TDK announces the immediate worldwide availability of the Chirp CH-101 MEMS-based ultrasonic Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor. This ToF sensor utilizes a tiny ultrasonic transducer chip to send out a pulse of ultrasound and then listen for echoes returning from targets in the sensor’s field-of-view. By calculating the ToF, the sensor can determine the location of an […]
Sensor modules
High-rez low and no-light image sensor targets AI, facial recognition apps
OmniVision Technologies, Inc.announced the OS04A10, a 2.9-micron pixel image sensor with 4 megapixel (MP) resolution, the latest addition to its growing family of industry-leading Nyxel near-infrared (NIR) and ultra-low light (ULL) sensors. The OS04A10 provides security cameras with greater zoom range and AI-enabled surveillance systems with better object identification and facial authentication accuracy. It provides […]
High-performance MEMS inertial module targets demanding AR, VR, and tracking apps
Designed and manufactured to satisfy performance-focused next-generation gaming, industrial, and sports applications, the STMicroelectronics LSM6DSR MEMS inertial module combines high stability with advanced digital features, low power consumption, and small size for head-mounted displays, wearable trackers, smartphones, robotics, and drones. The LSM6DSR MEMS System-in-Package contains a 3-axis digital accelerometer and a 3-axis digital gyroscope with […]
48-MP image sensor features 0.8-micron pixel size for high-rez smartphone cameras
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced the OV48B, its first 48 megapixel (MP) image sensor featuring a 0.8-micron pixel size to enable high-resolution smartphone cameras in a 1/2″ optical format. Built on OmniVision’s PureCel® Plus stacked die technology, this sensor provides leading edge still image capture and video performance for both mainstream and high-end smartphones. Additionally, the […]
SoC provides high-quality VGA camera images, sensitivity to low light levels
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced the OV0VA10 SoC, which integrates the industry’s most advanced VGA image sensor and signal processor in a single chip-scale package. The SoC’s OmniPixel 3-HS architecture allows entry level, thin-bezel notebook designers to incorporate the very best VGA camera performance with excellent low light image capture for applications such as videoconferencing. Additionally, […]
Gallery: An inside view of the STM32WB workshop
STMicroelectronics is putting on a series of one-day free workshops that deal with programming its new STM32WB, a dual-core multi-protocol wireless microcontroller that combines Bluetooth 5.0, OpenThread, and ZigBee 3.0 connectivity. We sat in on the well-attended session held in Cleveland, Ohio. Here’s a few of the things you’ll experience if you sign up for […]
High-rez 5-MP RGB-Ir image sensor targets facial recognition, selfies in laptop apps
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced the OV5678 — the industry’s first 5MP RGB-Ir image sensor for 2-in-1 convertible laptops. This sensor enables a single camera with greater accuracy for infrared (IR) Windows Hello facial authentication as well as high quality color (RGB) images for selfies and videoconferencing. Combining IR and color imaging allows designers to create […]
Automotive image sensor features artifact-free motion capture, high dynamic range, LED flicker mitigation
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced the OX01D10 — its next-generation 1MP image sensor for automotive viewing applications. This sensor brings together split-pixel and dual conversion gain (DCG) technology, delivering artifact-free motion capture, high dynamic range (HDR) of up to 120dB, as well as LED flicker mitigation (LFM). These features increase driver safety because more scene details […]
CMOS image sensors for smartphones and tablets
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced its full lineup of backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensors equipped with phase detection auto-focus (PDAF) technology. In addition to the recently announced 16-megapixel (MP) T4KC3-121, the family […]
The most compact 3 channel encoder of its class
The new IEH3‐4096 series from FAULHABER is the most compact 3‐channel encoder of its class. The new model delivers two square‐wave signals as well as an additional index channel. It offers a higher resolution, an extended operating temperature range and improved speed control, especially in the low speed range. The encoder increases the length of […]
