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by Rogers Corporation
Advanced Electronics Solutions
As vehicles become increasingly intelligent, the focus of innovation is shifting from what happens outside the car to what happens inside. A major leap forward is underway in in-cabin radar technology—a sensing approach that uses millimeter wave radar to protect passengers, enhance safety systems, and enable new user experiences.
At Rogers, we support this transformation by providing the high performance materials enabling the next generation of compact, precise, and reliable in-cabin radar systems, reinforcing our long standing role in powering safety critical technologies worldwide.
Modern vehicles now integrate sophisticated occupant monitoring systems (OMS) to understand who is in the car and what their condition is. Radar has emerged as a crucial technology thanks to its ability to detect extremely subtle movements—including micro motions caused by breathing and heartbeats.
Key functions enabled by in-cabin radar include:
Unlike cameras, radar works reliably in darkness, through fabrics, and without privacy concerns, making it ideal for safety critical applications.
Regulatory momentum worldwide is driving rapid investment in in-cabin sensing:
As global programs tighten requirements, automakers are increasingly turning to radar to deliver reliable, direct life sign detection.
In-cabin radar systems primarily use one of two antenna architectures:
As performance expectations increase, especially for CPD, OEMs are turning toward patch antenna designs, where dielectric stability and low loss materials become essential.
High frequency radar performance is directly influenced by the PCB materials supporting the antenna and RF circuitry. Rogers materials deliver:
With advanced materials such as RO4830™ Plus, engineers can optimize RF performance, manufacturability, and long term reliability for next generation occupant monitoring systems.
From materials innovation to close collaboration with PCB fabricators, Tier 1 suppliers, and OEMs, Rogers is committed to enabling the advancement of in-cabin radar technologies that contribute to safer, smarter vehicle interiors.
If you’re working on CPD systems or other occupant monitoring applications, our specialists are ready to support your material and design challenges. Rogers’ materials now power more than 500 million radar sensors worldwide—advancing automotive safety at a global scale.
Contact a Rogers Sales Engineer to learn more and discuss your application.
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Automotive & EV/HEV
Published on Mar 30, 2026
RF solutions laminates, 3D printable materials, prepregs/bondplys, busbars, metallized ceramic substrates and cooling solutions solve design issues such as signal integrity, Radio Frequency (RF) signal management, power efficiency, power distribution and thermal management.
