M30 Reference Design

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A New Era For 3D Sensing

M30 Key Features

The M30 Lidar Module Reference Design unveils exciting opportunities in 3D sensing. Utilizing Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) solid-state beamforming technology, the M30 achieves a range of over 10 meters, demonstrating reliable performance both outdoors and in environments with reflectors or multipath interference, all while being compact—smaller than a credit card. This Reference Design exemplifies how solid-state LCM beamforming modules can revolutionize the development of affordable, high-performance lidar systems featuring remarkable software programmability.

Your Comprehensive Reference Design Kit Contains:
• Precision PCB Design
• Advanced Optomechanical 3D Models
• Detailed Mechanical Drawings
• Robust Embedded Software
• Comprehensive BOM and Supplier List
• Streamlined Manufacturing and Test Process

Key Advantages of LCM Optical Beamforming

The M30 Reference Design showcases how solid-state LCM beamforming modules can be used to build the next generation of low cost and high performance lidar systems with unprecedented software programmability.

Truly Solid-State Operation

Zero moving parts means high reliability, low cost, no need for calibration, and extremely compact optical design.

Software-defined Scanning

Without mechanical inertia, LCMs can shape light in any pattern across the field of view in the order of microseconds.

180° Steering Field Of View

Without mechanical inertia, LCMs can shape light in any pattern across the field of view in the order of microseconds.

Scalability to Fit Any Application

From 1 mm (consumer electronics) to 25 mm (long-range automotive) apertures, LCMs deliver the same performance in any use case.

Compatible With All Architectures

Whether VCSEL or edge-emitter lasers, 905nm or 1550nm wavelengths, TOF or FMCW: LCMs can shape and steer light in any optical architecture.

Powered By Metamaterials

LCMs control light using the unique properties of metamaterial surfaces which operate at the sub-wavelength level.

Next Generation Hardware, Defined By Software

Changing the Game For 3D Sensing

M30 marks the beginning of a new era of optical 3D sensing, delivering the performance of a scanning lidar sensor with all the benefits of a purely solid-state solution.

• Scalable in cost, size, and performance
• Highly integrated, modular construction
• Adaptive, software-defined functionality

M30 Lidar Module
Availability	Now
Featured LCM	LM10
Absolute Maximum Range	25 m
Minimum Range	0.1 m
Range Performance† 85% target, 10 klux ambient	25 m
Range Performance† 10% target, 100 klux ambient	10 m
Field of View†	120° (non-steering) x 90° (steering, programmable)
Frame Rate†	10 Hz full-frame
Readout Rate†	910 regions/second
Supported Resolutions†	VGA (640×480) QVGA†† (320×240)
Power Consumption†	8 W
Dimensions	55mm x 35mm x 25mm
Operating Temperature	−20°C to +70°C
Eye Safety	Class 1
Data Interface	MIPI

Specifications subject to change

† Lidar performance is software-defined through Lumotive’s Open Lidar API and can vary based on configuration
†† All other specifications are measured at the default resolution of QVGA

Ideal industries for M30 Reference Design

Lumotive products scale across multiple industries and offer a wide range of applications