The global-shutter sensor technology is particularly useful for capturing distortion-free images when the scene is moving or when near-infrared illumination is used.
Intended for smart glasses and AR/VR headsets the device is also suitable for personal and industrial robotics and smart-home devices.
The sensor measures 2.7mm x 2.2mm and has a native resolution of 800 x 700 pixels. Its low power consumption means it can be used with smaller batteries, and its imaging performance is exceptional, with high contrast and superior image clarity.
The sensor also offers event-like image streaming, making it ideal for eye-tracking and other motion-estimation use cases.
This new global-shutter image sensor also comes with innovative embedded features including native background removal, which reduces the post-processing workload for the host. The sensor also has an 'always-on' 1mW autonomous mode that allows continuous awareness even when the host is turned off, saving power. The system wakes up when a movement or scene change is detected.
ST’s new VD55G1 is sampling now, with volume production slated for March 2024.
