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SHIELD_XENSIV_A XENSIV™
sensor shield release notes

About this document
Scope and purpose
Thank you for your interest in the SHIELD_XENSIV_A XENSIV™ sensor shield. This document lists kit contents, installation requirements, kit documentation, and limitations.

Release contents

1.1 Kit contents
The SHIELD_XENSIV_A XENSIV™ sensor shield includes the following:

  • XENSIV™ sensor shield
  • Quick start guide

Tool information

2.1 Software and tools
Code examples for this shield require ModusToolbox™ software version 3.1 or later. This is available on the ModusToolbox™ software webpage. Refer to the kit guide for more details.

2.2 Code examples and kit collateral
The kit webpage contains both the documents and hardware files. Additionally, the code examples are available in the Infineon GitHub repository.

2.3 Installation
All the required software installation instructions are provided in the kit guide, which is available on the kit webpage.

2.4 Kit revision
This is the initial revision (Rev. **) of the SHIELD_XENSIV_A XENSIV™ sensor shield.

2.5 Known issues and limitations

• Power consumption limitation XENSIV™ sensor shield consumes higher power when both, the PAS CO2 sensor and RADAR sensor (configured in continuous wave mode) are operated simultaneously. This can exceed the base board’s power capabilities,  leading to issues with sensor operation and system performance Workaround:
– Consider using the external USB power supply (from J11 USB connector) option provided on the XENSIV™ sensor shield, if simultaneous operation is required.

2.6 Documentation
The following kit documents are available on the kit webpage.

  • SHIELD_XENSIV_A XENSIV™ sensor shield kit guide
  • SHIELD_XENSIV_A XENSIV™ sensor shield quick start guide
  • SHIELD_XENSIV_A XENSIV™ sensor shield release notes

2.7 Technical support
For assistance or product-related queries, contact Infineon Support or post your queries on the Infineon Developer Community.

2.8 Additional information

Trademarks
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Important notice
The information given in this document shall in no event be regarded as a guarantee of conditions or characteristics (“Beschaffenheitsgarantie”).
With respect to any examples, hints or any typical values stated herein and/or any information regarding the application of the product, Infineon Technologies hereby disclaims any and all warranties and liabilities of any kind, including without limitation warranties of non-infringement of intellectual property rights of any third party.
In addition, any information given in this document is subject to customer’s compliance with its obligations stated in this document and any applicable legal requirements, norms and standards concerning customer’s products and any use of the product of Infineon Technologies in customer’s applications.
The data contained in this document is exclusively intended for technically trained staff. It is the responsibility of customer’s technical departments to evaluate the suitability of the product for the intended application and the completeness of the product information given in this document with respect to such application.

Warnings
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Edition 2024-11-04
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Document reference
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Documents / Resources

infineon Xensiv Sensor Shield [pdf] Instruction Manual
Xensiv Sensor Shield, Sensor Shield, Shield

References

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