Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Release 8K Horizontal, Wide-Aspect Ratio Global Shutter Image Sensor for C-mount Lenses That Delivers High Image Quality and High-Speed Performance

Atsugi, Japan — Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) announced today the upcoming release of the IMX901, a wide-aspect ratio global shutter CMOS image sensor with 8K horizontal resolution and approximately 16.41 effective megapixels. The IMX901 supports C-mount lenses, which are widely used in industrial applications, and offers high image quality and high-speed performance, helping to solve to a variety of industrial challenges.

The new sensor provides high-resolution and wide field of view with 8K horizontal and 2K vertical pixels. In addition, it features Pregius S^TM, a global shutter technology with a unique pixel structure, to deliver low-noise, high-quality, high-speed, and distortion-free imaging in a compact size.

In addition to this product, SSS will also release the IMX902, which has 6K horizontal and 2K vertical pixels and approximately 12.38 effective megapixels, to expand its product lineup of global shutter image sensors.　​　​　​　​　​　​　​　​　​　​　

*1 Based on the image sensor effective pixel specification method.

In today's logistics systems, where belt conveyors are seeing wider belt widths and faster speeds, there is a growing demand for image sensors that can expand the imaging area for barcode reading and improve imaging performance and efficiency. Typically, multiple cameras are required to capture the entire belt conveyor in the field of view, which can lead to concerns about increased camera system size and costs.

A single camera equipped with the new sensor announced today can capture a wide-range area horizontally, helping to reduce the number of cameras and associated cost required compared to conventional methods. In addition, leveraging SSS's original back-illuminated structure, Pregius S, the new product delivers both distortion-free high-speed imaging and high image quality. The product also features a wide dynamic range exceeding 70 dB and clearly captures fast-moving objects with a high frame rate of 134 fps.^*2

This product, which can capture images in wide aspect ratio with high image quality and high speed, can be used for barcode reading on belt conveyors at logistics facilities, machine vision inspections and appearance inspections to detect fine defects and scratches, and other applications.

*2 During 10-bit output.

Main Features

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The new sensor is equipped with SLVS-EC and supports up to 9.5 Gbps/lane,^*3 enabling images to be captured with high definition and at a high frame rate. The high data rate per lane makes it possible to reduce the number of data lanes, expanding the range of field-programmable gate array (FPGA) options. Furthermore, in addition to the common SLVS interface for industrial cameras, it also supports MIPI, enabling flexible support for a wide range of camera system configurations to meet user needs.

*3 As of June 2024

For details, please see the following websites:

IMX901 and IMX902 product website： https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/products/is/industry/gs/imx901-902.html

Global shutter technology： https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/technology/industry/pregius.html

SLVS-EC high-speed interface： https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/technology/is/slvsec.html

Pressrelease imagery: https://www.sony.se/presscentre/media/album/27480
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Key Specifications

Note: Pregius S, SLVS-EC, and their logos are the registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Group Corporation or its affiliated companies.