onsemi's AR0234CS Global Shutter Machine Vision Image Sensor

The high-performance AR0234CS 2.3 MP CMOS image sensor is designed for a variety of applications including machine vision cameras, AR/VR/MR headsets, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and barcode readers.

The AR0234CS captures 1080p video and single frames operating up to 120 frames per second (fps). With its industry-leading shutter efficiency, the 2.3 Mp sensor produces crisp and clear images by minimizing frame-to-frame distortion in high-speed scenes and reducing the motion artifacts other image sensors experience.

The innovative pixel architecture delivers high dynamic range needed to support lighting conditions from the darkness of night to bright sunlight. The low noise and improved low-light response makes it suitable for applications spanning across consumer, commercial & industrial IoT , and the extended operating temperature range makes it deployable in challenging outdoor conditions.

Other advanced features of the AR0234CS include: programmable regions of interest with on-chip histogram, auto exposure control and 5 x 5 statistics engine, fully integrated strobe illumination control, a flexible row and column skip mode, along with horizontal and vertical mirroring, windowing and pixel binning.

Together with the AP1302 Image Signal Processor (ISP) , the AR0234CS delivers a comprehensive camera system that can be designed and developed quickly for fast time-to-market. Additionally, system designers can access the DevSuite software to evaluate features and capabilities, configure and tune the sensor, and provide a ready-made output that is usable for further image processing.

The AR0234CS is offered in color and mono variants, with 0° or 28° CRA. Samples and development hardware are available now.

Features

• Best in Class Global Shutter Efficiency
• Low Dark Current / Hot Pixels
• High Linear Full Well
• Low Operational Power
• Small Form Factor
• Built-In Statistics Engine
• Multiple Functional Modes - Row & Col Skip Modes, Pixel Binning

Benefits

• Superior Image Quality for fast-moving objects
• Reduced Total Noise Floor, Higher SNR delivering High Image Fidelity
• High Dynamic Range, delivers higher image clarity
• Suitable of Battery Powered Applications
• Ideal for Space Constrained Applications
• Offloads Image Processor Loads, provides scene details with Prog. ROI
• Application-specific Image Quality Selections with Performance/Power Trade-offs

Applications

• Scanning
• Future Retail
• Surveillance
• Biometrics

Orderable part numbers

Evaluation boards

The AR0234CSSxxxSUKAH3-GEVB Sensor Boards uses the innovative AR0234CS 2.3MP Global Shutter sensor from onsemi. The sensor board can be interfaced to the Demo3 Evaluation Board, or with the AP1302 Evaluation Board stacked on Demo3 Evaluation Board. The combined kit uses the popular DevSuite software from onsemi to configure the system. The software provides a comprehensive setup interface and flexibility to evaluate the sensors features and capabilities.

The sensor board comes with a lens suitable for evaluation. Users can use their own lens as long as it is compatible with the mechanical & optical requirements.

To get started with the AR0234CSSxxxSUKAH3-GEVB, you will also need:

• Demo 3 Evaluation Base Board (AGB1N0CS-GEVK)
• AP1302 Evaluation Board (optional)
• DevSuite Software