STMicroelectronics VD55G1 global-shutter image sensor

STMicroelectronics has launched the VD55G1 global-shutter image sensor, designed for capturing distortion-free images when the scene is moving or when near-infrared illumination is used. The global-shutter image sensor is designed to provide high resolution in a small die suitable for use in equipment like smart glasses and AR/VR headsets. It is also suitable for personal and industrial robotics and smart-home devices.

The sensor is small, measuring 2.7 x 2.2 mm, 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 provides high contrast and image clarity. The sensor also offers event-like image streaming, making it suitable for eye-tracking and other motion-estimation use cases.

The global-shutter image sensor also comes with innovative embedded features, such as native background removal, which reduces the post-processing workload for the host. The sensor also has an ‘always-on’ 1 mW 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.