Acconeer Pulsed Coherent Radar Sensors (A121, A212)

Acconeer AB is a radar sensor company based at Ideon in Lund, Sweden, listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market (ticker ACCON). It develops ultra-low-power, millimetre-precision radar sensors that let products detect presence, distance, level and small movements where cameras, ultrasound or infrared struggle.

Its Pulsed Coherent Radar (PCR) chips integrate the radar front end and antennas in one package. The A121 serves presence detection, level measurement, cargo detection and automotive kick sensors, and is available as the XM125 module and evaluation kits. The new A212 multichannel sensor adds a wide field of view and angular resolution for in-cabin presence, people tracking, object classification and gesture recognition. Customers are manufacturers of consumer, industrial and automotive products.

• A121 sensor: pulsed coherent radar with integrated antennas and very low power draw.
• A212 multichannel sensor: wide field of view and angular resolution for tracking and classification.
• XM125 module: ready-made A121 module that shortens product development.
• Evaluation kits: XE121, XE125 and XE212 boards with software and developer documentation.
• Application software: presence, distance, level, breathing and gesture detection examples.
• Automotive use: kick sensors for hands-free tailgates and in-cabin presence detection.

Vietnamese makers of smart switches, lighting and air conditioners can add radar occupancy detection to save energy. Water and fuel tank operators can use A121-based modules for contactless level metering. Automotive component suppliers in Vietnam can evaluate radar kick sensors and in-cabin presence detection for export programmes.

Radar keeps working in dust, darkness, fog and behind plastic covers, so one sensor can replace optical or ultrasonic parts in harsh settings. Ultra-low power consumption allows battery-powered devices to run for long periods. Millimetre-level precision supports level measurement and fine motion detection. The company reports more than 5 million sensors sold into over 250 end products in 50+ countries, which lowers integration risk.

Presence sensing is spreading into smart buildings, consumer devices and cars, driven by energy savings, privacy concerns about cameras and child-presence rules in vehicles. Industrial users also want contactless level and distance measurement that tolerates dirt. Asian electronics and automotive supply chains, including those expanding into Southeast Asia, are major adopters of compact radar modules.

Headquartered at Ideon in Lund, Sweden; listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market as ACCON. Sells in Asia through distributors including Restar Electronics in Japan (since 2019). Customers shown on its site include Panasonic, Alps, SICK, SKIDATA, Hancom and Digital Matter. A European premium carmaker is the expected launch customer for A212 in 2026.