OMNIVISION has announced three new back-side illuminated (BSI) global shutter (GS) image sensors for machine vision applications. Primarily, they suit applications in industrial automation, robotics, logistics barcode scanners, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS).

Particularly, the new GS image sensors feature a 3.45-µm BSI pixel for high sensitivity, industry-leading shutter efficiency, and excellent low-light performance. Their advanced performance in a smaller pixel enables them to replace larger 4.8-µm pixel front-side illuminated (FSI) sensors traditionally used in machine vision products.

“OMNIVISION is the leader in high-performance BSI GS sensors for the machine vision industry. It has a product portfolio that features 3.45-µm and 2.2-µm pixel solutions with resolutions ranging from 2- to 9-megapixel (MP),” said Kelly Yan, staff marketing manager, OMNIVISION. “Our patented technologies enable us to deliver higher image quality and better performance in a compact design to improve high-speed image capture, with higher SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) and improved accuracy.”

New sensors feature industry-leading technology:

• An advanced PureCel®Plus-S stacked-die architecture enables thinner modules with best-in-class light absorption, enhanced image quality from heightened sensitivity, and a large angular response that prevents color shading issues.
• Nyxel® near-infrared (NIR) technology, which boosts quantum efficiency (QE) at 700-1050nm, enabling the capture of brighter images from farther away.
• Small 3.45µm pixels that achieve high shutter efficiency at 106dB.
• 20Ke- full-well capacity (FWC), enabling higher high dynamic range (HDR) with low noise level, resulting in clearer pictures.
• On-chip dual conversion gain (DCG™) HDR to extend dynamic range, reproducing motion artifact–free and low-noise images in challenging lighting conditions.

Three new sensors for machine vision applications:

• The OG02C10/1B: 2MP BSI GS sensor in a 1/2.53-inch optical format (OF) that supports 300 frames per second (fps);
• The OG03A10/1B: 3MP BSI GS sensor in a 1/1.8-inch OF that supports 150fps;
• The OG05C10/1B: 5MP BSI GS sensor in a 1/1.45-inch OF that supports 120fps.

Mainly, all the new GS sensors fit the standard C-mount lens and provide support for both LVDS and MIPI interfaces. Also, the 3.45-µm BSI GS sensor family includes the OG09A10 – a 9MP BSI GS sensor in a 1-inch OF. Meanwhile, the 2.2-µm BSI GS sensor family includes the OG05B1B, a 5MP resolution sensor in a 1/2.53-inch OF, and the OG01H1B, a 1.5MP resolution GS sensor in a 1/4.51-inch OF.

Moreover, the OG03A10/1B and OG05C10/1B sensors are available for sampling now and are already in mass production. The OG02C10/1B sensor will be available for sampling in Q1 2025 and in mass production in 2H 2025.

-04 October 2024-