Image sensors

Vision Research Launches Phantom T3610 and TMX 5010 Ultrahigh-Speed Cameras With Back Side Illumination

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Vision Research, a leading manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems , introduces two models in its Ultrahigh-speed performance line of Phantom cameras.

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  • Vision Research, a leading manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems , introduces two models in its Ultrahigh-speed performance line of Phantom cameras.
  • Featuring a breakthrough CMOS sensor with back side illumination (BSI), the new T3610 and TMX 5010 cameras sustain their image throughput with optimized light sensitivity for high frame rates and sub-microsecond exposures.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210713005900/en/
    Vision Research introduces two models in its Ultrahigh-speed performance line of Phantom cameras.
  • The TMX 5010 joins our TMX 6410 and 7510 cameras as the entry point to the TMX family.

OmniVision Announces Industry’s First 8 Megapixel Medical-Grade Image Sensors for Single-Use and Reusable Endoscopes

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced its next-generation OH08A and OH08B CMOS image sensorsthe first 8 megapixel (MP) resolution sensors for single-use and reusable endoscopes.

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  • OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced its next-generation OH08A and OH08B CMOS image sensorsthe first 8 megapixel (MP) resolution sensors for single-use and reusable endoscopes.
  • Our next-generation OH08A/B 8MP image sensors are targeted at endoscopes with a 10-12mm outer diameter, such as gastroscopes, duodenoscopes, amnioscopes, laparoscopes and colonoscopes.
  • The OH08A/B image sensors are available for sampling now in a chip scale package.
  • OmniVision and the OmniVision logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

OmniVision Launches the Industry’s Smallest 1080p Full HD Image Sensor for High Performance Video Communication in Thin Bezel Notebooks and Tablets

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

The sensor offers 60 frames per second (fps) and excellent pixel performance in the thinnest 3mm module Y size for high screen-to-body ratio designs.

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  • The sensor offers 60 frames per second (fps) and excellent pixel performance in the thinnest 3mm module Y size for high screen-to-body ratio designs.
  • Weve addressed this problem with our new OV02C sensor that enables a smooth, high quality video experience while on the go.
  • The camera space for large bezel screen tablets is continually getting smaller in high screen-to-body ratio designs, presenting challenges for pixel technology and performance.
  • OmniVision and the OmniVision logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Hamamatsu introduces the world's first photon-number-resolving scientific camera with incredibly low noise and 9.4 megapixels

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

The ORCA-Quest reduces this photoelectric noise to a level below the signals generated by photons (particles of light), which are the minimum unit of light.

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  • The ORCA-Quest reduces this photoelectric noise to a level below the signals generated by photons (particles of light), which are the minimum unit of light.
  • This makes it a promising tool for speeding up research and development work on quantum computers and other quantum technology.
  • This CMOS sensor delivers excellent performance with incredibly low noise (0.27 electrons rms), high pixel count (4096 x 2304),and high resolution, yet attains high-speed readout.
  • These devices include photodiodes, silicon photomultipliers, photomultiplier tubes, scientific light sources, infrared detectors, image sensors, spectrometers, and cameras.

XIMEA Releases New X-ray Cameras Based on sCMOS Replacing KAI Family of CCD Sensors

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Monday, May 10, 2021

b'MUNSTER, Germany, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Last year marked another step in the slow discontinuation of CCD sensors.

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  • b'MUNSTER, Germany, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Last year marked another step in the slow discontinuation of CCD sensors.
  • XIMEA was utilizing these sensors among others in the family of compact X-ray cameras called xiRAY .\nTo offer equivalent or even better substitutes, the XIMEA team started working on several replacement models.
  • These cameras include the latest generation of scientific CMOS sensors for increased performance over CCDs in many categories.
  • The main distinction is based on flexibility of development and production processes, and extremely robust way the cameras are built while still providing highest speed and power.

OmniVision Automotive Image Sensors Compatible with NVIDIA DRIVE Platform, Including Driver Monitoring Imagers for NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion

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Monday, April 12, 2021

The company also unveiled the first group of OmniVision automotive image sensor families compatible with the modular NVIDIA DRIVE AGX\xe2\x84\xa2 AI computing platform for self-driving vehicles.\nOmniVision created drivers and camera modules using its OX08B40 image sensor for front-view automotive applications, including ADAS and Level 3+ autonomous systems.

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  • The company also unveiled the first group of OmniVision automotive image sensor families compatible with the modular NVIDIA DRIVE AGX\xe2\x84\xa2 AI computing platform for self-driving vehicles.\nOmniVision created drivers and camera modules using its OX08B40 image sensor for front-view automotive applications, including ADAS and Level 3+ autonomous systems.
  • Likewise, drivers and camera modules are now available for its OX03F10 and OX03C10 viewing camera image sensors , allowing the development of surround view systems (SVSs), rearview cameras (RVCs) and e-mirror camera monitoring systems with NVIDIA DRIVE.
  • Regardless of the application, OmniVision offers platform software drivers for its image sensors, as well as complete camera modules that customers can easily connect to the NVIDIA DRIVE platform for immediate evaluation.
  • The new 5MP image sensor maintains OmniVision\xe2\x80\x99s record as the only provider of automotive global shutter-image sensors, while increasing the resolution to 5MP.

Sony to Release Large Format CMOS Image Sensor with Global Shutter Function and Industry's Highest Effective Pixel Count of 127.68 Megapixels

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Needs for automation, labor-saving and other benefits of digital transformation continue to grow in recent years in various fields of industrial equipment.

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  • Needs for automation, labor-saving and other benefits of digital transformation continue to grow in recent years in various fields of industrial equipment.
  • This has accelerated the adoption of cameras for a wide variety of applications, driving demand for CMOS image sensors with higher imaging performance.
  • The new product couples Sony's Pregius technology with the 3.6-type (56.73mm diagonal) large optical size, delivering an increased pixel count and motion distortion-free imaging.
  • The new product is equipped with a range of signal processing capabilities required for industrial equipment CMOS image sensors to meet diverse applications and needs.

OmniVision’s New Medical Wafer-Level Camera Module Improves Image Quality for Single-Use Endoscopy in Smallest Parts of Anatomy

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

This module features the CameraCubeChip wafer-level technology, enabling it to match the worlds smallest size of its predecessor, at 0.65mm x 0.65mm, for deep anatomical access.

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  • This module features the CameraCubeChip wafer-level technology, enabling it to match the worlds smallest size of its predecessor, at 0.65mm x 0.65mm, for deep anatomical access.
  • Yole Dveloppement (Yole) continues to predict strong demand in single-use medical endoscopes , with an expected 27% CAGR between 2019 and 2025.
  • Yole also predicts a US$241 million market at the end of that period for CMOS image sensor camera modules.
  • Additionally, with OmniVisions economical CameraCubeChip wafer-level packaging technology, the OCHTA makes possible the mass production of high-resolution, single-use medical imaging equipment.

Teledyne Imaging introduces COSMOS—the next generation of high-performance, large-array cameras for astronomy

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

WATERLOO, Ontario, March 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teledyne Imaging, part of Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY], is proud to introduce COSMOS , large-format, back side illuminated (BSI) CMOS cameras optimized for astronomy.

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  • WATERLOO, Ontario, March 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teledyne Imaging, part of Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY], is proud to introduce COSMOS , large-format, back side illuminated (BSI) CMOS cameras optimized for astronomy.
  • Exclusively developed by Teledyne Imaging, COSMOS draws on decades of expertise in CCD and CMOS sensor and camera development to enable new possibilities in ground-based astronomical imaging.
  • COSMOS large array cameras provide >90% peak quantum efficiency for high sensitivity and over 50 fps for capturing dynamic events.
  • Learn more about COSMOS on the webpage: https://www.princetoninstruments.com/products/cosmos-family/cosmos
    Teledyne Imaging is a group of leading-edge companies aligned under the Teledyne Technologies umbrella.

Show You Mean Business With the Outstanding Video Quality of the New Razer Kiyo Pro Webcam

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Combining an ultra-sensitive CMOS sensor with STARVIS* technology, the Kiyo Pro brings a professional level of image quality to video conferencing and streaming.

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  • Combining an ultra-sensitive CMOS sensor with STARVIS* technology, the Kiyo Pro brings a professional level of image quality to video conferencing and streaming.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210223005776/en/
    Introducing the Razer Kiyo Pro a webcam that delivers high-fidelity video broadcasts.
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    With working from home now being a large part of professional life, the demand for better image quality on video calls is greater than ever.
  • The Kiyo Pro solves these issues with a high-performance Adaptive Light Sensor, providing superior imaging under almost any lighting conditions.