SLAAE30 July   2021 MSP430FR2355

 

  1.   Abstract
  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1PIR Design Description
    1. 1.1 PIR Sensor
    2. 1.2 PIR Signal Chain
      1. 1.2.1 Traditional Motion Detection Signal Chain Design
      2. 1.2.2 Capacitor-Free Signal Chain Design
  4. 2Software
    1. 2.1 Software Architecture
    2. 2.2 Software Flow Chart
    3. 2.3 Power Profile
    4. 2.4 Data Processing
      1. 2.4.1 Digital Signal Conditioning
      2. 2.4.2 Low-Pass Filter for Temperature Drift
      3. 2.4.3 Spikes and Noise
      4. 2.4.4 Motion Detection Function
  5. 3Hardware and Schematic
    1. 3.1 MSP430FR2355
    2. 3.2 Schematic
  6. 4Results
    1. 4.1 Distance: 15 ft (4.5 m)
    2. 4.2 Distance: 22.5 ft (6.9 m)
    3. 4.3 Distance: 36.5 ft (11.1 m)
  7. 5Summary
  8. 6References

Summary

PIR Motion detectors have remained mostly unchanged for the last decade but finally new, updated solutions are possible by leveraging devices like the MSP430FR2355 with advanced analog integration. The MSP430FR2355 PIR Motion Detector offers a completely fresh and competitive solution to motion detection applications. The integrated capacitorless signal chain offers great performance and flexibility, with the ability to detect motion out to 26ft. The solution provides significant BOM savings and board simplification with integrated SACs and an analog PIR sensor. Finally, the software controlled AFE also allows for a very low power solution, with approximately 6 µA average current.