IMX487 UV 8.13MP
[Advertised as "new product launch" but this has been around for a while.]
Global shutter CMOS image sensor specialized for the UV spectrum
With the structure specially designed for the properties of the UV wavelengths coupled with Pregius S technology, the image sensor can capture undistorted images of moving objects within a UV range of 200–400 nm and at a high frame rate of 193 fps (operated in the 10-bit mode). This image sensor has a potential to expand the scope of application from the conventional use of UV cameras in the inspection of semiconductors, etc. to areas that require high-speed capability, such as sorting of recycled materials.
Low noise
This image sensor has adopted the component materials dedicated for UV range imaging, and a special structure has been developed for its light receiving area. These make it possible to maintain high UV sensitivity while significantly minimizing noises to produce high quality images.
Smaller pixels
The pixels are miniaturized down to 2.74 um while maintaining high UV sensitivity, realizing a small multi-pixel sensor of the 2/3 type with approximately 8.13 megapixels. It serves well with factory automation, but also for many other purposes, notably for outdoor use for infrastructure inspections, by virtue of its portability and high resolution.
IMX661 127MP
The IM661 is a diagonal 56.73 mm (Type 3.6) CMOS active pixel type solid-state image sensor with a square pixel array and 127 M effective pixels. This chip features a global shutter with variable charge-integration time. This chip operates with analog 3.3 V, digital 1.2 V, and interface 1.8 V quadruple power supply. (Applications: FA cameras)
Is there a way to access complete datasheets for these sensors?
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DeleteYou can ask them to give the datasheets from "contact us" on their website.
DeleteIf you succeed, please let me know. I tried multiple times, and I never got a complete datasheet. Disappointing !
ReplyDeletewhat is "complete"? the imx 661 datasheets and technotes are not far from 1000 pages pdf. usually the datasheets contain all the infos to integrate such a sensor. i integrated cis from various suppliers, the doc by sony is actually quite good.
DeleteMaybe I was not clear enough in my statement, I am looking after performance specs, not directly after technotes on how to run the devices.
DeleteI've never found it either, I would be very interested also please :)
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ReplyDeleteSony to make self-driving sensors that need 70% less power
New partnership addresses key constraint on EV driving range
Sony is developing its own electric vehicles. (Asia Nikkei)
July 19, 2022
TOKYO -- Sony Group will develop a new self-driving sensor that uses 70% less electricity, helping to reduce autonomous systems' voracious appetite for power and extend the range of electric vehicles.
The sensor, made by Sony Semiconductor Solutions, will be paired with new software to be developed by Sompo Holdings-backed startup Tier IV with the goal of cutting the amount of power used by EV onboard systems by 70%. The companies hope to achieve Level 4 technology, allowing cars to drive themselves under certain conditions, by 2030.
Electric vehicles will make up 59% of new car sales globally in 2035, the Boston Consulting Group predicts. Over 30% of trips 5 km and longer are expected to be made in self-driving cars, which rely on large numbers of sensors and cameras and transmit massive amounts of data.
Existing autonomous systems are said to use as much power as thousands of microwave ovens, hindering improvements in the driving range of EVs. Combined with the drain from air conditioning and other functions, EVs could end up with a range at least 35% smaller than on paper, according to Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. If successful, Sony's new sensors would limit this impact to around 10%.
Sony plans to lower the amount of electricity needed in self-driving systems through edge computing, processing as much data as possible through AI-equipped sensors and software on the vehicles themselves instead of transmitting it to external networks. This approach is expected to shrink communication lags as well, making the vehicles safer.