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Sony’s new imaging sensors feature third generation CMOS shutter

The new IMX420 and IMX428 imaging sensors from Sony feature its third generation CMOS global shutter. Both models come with 7 megapixel resolution, with the IMX420 reaching frames rates of up to 170fps at 10 bit pixel depth. These sensors come equipped with the SLVS-EC interface and new features like high/low conversion gain (HCG), dual trigger, dual ADC and self-triggering to increase the maximum throughput for object recognition and quality assurance of moving objects in machine vision.
December 21, 2017 Read time: 1 min
The new IMX420 and IMX428 imaging sensors from 576 Sony feature its third generation CMOS global shutter.


Both models come with 7 megapixel resolution, with the IMX420 reaching frames rates of up to 170fps at 10 bit pixel depth. These sensors come equipped with the SLVS-EC interface and new features like high/low conversion gain (HCG), dual trigger, dual ADC and self-triggering to increase the maximum throughput for object recognition and quality assurance of moving objects in machine vision.

The 12-bit IMX428 sensor is optimised for ITS applications, with a single region of interest and achieves 35fps. Its combination of high saturation and low (2.5e-) readout noise can achieve a maximum dynamic range of 80 dB with improved light-dark detection even in difficult lighting conditions.

The IMX420 has a scalable 8, 10, and 12 bit depth and can be programmed for multiple regions of interest.

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