Sony Semiconductor Solutions expands its high-performance global shutter sensor lineup with the IMX928 and IMX929, compact square-format siblings to the earlier IMX927 that prioritize blazing readout speeds for demanding industrial tasks.
Sensor Specifications
The IMX928 packs 68.16 megapixels into a 22.5 x 22.5 mm square format, nearly matching full-frame height while enabling 12-bit output at 90 frames per second or up to 138 fps at 8-bit.
Its smaller counterpart, the IMX929 global shutter sensors, delivers 50.79 megapixels across 19.9 x 19.9 mm, surpassing APS-C proportions and hitting 136 fps at 12-bit or 225 fps at 8-bit for ultra-fast capture.
Both leverage Sony’s Pregius S stacked BSI architecture with 2.74 ?m pixels, ensuring distortion-free imaging and low noise even under motion.
Key Applications Targeted
These sensors target factory automation, semiconductor inspection, 3D measurement, and electronics flaw detection, where diverse targets demand precision at high volumes.
The square design suits omnidirectional scanning setups, while ceramic connector packages allow modular camera builds for easier assembly and sensor swaps.
Though industrial-focused, their tech hints at future consumer trickle-down, much like past Sony sensors in Alpha cameras.
Leadership Comments
“By optimizing sensor drive in pixel reading and A/D converter, it supports high-speed image data output, helping improve productivity in industrial equipment where recognition targets and inspection methods continue to diversify,” Sony stated during the IMX927 series launch, a message that applies directly to these faster variants. The company highlights power-efficient circuits that cut processing times, enabling advanced tasks like multi-frame 3D analysis.
