Teledyne e2v has introduced Nexora™, a CMOS image sensor family available in 12 MP and 16 MP resolutions with monochrome and color options for machine vision, intelligent traffic systems and outdoor surveillance. The sensors use backside-illuminated pixels with quantum efficiency up to 73% at 550 nm and 15% at 940 nm, a 3D-stacked architecture, LVDS […]
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6-axis IMUs combine dual accelerometers with machine learning
STMicroelectronics has introduced the LSM6DSK320X and ISM6HGK256X 6-axis inertial measurement units (IMUs) for consumer and industrial applications including fitness trackers, asset monitors, robots and drones. The sensors combine a super-symmetric gyroscope with dual accelerometers measuring ranges from ±16 g to ±320 g, plus a machine-learning core for event reconstruction and on-sensor processing. The 2.5 × […]
5MP global shutter sensor reaches 146 fps
OMNIVISION has introduced the OG05D, a 5-megapixel 2.2 µm global shutter HDR CMOS image sensor for industrial machine vision, barcode scanners, factory automation, compact AI cameras and humanoid robotics. The stacked BSI sensor supports up to 146 fps in linear mode, 60 fps single-exposure DCG™ HDR and RGB, monochrome and RGB-IR imaging, with Nyxel® technology […]
12MP global shutter sensor captures motion at 75 fps
OMNIVISION has introduced the OG12S10, a 12-megapixel backside-illuminated global shutter CMOS image sensor for factory automation and intelligent transportation systems. The sensor features a 3.45 µm pixel, 4,096 × 3,072 resolution, up to 75 fps, a 1 µs exposure time and 74 dB dynamic range with DCG™ HDR. Nyxel® technology provides quantum efficiency of 60% […]
Isolated current sensors measure up to 100 A RMS
Melexis has introduced the MLX91224 and MLX91225 isolated current sensors for automotive and industrial high-voltage applications. The devices support AC and DC current measurement up to 100 A RMS, working voltages up to 1640 VRMS and analog response, with package options offering continuous current ratings from 50 A to 100 A RMS and surge-current ratings […]
Humanoid robots, sensor fusion, and situational awareness
Situational awareness for humanoid robots is more complex than that needed by standard industrial robots. Humanoids require a semantic understanding of the environment, plus the ability to recognize objects and predict future states. That takes a multi-layered, real-time awareness of their surroundings to operate safely and effectively alongside humans, including walking and grasping objects. Data […]
Compact image sensor integrates embedded processing functions
STMicroelectronics has introduced ST SafeSense VD56GA, a 1.1 MP automotive image sensor for infrared driver and occupant monitoring. Housed in a 3.7 mm × 3.2 mm CSP package, the sensor includes embedded image-processing functions, supports RAW and YUV outputs and uses the ST DeepNIR pixel architecture for infrared imaging. Its integrated functions include mirror, crop, […]
How are zonal architectures reshaping sensor redundancy strategies?
Zonal sensor redundancy begins with a structural shift in vehicle wiring. The industry is moving from function-based networks to geometry-based ones. That single change ripples through sensor placement, latency, and fault tolerance. This article examines how zonal architectures relocate sensors, consolidate the wiring harness, affect communication latency, and reshape fail-operational redundancy. How does zonal design […]
Global shutter sensors support high-speed inspection
Teledyne e2v has introduced the Flash™ 1K2 and Flash 8K CMOS image sensors, which deliver 3,000 frames per second at 1K × 1K resolution and 1,800 frames per second at 8K × 1K resolution for high-speed inspection and 3D laser profiling. Both sensors use 6 µm global shutter pixels and support HDR modes up to […]
Combined sensing simplifies electric vehicle thermal management
Sensata Technologies has introduced its R290 Pressure + Temperature (P+T) Sensor for electric vehicle thermal management systems using R290 (propane) refrigerant. The sensor combines pressure and temperature measurement in one device, with a leakage-optimized design and construction intended for automotive operating conditions. It supports air-conditioning and thermal management systems in battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid […]
