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In this paper, a millimeter-wave sensor is presented for measurement of displacement and velocity. By using monolithic microwave integrated circuits and digital quadrature sampling signal-processing scheme, the sensor operating at 60 GHz is implemented. Polynomial curve-fitting technique is used for the error correction. Digital quadrature mixer is also configured as a phase-detecting processor, which enables low Doppler frequency to be measured with high resolution. Measured displacement results indicate resolution and maximum error of 10 μm and 30 μm, respectively, and measured speed is as low as 30 mm/s, corresponding to 6.6 Hz in Doppler frequency, with an estimated velocity resolution of 3.3 mm/s. To the best of our knowledge, the attained resolution and maximum error are the best reported results.
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Zheng, H. A Displacement and Velocity Measurement Technique Using Millimeter-Wave Sensor. Int J Infrared Milli Waves 26, 1277–1290 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10762-005-7603-8
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