By simultaneously providing scene colour temperature, ultra-violet (UVA) radiation level, and lighting frequency information, the VD6281 lets the camera correct white balance and enhance colour presentation, and sets appropriate exposure times for the camera to avoid flicker artefacts and eliminate banding in pictures and videos, especially in scenes lit with contemporary LED sources.
With a form factor of just 1.83 x 1.0 x 0.55mm, the VD6281 is said to be the smallest multispectral ambient light sensor currently available, allowing integration in bezel-free smartphones with small notches and inside smartwatches, where a high screen ratio is at a premium.
The sensor uses high-performance, direct-deposition filter material to create 6 independent colour channels: Red, Green, Blue, near-Infrared, UVA and Clear for superior colour-sensing capability and cutting-edge CCT (Colour-Correlated Temperature) over a wide field-of-view of 120 degrees, enabling accurate assistance for white-balance algorithms, even in difficult conditions including low contrast scenes, low light levels, or exotic artificial lighting.
The VD6281 is currently in production
