STMicroelectronics (ST), a global semiconductor company, has expanded its industrial vision solution portfolio with a new image sensor that guarantees the highest image quality.

ST announced on the 6th a new family of 5MP CMOS image sensors for industrial automation, security, and smart retail applications.

The newly released products consist of a total of four models: VD1943, VB1943, VD5943, and VB5943, which feature ST's advanced BrightSense technology.

These sensors support high-speed, high-resolution image capture and adopt a hybrid structure that provides both global shutter and rolling shutter modes.

In particular, the 3D stacked structure featuring 2.25μm small pixels and on-chip RGB-IR separation enables low-noise images without motion distortion, providing performance optimized for high-speed manufacturing processes and object tracking.

Alexandre Balmefrezol, Senior Vice President and Head of the Imaging Subgroup at ST, stated, “This image sensor is designed to enable customers to capture images with the highest quality, and its highly flexible and integrated architecture makes it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.”

ST has accumulated light in the consumer marketBased on its sensing technology and mass production capabilities, the company is strengthening its competitiveness in the industrial market as well. This product line can be utilized in various fields, including machine vision, robot guidance, biometrics, traffic management, inventory monitoring, and automated payment.

Dr. Florian Domenge of Yole Group, an imaging market analysis firm, said, “Image sensor technology supports various functions such as identification, measurement, monitoring, and inspection in industrial and security fields, and the market size is projected to exceed $3.9 billion and shipments exceed 500 million units by 2030.”

He also added, “Technological advancements such as hybrid shutter technology, improved low-light performance, and on-chip intelligence will drive market growth.”