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We have developed a new lineup of CMOS image sensors for

industrial applications. This lineup includes optical size-type

1/2.9 CMOS image sensors with approximately 1.58M effective

pixels that enable high resolution and high-speed imaging

without distortion, and CMOS image sensors with approxi-

mately 0.4M effective pixels that achieve even higher resolu-

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Global shutter function

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High frame rate

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A variety of functions (external trigger mode, multiple exposure function,

ROI mode, multiple image sensor synchronization function, etc.)

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Compact device size (14 mm × 14 mm)

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Expanded lineup (3.45 μm pixel and 6.9 μm pixel, Sub LVDS, MIPI interface

(CSI-2-compliant), etc.)

Global shutter function (IMX273LLR/LQR, IMX287LLR/LQR, IMX296LLR, IMX297LLR)

High frame rate (IMX273LLR/LQR, IMX287LLR/LQR)

High resolution (IMX273LLR/LQR, IMX296LLR)

tion and higher-speed imaging by increasing the pixel size.

The lineup includes monochrome products that use a MIPI

interface (CSI-2-compliant) for sensing applications.

All of the products in this lineup use the same package to

ensure pin compatibility, enabling camera design using the

same footprint pattern for the drive board.

Industrial applications require accurate imaging of fast-moving

subjects, however conventional rolling shutter-type image sensors

have problems properly capturing fast-moving subjects due to issues

such as flash bands and distortion of the subject due to focal plane

phenomena. Equipped with a global shutter function, enables

high-quality image capture that is not affected by focal plane distortion

or flash bands (Photo-2).

In response to the growing demand for higher frame rates for industrial

applications, the column-parallel A/D conversion technology of Sony's

CMOS image sensors was used to realize a frame rate of up to 226.5

frame/s (ADC 10-bit) for the IMX273LLR/LQR, and up to 436.9 frame/s

(ADC 10-bit) for the IMX287LLR/LQR. This made it possible to further

increase the processing speed for industrial applications.

These type 1/2.9 optical size CMOS image sensors equipped with a

global shutter function have approximately 1.58M effective pixels. This

results in a smaller pixel size compared to competing products, but

these products also realize high picture quality (Photo-1). This

enables use for defect and scratch inspection processes that require

higher resolution in addition to typical machine vision camera

applications such as scanning barcodes and checking specific

shapes.

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High sensitivity (IMX287LLR/LQR, IMX297LLR)

Use of a 6.9 μm pixel size achieves sensitivity four times that of the

IMX273LLR/LQR and IMX296LLR. This means that the same sensor output

can be obtained even with a shorter shutter time, making it possible to

increase inspection speeds in factories. In addition, high sensitivity is

achieved even in the near-infrared wavelength band that generally has low

quantum efficiency, thereby realizing superior performance.

MIPI interface (CSI-2-compliant) (IMX296LLR, IMX297LLR)

Due to increasing sensing application demand, these products use a

MIPI interface (CSI-2-compliant) as the output interface. This facilitates

diversion as a design platform for cellular device cameras and

surveillance cameras, and helps to reduce product introduction cost.

A variety of functions (IMX273LLR/LQR, IMX287LLR/LQR, IMX296LLR, IMX297LLR)

These products are equipped with a variety of functions, such as

trigger mode, that are needed for industrial application cameras.

Various exposure methods are provided for Trigger mode, which

controls the exposure time using an external pulse, such as Fast

Trigger mode, which reduces the delay from trigger input until the start

of exposure, Multi Exposure mode, and other modes. Regarding

functions that simultaneously control multiple cameras, in addition to

conventional functions that use trigger input, an image sensor

synchronization function has been newly introduced that uses sync

signals output by the image sensor set as the master to control sensors

set as slaves. Furthermore, the IMX273LLR/LQR supports ROI

mode, which crops and outputs arbitrary areas in 4 (2×2) locations.

CMOS Image Sensors with 3.45 μm and 6.9 μm Pixels and Global Shutter Function for Industrial and Sensing Applications

IMX287LLR/LQR

IMX287LLR/LQR

IMX297LLR

IMX297LLR

ustrial and Sensing Applications

QR

QR

Diagonal 6.3 mm (Type 1/2.9) Approx.

0.4 M-Effective Pixel Monochrome/Color

CMOS Image Sensor (Sub LVDS I/F)

Diagonal 6.3 mm (Type 1/2.9) Approx.

0.4 M-Effective Pixel Monochrome

CMOS Image Sensor (MIPI I/F)

Diagonal 6.3 mm (Type 1/2.9) Approx.

1.58M-Effective Pixel Monochrome/Color

CMOS Image Sensor (Sub LVDS I/F)

IMX273LLR/LQR

IMX273LLR/LQR

Diagonal 6.3 mm (Type 1/2.9) Approx.

1.58M-Effective Pixel Monochrome

CMOS Image Sensor (MIPI I/F)

IMX296LLR

IMX296LLR

Exmor is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Group Corporation or its affiliates. The Exmor is a

version of Sony's high performance CMOS image sensor with high-speed processing, low noise and low power

dissipation by using column-parallel A/D conversion.

Pregius is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Group Corporation or its affiliates. The Pregius is global

shutter pixel technology for active pixel-type CMOS image sensors that use Sony’s low-noise CCD structure,

and realizes high picture quality.

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