Throughout Europe 25,700 people were killed on the roads last year – an average of 70 traffic fatalities a day. Most of these accidents happened because the motorists weren’t paying attention. A new system has been designed to assist the driver and significantly reduce the number of accidents. At the 2015 International Motor Show (IAA), […]
Image sensing
CMOS Image Sensors Poised for Growth
The 2015 edition of IC Insights’ O-S-D Report—A Market Analysis and Forecast for Optoelectronics, Sensors/Actuators, and Discretes shows CMOS image sensor sales climbing 15% in 2015 to reach an all-time high of $10.1 billion. This occurs after a strong 19% increase in 2014 and subpar 4% growth in 2013. The 2013 decline primarily resulted from […]
Image Sensors Conference Comes to the Americas
Initiated in 2014, this year’s Image Sensors Americas will take place from November 17-19, 2015 at the Claremont Hotel Club & Spa in Berkeley, CA. The conferences, part of Smithers Apex’s Image Sensors conference series, strive to connect the digital imaging industry with high caliber discussions and networking opportunities. This year’s conference will have two 3-hour […]
Advanced image co-processors for next gen automotive cameras
ON Semiconductor now offers a new series of image co-processors designed to work in conjunction with the company’s high performance 2 megapixel (MP) and 1.2 MP image sensor devices. The new AP020x series of co-processors enable a full range of complete solutions for automotive rear view and surround view cameras. The new image co-processors all incorporate an advanced […]
2.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor delivers hi-res for security cameras
ON Semiconductor has introduced its latest high performance CMOS image sensor targeted for use in advanced video security cameras. The AR0230CS image sensor is a 1/2.7 inch optical format device with 105 decibel (dB) dynamic range that combines industry leading low-light capabilities with superior near-infrared (NIR) performance. For security camera makers looking to upgrade”o, from […]