In this episode Shahriar takes a close look at the Tesla Model Y Indoor Cabin 60GHz radar module. This deep analysis video covers a lot of ground starting with the mechanical design of the module. The primary PCB is studied with attention to power management, vehicle interfaces, choice of radar SoC chipset, antenna design, isolation & RF routing.

The PCB is further examined using X-Ray fluorescence to confirm the use of silver immersion as a surface finish. Furthermore, leveraging Raman spectroscopy the material composition of the radar radome is also examined. The radar chipset package is also analyzed by using an x-ray image.

The main TI radar SoC is removed from the package and after studying the block diagram of the integrated circuits, the bare die is examined under a high power microscope for a silicon design reverse engineering.

I hope to see you at the IEEE IMS & RFIC event in San Francisco, California, USA this year in June 15th, 2025:

ims-ieee.org/

And here is a teaser to my Technical Lecture at the IEEE RFIC Conference:

rfic-ieee.org/technical-program/technical-lectures…

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