Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Release an Industrial CMOS Image Sensor with Global Shutter for High-Speed Processing and High Pixel Count

Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS) has introduced a new addition to its CMOS image sensor family with the release of the IMX925 and IMX926. The sensors are designed to improve industrial applications across sectors including manufacturing, logistics, and security, the company says.

The company decided to develop the image sensor to serve the growing demand for precision and efficiency in industrial environments, particularly in processes related to high-speed recognition and inspection.

Leveraging the demonstrated capabilities of earlier models such as the IMX530, the IMX925, and IMX926 comes with substantial enhancements. Regarding technical specifications, the image sensors have pixel counts of 24.55 megapixels for the IMX925 and 12.41 megapixels for the IMX926. They facilitate the capture of highly detailed images, the company claims.

The improvements can be useful for more nuanced analyses and assessments in industrial contexts. The compatibility with C-mount lenses affords flexibility in various industrial applications, further establishing their utility in settings that necessitate high-resolution imaging and adaptability.

SSS says that the key technological feature of these new sensors is the Pregius global shutter technology. This allows for the simultaneous exposure of all pixels, thereby capturing fast-moving objects without distortion, effectively mitigating the rolling shutter effect prevalent in traditional sensors. Such capabilities result in clearer and more accurate imaging, which is important for tasks including quality inspection and process monitoring within industrial frameworks.

Additionally, the IMX925 and IMX926 come with the high-speed interconnect, SLVS-EC, which enables rapid data transfer—a key factor for high-speed image processing.

“Though SLVS-EC interface is already implemented into the conventional model, we increase the speed up to 12.5 Gbps for the new sensor. The more data each lane can deliver, the less line is needed to transmit the image data. This gives the users more flexibility in selecting the FPGA and optimizing the camera system for each application,”

says Natsuko Mizumachi from public relations at Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation.

The interface is designed to support the efficient management of substantial volumes of image data, ensuring prompt and reliable transmission of high-resolution images. The synergy between high-speed data transfer and global shutter technology positions these sensors as a good solution for applications that require real-time processing and analysis.

For more details on the Sony IMX925 and IMX926 CMOS image sensors, head to the official product page. 

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