Sony Pregius IMX387 Image Sensor

The Sony IMX387LQA-C is a high-performance CMOS sensor featuring Sony’s Pregius technology. With a diagonal size of 21.7 mm (4/3 inch) and 16.88 million effective pixels, it is designed for industrial applications requiring precision and speed. The IMX387LQA is known for its global shutter function, ensuring that all pixels capture light simultaneously, which eliminates motion artifacts and distortion in high-speed environments, making it ideal for machine vision and industrial automation systems.

This sensor offers a resolution of 5472 x 3084 pixels, with a pixel size of 3.45 μm, providing excellent detail and clarity. The IMX387LQA supports multiple readout options, including an 8-bit and 10-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion, ensuring flexible image quality control depending on the application requirements. Additionally, the sensor supports a maximum frame rate of 61 frames per second (fps), which is beneficial in fast-paced environments like intelligent transportation systems (ITS) or factory automation.

One of the core strengths of this sensor is its high sensitivity and low dark current. The advanced Pregius technology enhances the sensor's performance by reducing noise, ensuring that even in low-light conditions, the IMX387LQA-C produces clear, sharp images. Its low power consumption, operating with analog 3.3 V, digital 1.2 V, and interface 1.8 V triple power supplies, is another standout feature, allowing for efficient operation in embedded systems and industrial cameras.

Key features of the IMX387LQA include:

• 16.88 MP resolution (5472 x 3084)
• Global shutter for distortion-free image capture
• 61 fps at 8-bit resolution
• Low power consumption with triple power supply (3.3V, 1.2V, 1.8V)
• 3.45 μm square pixel size for high image clarity
• High sensitivity with low dark current

The IMX387LQA is particularly well-suited for factory automation (FA) cameras, where precise object tracking and rapid image capture are critical. Its global shutter feature ensures that images are captured without motion blur, making it ideal for high-speed production lines or robotics. Furthermore, its application extends to intelligent transportation systems (ITS), such as traffic monitoring and tolling systems, where accurate and fast image capture is necessary to capture vehicle details in real-time.

Another notable advantage is the sensor’s Region of Interest (ROI) capability, which allows users to specify up to 8 x 8 ROIs for selective image capture, optimizing bandwidth usage and focusing processing power on critical areas within the field of view. This flexibility is crucial for applications where selective imaging can streamline processes or enhance system efficiency.

The Sony IMX387LQA-C's combination of speed, precision, and high image quality make it a versatile and reliable sensor for a wide range of industrial imaging needs. Whether deployed in high-speed machine vision systems or ITS applications, this sensor ensures robust performance, making it a valuable asset for advanced imaging solutions.