Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company, announces its new Bora Time-of-Flight CMOS image sensor, tailored for 3D detection and distance measurement to support the latest industrial applications, including vision guided robotics, logistics and surveillance. Based on an innovative 10µm pixel design and incorporating a resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels, the Bora image sensor offers […]
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Development platform handles 4D mmWave imaging and sensing apps
Mini-Circuits has expanded its collaboration with 4D radar imaging pioneer, Vayyar to offer researchers in the Radio Frequency /microwave industry and academia a ready-to-use, 4D millimeter wave (mmWave) imaging and sensing application development platform. The VTRIG-74 is a mmWave imaging and sensing development kit powered by Vayyar’s high-resolution integrated RF transceiver technology and radar IP. This kit […]
Optical color sensor eliminates unwanted image artifacts in smartphone cameras
ams introduced the TCS3408 optical color sensor that enables smartphone world-facing cameras with rolling shutter image sensors to eliminate unwanted image artifacts – such as banding – that are caused by the flickering of artificial light sources. With the wide-spread usage of LED lighting, photography increasingly suffers from what is known as flicker from the […]
Pint-sized wafer-level camera module targets disposable medical applications
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced from MD&M Minneapolis that its OV6948 is the winner of the Guinness World Record for “The Smallest Image Sensor Commercially Available” with its size of 0.575mm x 0.575mm. Derived from this ultra small imager, the company also announced its OVM6948 CameraCubeChip–a fully packaged, wafer-level camera module measuring 0.65mm x 0.65mm, with a z-height of just 1.158mm. OmniVision developed these innovative medical […]
All-in-one biosensor checks heart rate, blood ox, light levels in one small module
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. introduced the OB1203, a fully integrated all-in-one biosensor module for mobile and wearable devices. The OB1203 is the smallest sensor of its kind. In addition to non-invasive measurement of heart rate and blood oxygen levels, the OB1203 module integrates additional sensors needed in the latest generation mobile devices, including an ambient light sensor […]
Radar sensors work at 60 GHz for high-precision sensing
Socionext America Inc. introduced the SC1220 Series radio wave ranging sensors, a new addition to the company’s family of radar sensors, which utilizes a 60GHz frequency band and detects an individual’s location and movement with very high accuracy and precision. Samples are now available, with volume production scheduled in the second quarter of 2020. The […]
Digi-Key launches partnership with ADI on multi-sensor development kit
Digi-Key Electronics, the global electronic components distributor, announced today a partnership with Analog Devices on their innovative new MeasureWare platform. The multi-sensor platform will allow Digi-Key customers to kickstart designs by providing immediate access to availability and pricing of qualifying products. “We’re proud to be Analog Device’s chosen partner for this intuitive new platform,” said […]
Image sensor captures premium video with HDR, ultra-wide angles
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced the OV12D, a 1.4 micron 12 MP image sensor with selective conversion gain (SCG) for the optimum balance between low-light image quality and high dynamic range (HDR). The OV12D features a large 1/2.4” optical format, on-chip 4-cell remosaic color filter, high-speed phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) and extra pixels for 4K2K video electronic […]
SWIR reflective sensors combine short wavelength infrared emitter, InGaAs photodiode
Marktech Optoelectronics, Inc. announced the recent expansion of its industry-exclusive surface mount (SMD) SWIR reflective sensor family. The superior alignment and sensitivity of Marktech’s surface mount SWIR reflective sensors make them ideal for position sensing and detection applications, including card, barcode, edge sensing and money bill readers. Marktech surface mount SWIR reflective sensors combine both a […]
Integrated ToF sensor module measures just 2.2mm x 3.6mm x 1.0mm
ams announces the release of the world’s smallest integrated module for direct time-of-flight (ToF) distance measurement providing accurate measurements from 2cm up to 2.5m. The TMF8801 is more than 30 percent smaller than competing ToF sensors – making it perfect for compact space-constrained designs – yet offers superior performance in important parameters including accuracy and […]