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"There are many
components in LiDAR
hardware design,
but the challenge is
on the receiver end.
It's relatively easy to
fire lasers, but the
question is, what do we
do when we receive
their returns? In the
end, several factors
contribute to accuracy
and precision, which are
important."
Issa Malke
LiDAR Calibration Engineer,
Velodyne LiDAR, Inc.
Maxim comparator integrated circuits (ICs) increase system resolution.
• Maxim's high-speed comparators have a propagation delay of only 280 ps. A low
overdrive dispersion of 25 ps is typical, with low delay dispersion less than 10 ps. This
design helps achieve system resolution of less than 1 mm, a significant improvement
over the industry average of 2 to 3 mm.
"There are many important requirements in designing a
LiDAR system. Striking the balance is always a challenge to
developers. It is important to consider all the requirements
needed and select the best components that will help
developers achieve optimal results."
Binay Kumar Bajaj
Director of Business Management at Maxim Integrated
Chapter One: Solving Key Design Challenges
