Sony® Launches the IMX492 47 MP CMOS Imager for High-End Surveillance

Sony Semiconductor Solutions has launched a new image sensor for high-end surveillance cameras, factory automation applications, and industrial environments. The IMX492 is a combination of high sensitivity with low noise, makes it a great solution for challenging environments where contrast and detail are required like in industrial inspection systems.

Thisnew 1.4-type CMOS sensoris available from Sony’s decades-long partner and vision expert,FRAMOS®. This sensor outputs a 47MP image using its 2.315µm pixels running up to 24 fps in 10bitover the SLVS-EC interface or 13.7 fps with MIPI (CSI-2). High sensitivity, low dark current,and no smearimagesare achieved throughthe larger pixels which are available in either color or monochrome variants.The IMX492 hasaQuad-Pixel Binning HDR functionwhichoutputs several images with different exposure times overlapping. This function is only support on the monochrome version.

Sibel Yorulmaz-Cokugur, FRAMOS’ sensor expert, says: “The new IMX492provides a >1” sensor with up to 47MP resolutions at 24 fps.Its2.3µm square pixelis available in either color or monochrome, with the latter version providing HDR functionality, makes it suitable for many applications needing to look at a large area or with finite details.Applications that can greatly benefit from the features offered by this product include outdoor security and surveillance cameras.”

TheHDR feature andmultiplereadout modes increasetheimage quality andhelpthe sensoradapt to individual industrial applications,thereby achieving thebest possible output performance. The sensor supportsboth SLVS-EC with up to 8 serial data output orCSI-2 with 2or4 serial data outputperchannel.

Availability and further information

Evaluation samples are available immediately, and mass production will begin inQ3 2020.The industry and product experts at FRAMOS are available to support customers with the integration of these new sensors into their applications and projects. In addition, FRAMOS provides a broad range of support services for development, customization, andsensorlogistics.