Onsemi, a leader in smart power and intelligent sensing technology, has launched the Hyperlux line of automotive image sensors with a 2.1µm pixel size, industry-leading 150dB ultra-high dynamic range (HDR) and LED flicker reduction (LFM) capabilities. Delivering high performance, high speed and advanced features across the automotive application temperature range, advancing the development of the next generation of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). HyperLux also supports a smooth transition to L2+ level autopilot, which only requires the driver to take over the wheel when alerted by the technology.
Hyperlux is designed to meet the stringent security requirements of Automotive Safety Integrity Level D (ASIL D) systems, while the integrated security maximizes the scope of protection against cybersecurity threats. These sensors also provide dual output streams of different resolutions, allowing simultaneous sensing and other functions to be performed. Designers can benefit from its flexible architecture to achieve multiple functions with one camera, thereby reducing design time, risk and cost, and covering products from 3 megapixel (MP) to 8 megapixel and higher for sensory and visual camera applications. With a HDR of 150 dB, it captures high quality images in the most extreme lighting conditions without sacrificing low light sensitivity. The platform's LFM capability ensures that the pulse light source does not flicker, thus avoiding machine vision problems caused by flickering.
The Hyperlux product family boasts industry-leading ultra-low power consumption and small size, cementing onsemi's position as the market leader in vehicle gauge level image sensors. These vehicle image sensors can reduce power consumption by up to 30 percent and space occupancy by up to 28 percent compared to competing products, enabling high energy efficiency designs at lower system material costs. As more electronic components, such as image sensors, are added to cars, they need to occupy as little space as possible to fit the car's existing design without ruining its interior and exterior styling.
"The simultaneous HDR and LFM capabilities ensure that potential hazards can be identified in very dark or bright scenarios, which is critical for ADAS and cockpit applications," said Jiang Conghong, vice general manager of Intelligent Driving Sensors at Desay SV. Automotive Oems and Tier 1 suppliers adopting the new Hyperlux technology can expect proven high performance in all working conditions to enable more advanced safety and convenience."
Hyperlux is designed to meet the stringent security requirements of Automotive Safety Integrity Level D (ASIL D) systems, while the integrated security maximizes the scope of protection against cybersecurity threats. These sensors also provide dual output streams of different resolutions, allowing simultaneous sensing and other functions to be performed. Designers can benefit from its flexible architecture to achieve multiple functions with one camera, thereby reducing design time, risk and cost.
"As cars become more connected and move toward autonomous driving, safety is more important than ever," said Chris Adams, vice president of onsemi's Vehicle awareness division. Our knowledge of automotive applications and trends, combined with our engineering expertise in image perception, enables customers to build the next generation of products that move toward our Vision Zero strategy of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries once and for all."
