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digital pictures while the sensor’s ability to capture
both continuous video and single frames makes it the
perfect choice for security applications. A demo kit is
available for the AR0521 along with additional services
provided by the global imaging experts at FRAMOS.
The AR0521 captures images in either linear or high
dynamic range modes with rolling shutter readouts
and includes additional functions such as binning and
subwindowing in both video and single frame modes. It
is designed for both low light and high dynamic range
performance, with line interleaved T1/T2 readout that
support off chip HDR algorithms in an ISP chip.
Sibel Yorulmaz-Cokugur, sensor expert at FRAMOS,
explains the advantages of ON Semiconductors
AR0521: “The newAR0521 is a fast surveillance sensor
with high sensitivity and an excellent image quality for
precise recognition and analysis. In comparison to its
predecessor, the MT9P006 sensor, it provides an 18%
increase in Quantum Efficiency (QE) at 550nm along
with 33% in the NIR region, which is important for most
of our surveillance customers. The AR0521 makes
surveillance more secure by providing better images
under challenging conditions while its small form factor
eases the integration in OEM and embedded vision
projects.”
In addition, the excellent image quality is supplemented
by several digital processing functions, including digital
gain, dynamic defect correction and a digital shading
correction block that compensates for color/brightness
shading that is introduced by the lens and the sensor’s
chief rayangle (CRA) curvemismatch. The full resolution
image can be outputted at 60 frames per second (fps)
in linear mode and 30 fps in line interleaved high
dynamic range (HDR) mode output through either the
MIPI or HiSPi ports. The maximum data rate for MIPI
is 1.2 Gb/second and 1.0 Gb/second for HiSPi. The
AR0521 is designed to operate over a wide ambient
temperature range of -30°C to +85°C which aligns with
a wide range of applications in rough environments. It
also supports advanced line synchronization controls
for multi-camera (stereo) support. Evaluation samples
of color sensors are now available.
Industry and product experts at FRAMOS are available
to support customers with the integration of these new
sensors in their applications and projects. In addition,
FRAMOS provides services like development support,
customization, and logistics that speed development
and improve time to market for all vision products.
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