Image Sensor
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ESP32-S3-Based Thermal Camera Module Makes Infrared Imaging More Accessible Thermal imaging has long been an essential tool in various industries, from detecting heat leaks in buildings to diagnosing electrical faults and even enhancing night vision in security systems. These cameras work by capturing infrared radiation and converting it into a thermal image that represents temperature variations. However, commercial thermal imaging cameras are often expensive,… |
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VeriSilicon Launches Low-Power AI Noise Reduction and Super Resolution IPs VeriSilicon has announced the launch of its new AI-based image processing IP series featuring AI Noise Reduction (AI-NR) and AI Super Resolution (AI-SR) solutions. The company introduced two IPs for each series, the AINR1000 and AINR2000 for noise reduction and the AISR1000 and AISR2000 for super resolution. These IPs offer cost-effective and efficient performance… |
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CES 2025: A Complete Roundup of All Things Robotics Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 held from January 7-10 at Las Vegas introduced a variety of impressive robots unveiled by both startups and well-established companies. These robots cater to different needs ranging from human-like companions and pet-like assistants to smart home assistants and industrial robots. The showcase also included robots designed for… |
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Edge AI-Powered Surveillance: Intelligent Threat Detection The theme of the contest focused on developing Edge AI solutions utilizing the limited computational resources of microcontroller boards. Our project is inspired by the widespread harm caused by war and militant activities, where innocent civilians often suffer due to delayed or inadequate detection and response systems. To… |
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STMicroelectronics Announces ST BrightSense Image Sensor Tools for Improved Camera Applications STMicroelectronics has launched a series of tools to simplify the development process for applications using its ST BrightSense global-shutter image sensors. These tools include hardware kits, evaluation camera modules, and software, designed to help developers achieve superior camera performance in various industrial and consumer applications. The ST BrightSense… |
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Getting Started with the MAX78000 Feather Development Board When it comes to the development board there are a ton of choices to choose from, such as Arduino boards, ESP32 development boards, STM32 Nucleo and Discovery boards, Teensy Boards, STM8 development boards and many more. However, the problem with most of these boards is that it is hard to find a price-to-performance balance. They are either cheap and lack… |
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Renesas RAA279974: 4-Channel AHL Video Decoder for Cost-Effective Automotive Applications Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RAA279974, a 4-channel AHL video decoder, as part of its Automotive HD Link (AHL) portfolio. This device efficiently processes four input sources simultaneously, providing a cost-effective solution for surround-view and multi-camera applications in automotive settings. AHL technology utilizes a modulated analog signal… |
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Less Power, More Vision: Onsemi’s Low power Image Sensor Family for Smart Home and Office Onsemi announced their new low power Hyperlux LP image sensor family, intended for smart home and office applications. Onsemi claims their new Hyperlux LP sensors can extend the battery life up to 40%. The Hyperlux LP series sensors are ideally suited for industrial and commercial cameras such as smart doorbells, security cameras, AR/VR/XR… |
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High-Resolution ToF 3D Image Sensor Brings Accurate and Robust Depth Sensing Capabilities to Automotive Applications Infineon Technologies AG has developed the second generation of the REAL3 automotive image sensor IRS2877A, an ISO26262-compliant high-resolution 3D image sensor that comes in a 9 x 9 mm² plastic BGA package and offers a VGA system resolution of 640 x 480 pixels with a tiny image circle of 4 mm. The high resolution of this sensor makes it suitable… |
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New µWAI (micro-WAY) Autonomous Image Sensor Activates Smartphones and Small Appliances through Face Recognition or Specific Patterns Sized as small as a €1 coin, the µWAI (micro-WAY) autonomous imager technology from CEA-Leti activates smartphones and small appliances through face recognition or other specific patterns. Ideal for smartphones, smart home appliances, and automobiles, this tiny image sensor features auto-exposure for all lighting conditions and an 88dB dynamic range. The device comes with… |
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Lens Reduction Type 1500 Pixel Monochrome Linear Image Sensors for Sensing Equipments and Barcode Reader Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has introduced two lens reduction type 1500-pixel monochrome CCD linear image sensors, TCD1105GFG and TCD1106GFG, for industrial equipment. These new sensors provide faster operation of equipment that incorporates sensors, including inspection equipment with monochrome CCD linear image sensors and they consume lower power. These… |
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Flexible Ultra-Thin Image Sensor for Biometric Authentication and Vital Sign Measurement in Wearable Electronics Japan Display in collaboration with researchers from the University of Tokyo has developed a new type of Biometric Sensor which is ideal for both authentication and vital sign measurement. Using the low-temperature polycrystalline silicon thin-film transistors (LTPS TFT) technology with high mobility and high-sensitivity organic photodetectors, the sensor is… |
