STMicroelectronics introduces a small, low-power, high-resolution global shutter image sensor

     STMicroelectronics introduces a global shutter image sensor that enhances intelligent computer vision. When photographing a moving subject or filling in light with a near-infrared light source, the Global shutter graphics sensor helps capture distortion-free images.

     Alexandre Balmefezol, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Imaging Products at STMicroelectronics, said: "Our new global shutter image sensor has high resolution and small size, making it ideal for wearables such as smart glasses and AR/VR headsets, as well as personal robots, industrial robots and smart home devices. All of these applications will benefit from the sensor's high performance, small size, ultra-low power consumption and optimized cost."

     The new sensor is smaller, measuring just 2.7 mm x 2.2 mm, with a original resolution of 800 x 700 pixels. The low power consumption means that a smaller capacity battery can be used, the imaging performance is excellent, and the contrast and image sharpness are high. The sensor also provides event-like image streaming capabilities, making it ideal for eye tracking and other motion estimation uses.

     The new global shutter image sensor also features innovative embedded features, such as native background deletion, which reduces the host's image post-processing effort. The new sensor also has an "always on" 1mW autonomous mode, which continuously senses even when the main engine is turned off, saving power. When movement or scene changes are detected, the system will wake up automatically.