LiDAR Sensor Standard
Comprehensive standard for automotive LiDAR, solid-state, and FMCW systems. Covering range (200m+), angular resolution, point cloud protocols, and eye safety standards.
Detection & Ranging
Laser emission systems (905nm, 1550nm), ToF and FMCW methods, range accuracy (ยฑ2cm), maximum detection distance (200m+), angular resolution (0.1ยฐ-0.2ยฐ).
Sensor Technology
Mechanical scanning (rotating mirrors), solid-state (MEMS, OPA, Flash), SPAD and APD detectors, eye safety (Class 1 laser), automotive-grade reliability.
Point Cloud Processing
Data output rates (1M+ points/sec), point cloud formats (PCL, LAS), real-time processing pipelines, object detection and classification, SLAM integration.
ADAS/AV Integration
Sensor fusion with cameras and radar, ROS/ROS2 compatibility, CAN/Ethernet protocols, ISO 26262 safety, environmental robustness (rain, fog, snow).
Key Specifications
Standard Features
๐ Wavelength Options
905nm (low-cost, shorter range) and 1550nm (eye-safe, longer range) laser wavelengths
Detection Methods
Time-of-Flight (ToF) for simplicity, FMCW for velocity measurement and interference immunity
Scanning Technologies
Mechanical (rotating), MEMS mirrors, optical phased arrays (OPA), flash LiDAR
Detector Types
SPAD (Single Photon Avalanche Diode), APD (Avalanche Photodiode), SiPM arrays
๐ง๏ธ Environmental Robustness
Performance in rain, fog, snow, dust. IP67 rating. Operating temp -40ยฐC to +85ยฐC
๐ Integration Protocols
Ethernet (UDP/TCP), CAN bus, ROS/ROS2 messages, PCL format compatibility
๐ก๏ธ Safety Standards
ISO 26262 (automotive functional safety), IEC 60825 (laser safety), AEC-Q100 qualified
๐ก Leading Manufacturers
Velodyne, Luminar, Innoviz, Hesai, Ouster, Valeo, Ibeo, RoboSense