December 1, 2022, Atul Ingle
ESPROS supplies ToF sensing to Starship TechnologiesESPROS supplies world leader for delivery robots Sargans, 2022/11/29Starship Technologies' autonomous delivery robots implement ESPROS’ epc660 Time-of-Flight chip ESPROS' epc660 chip is used by Starship Technologies, a pioneering US robotics technology company, headquartered in San Francisco, with...
November 25, 2022, Atul Ingle
Himax Technologies, Inc. Announces Divestiture of Emza Visual Sense SubsidiaryLink: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/10/28/2543724/8267/en/Himax-Technologies-Inc-Announces-Divestiture-of-Emza-Visual-Sense-Subsidiary.html TAINAN, Taiwan, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc.
November 21, 2022, Atul Ingle
Sony to make self-driving sensors that need 70% less powerFrom: https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Sony-to-make-self-driving-sensors-that-need-70-less-powerSony is developing its own electric vehicles.
November 16, 2022, Atul Ingle
CellCap3D: Capacitance Calculations for Image Sensor CellsSequoia's CellCap3D is a software tool specifically designed for the capacitance matrix calculation of image sensor cells. It is fast, accurate and easy to use. Please contact SEQUOIA Design Systems, Inc. for further details at info@sequoiadesignsystems.
November 11, 2022, Atul Ingle
Nature paper on an aberration correcting "meta-image" sensorA new paper in Nature titled "An integrated imaging sensor for aberration-corrected 3D photography" by Wu et al. from Tsinghua University presents a new meta-optics based aberration correcting image sensor.
November 7, 2022, Atul Ingle
Edge Impulse and ConservationX Labs Camera for Ecology and ConservationEdge Impulse and Conservation X Labs are teaming up to bring an AI-enabled camera for ecology and wildlife monitoring applications.https://twitter.
November 2, 2022, Gordon Laing
Sony A7R V reviewThe Sony A7R Mark V is a full-frame mirrorless camera with 61 Megapixels, 8k video and a new AF system with AI to better track subjects.
November 2, 2022, Atul Ingle
Ge-on-Si Image Sensor with NIR SensitivityIn a recent preprint (https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/2209/2209.14242.pdf) Ponizovskaya-Devine et al. describe a new Ge-on-Si image sensor with enhanced sensitivity up to 1.7um for NIR applications.
October 29, 2022, Atul Ingle
TechInsights Webinar on Hybrid Bonding Technologies Nov 15-16https://www.techinsights.com/webinar/hybrid-bonding-technologyHybrid bonding technology is rapidly becoming a standard approach in chipmaking due to its ability to increase connection densities.
October 14, 2022, Gordon Laing
Nikon COOLPIX 950 retro reviewBack in 1999, Nikon launched not one, but two legendary digital cameras: the D1 DSLR and the COOLPIX 950.
October 5, 2022, Atul Ingle
Calumino raises $10.3m for AI-based thermal sensingFrom Geospatial World: https://www.geospatialworld.net/news/calumino-10-3mn-funding-ai-thermal-sensing-platform/Calumino, the developer and manufacturer of a proprietary next-generation thermal sensor technology and AI, today announced its $10.3M USD Series A funding.
September 30, 2022, Atul Ingle
TechInsights on new iPhone 14 camera moduleFull blog article here: https://www.techinsights.
September 23, 2022, Atul Ingle
ST's new ToF sensor uses a metalensRecent EE Journal article suggests that the 2nd generation time-of-flight proximity sensor from STMicro uses metalenses designed by Metalenz, a Harvard spinoff.Original article here: https://www.eejournal.
September 16, 2022, Atul Ingle
FLIR's Periodic Table of Machine Vision SensorsFLIR has published an updated version of their "periodic table" of machine vision sensors: https://www.flir.
September 9, 2022, Atul Ingle
STMicro and trinamiX collaboration on face authenticationhttps://www.yolegroup.
September 6, 2022, Thomas
Viltrox AF 35mm f1.8 reviewThe AF 35mm f1.8 from Viltrox is a mild wide prime lens designed for mirrorless full-frame cameras with Nikon Z-mount or Sony E-mount. Is it a good alternative to Nikon's and Sony's 35mm f1.
November 30, 2022, Atul Ingle
IEDM 2022 (International Electron Devices Meeting)IEDM conference will be held December 3-7, 2022 at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. Starting December 12, the full conference will be on-demand. The full technical program is available here:https://www.ieee-iedm.org/s/program2022-webiste-rev-002-779a.
November 23, 2022, Atul Ingle
SK Hynix developing AI powered image sensorFrom: https://www.thelec.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=4281 SK Hynix was developing a new CMOS image sensor (CIS) that uses neural network technology, TheElec has learned. The South Korean memory giant is planning to embed an AI accelerator into the CIS, sources said.
November 21, 2022, Gordon Laing
Fujifilm instax SQUARE Link reviewThe instax SQUARE Link is a portable printer that connects to your phone over Bluetooth and prints onto instax square paper.
November 14, 2022, Atul Ingle
Videos du jour for Nov 14, 2022Graphene Flagship (https://graphene-flagship.eu/) spearhead project AUTOVISION is developing a new high-resolution image sensor for autonomous vehicles, which can detect obstacles and road curvature even in extreme and difficult driving conditions.
November 9, 2022, Atul Ingle
Yole publishes a market report for X-ray detectorshttps://www.yolegroup.com/product/report/x-ray-imaging/ Market dynamics in digital X-ray imaging have been impacted by the Covid crisis, the current geopolitical context and new environmental policies. The Covid crisis upset demand in medical systems in 2020 and 2021.
November 4, 2022, Atul Ingle
Pixelplus automotive CMOS image sensorFrom THEELEC news: https://www.thelec.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=4249South Korean fabless chip firm Pixelplus will show of engineering samples of its automotive CMOS image sensor to customers during the first quarter.
November 2, 2022, Gordon Laing
Canon EOS R6 Mark II review so farThe Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a full-frame mirrorless camera with a new 24 Megapixel sensor and uncropped 4k up to 60p.
November 2, 2022, Gordon Laing
Fujifilm XT5 reviewThe Fujifilm X-T5 is a mirrorless camera with a 40 Megapixel APSC sensor, 6.2k video, built-in stabilisation, tilting screen and the classic control dials many of you love from previous models.
October 28, 2022, Atul Ingle
Samsung announces 200MP ISOCELL HPXFrom: https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-S/Samsung-announces-200MP-ISCOCELL-HPX-sensor/td-p/12437363Samsung has announced the ISCOCELL HPX, a new 200MP sensor in China. This follows the June announcement of the ISOCELL HP3 200MP sensor. The ISOCELL HPX has 0.
October 21, 2022, Atul Ingle
IC Insights article on CMOS Image Sensors Market https://www.icinsights.
October 10, 2022, Atul Ingle
Videos du jour 2022-09-28: Teledyne, amsOSRAM, IEEE SensorsTeledyne e2v's Topaz series of industrial CMOS sensors include 2MP (1920 x 1080) and 1.5MP (1920 x 800) resolution devices. The sensors use state-of-the-art low noise, global-shutter pixel technology to offer powerful solutions and enable compact designs for many applications.
October 3, 2022, Atul Ingle
Prophesee closes EUR 50 million Series CProphesee closes €50M C Series round with new investment from Prosperity7 to drive commercialization of revolutionary neuromorphic vision technology;Becomes EU’s most well-funded fabless semiconductor startupLink: https://www.prophesee.
September 28, 2022, Atul Ingle
Arducam's New ToF Camera Module for Embedded Applications- Real-time point cloud and depth map.- Resolution: 240x180@30fps on RPI4/CM4- Up to 4M measuring distance- Onboard 940nm laser for both indoor & outdoor uses, no external light source needed.
September 22, 2022, Atul Ingle
CIS market to exceed $30B by 2027Optics.org news: https://optics.org/news/13/9/1813 Sep 2022Yole Intelligence says that Sony is looking to consolidate its leading position as the market begins a new growth cycle.
September 14, 2022, Atul Ingle
[Video] Smartphones vs. cameras over time Video asks if smartphones have replaced cameras:Source: https://www.eeagli.
September 8, 2022, Gordon Laing
Fujifilm XH2 reviewThe Fujifilm X-H2 is a high-end mirrorless camera with a new 40 Megapixel APSC sensor and 8k video.
September 5, 2022, Atul Ingle
CineD tests ARRI ALEXA 35 cinematography sensorIn June, this blog shared the announcement of ARRI's new cinematography sensor ALEXA 35. Last week CineD published a "lab test" of this sensor. CineD is an independent website that reviews latest advances in cinematography technology,https://www.cined.
November 28, 2022, Atul Ingle
Harvest Imaging Forum April 5 and 6, 2023https://harvestimaging.com/forum_introduction_2023_new.phpAfter the Harvest Imaging forums during the last decade, a next and nineth one will be organized on April 5 & 6, 2023 in Delft, the Netherlands.
November 22, 2022, Thomas
Voigtlander 65mm f2 APO-Lanthar Macro review-so-farThe Voigtländer 65mm f2 APO-Lanthar Macro is designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and delivers 1:2 magnification.
November 18, 2022, Atul Ingle
InP Market Expanding, Proximity Sensor on iPhone 14, Depth Sensing Issues on iPhone 13From Electronics Weekly and Yole:https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/business/inp-moving-into-consumer-2022-10/https://www.yolegroup.
November 12, 2022, Atul Ingle
2023 International Image Sensor Workshop (IISW): Final Call for Papers AvailableThe final call for papers for 2023 IISW is now available: https://imagesensors.org/2023-international-image-sensor-workshop/To submit an abstract, please go to: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/IISW2023 The deadline for abstract submission is 11:59pm, Friday December 9th, 2022 (GMT).
November 8, 2022, Atul Ingle
Ouster and Velodyne MergerIn recent news on consolidation in the LiDAR market, Ouster and Velodyne have announced a merger deal.Ouster makes "digital" LiDAR sensors based on single photon avalanche diode technology whereas Velodyne is known for their more "traditional" avalanche photodiode based spinning LiDARs.
November 4, 2022, Thomas
Nikon Z 600mm f4 TC VR S review-so-farThe Z 600mm f4 TC VR S is a long telephoto for Z-mount aimed at pro sports and wild-life photographers. It has an f4 focal ratio and a built-in 1.4x teleconverter.
November 2, 2022, Atul Ingle
Ge-on-Si Image Sensor with NIR SensitivityIn a recent preprint (https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/2209/2209.14242.pdf) Ponizovskaya-Devine et al. describe a new Ge-on-Si image sensor with enhanced sensitivity up to 1.7um for NIR applications.
October 31, 2022, Atul Ingle
dToF Sensor with In-pixel ProcessingIn a recent preprint (https://arxiv.org/pdf/2209.11772.pdf) Gyongy et al. describe a new 64x32 SPAD-based direct time-of-flight sensor with in-pixel histogramming and processing capability.
October 26, 2022, Atul Ingle
VISION Stuttgart VideosVideos from the recent machine vision trade fair VISION Stuttgart are now available online.Day 1: https://www.messe-stuttgart.de/vision/en/on-demand/industrial-vision-days-day-1Opening, Camera Technology, Robot Vision, Software & Deep Learning, Optics and IluminationDay 2: https://www.
October 17, 2022, Gordon Laing
Canon RF 24mm f1.8 STM reviewCanon’s RF 24mm f1.8 is a compact wide lens for EOS R cameras, that’s capable of decent results from distant landscapes to close details.
October 7, 2022, Atul Ingle
ESA-ESTEC Space & Scientific CMOS Image Sensors Workshop 2022Registration and other information: https://atpi.eventsair.
October 3, 2022, Gordon Laing
Canon SELPHY CP1500 reviewThe Canon SELPHY CP1500 is a compact photo printer that can make lab-quality 6x4in postcard prints from your phone, computer or camera.
September 26, 2022, Atul Ingle
Alpsentek "hybrid" vision sensor for HDR imagingFrom the VISION 2022 exhibition in Stuttgart:https://www.messe-stuttgart.de/vision/en/visitors/exhibitor-index#/408938/news/news.
September 19, 2022, Atul Ingle
Lumotive secures funding from Samsung VenturesOriginal news article: https://www.autonomousvehicleinternational.com/news/sensors/lumotive-secures-funding-for-lcm-beam-steering-chips.
September 12, 2022, Atul Ingle
OmniVision three-layer stacked sensorFrom Businesswire --- "OMNIVISION Announces World’s Smallest Global Shutter Image Sensor for AR/VR/MR and Metaverse".OmniVision has announced the industry’s first and only three-layer stacked BSI global shutter (GS) image sensor.
September 7, 2022, Atul Ingle
Yole interview with OmniVision's marketing directorhttps://www.yolegroup.com/player-interviews/security-imaging-industry-omnivision-delivers-state-of-the-art-performance-products/Security has become the largest CMOS image sensor market segment after mobile and computing devices.
