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Sony CMOS Image Sensor for Automotive Use
IMX828, IMX728, IMX623, ISX031, ISX019, IMX290, IMX224, IMX390, IMX490
Working toward ensuring safety and security in mobility society
Strengths of Sony CMOS Automotive Image Sensors
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High Resolution
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High Sensitivity & HDR
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LED Flicker Mitigation
High resolution that boasts sufficient information volumes during wide-angle imaging
In general, if the resolution of the image sensor is kept the same, then widening the angle of view of the lens reduces the resolution (amount of information) per unit area of the image acquired. Conversely, if the angle of view of the lens is narrow, it is possible to increase the resolution per unit area, but the area that can be imaged becomes smaller.
In order to widen the angle of view of the lens (and increase the area imaged) without reducing the resolution per unit of area, it is necessary to use a high resolution image sensor. The Sony's lineup of automotive image sensors includes high resolution models, so it is possible to select the sensor to meet the needs of the customer.
In order to widen the angle of view of the lens (and increase the area imaged) without reducing the resolution per unit of area, it is necessary to use a high resolution image sensor. The Sony's lineup of automotive image sensors includes high resolution models, so it is possible to select the sensor to meet the needs of the customer.
High sensitivity and HDR performance that surpass the human eye
When driving along a dark night road that is only lit by starlight, human eyes cannot detect objects outside of the area lit by the headlights. Even in a situation like that, the high sensitivity automotive image sensors from Sony can reliably recognize the surroundings and contribute to active safety on the automobile.
Furthermore, even in images acquired from scenes that have extreme contrast, such as in a scene brightly lit with sunlight when the sun is setting, if an Sony automotive image sensor with HDR performance of 120 dB is used, then it is possible to reliably capture the objects in everywhere from the bright regions to the dark regions, without the common problem of blowout or blackout.
Furthermore, even in images acquired from scenes that have extreme contrast, such as in a scene brightly lit with sunlight when the sun is setting, if an Sony automotive image sensor with HDR performance of 120 dB is used, then it is possible to reliably capture the objects in everywhere from the bright regions to the dark regions, without the common problem of blowout or blackout.
Suppressing the flicker specific to LED light sources to correctly recognize indications
LEDs have now become the main light source used on traffic lights, signs and the rear lights on automobiles, but the structure of LEDs means that flicker can occur when they are imaged with a camera in some imaging conditions, and this has an adverse effect on Automated Driving/ADAS. The automotive image sensors from Sony solve this problem with LED flicker mitigation technology (LFM) and contribute to the improved recognition of traffic lights and signs in a large number of situations.
Product Lineup
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IMX828
Resolution: 8.34 MP (3848 x 2168)
Frame Rate: 45 fps (all-pixel readout)
Features: 150 dB HDR, MIPI A-PHY interface, and integrated low-power motion detection for parking monitoring -
IMX728
Resolution: 8.39 MP (3840 x 2160)
Frame Rate: 40 fps (10-bit) / 30 fps (12-bit)
Features: 4K output for long-distance obstacle detection, LED Flicker Mitigation (LFM), and 120 dB dynamic range -
IMX623
Resolution: 3.0 MP (1937 x 1553)
Frame Rate: 60 fps (10-bit) / 30 fps (12-bit)
Features: Split Pixel technology for simultaneous HDR and LFM, optimized for surround-view and rearview systems
| Product | Resolution | Image Size [Type] | Pixel Size V=H[µm] | Frame Rate | I/F | Filter | |
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| IMX728 | 8.39M | 1/1.72 | 2.1 | Full Pixel reading | 10bit 40fps | MIPI CSI-2 | RGB |
| IMX623 | 3.00M | 1/2.42 | 3.0 | Full Pixel reading | 10bit 60fps, 12bit 30fps | MIPI CSI-2 | RGB |
| ISX031 | 3.00M | 1/2.42 | 3.0 | Full Pixel reading | 10bit 60fps, 12bit 30fps | MIPI CSI-2 | RGB |
| ISX021 | 2.51M | 1/2.57 | 3.0 | Full Pixel reading | 10bit 60fps, 12bit 30fps | MIPI CSI-2 CMOS Parallel 8bit output |
RGB |
| ISX020 | 1.23M | 1/3.75 | 3.0 | Full Pixel reading | 30fps, YUV, CMOS Parallel 60fps, YUV, MIPI4-lane |
MIPI CSI-2 CMOS Parallel 8bit output |
RGB |
| IMX424 | 7.42M | 1/1.7 | 2.25 | Full Pixel reading | Max. 40fps | MIPI CSI-2 | RCCB RGB |
| IMX490 | 5.40M | 1/1.55 | 3.0 | Full Pixel reading | 10bit 40fps, 12bit 30fps | MIPI CSI-2 | RGB |
| IMX390CQV | 2.45M | 1/2.7 | 3.0 | WUXGA Full HD |
10bit 50fps, 12bit 30fps 10bit 60fps, 12bit 40fps |
MIPI CSI-2 | RGB |
| IMX290NQV | 2.13M | 1/2.8 | 2.9 | Full HD 1080P HD720P |
10bit 120fps, 12bit 60fps 10bit 120fps, 12bit 60fps |
CMOS Parallel MIPI CSI-2 Low voltage version serial LVDS |
RGB |
| IMX224 | 1.27M | 1/3 | 3.75 | Full | 10bit 120fps, 12bit 60fps | CMOS Parallel MIPI CSI-2 Low voltage version serial LVDS |
RGB |
| ISX019 | 1.23M | 1/3.8 | 2.9 | QVGA V480 |
60fps, 50fps, 30fps, 25fps 60fps, 50fps, 30fps, 25fps |
CMOS Parallel MIPI CSI-2 |
RGB |
| ISX016 | 1.26M | 1/4 | 2.8 | HD720p | 60fps, 50fps, 30fps, 25fps (Progressive) |
CMOS Parallel Analog (NTSC/PAL) |
RGB |
oToBrite GMSL™ Camera Modules
oToBrite’s oToCAM271 series offers high-performance 8MP automotive GMSL™ camera modules, powered by the Sony IMX728 sensor, and more configurations are also available through EDOM and our collaboration with oToBrite.
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oToBrite oToCAM271ISP-N120M - 8MP Automotive Camera
The oToCAM271ISP series are automotive-grade cameras, built on a high-sensitivity Sony IMX728 CMOS sensor with HDR and LFM support. With 8MP resolution and GMSL2 with POC, they deliver reliable image quality for robust in-vehicle vision systems. -
oToBrite oToCAM223-H61M - 2.95M Automotive Camera
The oToCAM223 series are automotive-grade cameras, featuring a high-sensitivity Sony ISX031 CIS with HDR and LFM. With 2.95MP resolution, GMSL2 with PoC, and <200 ms startup, delivering reliable, high-quality imaging for in-vehicle vision systems.
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