Onsemi's Ultra-Efficient Image Sensors for Smart Spaces

Onsemi has announced the launch of the Hyperlux LP image sensor series, designed for use in industrial and commercial cameras. This series is tailored for various applications, including intelligent access control, security cameras, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR) headsets, machine vision, and video conferencing. The sensors in this series are based on 1.4 µm pixels, offering industry-leading image quality and low power consumption while significantly enhancing image performance, even in challenging lighting conditions.

The product line features a state-of-the-art stacked architecture design that effectively minimizes its form factor, with the most compact model being as small as a grain of rice. This makes it an ideal choice for space-constrained, compact devices. Customers have the flexibility to select from three resolutions: 5-megapixel AR0544, 8-megapixel AR0830, or 20-megapixel AR2020, to meet their specific requirements.

The Hyperlux LP series incorporates advanced features and proprietary technologies that optimize performance and enhance resolution, including:

· Motion Wake-Up: These sensors operate in an ultra-low power mode, consuming only a fraction of the power required in full functionality mode. Upon detecting object motion, they swiftly transition to a higher performance state with minimal response time.

· Smart ROI: Offering multiple regions of interest (ROI), these sensors deliver a multi-window view of the scene with lower bandwidth requirements while simultaneously providing windows with original, detailed images.

· Near-Infrared (NIR) Performance: Thanks to innovative silicon process design and pixel architecture, they excel in delivering outstanding image quality in the near-infrared spectrum.

· Low Power Consumption: This attribute not only reduces image quality issues resulting from thermal noise but also minimizes the need for heat sinks, thereby decreasing the overall cost of visual systems.

Ross Jatou, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Onsemi's Intelligent Sensing Division, stated, "Our sensors have been meticulously optimized with exceptional analog design and pixel architecture to address the two most critical factors that consumers consider when making a device purchase: image quality and battery life. Our new image sensor series delivers significant performance enhancements, greatly extending battery life while delivering more exquisite and detailed images."

The Hyperlux LP image sensor series is slated for availability in the fourth quarter of 2023.