V
VNWA 1.2 V power rail for SRAM array back bias 1.14 1.2 1.32 V
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I/O supply (3.3 V or 1.8 V): 3.135 3.3 3.465
VIOIN V
All CMOS I/Os would operate on this supply. 1.71 1.8 1.89
VIOIN_18 1.8 V supply for CMOS IO 1.71 1.8 1.9 V
VIN_18CLK 1.8 V supply for clock module 1.71 1.8 1.9 V
VIOIN_18DIFF 1.8 V supply for CSI2 port 1.71 1.8 1.9 V
VIN_13RF1 1.3 V Analog and RF supply. VIN_13RF1 and VIN_13RF2
1.23 1.3 1.36 V
VIN_13RF2 could be shorted on the board
VIN_13RF1
(1-V Internal LDO
bypass mode)
0.95 1 1.05 V
VIN_13RF2
(1-V Internal LDO
bypass mode)
VIN18BB 1.8-V Analog baseband power supply 1.71 1.8 1.9 V
VIN_18VCO 1.8V RF VCO supply 1.71 1.8 1.9 V
Voltage Input High (1.8 V mode) 1.17
VIH V
Voltage Input High (3.3 V mode) 2.25
Voltage Input Low (1.8 V mode) 0.3*VIOIN
VIL V
Voltage Input Low (3.3 V mode) 0.62
VOH High-level output threshold (IOH = 6 mA) VIOIN – 450 mV
VOL Low-level output threshold (IOL = 6 mA) 450 mV
VIL (1.8V Mode) 0.45
NRESET VIH (1.8V Mode) 0.96
V
SOP[2:0] VIL (3.3V Mode) 0.65
VIH (3.3V Mode) 1.57

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5.5 Power Supply Specifications

Table 5-1 describes the four rails from an external power supply block of the AWR2243 device.
Table 5-1. Power Supply Rails Characteristics

SUPPLY DEVICE BLOCKS POWERED FROM THE SUPPLY RELEVANT IOS IN THE DEVICE
Input: VIN_18VCO, VIN18CLK, VIN_18BB,
Synthesizer and APLL VCOs, crystal oscillator, IF
1.8 V VIOIN_18DIFF, VIOIN_18IO
Amplifier stages, ADC, CSI2
LDO Output: VOUT_14SYNTH, VOUT_14APLL
1.3 V (or 1 V in internal Power Amplifier, Low Noise Amplifier, Mixers and LO Input: VIN_13RF2, VIN_13RF1
LDO bypass mode) (1) Distribution LDO Output: VOUT_PA
3.3 V (or 1.8 V for 1.8 V
Digital I/Os Input VIOIN
I/O mode)
1.2 V Core Digital and SRAMs Input: VDDIN, VIN_SRAM
(1) Three simultaneous transmitter operation is supported only in 1-V LDO bypass and PA LDO disable mode. In this mode 1V supply
needs to be fed on the VOUT PA pin.
The 1.3V (1.0V) and 1.8V power supply ripple specifications mentioned in Table 5-2 are defined to meet a
target spur level of –105dBc (RF Pin = –15dBm) at the RX. The spur and ripple levels have a dB to dB
relationship, for example, a 1dB increase in supply ripple leads to a ~1dB increase in spur level. Values
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quoted are rms levels for a sinusoidal input applied at the specified frequency.
Table 5-2. Ripple Specifications

RF RAIL VCO/IF RAIL
FREQUENCY (kHz) 1.0 V (INTERNAL LDO BYPASS)
1.3 V (µVRMS) 1.8 V (µVRMS)
(µVRMS)
137.5 7 648 83
275 5 76 21
550 3 22 11
1100 2 4 6
2200 11 82 13
4400 13 93 19
6600 22 117 29
5.6 Power Consumption Summary

Table 5-3 and summarize the power consumption at the power terminals.
Table 5-3. Maximum Current Ratings at Power Terminals (1)

PARAMETER SUPPLY NAME DESCRIPTION MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Total current drawn by all
VDDIN, VIN_SRAM, VNWA 500
nodes driven by 1.2V rail
nodes driven by 1.3V (or
VIN_13RF1, VIN_13RF2 1V in LDO Bypass 2500
mode) rail when 3
Current consumption transmitters are used (2) mA
VIOIN_18, VIN_18CLK,
VIOIN_18DIFF, VIN_18BB, 850
VIN_18VCO
VIOIN 50
(1) The specified current values are at typical supply voltage level.
(2) Three transmitters can simultaneously be deployed in the AWR2243 device with 1V / LDO bypass and PA LDO disable mode. In this
mode 1V supply needs to be fed on the VOUT PA pin. For a 2Tx use case, the peak 1V supply current goes up to 2000 mA.

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Table 5-4. Average Power Consumption at Power Terminals

PARAMETER CONDITION DESCRIPTION MIN TYP MAX UNIT
1TX, 4RX Sampling: 22.5 MSps complex 1.42
1.0-V internal Transceiver, 40-ms frame time, 512
Average power 2TX, 4RX 1.62
LDO bypass chirps, 768 samples/chirp, 8.5-μs W
consumption
mode interchirp time (50% duty cycle)
3TX, 4RX 1.82
Data Port: MIPI-CSI-2
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5.7 RF Specification
over recommended operating conditions and with run time calibrations enabled (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Noise figure 12 dB
1-dB compression point (Out Of Band) (1) –8 dBm
Maximum gain 52 dB
Gain range 20 dB
Gain step size 2 dB
Image Rejection Ratio (IMRR) 30 dB
IF bandwidth (2) 20 MHz
A2D sampling rate (real) 45 Msps
A2D sampling rate (complex) 22.5 Msps
Receiver
A2D resolution 12 Bits
Return loss (S11) <–10 dB
Gain mismatch variation (over temperature) ±0.5 dB
Phase mismatch variation (over temperature) ±3 °
RX gain = 30dB
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In-band IIP2 16 dBm

IF = 1.5, 2 MHz at –12 dBFS
RX gain = 24dB
Out-of-band IIP2 IF = 10 kHz at -10dBm, 24 dBm
1.9 MHz at -30 dBm
Idle Channel Spurs –90 dBFS
Output power 13 dBm
Transmitter dBc/H
Amplitude noise –145
z
Frequency range 76 81 GHz
MHz/µ
Ramp rate 266 (3)
Clock subsystem s
76 to 78 GHz (VCO1) –96 dBc/H
Phase noise at 1-MHz offset (4)
76 to 81 GHz (VCO2) –94 z
Frequency range 19 20.25 GHz
20 GHz SYNC OUT signal Output Power 3 7 dBm
(FM_CW_CLKOUT and
FM_CW_SYNCOUT) (5) Return loss –9 dB
Impedance 50 Ω
Frequency range 19 20.25 GHz
20 GHz SYNC IN signal Input Power –6 dBm
(FM_CW_SYNCIN) (5) Return loss –10 dB
Impedance 50 Ω
(1) 1-dB Compression Point (Out Of Band) is measured by feeding a continuous wave tone below the lowest HPF cut-off frequency (50
kHz).
(2) The analog IF stages include high-pass filtering, with two independently configurable first-order high-pass corner frequencies. The set of
available HPF corners is summarized as follows:
Available HPF Corner Frequencies (kHz)

HPF1 HPF2
175, 235, 350, 700 350, 700, 1400, 2800
The filtering performed by the digital baseband chain is targeted to provide:
• Less than ±0.5 dB pass-band ripple/droop, and
• Better than 60 dB anti-aliasing attenuation for any frequency that can alias back into the pass-band.
(3) The max ramp rate depends on the PLL bandwidth configuration set using the"AWR_APLL_SYNTH_BW_CONTROL_SB" API. For
more details, see the mmWave radar Interface Control Users Guide.
(4) The phase noise numbers use the following configuration: SYNTH ICP TRIM = 3 , SYNTH RZ TRIM = 8 , and APLL ICP TRIM = 0x26.
(5) Cascading feature is available in AWR2243 variant.

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Figure 5-1 shows variations of noise figure and in-band P1dB parameters with respect to receiver gain
programmed.
15 -28
NF (dB)
14.4 P1dB (dBm) -30
13.8 -32
13.2 -34
P1dB (dBm)
12.6 -36
NF (dB)
12 -38
11.4 -40
10.8 -42
10.2 -44
9.6 -46
9 -48
30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50
Rx Gain (dB) D001
Figure 5-1. Noise Figure, In-band P1dB vs Receiver Gain
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5.8 Thermal Resistance Characteristics for FCBGA Package [ABL0161] (1)
THERMAL METRICS (2) °C/W (3) (4)
RΘJC Junction-to-case 5
RΘJB Junction-to-board 5.9
RΘJA Junction-to-free air 21.6
RΘJMA Junction-to-moving air 15.3 (1)
PsiJT Junction-to-package top 0.69
PsiJB Junction-to-board 5.8
(1) Air flow = 1 m/s
(2) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics.
(3) °C/W = degrees Celsius per watt.
(4) These values are based on a JEDEC-defined 2S2P system (with the exception of the Theta JC [RΘJC] value, which is based on a
JEDEC-defined 1S0P system) and will change based on environment as well as application. For more information, see these
EIA/JEDEC standards:
• JESD51-2, Integrated Circuits Thermal Test Method Environmental Conditions - Natural Convection (Still Air)
• JESD51-3, Low Effective Thermal Conductivity Test Board for Leaded Surface Mount Packages
• JESD51-7, High Effective Thermal Conductivity Test Board for Leaded Surface Mount Packages
• JESD51-9, Test Boards for Area Array Surface Mount Package Thermal Measurements
A junction temperature of 125ºC is assumed.

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5.9 Timing and Switching Characteristics
5.9.1 Power Supply Sequencing and Reset Timing

The AWR2243 device expects all external voltage rails and SOP lines to be stable before reset is
deasserted. Figure 5-2 describes the device wake-up sequence.
SOP
Setup DC power SOP
Time Stable before MSS nRESET DC
DC Hold time to QSPI
BOOT ASSERT Power
Power nRESET nRESET READ
START tPGDEL notOK
OK release
VDDIN,
VIN_SRAM
VNWA
VIOIN_18
VIN18_CLK
VIOIN_18DIFF
VIN18_BB
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VIN_13RF1
VIN_13RF2
VIOIN
SOP[2.1.0]
nRESET Warm reset

delay for crystal
WARMRESET or ext osc
OUTPUT
VBGAP
OUTPUT
CLKP, CLKM
Using Crystal
MCUCLK
OUTPUT (1)
QSPI_CS 7ms (XTAL Mode)

OUTPUT
500 µs (REFCLK Mode)
(1) MCU_CLK_OUT in autonomous mode, where AWR2243 application is booted from the serial flash, MCU_CLK_OUT is not enabled
by default by the device bootloader.
Figure 5-2. Device Wake-up Sequence
5.9.2 Synchronized Frame Triggering

The AWR2243 device supports a hardware based mechanism to trigger radar frames. An external host
can pulse the SYNC_IN signal to start radar frames. The typical time difference between the rising edge of
the external pulse and the frame transmission on air (Tlag) is about 160 ns. There is also an additional
programmable delay that the user can set to control the frame start time.
The periodicity of the external SYNC_IN pulse should be always greater than the programmed frame
periodic in the frame configurations in all instances.

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Tactive_frame
SYNC_IN
(Hardware
Trigger)
Radar
Frames
Tpulse
Tlag
Frame-1 Frame-2
Figure 5-3. Sync In Hardware Trigger
Table 5-5. Frame Trigger Timing

PARAMETER DESCRIPTION MIN MAX UNIT
Tactive_frame Active frame duration User defined
ns
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Tpulse 25 < Tactive_frame

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5.9.3 Input Clocks and Oscillators
5.9.3.1 Clock Specifications

An external crystal is connected to the device pins. Figure 5-4 shows the crystal implementation.
Cf1
CLKP
Cp 40 MHz
CLKM
Cf2
Figure 5-4. Crystal Implementation
NOTE
The load capacitors, Cf1 and Cf2 in Figure 5-4, should be chosen such that Equation 1 is
satisfied. CL in the equation is the load specified by the crystal manufacturer. All discrete
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components used to implement the oscillator circuit should be placed as close as possible to
the associated oscillator CLKP and CLKM pins.Note that Cf1 and Cf2 include the parasitic
capacitances due to PCB routing.
C f2
C L = C f1 ´ +CP
C f1 + C f 2 (1)
Table 5-6 lists the electrical characteristics of the clock crystal.
Table 5-6. Crystal Electrical Characteristics (Oscillator Mode)

NAME DESCRIPTION MIN TYP MAX UNIT
fP Parallel resonance crystal frequency 40 MHz
CL Crystal load capacitance 5 8 12 pF
ESR Crystal ESR 50 Ω
Temperature range Expected temperature range of operation –40 150 ºC
Frequency
Crystal frequency tolerance (1) (2) –200 200 ppm
tolerance
Drive level 50 200 µW
(1) The crystal manufacturer's specification must satisfy this requirement.
(2) Includes initial tolerance of the crystal, drift over temperature, aging and frequency pulling due to incorrect load capacitance.

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In the case where an external clock is used as the clock resource, the signal is fed to the CLKP pin only;
CLKM is grounded. The phase noise requirement is very important when a 40-MHz clock is fed externally.
Table 5-7 lists the electrical characteristics of the external clock signal.
Table 5-7. External Clock Mode Specifications

SPECIFICATION
PARAMETER UNIT
MIN TYP MAX
Frequency 40 MHz
AC-Amplitude 700 1200 mV (pp)
DC-trise/fall 10 ns
Input Clock: Phase Noise at 1 kHz –132 dBc/Hz
External AC-coupled sine wave or DC-
Phase Noise at 10 kHz –143 dBc/Hz
coupled square wave
Phase Noise referred to 40 MHz Phase Noise at 100 kHz –152 dBc/Hz
Phase Noise at 1 MHz –153 dBc/Hz
Duty Cycle 35 65 %
Freq Tolerance –50 50 ppm
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5.9.4 Multibuffered / Standard Serial Peripheral Interface (MibSPI)
5.9.4.1 Peripheral Description

The MibSPI/SPI is a high-speed synchronous serial input/output port that allows a serial bit stream to be
shifted into and out of the device at a programmed bit-transfer rate. The MibSPI/SPI is normally used for
communication between the microcontroller and external peripherals or another microcontroller.
Table 5-9 and Table 5-10 assume the operating conditions stated in Table 5-8. Table 5-9, Table 5-10, and
Figure 5-5 describe the timing and switching characteristics of the MibSPI.
Table 5-8. SPI Timing Conditions

MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Input Conditions
tR Input rise time 1 3 ns
tF Input fall time 1 3 ns
Output Conditions
CLOAD Output load capacitance 2 15 pF
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Table 5-9. SPI Slave Mode Switching Parameters (SPICLK = input, SPISIMO = input,
and SPISOMI = output)
NO. PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT
1 tc(SPC)S Cycle time, SPICLK 25 ns
2 tw(SPCH)S Pulse duration, SPICLK high 10 ns
3 tw(SPCL)S Pulse duration, SPICLK low 10 ns
4 td(SPCL-SOMI)S Delay time, SPISOMI valid after SPICLK low 10 ns
5 th(SPCL-SOMI)S Hold time, SPISOMI data valid after SPICLK low 2 ns
Table 5-10. SPI Slave Mode Timing Requirements (SPICLK = input, SPISIMO = input,
and SPISOMI = output)
NO. MIN TYP MAX UNIT
6 tsu(SIMO-SPCH)S Setup time, SPISIMO before SPICLK high 3 ns
7 th(SPCH-SIMO)S Hold time, SPISIMO data valid after SPICLK high 1 ns

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Figure 5-5. SPI Slave Mode External Timing

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5.9.4.2 Typical Interface Protocol Diagram (Slave Mode)

1. Host should ensure that there is a delay of at least two SPI clocks between CS going low and start of
SPI clock.
2. Host should ensure that CS is toggled for every 16 bits of transfer through SPI.
Figure 5-6 shows the SPI communication timing of the typical interface protocol.
2 SPI clocks
CS
CLK
0x1234 0x4321 CRC 0x5678 0x8765
MOSI
0xDCBA 0xABCD CRC
16 bytes
MISO
IRQ
Figure 5-6. SPI Communication

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5.9.5 Inter-Integrated Circuit Interface (I2C)

The inter-integrated circuit (I2C) module is a multimaster communication module providing an interface
between devices compliant with Philips Semiconductor I2C-bus specification version 2.1 and connected by
an I2C-bus™. This module will support any slave or master I2C compatible device.
The I2C has the following features:
• Compliance to the Philips I2C bus specification, v2.1 (The I2C Specification, Philips document number
9398 393 40011)
– Bit/Byte format transfer
– 7-bit and 10-bit device addressing modes
– General call
– START byte
– Multi-master transmitter/ slave receiver mode
– Multi-master receiver/ slave transmitter mode
– Combined master transmit/receive and receive/transmit mode
– Transfer rates of 100 kbps up to 400 kbps (Phillips fast-mode rate)
• Free data format
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• Two DMA events (transmit and receive)
• DMA event enable/disable capability
• Module enable/disable capability
• The SDA and SCL are optionally configurable as general purpose I/O
• Slew rate control of the outputs
• Open drain control of the outputs
• Programmable pullup/pulldown capability on the inputs
• Supports Ignore NACK mode
NOTE
This I2C module does not support:
• High-speed (HS) mode
• C-bus compatibility mode
• The combined format in 10-bit address mode (the I2C sends the slave address second
byte every time it sends the slave address first byte)

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Table 5-11. I2C Timing Requirements (1)

STANDARD MODE FAST MODE
UNIT
MIN MAX MIN MAX
tc(SCL) Cycle time, SCL 10 2.5 μs
Setup time, SCL high before SDA low
tsu(SCLH-SDAL) 4.7 0.6 μs
(for a repeated START condition)
Hold time, SCL low after SDA low
th(SCLL-SDAL) 4 0.6 μs
(for a START and a repeated START condition)
tw(SCLL) Pulse duration, SCL low 4.7 1.3 μs
tw(SCLH) Pulse duration, SCL high 4 0.6 μs
tsu(SDA-SCLH) Setup time, SDA valid before SCL high 250 100 μs
th(SCLL-SDA) Hold time, SDA valid after SCL low 0 3.45 (1) 0 0.9 μs
Pulse duration, SDA high between STOP and START
tw(SDAH) 4.7 1.3 μs
conditions
Setup time, SCL high before SDA high
tsu(SCLH-SDAH) 4 0.6 μs
(for STOP condition)
tw(SP) Pulse duration, spike (must be suppressed) 0 50 ns
(2) (3)
Cb Capacitive load for each bus line 400 400 pF
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(1) The I2C pins SDA and SCL do not feature fail-safe I/O buffers. These pins could potentially draw current when the device is powered
down.
(2) The maximum th(SDA-SCLL) for I2C bus devices has only to be met if the device does not stretch the low period (tw(SCLL)) of the SCL
signal.
(3) Cb = total capacitance of one bus line in pF. If mixed with fast-mode devices, faster fall-times are allowed.
SDA
tw(SDAH) tsu(SDA-SCLH) tw(SP)

tw(SCLL)
tw(SCLH) tsu(SCLH-SDAH)
tr(SCL)
SCL
tc(SCL) tf(SCL) th(SCLL-SDAL)

th(SDA-SCLL)
tsu(SCLH-SDAL)
th(SCLL-SDAL)
Stop Start Repeated Start Stop
Figure 5-7. I2C Timing Diagram
NOTE
• A device must internally provide a hold time of at least 300 ns for the SDA signal
(referred to the VIHmin of the SCL signal) to bridge the undefined region of the falling
edge of SCL.
• The maximum th(SDA-SCLL) has only to be met if the device does not stretch the LOW
period (tw(SCLL)) of the SCL signal. E.A Fast-mode I2C-bus device can be used in a
Standard-mode I2C-bus system, but the requirement tsu(SDA-SCLH) ≥ 250 ns must then be
met. This will automatically be the case if the device does not stretch the LOW period of
the SCL signal. If such a device does stretch the LOW period of the SCL signal, it must
output the next data bit to the SDA line tr max + tsu(SDA-SCLH).

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5.9.6 LVDS Interface Configuration

The AWR2243 supports seven differential LVDS IOs/Lanes to support debug where raw ADC data could
be extracted. The lane configuration supported is four Data lanes (LVDS_TXP/M), one Bit Clock lane
(LVDS_CLKP/M) one Frame clock lane (LVDS_FRCLKP/M). The LVDS interface supports the following
data rates:
• 900 Mbps (450 MHz DDR Clock)
• 225 Mbps (112.5 MHz DDR Clock)
Note that the bit clock is in DDR format and hence the numbers of toggles in the clock is equivalent to
data.
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LVDS_TXP/M
LVDS_FRCLKP/M
Data bitwidth
LVDS_CLKP/M
Figure 5-8. LVDS Interface Lane Configuration And Relative Timings
5.9.6.1 LVDS Interface Timings
Trise
LVDS_CLK
LVDS_TXP/M Clock Jitter = 6sigma

LVDS_FRCLKP/M
1100 ps
Figure 5-9. Timing Parameters

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Table 5-12. LVDS Electrical Characteristics

PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
max 1 pF lumped capacitive load on 48% 52%
Duty Cycle Requirements
LVDS lanes
peak-to-peak single-ended with 100 Ω
Output Differential Voltage 250 450 mV
resistive load between differential pairs
Output Offset Voltage 1125 1275 mV
Trise and Tfall 20%-80%, 900 Mbps 330 ps
Jitter (pk-pk) 900 Mbps 80 ps
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5.9.7 General-Purpose Input/Output

Table 5-13 lists the switching characteristics of output timing relative to load capacitance.
Table 5-13. Switching Characteristics for Output Timing versus Load Capacitance (CL) (1) (2)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS VIOIN = 1.8V VIOIN = 3.3V UNIT
CL = 20 pF 2.8 3.0
tr Max rise time CL = 50 pF 6.4 6.9 ns
CL = 75 pF 9.4 10.2
Slew control = 0
CL = 20 pF 2.8 2.8
tf Max fall time CL = 50 pF 6.4 6.6 ns
CL = 75 pF 9.4 9.8
CL = 20 pF 3.3 3.3
tr Max rise time CL = 50 pF 6.7 7.2 ns
CL = 75 pF 9.6 10.5
Slew control = 1
CL = 20 pF 3.1 3.1
tf Max fall time CL = 50 pF 6.6 6.6 ns
CL = 75 pF 9.6 9.6
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(1) Slew control, which is configured by PADxx_CFG_REG, changes behavior of the output driver (faster or slower output slew rate).
(2) The rise/fall time is measured as the time taken by the signal to transition from 10% and 90% of VIOIN voltage.

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5.9.8 Camera Serial Interface (CSI)

The CSI is a MIPI D-PHY compliant interface for connecting this device to a camera receiver module. This
interface is made of four differential lanes; each lane is configurable for carrying data or clock. The polarity
of each wire of a lane is also configurable. Table 5-14, Figure 5-10, Figure 5-11, and Figure 5-12 describe
the clock and data timing of the CSI.The clock is always ON once the CSI IP is enabled. Hence it remains
in HS mode.
Table 5-14. CSI Switching Characteristics

PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT
HPTX
HSTXDBR Data bit rate (1/2/4 data lane PHY) 150 600 Mbps
fCLK DDR clock frequency (1/2/4 data lane PHY) 75 300 MHz
ΔVCMTX(LF) Common-level variation –50 50 mV
tR and tF 20% to 80% rise time and fall time 0.3 UI
LPTX DRIVER
105 +
tEOT Time from start of THS-TRAIL period to start of LP-11 state ns
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12*UI
DATA-CLOCK Timing Specification
UINOM Nominal Unit Interval 1.67 13.33 ns
UIINST,MIN Minimum instantaneous Unit Interval 1.131 ns
UIINST,
TSKEW[TX] Data to clock skew measured at transmitter –0.15 0.15
MIN
CSI2 TIMING SPECIFICATION
Time that the HS clock shall be driven by the transmitter before
TCLK-PRE any associated data lane beginning the transition from LP to HS 8 ns
mode.
Time that the transmitter drives the clock lane LP-00 line state
TCLK-PREPARE immediately before the HS-0 line state starting the HS 38 95 ns
transmission.
TCLK-PREPARE + time that the transmitter drives the HS-0 state
TCLK-PREPARE + TCLK-ZERO 300 ns
before starting the clock.
Transmitted time interval from the start of THS-TRAIL or TCLKTRAIL, 105 ns
TEOT ns
to the start of the LP-11 state following a HS burst. + 12*UI
Time that the transmitter drives the data lane LP-00 line state
85 +
THS-PREPARE immediately before the HS-0 line state starting the HS 40 + 4*UI ns
6*UI
transmission
THS-PREPARE + time that the transmitter drives the HS-0 state 145 ns +
THS-PREPARE + THS-ZERO ns
prior to transmitting the Sync sequence. 10*UI
THS-EXIT Time that the transmitter drives LP-11 following a HS burst. 100 ns
max(8*UI,
Time that the transmitter drives the flipped differential state after
THS-TRAIL 60 ns + ns
last payload data bit of a HS transmission burst
4*UI)
TLPX TXXXransmitted length of any low-power state period 50 ns
CSI2_CLK(P/M)
0.5UI + Tskew
CSI2_TX(P/M)
1 UI
Figure 5-10. Clock and Data Timing in HS Transmission

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Clock
Lane
Data Lane
Dp/Dn
TLPX THS-ZERO THS-SYNC

VOH Disconnect
THS-PREPARE
Terminator
VIH(min)
VIL(max)
VOL TREOT
Capture
TD-TERM-EN st THS-SKIP LP-11
1 Data Bit
LP-11 LP-01 LP-00 TEOT
THS-SETTLE
THS-TRAIL THS-EXIT
LOW-POWER TO START OF HIGH-SPEED TO

HIGH-SPEED DATA
HIGH-SPEED HS-ZERO TRANSMISSION HS-TRAIL LOW-POWER
TRANSMISSION
TRANSITION SEQUENCE TRANSITION
Figure 5-11. High-Speed Data Transmission Burst
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Disconnect
Clock Lane Terminator
Dp/Dn
TCLK-SETTLE
VIH(min)
VIL(max)
TLPX TCLK-ZERO TCLK-PRE

TCLK-PREPARE
Data Lane Disconnect THS-PREPARE

Dp/Dn Terminator TLPX
VIH(min)
VIL(max)
THS-SKIP
THS-SETTLE
(1) The HS to LP transition of the CLK does not actually take place since the CLK is always ON in HS mode.
Figure 5-12. Switching the Clock Lane Between Clock Transmission and Low-Power Mode

AWR2243
6 Detailed Description
6.1 Overview
The AWR2243 device is a single-chip highly integrated 77-GHz transceiver and front end that includes
three transmit and four receive chains. The device can be used in long-range automotive radar
applications such as automatic emergency braking and automatic adaptive cruise control. The AWR2243
has extremely small form factor and provides ultra-high resolution with very low power consumption. This
device, when used with the TDA3X or TDA2X, offers higher levels of performance and flexibility through a
programmable digital signal processor (DSP); thus addressing the standard short-, mid-, and long-range
automotive radar applications.
6.2 Functional Block Diagram
LNA IF ADC
LNA IF ADC
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Digital Front-end
(Decimation filter
chain)
LNA IF ADC
LNA IF ADC
ADC output
ADC Buffer CSI2
interface
PA û- Phase
Shifter
Control (1)
Synth
Ramp Generator
PA û- x4 (20 GHz)
Synth Cycle Host control

SPI/I2C
Counter interface
PA û-
Multi-chip cascading(2) RF Control / BIST
Osc. VMON Temp(3) GPADC
RF/Analog Subsystem Digital
(1) Phase Shift Control:

• 0º / 180º BPM for all AWR device variants.
• 0º / 180º BPM and 5.625º resolution control option for AWR2243.
(2) Multi-chip cascading feature available on AWR2243.
(3) Internal temperature sensor accuracy is ± 7 ºC.
Figure 6-1. Functional Block Diagram
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AWR2243
6.3 Subsystems
6.3.1 RF and Analog Subsystem

The RF and analog subsystem includes the RF and analog circuitry – namely, the synthesizer, PA, LNA,
mixer, IF, and ADC. This subsystem also includes the crystal oscillator and temperature sensors. The
three transmit channels can be operated simultaneously for transmit beamforming purpose as required;
whereas the four receive channels can all be operated simultaneously.
The AWR2243 device supports simultaneous operation of 3 transmitters.
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AWR2243
6.3.1.1 Clock Subsystem

The AWR2243 clock subsystem generates 76 to 81 GHz from an input reference of 40-MHz crystal. It has
a built-in oscillator circuit followed by a clean-up PLL and a RF synthesizer circuit. The output of the RF
synthesizer is then processed by an X4 multiplier to create the required frequency in the 76 to 81 GHz
spectrum. The RF synthesizer output is modulated by the timing engine block to create the required
waveforms for effective sensor operation.
The output of the RF synthesizer is available at the device pin boundary for multichip cascaded
configuration. The clean-up PLL also provides a reference clock for the host processor after system
wakeup.
The clock subsystem also has built-in mechanisms for detecting the presence of a crystal and monitoring
the quality of the generated clock.
Figure 6-2 describes the clock subsystem.
Lock Detect
RX LO
x4
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MULT
TX LO
Timing SYNC_OUT
Engine
SYNC_IN
RFSYNTH
Lock Detect
Clean-Up
PLL
SoC Clock
XO /
CLK Detect
Slicer
FM_CW_SYNCIN1*
FM_CW_SYNCIN2*
OSC_CLKOUT
FM_CW_SYNCOUT
FM_CW_CLKOUT
40 MHz
* These pins are 20GHz LO input pins. Connect LO to one pin while grounding the
other pin.
Figure 6-2. Clock Subsystem

AWR2243
6.3.1.2 Transmit Subsystem

The AWR2243 transmit subsystem consists of three parallel transmit chains, each with independent phase
and amplitude control. All three transmitters can be used simultaneously or in time-multiplexed fashion.
The device supports binary phase modulation for MIMO radar and interference mitigation. For AWR2243,
additional phase shifters are associated with Tx channels, and these can programmed on a per chirp
basis.
Each transmit chain can deliver a maximum of 13 dBm at the antenna port on the PCB. The transmit
chains also support programmable backoff for system optimization.
Figure 6-3 describes the transmit subsystem.
Loopback Path Fine Phase Shifter Control

Package
PCB 6 bits
Chip
13dBm
û- LO
@ 50 Ÿ
ADVANCE INFORMATION
0/180°
(from Timing Engine)
Self Test
Figure 6-3. Transmit Subsystem (Per Channel)
6.3.1.3 Receive Subsystem

The AWR2243 receive subsystem consists of four parallel channels. A single receive channel consists of
an LNA, mixer, IF filtering, A2D conversion, and decimation. All four receive channels can be operational
at the same time an individual power-down option is also available for system optimization.
Unlike conventional real-only receivers, the AWR2243 device supports a complex baseband architecture,
which uses quadrature mixer and dual IF and ADC chains to provide complex I and Q outputs for each
receiver channel. The AWR2243 is targeted for fast chirp systems. The band-pass IF chain has
configurable lower cutoff frequencies above 175 kHz and can support bandwidths up to 20 MHz.
Figure 6-4 describes the receive subsystem.

AWR2243
Saturation
Detect
Self Test
DAC
Loopback
Path
Package
Chip DSM
Image Rejection
PCB
I/Q Correction
Decimation
ADC Buffer
I RSSI
50 W
LO
GSG
Q
DSM
DAC
Figure 6-4. Receive Subsystem (Per Channel)

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AWR2243
6.3.2 Host Interface

The AWR2243 device communicates with the host radar processor over the following main interfaces:
• Reference Clock – Reference clock available for host processor after device wakeup
• Control – 4-port standard SPI (slave or I2C) for host control along with HOST INTR pin for async
events.. All radio control commands (and response) flow through this interface.
• Data – High-speed serial port following the MIPI CSI2 format. Four data and one clock lane (all
differential). Data from different receive channels can be multiplexed on a single data lane to optimize
board routing. This is a unidirectional interface used for data transfer only.
• Reset – Active-low reset for device wakeup from host
• Out-of-band interrupt
• Error – Used for notifying the host in case the radio controller detects a fault
6.4 Other Subsystems
6.4.1 A2D Data Format Over CSI2 Interface

The AWR2243 device uses MIPI D-PHY / CSI2-based format to transfer the raw A2D samples to the
ADVANCE INFORMATION
external MCU. This is shown in Figure 6-5.
• Supports four data lanes
• CSI-2 data rate scalable from 150 Mbps to 600 Mbps per lane
• Virtual channel based
• CRC generation
Normal Mode
Frame Period
Acquisition Period
Frame
Ramp/Chirp 1 2 3 N
Data Ready
F L H L L H L L H L L H L F
S S S E S S E S S E S S E E
Short
Packet
Short Long Short
ST SP ET LPS Packet Packet Packet
ST SP ET LPS ST PH DATA PF ET LPS ST SP ET LPS
Chirp 1 data
.5μs-.8μs Data rate/Lane should be such that "Chirp + Interchirp" period
should be able to accommodate the data transfer
Copyright © 2017, Texas Instruments Incorporated
Frame Start – CSi2 VSYNC Start Short Packet
Line Start – CSI2 HSYNC Start Short Packet
Line End – CSI2 HSYNC End Short Packet
Frame End – CSi2 VSYNC End Short Packet
Figure 6-5. CSI-2 Transmission Format

AWR2243
The data payload is constructed with the following three types of information:
• Chirp profile information
• The actual chirp number
• A2D data corresponding to chirps of all four channels
– Interleaved fashion
• Chirp quality data (configurable)
The payload is then split across the four physical data lanes and transmitted to the receiving D-PHY. The
data packet packing format is shown in Figure 6-6
First
11 5 1 0 11 0
CH Chirp Channel
NU Profile Number Chirp Num
11 5 1 0 11 0
CH Chirp Channel
11 5 1 0 11 0
CH Chirp Channel
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11 5 1 0 11 0
CH Chirp Channel
11 0 11 0
Channel 0 Sample 0 i Channel 0 Sample 0 q

11 0 11 0

11 0 11 0

11 0 11 0

11 0 11 0

11 0 11 0

11 0 11 0

11 0 11 0
Channel 3 Sample 1 i Channel 3 Sample 1 q Continues till the

11 0 11 0 last sample. Max 1023
CQ Data [11:0] CQ Data [23:12]

11 0 11 0
CQ Data [35:24] CQ Data [47:36]

11 0 11 0
CQ Data [59:48] NU CQ Data [63:60]
Last
Figure 6-6. Data Packet Packing Format for 12-Bit Complex Configuration

AWR2243
7 Applications, Implementation, and Layout
NOTE
Information in the following Applications section is not part of the TI component specification,
and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI's customers are responsible for
determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should validate and test
their design implementation to confirm system functionality.
7.1 Application Information

A typical application addresses the standard short-, mid-, long-range, and high-performance imaging radar
applications with this radar front end and external programmable MCU. Figure 7-1 shows a short-,
medium-, or long-range radar application.
7.2 Short-, Medium-, and Long-Range Radar
Crystal Power Management
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Antenna RX1
Structure RX2 SPI/I2C
RX3 External
RX4 MCU Automotive
AWR2243
(For Example Interface PHY
CSI2 (4 Lane Data + 1 Clock lane)
TDA3x)
TX1
Reset
TX2
TX3 Error
MCU Clock
Figure 7-1. Short-, Medium-, and Long-Range Radar
7.3 Imaging Radar using Cascade Configuration
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CSI-2 (4 lanes)
RX1
RX2 Control (SPI, GPIOs)
RX3 Reset
RX4 FMCW_SYNCOUT
AWR2243
Master
TX1
FMCW_SYNCIN
TX2
SYNC_OUT
TX3
SYNC_IN
CLKP CLKM
OSC_CLK_OUT
External
Host
40MHz
CLKM CLKP
RX1
SYNC_IN
RX2
RX3
ADVANCE INFORMATION
RX4 FMCW_SYNCIN
AWR2243 Reset
Slave
TX1
TX2 Control (SPI, GPIOs, RESET)
TX3
CSI-2 (4 lanes)
Figure 7-2. Imaging Radar using Cascade Configuration
7.4 Reference Schematic

Figure 7-3 shows the reference schematic for the AWR2243 device.
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AWR2243
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
REV REVISIONS
<SYM> <DESC>
2
C12
HOST_DRIVEN_NET1
12XX_1V8_DIG
12XX_1V8_DIG
0.1UF 0.1UF SOR LINES
2
HOST_DRIVEN_NET2
12XX_DIG_1V2
12XX_1P3V_RF1
12XX_1V8_ANA
C13
12XX_1V4_SYNTH
3V3
12XX_DIG_1V2
12XX_DIG_1V2
1
12XX_1V8_ANA
HOST_DRIVEN_NET3
12XX_1P3V_RF2
12XX_VBGAP
12XX_1V4_APLL
12XX_VOUT_PA
12XX_1V8_ANA
12XX_1V8_ANA
ALL THE ABOVE NETS
1
ARE DRIVEN BY THE
D HOST_DRIVEN_NET3 HOST PROCESSOR D
12XX_TDO_SOP0 VIA 10K SERIES RESISTORS
G13
D13
R13
R14
R234
K13
P15
P14
B12
A13
A10
B10
N11
F13
B11
G5
R6
H5
D2
C2
K5
B2
A2
F5
J5
2 1
0 HOST_DRIVEN_NET2
RES
VIOIN_18
VIOIN_18DIFF
VIOIN
VDDIN4
VDDIN3
VDDIN2
VDDIN1
VIN_SRAM
VIN_13RF1
VIN_13RF1
VIN_13RF1
VIN_13RF2
VIN_13RF2
VIN_18CLK
VIN_18BB
VIN_18BB
VIN_18VCO
VOUT_14SYNTH
VOUT_14APLL
VBGAP
VNWA
VOUT_PA2
VOUT_PA1
12XX_PMICOUT_SOP2
R233
12XX_RX1 M2 RX1 CSI2_TXP_0 G15 12XX_CSI2_TXP0 2 1
THE 4 RX AND 3 TX WILL 12XX_RX2 K2 RX2 CSI2_TXM_0 G14 12XX_CSI2_TXM0 0
BE CONNECTED TO THE PCB HOST_DRIVEN_NET1
12XX_RX3 H2 RX3 CSI2_TXP_1 H15 12XX_CSI2_TXP1 12XX_DIG_SYNCOUT_SOP1 R232
ANTENNA 2 1
12XX_RX4 F2 RX4 CSI2_TXM_1 H14 12XX_CSI2_TXM1 0
12XX_TX1 B4 TX1 CSI2_CLKP J15 12XX_CSI2_CLKP
12XX_TX2 B6 TX2 U1 CSI2_CLKM J14 12XX_CSI2_CLKM
12XX_TX3 B8 TX3 CSI2_TXP_2 K15 12XX_CSI2_TXP2
CSI2_TXM_2 K14 12XX_CSI2_TXM2
B1 FM_CW_SYNCIN1 CSI2_TXP_3 L15 12XX_CSI2_TXP3
12XX_FM_CW_CLKOUT
D15
B15
FM_CW_SYNCIN2
FM_CW_CLKOUT
CSI2_TXM_3
HS_DEBUG1_P
L14
M15
12XX_CSI2_TXM3
12XX_DBG1_P
CRYSTAL
ADVANCE INFORMATION
12XX_FM_CW_SYNCOUT D1 FM_CW_SYNCOUT HS_DEBUG1_M M14 12XX_DBG1_M
HS_DEBUG2_P N15 12XX_DBG2_P
10K 12XX_DIG_SYNCIN N10 SYNC_IN HS_DEBUG2_M N14 12XX_DBG2_M 12XX_XTALP
12XX_DIG_SYNCOUT_SOP0 1% 12XX_XTALM
1 2 12XX_DIG_SYNCOUT P11 SYNC_OUT
R1 R14 33.2
QSPI_CS P8 12XX_QSPI_CS_DEV 2 1 12XX_QSPI_CS 40MHZ
A14 OSC_CLKOUT QSPI_CLK R1012XX_QSPI_CLK_DEV 2 R15 33.2 1 12XX_QSPI_CLK CX3225SA40000D0PTWCC
33.2 Y1
12XX_XTALP E14 CLKP QSPI_0 R11 12XX_QSPI_D0_DEV 2 R7 1 12XX_QSPI_D0 4
12XX_XTALM F14 CLKM QSPI_1 P9 12XX_QSPI_D1_DEV 2 R8 33.2 1 12XX_QSPI_D1
12XX_PMICOUT_SOP2 QSPI_2 R12 12XX_QSPI_D2_DEV 2 R9 33.2 1 12XX_QSPI_D2
1% R2 33.2
1 2 12XX_PMIC_CLKOUT P13 PMIC_CLKOUT QSPI_3 P10 12XX_QSPI_D3_DEV 2 R10 1 12XX_QSPI_D3 Y1 40MHZ
N9 MCU_CLKOUT 1 3 40MHZ
12XX_MCU_CLKOUT 10K 2 33.2 R612XX_MCU_CLKOUT_DEV
1
C TCK M13 12XX_TCK CX3225SA40000D0PTWCC
C
2
Y1
C14 VSENSE TMS L13 12XX_TMS R53 2
10K
+/-0.1PF
+/-0.1PF
C216
C217
4.7PF
4.7PF
C13 ANAMUX TDO J13 12XX_TDO 1 2 12XX_TDO_SOP0
P1 ANALOGTEST1 AWR2243 TDI H13 12XX_TDI
P2 ANALOGTEST2
1
P3 ANALOGTEST3 SPI_HOST_INTR_1 P6 12XX_SPI_HOST_INTR_1
R11 33.2 1 12XX_SPI_CLK1
R2 ANALOGTEST4 SPI_CLK_1 R9 12XX_SPI_CLK1_DEV 2
SPI_CS_1 R7 12XX_SPI_CS1_DEV 2 R12 33.2 1 12XX_SPI_CS1 CX3225SA40000D0PTWCC
12XX_NRST P12 NRESET MISO_1 P5 12XX_SPI_MISO_1
R13 33.2 1 12XX_SPI_MOSI_1
12XX_WARM_RST N12 WARM_RESET MOSI_1 R8 12XX_SPI_MOSI_1_DEV 2
12XX_NERRORIN P7 NERROR_IN
12XX_NERROROUT N8 NERROR_OUT GPIO_0
GPIO_1
N4 12XX_GPIO_0
N7 12XX_GPIO_1
QSPI FLASH
N5 RS232_RX GPIO_2 N1312XX_GPIO_2
N6 RS232_TX
RES P4
E6 VSS RES R3 3V3
E8 VSS RES R4
E10 VSS RES R5
E11 VSS VSSA B13
G7 VSS VSSA R1
0.1UF
1UF
F9 VSS VSSA N3
2
F11 VSS VSSA N2
10UF
C214
C8
C215
G6 VSS VSSA N1
G8 VSS VSSA M3 3V3 3V3
2
G10 VSS VSSA L3
1
B H7 VSS VSSA L2
B
47.5K
1
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
VSSA
R362
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
VSS
S25FL116K0XNFV010
R4
H9
J7
J6
J8
J10
E5
K7
K8
K9
K10
L5
L6
L8
L10
R15
A1
A3
A5
A7
A9
A15
B3
B5
B7
B9
B14
C1
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C15
E1
E2
E3
E13
E15
F3
G1
G2
G3
H3
J1
J2
J3
K3
L1
1
H11
K11
U20 10K
12XX_QSPI_CS
S25FL116K0XNFV010
2
1 CS_N VCC 8
R363
12XX_QSPI_D1 1 2 33.2 2 SO/IO1 HOLD_N/IO3 7 2 R54 1 33.2 12XX_QSPI_D3
R364
12XX_QSPI_D2 1 2 33.2 3 WP_N/IO2 SCK 6 12XX_QSPI_CLK
12XX_1V8_ANA
12XX_1V8_ANA 4 VSS SI/IO0 5 2 R369 1 33.2 12XX_QSPI_D0
R3 EP
3V3
EP
12XX_1P3V_RF1 12XX_VBGAP 1 2
12XX_1P3V_RF2
12XX_VOUT_PA
10K
0.22UF
0.22UF
10UF
10UF
0.22UF
0.22UF
0.22UF
0.22UF
0.22UF
10UF
10UF
10UF
2
2
PLACE C104 NEAR B11
3V3 12XX_1V4_APLL
PLACE C17,C18 NEAR F5
2
PLACE C121 NEAR B12

PLACE C2 NEAR K5
12XX_1V4_SYNTH 12XX_DIG_1V2
C165
C166
C121
10%
10%
C104
10%
C15
C16
C19
C17
C18
12XX_1V8_DIG
0.22UF
C1
C2
1UF
12XX_1V8_DIG
0.22UF
C4
1UF
0.22UF
1
2
0.22UF
1
2
2
C125
2
C107
PLACE C14 NEAR D13
C3
C110
PLACE C124 NEAR K13
I308 I309
C14
I305
C124
I302
1
1
1
1
A CAPS FOR 12XX_RF BLOCKS CAPS FOR 12XX_1V8_ANA A
CAPS FOR IO,PLL AND DIGITAL CORE
AWR1243 REFERENCE SCHEMATIC
DRAFTSMAN: DATE CODE IDENTITY
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
CAPS FOR 12XX_1V8_DIG ANJAN
DESIGNER:
04/29/2016
DATE
SEMICONDUCTOR OPERATIONS
NUMBER
01295
ANJAN 04/29/2016
TITLE: AWR1243 DEVICE,CRYSTAL
CHECKER: DATE
ANIL 04/29/2016 QSPI FLASH AND DECAPS FOR
ENGINEER: DATE
ANJAN 04/29/2016
AWR1243
APPROVED: DATE
SUDIPTO 04/29/2016
RELEASED: DATE SCALE SIZE REV SHEET
<BRD_NUM>
YES 04/29/2016 N D A2 2 OF 3
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Figure 7-3. AWR2243 Reference Schematic

AWR2243
7.5 Layout
The top layer routing, top layer closeup, and bottom layer routing are shown in Figure 7-4, Figure 7-5, and
Figure 7-6, respectively.
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AWR2243
7.5.1 Layout Guidelines
ADVANCE INFORMATION
Figure 7-4. Top Layer Routing

AWR2243
ADVANCE INFORMATION
Figure 7-5. Top Layer Routing Closeup

AWR2243
ADVANCE INFORMATION
Figure 7-6. Bottom Layer Routing

AWR2243
7.5.2 Stackup Details
1 0.689 2.067 100.000

Rogers 4835 4mil coreH/1 Low Pro Rogers 4835 4.000 4.000 3.480
2 1.260 1.260 73.000
Iteq IT180A Prepreg 1080 Dielectric 4.195 2.830 3.700
3 1.260 1.260 69.000
56.21
Iteq IT180A 28 mil core 1/1 FR4 28.000 28.000 4.280

4 1.260 1.260 48.000
5 1.260 1.260 72.000
Iteq IT180A 4 mil core 1/H FR4 4.000 4.000 3.790
6 0.689 2.067 100.000
ADVANCE INFORMATION

AWR2243
8 Device and Documentation Support

TI offers an extensive line of development tools. Tools and software to evaluate the performance of the
device, generate code, and develop solutions follow.
8.1 Device Nomenclature

To designate the stages in the product development cycle, TI assigns prefixes to the part numbers of all
microprocessors (MPUs) and support tools. Each device has one of three prefixes: X, P, or null (no prefix)
(for example, AWR2243). Texas Instruments recommends two of three possible prefix designators for its
support tools: TMDX and TMDS. These prefixes represent evolutionary stages of product development
from engineering prototypes (TMDX) through fully qualified production devices and tools (TMDS).
Device development evolutionary flow:
X Experimental device that is not necessarily representative of the final device's electrical
specifications and may not use production assembly flow.
P Prototype device that is not necessarily the final silicon die and may not necessarily meet
final electrical specifications.
null Production version of the silicon die that is fully qualified.
ADVANCE INFORMATION
Support tool development evolutionary flow:
TMDX Development-support product that has not yet completed Texas Instruments internal
qualification testing.
TMDS Fully-qualified development-support product.
X and P devices and TMDX development-support tools are shipped against the following disclaimer:
"Developmental product is intended for internal evaluation purposes."
Production devices and TMDS development-support tools have been characterized fully, and the quality
and reliability of the device have been demonstrated fully. TI's standard warranty applies.
Predictions show that prototype devices (X or P) have a greater failure rate than the standard production
devices. Texas Instruments recommends that these devices not be used in any production system
because their expected end-use failure rate still is undefined. Only qualified production devices are to be
used.
TI device nomenclature also includes a suffix with the device family name. This suffix indicates the
package type (for example, ABL0161), the temperature range (for example, blank is the default
commercial temperature range). Figure 8-1 provides a legend for reading the complete device name for
any AWR2243 device.
For orderable part numbers of AWR2243 devices in the ABL0161 package types, see the Package Option
Addendum of this document, the TI website (www.ti.com), or contact your TI sales representative.
For additional description of the device nomenclature markings on the die, see the AWR2243 Device
Errata Silicon Revision 1.0.
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AWR2243
XA 2 2 43 B G ABL Q1
Qualification
Q1 = Q100
Prefix Blank = no special Qual
XA = Pre-production
AWR = Production Tray or Tape & Reel
Generation R = Big Reel
2 = 76 ± 81 GHz Blank = Tray
Variant Package
2 = FE ABL = BGA
4 = FE + FFT + MCU
6 = FE + MCU + DSP + 1.5 MB
Security
Num RX/TX Channels G = General
RX = 1,2,3,4 S = Secure
TX = 1,2,3 D = Development Secure
Silicon PG Revision
Blank = Rev 1.0
ADVANCE INFORMATION
Features
Blank = Baseline
P = High Performance
Safety Level
A = ASIL A Targeted
B = ASIL B Targeted
Figure 8-1. Device Nomenclature
8.2 Tools and Software

Development Tools
AWR2243 Cascade Application Note Describes TI's cascaded mmWave radar system.
Models
AWR2243 BSDL Model Boundary scan database of testable input and output pins for IEEE 1149.1 of the
specific device.
AWR1x43 IBIS Model IO buffer information model for the IO buffers of the device. For simulation on a
circuit board, see IBIS Open Forum.
8.3 Documentation Support

To receive notification of documentation updates—including silicon errata—go to the product folder for
your device on ti.com (AWR2243). In the upper right corner, click the "Alert me" button. This registers you
to receive a weekly digest of product information that has changed (if any). For change details, check the
revision history of any revised document.
The current documentation that describes the DSP, related peripherals, and other technical collateral
follows.
Errata
AWR2243 Device Errata Silicon Revision 1.0 Describes known advisories, limitations, and cautions on
silicon and provides workarounds.
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8.4 Support Resources

TI E2E™ support forums are an engineer's go-to source for fast, verified answers and design help —
straight from the experts. Search existing answers or ask your own question to get the quick design help
you need.
Linked content is provided "AS IS" by the respective contributors. They do not constitute TI specifications
and do not necessarily reflect TI's views; see TI's Terms of Use.
8.5 Trademarks
E2E is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
8.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution

This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas Instruments recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with
appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and installation procedures can cause damage.
ESD damage can range from subtle performance degradation to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits may be more
susceptible to damage because very small parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its published specifications.
8.7 Export Control Notice
ADVANCE INFORMATION
Recipient agrees to not knowingly export or re-export, directly or indirectly, any product or technical data
(as defined by the U.S., EU, and other Export Administration Regulations) including software, or any
controlled product restricted by other applicable national regulations, received from disclosing party under
nondisclosure obligations (if any), or any direct product of such technology, to any destination to which
such export or re-export is restricted or prohibited by U.S. or other applicable laws, without obtaining prior
authorization from U.S. Department of Commerce and other competent Government authorities to the
extent required by those laws.
8.8 Glossary
TI Glossary This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.
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AWR2243
9 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

9.1 Packaging Information
The following pages include mechanical, packaging, and orderable information. This information is the
most current data available for the designated devices. This data is subject to change without notice and
revision of this document. For browser-based versions of this data sheet, refer to the left-hand navigation.
CAUTION
The following package information is subject to change without notice.
ADVANCE INFORMATION
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PACKAGE OPTION ADDENDUM
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device Status Package Type Package Pins Package Eco Plan Lead/Ball Finish MSL Peak Temp Op Temp (°C) Device Marking Samples
(1) Drawing Qty (2) (6) (3) (4/5)
XA2243PBGABL ACTIVE FC/CSP ABL 161 1 Green (RoHS Call TI Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 125 XAWR2243P
& no Sb/Br) BG
583 ABL G1
(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2)
RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance
do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
RoHS Exempt: TI defines "RoHS Exempt" to mean products that contain lead but are compliant with EU RoHS pursuant to a specific EU RoHS exemption.
Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of <=1000ppm threshold. Antimony trioxide based
flame retardants must also meet the <=1000ppm threshold requirement.
(3)
MSL, Peak Temp. - The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.
(4)
There may be additional marking, which relates to the logo, the lot trace code information, or the environmental category on the device.
(5)
Multiple Device Markings will be inside parentheses. Only one Device Marking contained in parentheses and separated by a "~" will appear on a device. If a line is indented then it is a continuation
of the previous line and the two combined represent the entire Device Marking for that device.
(6)
Lead/Ball Finish - Orderable Devices may have multiple material finish options. Finish options are separated by a vertical ruled line. Lead/Ball Finish values may wrap to two lines if the finish
value exceeds the maximum column width.
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Addendum-Page 1
PACKAGE OUTLINE
ABL0161A SCALE 1.400
FCBGA - 1.17 mm max height
PLASTIC BALL GRID ARRAY
10.5 B
A
10.3
BALL A1 CORNER
10.5
10.3
1.17 MAX
C
SEATING PLANE
0.37 BALL TYP 0.1 C

TYP
0.27
9.1 TYP
PKG (0.65) TYP
P
(0.65) TYP
N
M
L
K
J PKG
9.1 H
TYP G
F
E
D 0.45
161X
C 0.35
0.15 C A B
B 0.08 C
A
0.65 TYP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
BALL A1 CORNER 0.65 TYP

4222493/B 10/2016
NOTES:
1. All linear dimensions are in millimeters. Any dimensions in parenthesis are for reference only. Dimensioning and tolerancing
per ASME Y14.5M.
2. This drawing is subject to change without notice.
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EXAMPLE BOARD LAYOUT
ABL0161A FCBGA - 1.17 mm max height
(0.65) TYP
161X ( 0.32)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
B
(0.65) TYP
C
G
PKG
H
PKG
LAND PATTERN EXAMPLE

SCALE:10X
0.05 MAX 0.05 MIN

( 0.32) METAL UNDER
METAL SOLDER MASK
( 0.32)
SOLDER MASK SOLDER MASK
OPENING OPENING
SOLDER MASK
NON-SOLDER MASK
DEFINED
DEFINED
(PREFERRED)
SOLDER MASK DETAILS
NOT TO SCALE
4222493/B 10/2016
NOTES: (continued)
3. Final dimensions may vary due to manufacturing tolerance considerations and also routing constraints.
For information, see Texas Instruments literature number SPRAA99 (www.ti.com/lit/spraa99).
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EXAMPLE STENCIL DESIGN
ABL0161A FCBGA - 1.17 mm max height
(0.65) TYP
161X ( 0.32)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
B
(0.65) TYP C
G
PKG
H
PKG
SOLDER PASTE EXAMPLE

BASED ON 0.125 mm THICK STENCIL
SCALE:10X
4222493/B 10/2016
NOTES: (continued)
4. Laser cutting apertures with trapezoidal walls and rounded corners may offer better paste release.
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Crystal Power Management

Figure 1-1. Radar Sensor for Automotive Applications

Device Information (1)

2 Device Overview Copyright © 2020, Texas Instruments Incorporated

1.4 Functional Block Diagram

Synth Cycle Host control

Multi-chip cascading(2) RF Control / BIST

Osc. VMON Temp(3) GPADC

RF/Analog Subsystem Digital

(1) Phase Shift Control:

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4 Table of Contents Copyright © 2020, Texas Instruments Incorporated

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Table 3-1. Device Features Comparison

Quad Serial Peripheral Interface (QSPI) — — Yes Yes Yes

6 Device Comparison Copyright © 2020, Texas Instruments Incorporated

3.1 Related Products

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4 Terminal Configuration and Functions

VOUT VOUT OSC

FM_CW VIN VIN FM_CW

VIN ANAMUX VSENSE

FM_CW VIN VIOIN FM_CW

F RX4 VSSA VIN_18BB VSS VSS VDDIN CLKM

VIN CSI2 CSI2

VIN CSI2 CSI2

WARM HS_M HS_P

Figure 4-1. Pin Diagram

8 Terminal Configuration and Functions Copyright © 2020, Texas Instruments Incorporated

A VSSA VOUT_PA VSSA VSSA VSSA

E VSSA VSSA VSSA VSS VSS VSS

F RX4 VSSA VIN_18BB

Figure 4-2. Top Left Quadrant

VOUT VOUT OSC

VIN VIN FM_CW

C VSSA ANAMUX VSENSE VSSA

E VSS VSS VSSA CLKP VSSA

F VSS VSS VDDIN CLKM

Figure 4-3. Top Right Quadrant

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K RX2 VSSA VIN_18BB VSS VSS

L VSSA VSSA VSSA VSS VSS VSS

N VSSA VSSA VSSA GPIO[0] RS232_RX RS232_TX GPIO[1] NERROR_OUT

R VSSA Analog Test 4 I2C_SDA Reserved Reserved VDDIN SPI_CS_1 MOSI_1

Figure 4-4. Bottom Left Quadrant

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J VSS TDO CSI2_CLKM CSI2_CLKP

WARM HS_M HS_P

R SPI_CLK_1 QSPI_CLK QSPI[0] QSPI[2] VIOIN VIN_SRAM VSS

Figure 4-5. Bottom Right Quadrant

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4.2 Signal Descriptions

Table 4-1. Signal Descriptions

RX4 F2 I — Single-ended receiver4 i/p

Table 4-1. Signal Descriptions (continued)

Table 4-1. Signal Descriptions (continued)

Power supply 10,E11,F9,F

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Table 4-1. Signal Descriptions (continued)

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