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Sony IMX577 – 12.3 MP Image Sensor

12.33 MP Stacked CMOS image sensor for action cameras and high-speed video capture applications.

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Product Summary

The Sony IMX577AACK-C delivers high-speed, high-sensitivity imaging with its 12.33 MP stacked CMOS sensor, perfect for applications like drones and action cameras.

The Sony IMX577-AACK-C is a high-performance CMOS image sensor designed for applications requiring both speed and image quality. With a diagonal size of 7.857 mm (Type 1/2.3) and a resolution of 12.3 megapixels, this sensor leverages Sony’s advanced Stacked CMOS Image Sensor technology to deliver superior performance. The sensor features a square pixel array with 4056 x 3040 pixels, each measuring 1.55 x 1.55 µm, ensuring high-quality imaging with accurate color reproduction.

One of the key features of the IMX577 is its backside illuminated (BSI) pixel structure, which enhances light capture efficiency, resulting in high sensitivity and low noise compared to traditional CMOS sensors. This makes the IMX577-AACK-C ideal for capturing detailed, low-noise images in various lighting conditions, from bright to low-light environments.

The sensor utilizes an R, G, and B primary color mosaic filter to achieve accurate and vivid color reproduction, making it well-suited for applications like photography, video recording, and industrial imaging where color accuracy is essential. It is also equipped with an electronic shutter featuring variable integration time, allowing for flexibility in exposure control and enabling the capture of fast-moving scenes without motion blur.

The IMX577 supports high-speed image capture at up to 59.94 frames per second (fps), making it an excellent choice for applications requiring smooth and fast video recording, such as action cameras, drones, and machine vision systems. This speed is achieved through the sensor’s column-parallel A/D converter circuits, ensuring efficient and rapid image processing.

In terms of power efficiency, the IMX577 operates with three power supply voltages: 2.8 V for analog circuits, 1.05 V for digital, and 1.8 V for the input/output interface. This power configuration ensures low power consumption, making it ideal for battery-powered devices like mobile cameras, drones, and other portable imaging systems.

  • 12.3 MP resolution with 4056 x 3040 pixel array
  • Backside illuminated pixel structure for high sensitivity and low noise
  • R, G, and B primary color mosaic filter for accurate color reproduction
  • High-speed image capture up to 59.94 fps
  • Electronic shutter with variable integration time for fast-moving scenes
  • Low power consumption with multi-voltage operation (2.8V, 1.05V, and 1.8V)

Packaged in a compact LGA (Ceramic) 92-pin design, the Sony IMX577-AACK-C is ideal for integration into a wide variety of high-speed imaging systems, from action cameras and drones to industrial automation systems, where high image quality and performance are essential.

Sony IMX577 – 12.3 MP Image Sensor Highlights

  • 12.33 MP resolution
  • 1/2.3-inch format
  • 59.94 fps
  • Back-illuminated pixel structure

Targeted Applications

  • Action Cameras
  • Drones
  • High-Speed Video Capture

Product Specifications

Pixel Size x [µm]Pixel Size x [µm]
1.55
Pixel Size y [µm]Pixel Size y [µm]
1.55
InterfaceInterface
MIPI
ChromaticsChromatics
RGB
Frame Rate [fps]Frame Rate [fps]
40
Horizontal Resolution [px]Horizontal Resolution [px]
4056
Image Diagonal [mm]Image Diagonal [mm]
7.86
ManufacturerManufacturer
Sony
PackagePackage
LGA (Ceramic)
Pins / BallsPins / Balls
92
Protective FilmProtective Film
Yes
Resolution [MP]Resolution [MP]
12.33
Sensor SizeSensor Size
7.86 mm
Sensor TypeSensor Type
CMOS
Shutter TypeShutter Type
Rolling Shutter
Vertical Resolution [px]Vertical Resolution [px]
3040

Accessories

CMT821B Lens Holder

CMT821B Lens Holder

Lens Holder by Sunex, M12x0.5: This lens holder is designed with an M12x0.5 thread, has a height of 11.3mm, and is compatible with sensors of 17mm in size. It features a hole spacing of 22mm and is made of plastic.

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