ST가 이미지 어레이를 동시에 노출하여 장면이 움직이거나 근적외선 조명을 사용할 때 왜곡 없이 이미지를 캡처하는 데 특히 유용한 글로벌 셔터(Global-Shutter) 센서를 시장에 선보였다.
“Sensors suitable for applications such as AR/VR, robotics, and embedded vision”
Simultaneous exposure of image arrays… No distortion even when using near-infrared lighting STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced a global-shutter sensor that is particularly useful for capturing distortion-free images when a scene is moving or when near-infrared illumination is used, by simultaneously exposing an array of images.
ST announced today the launch of its latest global-shutter image sensor that enhances smart computer vision capabilities.
“ST’s new global shutter image sensors deliver superior resolution in an ultra-small die that is ideal for use in devices such as smart glasses and AR/VR headsets, as well as personal and industrial robotics, as well as smart-home devices,” said Alexandre Balmefrezol, Executive Vice President and General Manager of ST’s Imaging Sub-Group. “For all of these applications, ST’s sensors bring high performance, small size, ultra-low power, and cost-optimized features.”
The sensor measures just 2.7mm x 2.2mm and has a native resolution of 800 x 700 pixels.
Lower power consumption allows for smaller batteries, high contrast and excellent image quality.It provides outstanding imaging performance with high clarity.
It also provides image streaming like events, making it ideal for eye tracking and other motion prediction applications.
The new global shutter image sensor also features innovative embedded features, including background removal built in to reduce the post-processing workload on the host processor.
In addition, it has a 1mW 'always-on' autonomous mode that allows continuous recognition even when the host is turned off, thus saving power consumption. The system wakes up when movement or scene changes are detected.
ST’s new VD55G1 is sampling now and will be in volume production in March 2024. ST partners also offer modules and packages embedding the VD55G1 for a wide range of use cases and markets.