Sony announces coin-sized HD camera for security and industrial markets

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(2009), "Sony announces coin-sized HD camera for security and industrial markets", Sensor Review, Vol. 29 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2009.08729dad.001

Sony announces coin-sized HD camera for security and industrial markets

Article Type: New products From: Sensor Review, Volume 29, Issue 4

A high definition, 8.3 megapixel camera module the size of a £1 coin has been developed by Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions (ISS) Division, the latest addition to the range of MCB modules now available for industrial applications (Figure 1).

The 9.5×7.1 mm camera module, entitled MCB1172, is the smallest camera capable of delivering 720p HD quality, high-frame rate pictures available, particularly attractive to the security market.

Figure 1 The HD camera from Sony Europe’s ISS division

The camera module delivers 30 frames per second (fps) at 720p resolution and its features include movie stabilisation, face detection, autofocus and motion autofocus. The MCB1172-P also comes with a high-sensitivity mode and a smooth slow movie function, delivering 120 fps, idea for security applications.

For inspection, biometry or medical applications, which need higher resolution, the modules can provide up to 8 megapixel still images with related features including a 16× digital zoom, image stabiliser, short interval shooting capabilities, an action capture mode and backlight offset.

The 1/3.2 in. type camera module consists of a lens, a feature-rich DSP and high-quality Sony complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor. The progressive scan CMOS sensor delivers video support with YCbCr video or JPEG still image output.

The device will be pitched at OEM’s and integrators of equipment where high-quality video or high-resolution is required in a compact design.

The devices are available for mass production. For more information and datasheet with technical specifications please contact: zone@eu.sony.com