ON Semiconductor’s 16-megapixel XGS sensor brings high-quality, low-power imaging

ON Semiconductor’s 16-megapixel XGS sensor brings high-quality, low-power imaging to factory automation and intelligent transportation systems (ITS)

The XGS 16000 was recently integrated into the Toshiba Teli industrial camera series, providing extremely high resolution in a small 29 x 29 mm camera

July 28, 2021 - ON Semiconductor (ON Semiconductor) introduces the latest addition to its XGS series of CMOS image sensors. The XGS 16000 is a 16-megapixel sensor that provides high-quality global shutter imaging for factory automation applications such as robotics and inspection systems. The XGS 16000 delivers exceptional performance at low power, consuming only 1 W at 65 frames per second (fps), making the XGS 16000 one of the best in its class in terms of power consumption while also providing extremely high resolution for a standard 29 mm x 29 mm industrial camera.

The XGS 16000 has the same general architecture and footprint as other XGS CMOS image sensors. This enables manufacturers to develop products with different resolutions using a single camera design. The sensor supports output up to 65 frames per second (fps) at full resolution and is available in various speed grades, all with Bayer color or monochrome options.

Camera system developers for intelligent traffic systems, machine vision inspection and industrial automation applications will benefit from the high resolution and high frame rate of the XGS 16000. ON Semiconductor's global shutter pixel technology addresses the limitations of related rolling shutter pixels in these applications. Artifacts such as motion blur and distortion can be avoided using a global shutter approach. This is increasingly important for automation, inspection and identification applications.

Toshiba Teli, which develops and manufactures high-performance cameras that meet application-specific requirements in key market segments including machine vision, medical imaging and security, has incorporated the XGS 16000 into its new 16-megapixel industrial cameras. The DDU1607MG/MC uses a unique dual USB3 interface technology to provide 16-megapixel black and white and color resolution at frame rates exceeding 47 fps.

The XGS 16000 is designed with a unique 1:1 square aspect ratio, which helps maximize the image acquisition area within the camera lens aperture and ensures optimal light sensitivity. This design makes the sensor compatible with the 29 mm2 industry standard camera format using commercially available C-Mount lenses, making full use of the available field of view and sensor area within the camera's physical size.

To simplify new camera designs, ON Semiconductor offers color and monochrome versions of the XGS 16000 X-Cube and X-Celerator Developer Kits. The reference design kit comes with examples of high-speed conversion to MIPI interfaces for faster integration into standard FPGA evaluation environments.