ON Semiconductor Expands Imaging Options for Extreme Low-Light Imaging

ON Semiconductor has announced the latest additions to its portfolio of Interline Transfer Electron Multiplying CCD (IT EMCCD) image sensors that target extreme low-light applications such as medical and scientific imaging, as well as commercial applications for high-end surveillance.

The new KAE-08152 shares the same 8.8 megapixel resolution and 4/3 optical format as the existing KAE-08151, but incorporates an enhanced pixel design that doubles Quantum Efficiency for near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths such as 850 nm – an enhancement which can be critical in applications such as surveillance, microscopy, and ophthalmology. The KAE-08152 is fully drop-in compatible with the existing device, simplifying adoption for camera manufacturers.

In addition, all devices in ON Semiconductor’s IT-EMCCD portfolio are now available with packages that incorporate an integrated thermoelectric cooler. This option addresses the increased effort and potentially higher costs that camera manufacturers can incur when developing a cooled camera design in order to fully maximize the performance of these devices.

Engineering grade versions of the KAE-08152 are now available, with production planned for 2Q18 (more info).