October 26, 2024 
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STMicroelectronics is enhancing smart computer vision with its latest global-shutter image sensor. The global-shutter sensor technology is particularly useful for capturing distortion-free images when the scene is moving or when near-infrared illumination is used.
The sensor is small, measuring just 2.7mm x 2.2mm, and has a native resolution of 800 x 700 pixels. Its low power consumption means it can be used with smaller batteries, and its imaging performance is exceptional, with high contrast and superior image clarity. The sensor also offers event-like image streaming, making it ideal for eye-tracking and other motion-estimation use cases.
This new global-shutter image sensor also comes with innovative embedded features. These features include native background removal, which reduces the post-processing workload for the host. The sensor also has an ‘always-on’ 1mW autonomous mode that allows continuous awareness even when the host is turned off, saving power. The system wakes up when a movement or scene change is detected (more info).
