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Acconeer’s A121-based XM126 IoT Module now available

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The XM126 IoT Module based on Acconeer’s latest Pulsed Coherent Radar sensor A121 is now available to buy for customers globally. With a battery life of up to ten years depending on use case and settings, this new module is the perfect choice for customers looking to create connected, battery-powered products. It is compatible with the XA122 Battery Board and the waterproof CA122 IoT Casing for easy integration and short time to market.

Mikael Rosenhed, Head of Product Management, comments: “Based on customer demand and continuous dialogue with our partners, we’re expanding our product portfolio with the XM126 radar module. It combines the high performance of the A121 radar sensor with connectivity and is one of our most power efficient modules so far.”

The XM126 IoT Module is the second module featuring the new A121 pulsed coherent radar sensor, and will be a low power connected radar module in an optimized circular form factor with a diameter of 33 mm. This IoT module integrates the A121 sensor with the Nordic nRF52840 System on Chip (SoC) with a 32-bit 64 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4 CPU. It comes with pre-certified Bluetooth connectivity (BLE) and is prepared for several options for wireless connectivity.

Acconeer released the first radar module in December 2018, allowing customers to develop and launch products with industry leading accuracy and power consumption. Since then, the Acconeer product portfolio has expanded into a selection of sensors, modules and EVKs, with performance levels and feature sets matching a wide range of application areas.

Large Japanese electronics company launches module based on Acconeer’s A1 radar sensor

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The new module is a connected, battery-powered device targeting smart presence, distance and level measurements, as well as other radar-based IoT use cases. The module, which is now available to order, can for example be integrated into spaces such as bathrooms or meeting rooms to detect people presence, or put in tanks for measuring liquid levels. Acconeer estimates the value of the launch to USD 200k annually. Sales to this customer are reflected in sales to Acconeer’s distributors.

The company behind this module is a top player in the Japanese electronics market, with a long history of providing components and modules globally. By combining Acconeer’s high-precision, ultra-low power radar sensor with their expertise in module development, a unique offering is created for customers in Japan and worldwide.

Lars Lindell, CEO Acconeer, comments: “We continuously strive to find new ways to reach customers and are pleased to see this launch of a radar module based on our sensor. This opens up for new, innovative IoT products based on the A1 radar sensor.”

Acconeer again on ‘Fast 50’ fastest growing tech companies in Sweden

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On October 31, Deloitte released their new Technology Fast 50 ranking of Swedish tech companies for 2023, and Acconeer is on the list for the second consecutive year.

“We’re proud and pleased to yet again confirm that Acconeer is on the list of Sweden’s fastest growing tech companies. This is the second year in a row our company reaches the top section.” CEO Lars Lindell comments.

Every year since 1995, Deloitte has composed ‘Technology Fast 50′ lists to recognize tech companies’ progress. Today, these rankings are done in over 20 countries across the world and in separate local regions in larger countries such as the US.

SALES START FOR A NEW CAR MODEL USING ACCONEER RADAR SENSOR WITH AN ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE OF USD 350K

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Acconeer's A1 pulsed coherent radar sensor is used in a new car model from one of the top two American high-volume car makers for the use case access control, which allows touchless opening of the trunk of a car. Acconeer estimates the total value of this model to USD 350k spread over seven years. Sale to this customer is reflected in sales to Acconeer's distributors.

This new car model follows three previous models from the same car maker.

CEO Lars Lindell comments: “At Acconeer we are excited to see yet another model coming from this large player in the car industry, where we now see that that the system for access control incorporating our sensor has become a standard product. We expect to see more car launches from this and other manufacturers going forward.”

The automotive industry is an important business segment for Acconeer. Acconeer’s radar is the pioneer to replace existing capacitive solutions for access control and the company expects radars to completely replace existing solutions. Based on this, Acconeer expects their sales to the automotive industry to grow significantly over the coming years.

Acconeer’s Pulsed Coherent Radar sensors now fully certified according to new US regulations

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As of today, Acconeer’s A121 and A111 Pulsed Coherent Radar sensors are certified as compliant with the new rules for the 60GHz frequency band in the USA. The compliance has been verified by Cetecom advanced following the recent adoption of the new regulations.

CEO Lars Lindell comments: “This is an expected yet very important step for us and our customers on the American market, since it simplifies the launch of new products in the US significantly. As previously communicated, we are ramping up our sales activities in USA, and we look forward to seeing an uptake in activity and hopefully sales in the region.”

The grant is a modular approval including the use of lenses. This will reduce the cost of certification and time to market for Acconeer’s customers.

Acconeer signs distribution agreement with Turkish Ansal Component

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The agreement concerns Acconeer's radar sensors along with related modules and evaluation kits (EVK) for the Turkish market. Ansal Component provides component supply services to organizations that provide R&D services and produce Electronic Systems in Turkey.

CEO Lars Lindell comments: “The Turkish market is large and strategically important in the region, and we are happy to sign Ansal as our distributor to better access that area.”

Sales start for two new car models using Acconeer radar sensors with an estimated annual value of USD 350k

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Acconeer's A1 pulsed coherent radar sensor is used in two new car models from one of the top two American high-volume car makers for the use case access control, which allows touchless opening of the trunk of a car. Acconeer estimates the annual value of these models to USD 350k over seven years. Sales to this customer are reflected in sales to Acconeer's distributors.

These new car models follow last year’s launch of an electrical vehicle from the same car maker.

CEO Lars Lindell comments: “At Acconeer we are excited to see new models coming from this large player in the car industry, and it confirms that our technology works well and is part of an attractive product. We expect to see more car launches going forward.”

The automotive industry is an important business segment for Acconeer. Acconeer’s radar is the pioneer to replace existing capacitive solutions for access control and the company expects radars to completely replace existing solutions. Based on this, Acconeer expects their sales to the automotive industry to grow significantly over the coming years.

Acconeer partners with Convergence Promotions to expand sales network in North America

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Acconeer has signed a contract with Convergence Promotions LLC to promote and sell Acconeer’s Pulsed Coherent Radar products on the North American market including the US, Canada and Mexico. The contract means that Convergence Promotions will promote Acconeer products and build a large network of sales representatives, starting from today. This way Acconeer will complement the current sales setup with much increased coverage all over North America.

Magnus Gerward, Head of Business Development, Acconeer comments: “The US market is one of the most important ones globally, and we have seen strong sales figures for our evaluation kits there for several years. Based on this we want to strengthen our sales presence, and with the recent decision by the FCC to update the regulations for 60GHz radar the timing to do so is optimal. We look forward to seeing what customers and business leads the collaboration with Convergence Promotions will bring!”

Glenn ImObersteg, President of Convergence states, “It’s a privilege to represent a technology leader like Acconeer in North America, and anticipate great success in bringing their market-leading low-power radar products for IoT, Industry and consumer solutions to our established buyer network and marketing territories.”

Acconeer develops A121-based IoT Module

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Following the popularity of our previous XM122 IoT Module, we are now developing a new version using the A121 pulsed coherent radar sensor for even better performance. The new module will be called XM126 and will be the perfect choice for customers looking to create connected, battery-powered products. The product including an evaluation kit (EVK) will be available to buy before the end of 2023.

CEO Lars Lindell comments: “Our previous IoT Module is one of our best-selling products and is appreciated by customers who need a connected and power efficient module to integrate directly into their IoT products. With the XM126 we provide them with the option to use the new A121 radar, for even higher performance and data quality.”

The XM126 IoT Module is the second module featuring the new A121 pulsed coherent radar sensor, and will be a low power connected radar module in an optimized circular form factor with a diameter of 33 mm. This IoT module integrates the A121 sensor with the Nordic nRF52840 System on Chip (SoC) that supports a 32-bit 64 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4 CPU and supports several options for wireless connectivity. Just like XM122, the XM126 will be compatible with the XA122 Battery Board and the waterproof CA122 IoT Casing.

Acconeer's first module, the ARM Cortex M7-based XM112 High-Performance Module, was released in December 2018, allowing customers to evaluate their use cases on an embedded system with high performance. Since then, the module portfolio has been extended and with the release of the XM126 there will be a total of seven modules available in three different segments: High-Performance Modules for customers who want high processing power, IoT Modules for use cases where built-in connectivity is needed and Entry Modules for lowest possible system cost.

Acconeer releases Breathing Rate Reference Application

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The new reference application for Acconeer’s A121 Pulsed Coherent Radar sensor is intended to shorten the time to market for customers and will be available on the company’s website this week. Thanks to the A121 radar sensor’s unmatched precision when it comes to detecting small movements, it can accurately measure the breathing rate of a person standing, sitting, or lying down.

CEO Lars Lindell comments: “We have several customers looking into the area of vital signs monitoring. With the new reference application for A121 we provide a tool that will simplify their development and shorten the time to market.”

The global market for vital signs monitoring is growing rapidly and to measure respiratory rate is useful in a range of products and use cases. For example, a baby monitor measuring breathing rate can give important information to parents about their child’s sleeping pattern. A device measuring respiratory rate on the nightstand can provide information about a sleeping person’s general health status. It can also be a useful tool for monitoring sleep apnea.