This product employs material with a high level of UV transmittance for the optical path components where light enters the product, in addition to a unique light receiving unit structure. They have conventionally been used in semiconductor pattern defect inspection however, to expand the scope of application in the future, demand has continued to grow for an image sensor that not only provides sensitivity in the UV wavelength, but also delivers high resolution, low noise, and high-speed performance. In general, UV cameras enable sorting of materials that would be difficult in visible light, as well as checking for minute scratches and defects on the surface of objects. 8.13-effective-megapixel *2 CMOS image sensor IMX487 UV wavelength-compatible CMOS image sensor Model name *2:Д›ased on image sensor effective pixel specification method. *1: Among UV wavelength-compatible CMOS image sensors. Sony expects the new sensor to be useful in a variety of applications, including semiconductor pattern defect inspection in the existing UV camera market, thereby contributing to improving productivity in manufacturing processes and helping to solve industrial issues. It utilizes SonyвЂ™s Pregius S global shutter technology, which employs a unique back-illuminated pixel structure on a stacked CMOS image sensor, ensuring distortion-free imaging and high-speed performance. Additionally, the pixels capture UV light with high efficiency, resulting in high UV sensitivity as well as a compact form factor and high resolution made possible by the industryвЂ™s smallest *1 2.74 Вµm square pixel size. This product delivers a high level of UV sensitivity and high-quality imaging with minimal noise thanks to components specialized for the UV wavelength and a unique light receiving unit structure. 8.13 Megapixels *2Дelivering High-Quality, High-Speed Imaging Performance to Contribute to Improved Industrial Productivity and Provide SolutionsДЄtsugi, Japan - Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) today announced the commercialization of the IMX487, a 2/3-type CMOS image sensor for industrial equipment, which is compatible with the UV (ultraviolet light) wavelength and comes with global shutter functionality and the industryвЂ™s highest *1 effective pixel count of approximately 8.13 megapixels. Sony to Release UV Wavelength-Compatible CMOS Image Sensor Equipped with Global Shutter Function and IndustryвЂ™s Highest *1 Effective Pixel Count of Approx.

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