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Sony Starvis IMX778-AQR1 CMOS Sensor

Enhance night vision with Sony IMX778-AQR1: 8.45 MP Starvis sensor with RGB filters and low dark current for security and surveillance systems.

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This component is now available through our sister company, RESTAR FRAMOS. For a production-ready alternative, explore our compatible integrated modules.

Product Overview

8.45 MP Starvis CMOS sensor for high-sensitivity, low-light security and surveillance imaging.

The Sony Starvis IMX778-AQR1 is an 8.45 MP CMOS image sensor featuring a 6.4 mm (Type 1/2.8) diagonal, ideal for high-performance security and surveillance systems. With a square pixel array and triple power supply (2.9 V analog, 1.1 V digital, 1.8 V interface), the IMX778-AQR1 is designed for low power consumption and high sensitivity. It utilizes primary RGB color filters and an electronic shutter with variable integration time to deliver vivid, smear-free images. The sensor's low dark current and enhanced low-light capability make it highly suitable for outdoor and low-light security applications. Whether deployed in smart city surveillance, traffic monitoring, or building security, the IMX778-AQR1 provides reliable imaging in both day and night conditions with minimal energy footprint.


Product Specifications

ChromaticsChromatics
RGB
Frame Rate [fps]Frame Rate [fps]
90
Horizontal Resolution [px]Horizontal Resolution [px]
3856
Image Diagonal [mm]Image Diagonal [mm]
6.42
InterfaceInterface
MIPI CSI-2
ManufacturerManufacturer
Sony
PackagePackage
LGA
Pins / BallsPins / Balls
114
Pixel Size [µm]Pixel Size [µm]
Product TypeProduct Type
Area Sensors
Resolution [MP]Resolution [MP]
8.2
Sensor TypeSensor Type
CMOS
Shutter TypeShutter Type
Rolling Shutter
Target ApplicationTarget Application
Security cameras
Vertical Resolution [px]Vertical Resolution [px]
2192

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