Sony IMX570

Description

The Sony IMX570PLR-C is a highly efficient back-illuminated Time of Flight (ToF) CMOS image sensor designed for 3D depth sensing applications. With a resolution of 0.32 megapixels (648 x 488) and a pixel size of 5 x 5 µm, this sensor excels in generating accurate depth maps, making it an ideal solution for industries focused on automation, precision measurement, and recognition systems.

Leveraging ToF technology, the IMX570PLR-C accurately measures the time it takes for light to reflect off objects, allowing it to capture detailed depth information. This capability is essential in industrial applications such as factory automation, logistics, and smart agriculture, where precision and real-time object detection or measurement are key factors for efficiency and innovation.

The sensor’s back-illuminated design enhances its light capture capabilities, making it more sensitive and reducing noise, even in low-light environments. This allows the sensor to maintain reliable and accurate depth mapping under varying lighting conditions. With a frame rate of 56 frames per second (fps), the IMX570PLR-C supports high-speed image capture, ensuring smooth and real-time performance in dynamic settings.

The MIPI interface allows for fast and efficient data transfer, ensuring seamless integration into existing imaging systems. The compact size and low power consumption of this ToF sensor make it an excellent fit for a variety of applications where space and energy efficiency are important.

Some of the key applications for the IMX570PLR-C include:

• Logistics: Facilitating precise tracking, sorting, and automation in warehouse and inventory management systems.
• Factory Automation: Enabling accurate object detection, measurement, and automation in production lines.
• Commercial & Public Facilities: Supporting smart building systems, including occupancy monitoring, security, and automated lighting.
• Agriculture & Farming: Enhancing precision agriculture through crop monitoring, automated machinery, and livestock management.
• Civil Engineering & Construction: Improving site monitoring, surveying, and real-time 3D measurement in construction and engineering projects.

With its compact form factor and advanced depth sensing capabilities, the Sony IMX570PLR-C is a versatile and innovative solution for a wide range of 3D imaging applications, helping industries enhance efficiency and automation through precise depth mapping.