PLFM_RADAR

Open-source, low-cost 10.5 GHz PLFM phased array RADAR system

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FPGA Decimation Filter Design for Range Bin Reduction in the PLFM RADAR

Learn how to design an FPGA decimation filter for range bin reduction in PLFM RADAR. Compress 1024 bins to 64 using decimation, peak detection, or averaging for efficient radar processing.

how-to-guide
Aug 20, 2026
IMU Integration with GY-85 for Pitch/Roll Correction in Target Coordinates: PLFM-RADAR Deep Dive

Learn IMU integration with GY-85 for accurate pitch/roll correction in target coordinates within the PLFM-RADAR system. Enhance your georeferenced radar data.

deep-dive
Aug 20, 2026
Cross-Layer FPGA/STM32 Communication for Radar Control: AERIS-10 Architecture Explained

Explore AERIS-10 cross-layer FPGA/STM32 communication for radar control. Discover how this architecture integrates FPGA signal processing with STM32 power sequencing and AGC feedback.

architecture
Aug 20, 2026
Radar Data Protocol Packet Structure and Frame Format in AERIS‑10 LFM Radar

Explore the AERIS-10 LFM radar data protocol packet structure and frame format. Understand the fixed 17-byte header, variable IQ payload, and CRC-16 for high-throughput FPGA to PC USB streaming.

api-reference
Aug 20, 2026
FPGA Software Replica for Offline Radar Data Processing and Replay: A Complete Guide

Explore NawfalMotii79/PLFM_RADAR for a bit-accurate FPGA software replica of the AERIS-10 radar. Enable offline radar data processing and replay for algorithm development without hardware.

how-to-guide
Aug 20, 2026
SPI Communication Setup for ADAR1000 and ADF4382 Devices in PLFM RADAR Firmware

Learn how to set up SPI communication for ADAR1000 and ADF4382 devices in PLFM RADAR firmware using STM32F7 and a layered SPI abstraction. Get efficient control for your radar system.

how-to-guide
Aug 20, 2026
I2C Peripheral Addresses and Bus Configuration for DAC5578 and ADS7830 in PLFM RADAR Firmware

Configure I2C addresses and bus settings for DAC5578 and ADS7830 in PLFM RADAR firmware. Understand peripheral addresses and bus configurations for efficient hardware integration.

how-to-guide
Aug 20, 2026
USB CDC Communication with STM32 for GPS Data Streaming: Implementing a Virtual COM Port in Python

Learn USB CDC communication with STM32 for GPS data streaming. Implement a virtual COM port in Python to parse GPS frames independently of radar data. Explore the PLFM Radar project.

how-to-guide
Aug 20, 2026
Range FFT and Doppler FFT Implementation in FPGA Signal Processing: A Complete Technical Guide

Learn how to implement Range FFT and Doppler FFT in FPGA signal processing using a radix-2 DIT engine. Explore a complete technical guide for PLFM RADAR firmware.

deep-dive
Aug 20, 2026
Temperature Monitoring with ADS7830 ADC and Thermal Shutdown Thresholds in PLFM-RADAR

Implement robust temperature monitoring in your PLFM-RADAR system. Learn how the ADS7830 ADC and configurable thermal shutdown thresholds protect your hardware from overheating.

how-to-guide
Aug 20, 2026
Emergency Stop Procedure for RF Power Amplifier Protection in PLFM-RADAR

Learn the emergency stop procedure for RF power amplifier protection in PLFM-RADAR. Discover how this routine prevents damage during critical faults like over-current or over-temperature.

how-to-guide
Aug 20, 2026
ADAR1000 Phase Shifter Control for TX/RX Beamforming Patterns: Complete Implementation Guide

Master ADAR1000 phase shifter control for TX/RX beamforming patterns. This guide details SPI lookup table implementation for electronic steering, enabling flexible radar system design.

how-to-guide
Aug 20, 2026

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