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Sony Pregius IMX433 CMOS Sensor

High-performance sensor for demanding low-light industrial applications.

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Product Summary

Sony Pregius CMOS Global Shutter, 0.51 MP: Offering a resolution of 816 x 624, this sensor provides 160 fps for high-quality, color imaging. It’s equipped with SLVS and LGA 226 pins, making it ideal for ITS and other applications requiring precise, high-speed capture.

The Sony IMX433LQJ-C is a high-performance CMOS image sensor designed with Sony’s Pregius global shutter technology, making it an excellent choice for industrial applications such as factory automation (FA) and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). With a diagonal size of 9.2 mm (Type 1/1.7 inch) and 0.51 million effective pixels, this sensor is tailored for applications that demand high-speed, precise image capture. The global shutter feature ensures all pixels capture light simultaneously, eliminating motion artifacts and distortion, making it ideal for fast-moving environments.

The IMX433LQJ-C offers a resolution of 816 x 624 pixels and a large pixel size of 9 x 9 μm, providing excellent sensitivity and high image quality. The sensor operates at a maximum frame rate of 160 frames per second (fps), making it suitable for applications requiring fast, real-time image capture, such as traffic monitoring, vehicle detection, or high-speed industrial inspections. The global shutter function enhances its utility in dynamic environments by delivering distortion-free images, even when capturing fast-moving objects.

This sensor operates with a triple power supply (analog 3.3 V, digital 1.2 V, and interface 1.8 V), contributing to its low power consumption, which is ideal for embedded systems or industrial cameras where power efficiency is critical. The IMX433LQJ-C also features high sensitivity, low dark current, and low parasitic light sensitivity (PLS), ensuring high-quality images even in challenging low-light or high-contrast environments.

Key features of the IMX433LQJ-C include:

  • 0.51 MP resolution (816 x 624)
  • Global shutter for distortion-free image capture
  • Large 9 x 9 μm pixel size for enhanced sensitivity
  • Frame rate of 160 fps for fast, high-speed imaging
  • Low power consumption with triple power supply (3.3V, 1.2V, 1.8V)
  • Low dark current and low PLS for superior image quality
  • SLVS interface and LGA 226-pin packaging for flexible system integration

The IMX433LQJ-C is particularly effective in factory automation (FA) and intelligent transportation systems (ITS), where speed and precision are critical. In FA environments, its high frame rate and global shutter ensure accurate and high-resolution imaging of fast-moving parts or components, improving production line efficiency and product quality. In ITS applications, the sensor excels in real-time traffic monitoring, vehicle recognition, and license plate detection, ensuring reliable performance even in high-speed or variable lighting conditions.

Its large pixel size of 9 x 9 μm enhances its ability to capture light in low-light conditions, ensuring detailed images even in environments where lighting is limited or fluctuating. The SLVS interface ensures fast and efficient data transmission, simplifying system integration and supporting high-speed data processing. The IMX433LQJ-C’s low power consumption also makes it a cost-effective and energy-efficient solution for industrial camera systems.

With its combination of high-speed performance, low power consumption, and excellent image quality, the Sony IMX433LQJ-C is a versatile and reliable solution for demanding industrial imaging applications. Whether deployed in automated inspection systems or real-time traffic monitoring, this sensor provides the precision, speed, and reliability required for complex imaging tasks in dynamic environments.

Sony Pregius IMX433 CMOS Sensor Highlights

  • 0.51 MP resolution
  • 160 fps frame rate
  • Type 1/1.7 format
  • 9 µm pixel size
  • Global shutter

Targeted Applications

  • Low-Light Imaging
  • Factory Automation
  • Machine Vision

Product Specifications

Pixel Size x [µm]Pixel Size x [µm]
9
Pixel Size y [µm]Pixel Size y [µm]
9
InterfaceInterface
SLVS, SLVS-EC
Aspect RatioAspect Ratio
4 : 1
Bit DepthBit Depth
12
ChromaticsChromatics
RGB
Frame Rate [fps]Frame Rate [fps]
243
Horizontal Resolution [px]Horizontal Resolution [px]
816
Image Diagonal [mm]Image Diagonal [mm]
9.25
ManufacturerManufacturer
Sony
PackagePackage
LGA
Pins / BallsPins / Balls
226
Protective FilmProtective Film
Yes
Resolution [MP]Resolution [MP]
0.51
Sensor SizeSensor Size
1/1.7 inch
Sensor TypeSensor Type
CMOS
Shutter TypeShutter Type
Global Shutter
Vertical Resolution [px]Vertical Resolution [px]
624

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