Brookman Technology develops a three-dimensional range image sensor for up to 30 meters


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Japanese communications and embedded device manufacturer, Brookman Technology, collaborated on using a hybrid Time-of-Flight method developed by Prof. Shoji Kawahito of Shizuoka University. The collaboration has led to the (as claimed) “world’s first” next-generation 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) distance sensor, which is capable of operating over a distance of up to 30 meters. This sensor is […]

Metalenz and STMicroelectronics collaboratively announce the world’s first optical metasurface technology


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Metalenz, the fabless semiconductor company, and the Swiss semiconductor manufacturing company STMicroelectronics announced the VL53L8 direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) sensor, a market debut of the meta-optics devices developed through their partnership. The meta-optics technology by Metalenz can replace existing complex and multi-element lenses and provide new functionality. This is achieved by supplying 3D sensor modules that […]

e-con Systems™ launches a Time of Flight (ToF) camera for accurate 3D depth measurement


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Depth & RGB in single frame | 640×480 depth map | Frame rate – 30 fps | USB 3.1 Gen 1| Low light  e-con Systems™, a leading embedded camera company, launches DepthVista – a Time of Flight (ToF) camera that comes with a combination of a ToF depth sensor for depth measurement and the AR0234 […]

VL53L4CD Time-of-Flight High-Accuracy Proximity Sensor measure from 1 mm up to 1200 mm


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STMicroelectronics’ ToF sensor provides very accurate distance measurements from only 1 mm up to 1200 mm Specifically designed for proximity and short-range measurements, STMicroelectronics’ VL53L4CD provides very accurate distance measurements from only 1 mm up to 1200 mm. A new generation laser emitter with 18° FoV (field-of-view) improves performance under ambient light, with ranging speed […]

SparkFun Qwiic VL53L4CD Distance Sensor


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SparkFun Qwiic VL53L4CD Distance Sensor (SEN-18993) is a compact breakout board based on the STMicroelectronics VL53L4CD ToF (Time of Flight) Sensor Module. The VL53L4CD uses a VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) to emit an infrared laser to time the reflection to the target, measuring a 1mm to 1300mm range with millimeter resolution. The laser emitter features […]

Flexx2 3D Development Kit offers an improved depth-sensing performance


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pmdtechnologies announces its next-generation 3D time-of-flight (ToF) development kit, the flexx2. Thanks to the collaboration of PMD Technologies with the California-based, hardware/software specialist, Emcraft Systems, to deliver better depth-sensing performance with 38,000 3D pixels and a 56×44 degree Field-of-View. “The flexx2 builds on the success of the now-discontinued “PicoFlexx”, that already brought pmd’s 3D depth-sensing […]

VCSEL modules for 3D gesture recognition


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Sensor solutions provider ams has expanded its family of vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) devices with four new modules for 3D gesture recognition. Combining a VCSEL emitter and photodiode in one compact package, the Bidos P2433 Q flood illuminator is available in four different versions including two different fields-of-illumination and two output power levels. The new […]

AMS AG TMF8805 ToF 1D time-of-flight sensor


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The TMF8805 is a time-of-flight (TOF) sensor in a single modular package with associated VCSEL The TMF8805 is a time-of-flight (TOF) sensor in a single modular package with associated VCSEL. The TOF device is based on SPAD, TDC, and histogram technology. The device achieves a 2500 mm detection range. Key features Direct ToF technology with […]

New generation Time-of-Flight Ranging sensor with advanced multi-zone and multi-object detection


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The VL53L5 is a state of the art, Time-of-Flight (ToF), laser-ranging sensor enhancing the ST FlightSense product family. Housed in a miniature reflowable package, it integrates a SPAD array, physical infrared filters, and diffractive optics (DOE) to achieve the best ranging performance in various ambient lighting conditions with a range of cover glass materials. The […]

Omron’s ToF sensor module offers real-time 3D sensing


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Omron’s ToF sensor offers real-time 3D sensing of distance to humans or objects Omron EMC’s B5L ToF (Time of Flight) sensor uses the flight time of light to measure distances to objects. The B5L ToF sensor is able to turn captured images into 3D images and can measure at a speed of 20 frames per […]