Sony Pregius IMX429 Sensor

The Sony IMX429LQJ-C is a high-sensitivity CMOS image sensor designed with Sony’s advanced Pregius global shutter technology, offering excellent performance for industrial imaging applications. With a diagonal size of 11.0 mm (Type 2/3 inch) and 2.86 million effective pixels, this sensor is optimized for use in factory automation (FA) and intelligent transportation systems (ITS), where high-speed, accurate image capture is essential. The global shutter function ensures that all pixels capture light simultaneously, preventing motion blur and delivering distortion-free images of fast-moving objects.

The IMX429LQJ-C provides a resolution of 1944 x 1472 pixels with a pixel size of 4.5 x 4.5 μm, ensuring high image quality with excellent sensitivity. It operates at a frame rate of 90 frames per second (fps), making it ideal for applications that require smooth, high-speed imaging, such as real-time vehicle monitoring or high-precision industrial inspection. Its global shutter technology further enhances performance in dynamic environments, ensuring clear and reliable image capture even under fast-motion scenarios.

This sensor operates on a triple power supply (analog 3.3 V, digital 1.2 V, and interface 1.8 V), which ensures low power consumption, making it a practical solution for embedded vision systems and industrial cameras. Its advanced design incorporates high sensitivity, low dark current, and low parasitic light sensitivity (PLS), guaranteeing high-quality imaging performance even in challenging lighting conditions.

Key features of the IMX429LQJ-C include:

• 2.86 MP resolution (1944 x 1472)
• Global shutter for distortion-free image capture
• 4.5 x 4.5 μm pixel size for high sensitivity and image clarity
• Frame rate of 90 fps for smooth, high-speed imaging
• Low power consumption with triple power supply (3.3V, 1.2V, 1.8V)
• Low dark current and low PLS for enhanced image quality
• SLVS interface and LGA 226-pin packaging for flexible integration

The IMX429LQJ-C is ideal for factory automation (FA) and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). In FA environments, its high frame rate and global shutter ensure accurate, high-resolution capture of fast-moving parts, improving production line efficiency and quality control. For ITS applications, the sensor’s high sensitivity and fast operation enable real-time monitoring of traffic, license plate recognition, and vehicle tracking, even in challenging lighting or weather conditions.

The large pixel size of 4.5 x 4.5 μm allows for greater light capture, improving performance in low-light environments or situations requiring fast shutter speeds. The sensor’s high sensitivity and low noise characteristics also make it ideal for environments with fluctuating or low-light levels, ensuring consistent image quality. The SLVS interface provides a fast and efficient data transfer solution, simplifying system integration for developers.

The IMX429LQJ-C sensor, with its combination of high-speed imaging, low power consumption, and exceptional image quality, is a versatile and robust solution for a variety of industrial imaging needs. Whether deployed in automated inspection systems, real-time traffic monitoring, or other demanding industrial applications, it delivers the speed, precision, and reliability required for complex imaging tasks.