Furukawa Electric: Development and Mass Production of New “MMR2” Peripheral Surveillance Radar – Selected for Use in Mazda’s New CX-60 Crossover SUV –

A new 24 GHz (ISM band) “MMR2” perimeter surveillance radar has been developed and mass production has begun. This new radar was developed using model-based design (MBD) in which development and verification took place simultaneously. It complies with the ISO26262 international standard for vehicle functional safety and the ISO/SAE 21434 international standard for vehicle cybersecurity. Currently, it has been adopted for use in the new Mazda CX-60 crossover SUV announced in Japan in April this year.
Because the MMR2 has improved compliance for NCAP and new applications, it offers a wider detection range than previous models, and speed detection accuracy and spatial recognition performance have been improved. The radar units are intended for installation at all four corners of the vehicle, enabling a wide range of detection applications, including frontal collisions, when turning right or left at an intersection, when changing lane, when the vehicle is stopped and general driving conditions. The volume and weight of the radar block have been reduced by approximately 30%, allowing installation on the inner side of the bumper.
Our 24 GHz perimeter surveillance radar has excellent characteristics, including low transmission loss when passing through the bumper and a small size that minimizes the impact on vehicle design and hardware considerations. Additionally, since the radar is not significantly affected by rain, snow, or dirt, it provides solid performance in all weather conditions.

Furukawa AS will continue to advance the development of perimeter surveillance radar applications, promote the use of perimeter surveillance radar in a wide range of vehicles including automobiles, and contribute to creating a safer society through the further application of this technology.

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