Vision and Imaging Sensors / Detectors
AR0430 CMOS Image Sensor comes with electronic rolling shutter.
Press Release Summary:
AR0430 CMOS Image Sensor delivers 120 fps performance and 4 MP mode slow-motion video. Suitable for IoT applications such wearable devices, AR/VR products, doorbells and security cameras, unit’s Color Filter Array (CFA) and the micro-lens provides both video and depth mapping. AR0430 consists of 2316 (H) x 1746 (V) active-pixel array with aspect ratio of 4:3. Sensor comes with three on-die PLLs, on-chip temperature sensor and supports external mechanical shutter.
Original Press Release:
ON Semiconductor’s AR0430 Image Sensor Recognized at CES 2018 for Simultaneous Delivery of Image Capture and Depth Mapping From a Single Sensor Solution
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, has announced a new 1/3.2-inch Back Side Illuminated (BSI) 4 Megapixel (MP) CMOS digital image sensor. The AR0430 delivers 120 frames-per-second (fps) performance supporting slow-motion video in 4 MP mode. The sensor’s embedded functionality allows customers to capture a color image and simultaneous depth map from a single device; a feature that is normally only possible when using a second sensor for independent depth mapping. The AR0430 is ideal for use in Internet of Things (IoT) applications including wearable devices, AR/VR products and other designs including video doorbells and security cameras. The innovative design and feature set of the new image sensor resulted in its selection as an Awards Honoree in the Embedded Technologies category of the CES 2018 Innovation Awards.
Simultaneous video and depth mapping is enabled by ON Semiconductor’s Super Depth technology. Techniques in the sensor, Color Filter Array (CFA) and the micro-lens create a data stream containing both image and depth data. This data is combined via an algorithm to deliver a 30 fps video stream and depth map of anything within one meter of the camera. This allows capabilities such as interpretation of hand gestures to control smart IoT devices as well as the creation of simple 3D models for AR/VR use.
The AR0430 has an active-pixel array of 2316 (H) x 1746 (V), giving a 4:3 aspect ratio. The device offers low-power performance of just 125 milliwatts (mW) when operating with a 4 MP data stream at 30 fps; this reduces to just 8 mW in low power monitoring mode - especially valuable in battery-powered applications. In standard imaging mode, the CMOS sensor is able to deliver high quality imaging in both daytime and nighttime lighting conditions, enhancing its suitability for use in security cameras.
Designers will benefit from the AR0430’s significant configuration flexibility including the ability to program gain, horizontal and vertical blanking, frame size/rate, exposure, image reversal, window size and panning. Other features include an electronic rolling shutter, support for an external mechanical shutter, an on-chip temperature sensor for compensation, and three on-die Phase-Locked-Loops (PLLs) for super low noise performance.
“The AR0430 offers impressive imaging performance across all light levels with great natural dynamic range to ensure clear images, even in shadowy areas. However, what really sets it apart is simultaneous depth mapping capability,” said Gianluca Colli, VP and GM of Consumer Solution Division at ON Semiconductor. “This is unprecedented in a single-sensor solution and, along with the low power consumption, opens up a multitude of interactive IoT and AR/VR applications. Now our customers can use a single camera where two, with all the design, cost and implementation issues, would have been required in the past. We are honored to be recognized at CES 2018 for this unique technology.”
The AR0430 engineering samples are available in bare die format, and will be in full production later in Q1’ 2018.
About ON Semiconductor
ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON) is driving energy efficient innovations, empowering customers to reduce global energy use. The company is a leading supplier of semiconductor-based solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy efficient, power management, analog, sensors, logic, timing, connectivity, discrete, SoC and custom devices. The company’s products help engineers solve their unique design challenges in automotive, communications, computing, consumer, industrial, medical, aerospace and defense applications. ON Semiconductor operates a responsive, reliable, world-class supply chain and quality program, a robust compliance and ethics program, and a network of manufacturing facilities, sales offices and design centers in key markets throughout North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions. For more information, visit http://www.onsemi.com.
