PowerFLARM OEM Module Product
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PowerFLARM Integration Modules for OEMs See & be seen collision avoidance for manned and unmanned aircraft Every year, around 40 aircraft are involved in mid-air collisions. Half of these are fatal. Most of these accidents happen in good visibility and daylight. FLARM brings affordable, active, and cooperative traffic information and collision warnings to manned and unmanned aviation. Over 40,000 manned aircraft and many UAVs are already equipped with FLARM and the number is rapidly increasing. Powerful PowerFLARM Integration Modules To fulfill all needs of avionics customers is not an easy task. This is especially true when it comes to integrated avionics, where customers expect a one-box solution for all their needs. The new PowerFLARM OEM modules make it easy to rapidly integrate full FLARM functionality into your product at a small form-factor, low weight and power (SWAP). To avoid duplication of key components, GNSS and time pulse data, power, and UI have to be provided externally. The modules are PCB-based LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier) packages with shielded RF circuit. They are easily reflow-soldered onto any PCB, making design, integration, and mass-production very flexible. Development kits are also available. The Application Module (AM) implements full FLARM functionality. The Diversity Module (DM) optionally adds a second antenna and can be added to designs with enhanced requirements on radio range and coverage. A complementary ADS-B and transponder receiver module for 1090 MHz data fusion is also available (see separate datasheet). Product Integration Use Cases      Forward-fit or retro-fit installation in aircraft Airborne tracking and remote identification applications PowerFLARM has many benefits over Classic FLARM introduced over a decade ago, including superior range on all frequencies globally, higher sensitivity, improved out-of-band filtering, and optional antenna diversity. PowerFLARM has full interoperability with all FLARM systems at an affordable price. Integration Design Requirements         Ground receiver stations for ATC and fleet management GNSS data feed via UART, SBAS optional 1 Hz time pulse < 5 ms jitter Radio antenna U.FL 868 - 928 MHz, depending on region Power 3.3 VDC NMEA and binary communication for UI and configuration Annual firmware updates Application Module FLARM transmit and receive Configuration, status, and error messages Handheld solutions for air sports Lightweight UAV installation, independent of or coupled with autopilot or telemetry Application Module Features Portable solutions in airplanes and rotorcraft Dedicated and integrated displays (MFD/CDTI) Proximate traffic information and team flying Collision warnings Alert zones Fixed obstacles warnings (if database is loaded) Data for navigation, situational awareness, and geofencing Diversity Module Features    RF diversity with second antenna RF self test for both modules

Block Diagram Module Type Frequency Range 868 - 928 MHz (license-free) automatically selected 40 mW regionally limited (automatic) Collision warnings Proximate traffic information Obstacle warnings Alert Zone warnings Remote identification Tracking Navigation data Status and error conditions Configuration Annual firmware updates PowerFLARM Diversity Module Typically > 10 km depending on antenna and installation FLARM Functions PowerFLARM Applica�on Module Noise Sensor Pressure Sensor Geographic area Dimensions Application Module (AM) 64 x 28 x 4 mm, 9 g Interfaces Serial data UART Protocols...