The OX08D10 and OX03H10 CMOS image sensors from OMNIVISION are automotive-grade devices with TheiaCel technology supported on the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion autonomous vehicle platform. The 8 MP OX08D10 uses 2.1 µm pixels with LOFIC-based HDR to capture LED lighting without flicker, while the 3 MP OX03H10 uses a split-pixel design to achieve up to […]
Vision systems
Silicon photodiodes featured targeted spectral sensitivity
Marktech Optoelectronics has introduced a new family of silicon photodiodes that includes devices optimized for precise near-infrared (NIR) detection with minimal visible sensitivity and a blue-green-enhanced version with peak responsivity at 525 nm. These photodiodes feature low junction capacitance and fast response in compact molded through-hole packages, making them suitable for optical switches, light-barrier sensors, spectroscopy, fluorescence, and […]
CMOS image sensor supports MIPI CSE 2.0 cybersecurity standard
OMNIVISION has announced the OX08D20, an 8-megapixel CMOS image sensor with TheiaCel technology for automotive exterior cameras. The device is designed for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving applications. The OX08D20 succeeds the OX08D10 sensor launched in 2023. The OX08D20 includes a capture scheme developed in collaboration with Mobileye that reduces the motion blur […]
Two new camera modules target RZ/G3E applications
e-con Systems has developed camera modules compatible with Renesas’ RZ/G3E microprocessor, extending the partnership that previously included RZ/V2N and RZ/V2H processors. The integration targets embedded vision applications in industrial automation, smart city infrastructure, and automotive systems. The RZ/G3E microprocessor features an Arm Cortex-A55 processor core and includes dual-display support, secure connectivity options, and low-power operation […]
Global shutter sensor operates with 1/4.51-inch optical format
OMNIVISION announced the new OX01N1B image sensor for in-cabin automotive driver monitoring systems (DMS). The device is the newest addition to OMNIVISION’s industry-leading Nyxel near-infrared (NIR) technology family of automotive sensors and is a 1.5-megapixel (MP) RGB-IR or monochrome BSI global shutter (GS) sensor with a pixel size of 2.2 microns (µm) and an optical […]
Automotive color sensor detects RGB and IR light
The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the industry’s first AEC-Q100 qualified RGBIR color sensor. The Vishay Semiconductors VEML6046X00 features a highly sensitive photodiode, low noise amplifier, and 16-bit ADC in a miniature, opaque 2.67 mm by 2.45 mm surface-mount package with a low 0.6 mm profile. With separate red, green, blue, and infrared (IR) […]
How are VCSELs used in biomedical sensors?
Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are used in biomedical sensors because they emit highly focused, coherent light at specific wavelengths, enabling precise detection and analysis of biomolecules. Applications include blood oxygen level monitoring, optical coherence tomography (OCT) for imaging tissue structures, fluorescence microscopy, and analysis of live biomolecules in lab-on-a-chip systems. VCSELs offer a third option […]
How does fusion timing impact sensors?
Today with LiDAR included as one of the potential sensing technologies, low-level fusion still seems to be a popular design approach.
FAQ on optical proximity sensing: part 2
A light source and photosensor combine for effective, reliable, non-contact proximity detection of nearby objects. Part 1 of this article looked at the principles and three basic approaches to optical proximity sensing, also called photoelectric sensing. This part looks at physical implementations of the system, input/output specifics, and other considerations. Q: Is this a relatively […]
FAQ on optical proximity sensing: part 1
A light source and photosensor combine for effective, reliable, non-contact proximity detection of nearby objects. Non-contact proximity sensors detect the presence or absence of nearby objects (including animals and people) using basic physics phenomena such as capacitive and inductive electromagnetic fields, light, or sound. Many techniques are used for this sensing, each offering different operational […]
