Sony's New Lightning-Fast Sensor: What It Means for Industries

Ever wondered what goes into making a super-fast camera sensor? Sony Semiconductor Solutions just dropped a new global shutter image sensor that's all about speed. This is not your typical consumer camera sensor, though. It's designed for industrial use, like in security or machinery. The star of the show is the IMX925, a 24. 5-megapixel sensor that can snap photos at an insane 442 frames per second. That's super fast! But it only does that in 8-bit mode. For 10-bit shots, it's a bit slower at 394 frames per second. What makes this sensor so special? Sony says it's all about their new Pregius S global shutter tech. This clever design helps reduce noise and makes the sensor compact. Plus, it has a fancy circuit structure that reads pixels super fast. This means it can process images about four times faster and twice as efficiently as older models, like the IMX530. There's also the IMX935, which is based on the same tech but isn't as speedy. It tops out at 225 frames per second for 8-bit capture. Both the IMX925 and IMX935 are about the size of a C-mount camera, which is common in security systems. But wait, there's more! Sony also introduced the IMX926 and IMX936. These are even smaller, around the size of a big smartphone camera. They can shoot up to 660 frames per second in 8-bit mode. Pretty impressive, right? Now, you might be thinking, "Why should I care about industrial sensors? " Well, the tech in these sensors could eventually trickle down to regular cameras. Sony's a9 III already has a global shutter, so who knows what the future holds?