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Sony Pregius IMX253 Polarization Image Sensor

High-resolution polarizer sensor for industrial and ITS applications.

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Product Overview

Sony Pregius CMOS Global Shutter Exmor Sensor: This 12.37 MP monochrome sensor with polarization offers a resolution of 4112 x 3008 and operates at 68.3 fps. Featuring a pixel size of 3.45 x 3.45 µm, it is well-suited for high-precision imaging. It uses LVDS interface technology and comes in an LGA 226-pin package, making it ideal for specialized industrial vision systems.

The IMX253MYR-C is a color CMOS sensor featuring Sony's Polarsens™ on-chip polarization technology. This 12.37 MP sensor, with a 1.1-inch format and 3.45 µm pixel pitch, incorporates a four-directional polarizer on the photodiode layer, enabling advanced imaging techniques for challenging conditions. The sensor supports frame rates of up to 64 fps at 10-bit resolution and captures sharp, distortion-free images with its global shutter. It is ideal for industrial automation, robotics, and applications where polarization aids in revealing hidden details.


Product Specifications

Pixel Size x [µm]Pixel Size x [µm]
3.45
Pixel Size y [µm]Pixel Size y [µm]
3.45
InterfaceInterface
LVDS
Aspect RatioAspect Ratio
4 : 1
Bit DepthBit Depth
10, 12, 8
ChromaticsChromatics
Polarized monochrome
Frame Rate [fps]Frame Rate [fps]
68.3
Horizontal Resolution [px]Horizontal Resolution [px]
4112
Image Diagonal [mm]Image Diagonal [mm]
17.58
ManufacturerManufacturer
Sony
Min. Storage Temperature [°C]Min. Storage Temperature [°C]
-10
PackagePackage
LGA
Pins / BallsPins / Balls
226
Protective FilmProtective Film
Yes
Resolution [MP]Resolution [MP]
12.37
Sensor SizeSensor Size
1.1 inch
Sensor TechnologySensor Technology
Exmor
Sensor TypeSensor Type
CMOS
Shutter TypeShutter Type
Global Shutter
Vertical Resolution [px]Vertical Resolution [px]
3008

Accessories

12-17-04-226-RB339T-R27-L14 Sensor Socket

12-17-04-226-RB339T-R27-L14 Sensor Socket

Sensor Socket, Rollerball by Andon, Rollerball® Technology: This socket is compatible with Sony IMX250, IMX252, IMX253, IMX255, IMX264, IMX265, IMX267, IMX304, IMX420, IMX428, IMX305LQR, IMX420LLJ-C, IMX422LLJ-C, and IMX429 sensors.

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12-17-04-226-329T-R27-L14 Sensor Socket

12-17-04-226-329T-R27-L14 Sensor Socket

Sensor Socket, Surface Mount by Andon, 226 Pins, Production Socket: A RoHS compliant production socket for Sony sensors such as IMX250, IMX252, IMX253, IMX255, IMX264, IMX265, IMX267, IMX304, IMX305, IMX420, and IMX428.

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12-17-04-226-437T-R27-L14 Socket

12-17-04-226-437T-R27-L14 Socket

Sensor Socket, Thru-Hole by Andon, 226 Pins, Production Socket: A production socket for Sony sensors like IMX250, IMX252, IMX253, IMX255, IMX264, IMX265, IMX267, IMX304, IMX305, IMX420, and IMX428. It is RoHS compliant for safe production usage.

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FRAMOS modules built on the IMX253

Ready-to-integrate camera modules, sensor modules and development kits from FRAMOS that use this sensor.

Sony IMX253 EVB-Kit
Development kit

Sony IMX253 EVB-Kit

Sensor Evaluation Kit by Sony, 12.37 MP, RGB: This kit includes a 12.37 Megapixel RGB sensor with a serial sLVDS interface. The optics are compatible with C or CS mounts, and the kit includes components IMX253EVB-DA-F and -C3S-V0F1 along with the sensor.

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Sony IMX253 EVB-Kit Comprehensive Evaluation Kit for 5.07 MP RGB Sensor
Development kit

Sony IMX253 EVB-Kit Comprehensive Evaluation Kit for 5.07 MP RGB Sensor

Complete testing platform for the 5.07 MP RGB sensor with polarization support and full evaluation components for high-precision assessments.

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Sony IMX253 EVB-Kit Polarized Monochrome Sensor Evaluation Platform
Development kit

Sony IMX253 EVB-Kit Polarized Monochrome Sensor Evaluation Platform

Complete evaluation kit for polarized 5.07 MP monochrome sensor, enabling high-precision testing for various imaging applications.

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