STMicroelectronics has made development easier with its ST BrightSense global-shutter image sensors by introducing a range of plug-and-play hardware kits, evaluation camera modules, and software. By using ST BrightSense image sensors, the ecosystem enable developers of consumer and industrial mass-market applications to guarantee exceptional camera performance.
In contrast to a traditional rolling shutter, global-shutter sensors sample all pixels simultaneously, allowing them to take distortion-free images of moving objects and save a large amount of electricity when used in conjunction with lighting systems.
The ST BrightSense global-shutter image sensors family currently comprises the VD55G0, VD55G1, and VD56G3 monochrome sensors with resolution from 0.38Mpixel to 1.5Mpixel, as well as the color VD66GY with 1.5Mpixel
Advanced backside-illuminated pixel technology is used in ST BrightSense CMOS global-shutter sensors, which are produced at ST’s own foundry in France. This ensures exceptional image sharpness to capture minute details, including barcode scanning.
Their high sensitivity improves low-light performance and allows for quick picture recording, which improves responses like mobile robots’ obstacle avoidance and personal electronics’ face recognition. Because of the sensors’ sophisticated 3D-stacked design, which permits a minuscule die area, integration is made easier in situations where space is at a premium, particularly in the final optical module.
Additionally, the products are enhanced by sophisticated on-chip image processing that includes auto-exposure, correction, and calibration. They are perfect for edge AI and embedded vision devices because of their MIPI-CSI-2 interface.
Previously exclusive to qualified customers, ST’s state-of-the-art sensor technologies are now provided through the ST BrightSense portfolio, which emphasizes industrial-grade products and a 10-year longevity pledge, in a wide range of sectors. With over a billion of these sensors now on the market, their quality has been demonstrated.
Thanks to their widespread availability, developers can now include high-performance machine vision into systems that must adhere to stringent size and power requirements as well as difficult operating conditions. These include medical devices, traffic monitoring, VR/AR equipment, industrial and home robotics, factory automation, scanning, and robots.
Evaluation camera modules with integrated image sensors, lens holders, lenses, and plug-and-play flex connector for instantaneous image sensor integration are part of ST’s new mass-market offering. The modules come with a plug-and-play connector that makes replacing lenses simple, a range of lens alternatives to meet varied application needs, and a small form factor selection that goes down to 5mm2.
Developers may interface the sensors with a range of desktop and embedded computer systems with the aid of a number of hardware kits. On ST’s website, complimentary software tools including a Linux driver and a PC-based GUI that help with integration with common processing platforms like STM32MP2 microprocessors are free to download.
Availability
The sensors, along with their evaluation camera modules, and development boards are in production now. Contact your ST sales office or local distributor contact for pricing options and sample requests.
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