ON Semi, a leader in intelligent power and sensing technology, has introduced a new HyperLux image sensor, a core technology for next-generation Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving.

ON Semi announced on the 12th that it is launching a new family of automotive image sensors called Hyperlux.

The product family features a 2.1㎛ pixel size, industry-leading 150dB Ultra HDR (High Dynamic Range), and LFM (LED flicker mitigation) capabilities across the entire vehicle temperature range, providing high performance, speed, and advanced features to support the advancement of next-generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

In addition, it allows for a smooth transition to driving automation at level 2 or higher, where the driver only needs to hold the steering wheel when there is a warning from the technology.

The Hyperlux product family consists of products with resolutions ranging from 3 megapixels (MP) to 8 MP or higher, making them suitable for both sensing and viewing camera applications.

This product family captures high-quality images even under extreme lighting conditions without a decrease in low-light sensitivity, thanks to 150dB HDR. The platform's LFM function prevents machine vision problems caused by flickering so that the pulsed light source does not appear to be blinking.

The Hyperlux product family, which strengthens ON Semi's position as a market leader in automotive image sensors, boasts the industry's lowest power consumption and smallest footprint.

Automotive image sensors use up to 30% less power and provide up to 28% less space compared to competing devices, enabling energy-efficient designs with the lowest system material costs.

As more electronic content, including image sensors, is added to automobiles, it has become important to make the content size as small as possible to fit into the existing design without interfering with the vehicle's interior and exterior styling.

Chris Adams, Vice President of Automotive Sensing at ON Semi, stated, “As vehicles become increasingly connected and move closer to autonomous driving, safety and security are more critical than ever. Through our knowledge of automotive applications and trends, combined with our engineering expertise in image sensing, our customers can develop next-generation products that bring us closer to the Vision Zero initiative, a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries.”