?1/1.7-inch 2.1MP CMOS image sensor, suitable for industrial applications requiring low-light sensitivity

ON Semiconductor has introduced the AR0221, the industry's first 1/1.7-inch 2.1-megapixel (MP) CMOS image sensor. Featuring 4.2μm (micrometer) back-side illuminated (BSI) pixels, the AR0221 delivers industry-leading low-light sensitivity, making it ideal for industrial applications.

The AR0221 offers exceptional 3-exposure line-interleaved High Dynamic Range (HDR) with a sensor resolution of 1936H x 1096V, supporting 1080P resolution at 30 frames per second across visible and near-infrared wavelengths and an excellent signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). It also offers a 16:9 ratio with vivid colors and high contrast, making it ideal for demanding industrial applications.

“The AR0221 delivers outstanding low-light sensitivity and SNR performance, making it the industry’s best-in-class CMOS image sensor,” said Gianluca Colli, vice president and general manager, Consumer Solutions Division, Image Sensor Group at ON Semiconductor. “By including features such as windowing, automatic black level correction and an onboard temperature sensor, ON Semiconductor has created an image sensor that will enable the next generation of security and surveillance cameras.”

The AR0221 sensor provides dual data interfaces in the form of 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 and HiSPi SLVS. Designed to meet industrial specifications, the AR0221 can operate in harsh outdoor environments, with temperatures ranging from -30°C to +85°C. Additionally, it features an anti-reflective coating on the cover glass, is packaged in a durable, reliable, and stable iBGA package, and can be designed with a simple two-wire serial interface.