FRAMOS announces availability of Sony's new sensors

FRAMOS will begin delivering these units in spring 2025.

Using Sony's SenSWIR technology, the sensors capture images in both the visible range and short-wave infrared ranges (400nm-1,700nm). It makes it possible to simplify system design and applications where two or more sensors are needed.

Camera manufacturers and system interators in the imaging/embedded vision sector are able to build cost-effective cameras or embedded vision systems that leverage these expanded wavelengths.

One special feature is their small pixel structure. At just 3.45 µm, they enable high resolutions. The IMX992 utilises 5.3 megapixels to capture up to 120 frames per second at full resolution with 10-bit image depths. The IMX993 has a resolution of 3.2 megapixels that captures up to 150 frames per second at full resolution with 10-bit image depths. Both sensors have a global shutter, are small enough to use a C-mount lens, and support both SLVS and MIPI data interfaces. Their digital outputs and simple design make them easy to integrate, especially when compared with traditional SWIR sensors with analog outputs.

The target applications range from quality control and inspection of goods, such as the detection of water inclusions, to material sorting and selection and security and surveillance, thanks to the ability to see better through aerosols such as fog or smoke.

“IMX992 and IMX993 are unique in their ability to capture images in the visible and short-wave infrared range at a comparatively high resolution. This helps camera manufacturers and system integrators to realise more cost-efficient applications and camera systems,” said Darren Bessette, Senior Partner Manager at FRAMOS.

The target applications range from quality control and inspection of goods, such as the detection of water inclusions, to material sorting and selection and security and surveillance, thanks to the ability to see better through aerosols such as fog or smoke.