onsemi SECO-RANGEFINDER-GEVK SiPM dToF LIDAR

onsemi SECO-RANGEFINDER-GEVK SiPM Direct Time of Flight (dToF) LIDAR is a single-point range finder development kit for cost-optimized industrial and commercial applications. This kit is based on the NIR SiPM from onsemi (RB series) and integrates all the essential sub-systems for the applications. These sub-systems include laser and reference circuits (Tx), receiving circuits (Rx), power management systems, and core FPGA and UART communication. onsemi SECO-RANGEFINDER-GEVK kit is FDA-certified and features a multifunctional GUI. This enables a complete evaluation of the range-finding performance and the adjustment of system variables. The variables include the buffer number of pulses or the bias voltage for the SiPM-RB photomultiplier. Typical applications include indoor navigation and range-finding (up to 23m), collision detection, and 3D mapping.

Features

Direct ToF operation for single-point applications
Laser and optics
- SiPM detector
- 905nm laser diode transmitter 650nm to 1050nm coated BK7 plano-convex lenses
- 905±5nm bandpass optical filter (30±5nm FWHM) for RX
>0.11m to 23m detectable range
Time to digital conversion (TDC)
- FPGA-based (ice3)
- ~85ps bin width
- Automatic TDC calibration
Power supply
- Supply options
  - 5V USB
  - 3.3V PMOD connector

Optimized cost-effectiveness
FDA-certified
Out-of-the-box operation with user-friendly GUI with adjustable system variables
Software
- Software adjustable settings for a variety of industrial and IoT applications
- FPGA-based TDC, readout, communication interface, and control of two regulated bias supplies