A fully on-chip frequency-locked loop (FLL) based chirp generator for frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) radar

Key Points

• The design focuses on a fully on-chip frequency-locked loop circuit, enhancing chirp generation performance.
• Key metrics highlight improvements in accuracy and responsiveness of the chirp generator compared to traditional methods.
• The approach utilizes an innovative frequency-modulated continuous-wave radar system, which streamlines signal processing tasks.
• This work suggests that on-chip designs could lead to more compact and efficient radar systems, potentially impacting various applications.