In a world filled with technological marvels, Samsung continues to push boundaries and bring forth groundbreaking innovations. The latest addition to their repertoire is the introduction of two new ISOCELL Vizion sensors - the ISOCELL Vizion 63D and the ISOCELL Vizion 931. These sensors are tailor-made for robotics and extended reality (XR) applications, offering enhanced visual capabilities.
Let's delve into the fascinating details of these cutting-edge sensors.
First up, we have the ISOCELL Vizion 63D, a time-of-flight (ToF) sensor that captures high-resolution 3D images with exceptional detail. Drawing inspiration from how bats use echolocation, this sensor measures distance and depth by calculating the time it takes for emitted light to travel to and from an object. What sets the Vizion 63D apart is its capacity to precisely capture 3D depth information without the need for an additional chip. This innovative one-chip design not only reduces system power consumption by up to 40% but also enables the processing of images at an impressive 60 frames per second in QVGA resolution. With the industry's smallest 3.5μ pixel size, the Vizion 63D achieves high Video Graphics Array (VGA) resolution, making it perfect for compact devices.
But that's not all. The Vizion 63D is equipped with backside scattering technology (BST), elevating its quantum efficiency to an unprecedented level of 38% at an infrared light wavelength of 940 nanometers. This translates to enhanced light sensitivity, minimal noise, and sharper image quality. Additionally, this sensor supports both flood and spot lighting modes, expanding its measurable distance range from five meters to an impressive ten meters.
Next up, we have the ISOCELL Vizion 931, a global shutter sensor designed to capture dynamic movements without any distortion. Unlike rolling shutter sensors that scan scenes line by line, the Vizion 931 captures the entire scene at once, similar to how our eyes perceive things. This unique approach allows it to capture sharp and undistorted images of moving objects, making it an ideal choice for XR devices, gaming systems, and robots. With a one-to-one ratio VGA resolution that packs more pixels in a smaller form factor, this sensor is perfect for iris recognition, eye tracking, facial and gesture detection in head-mounted display devices.
The ISOCELL Vizion 931 also boasts the industry's highest level of quantum efficiency, delivering an impressive 60% at an infrared light wavelength of 850 nanometers. This breakthrough was made possible through the incorporation of Front Deep Trench Isolation (FDTI) technology and the BST method used in the Vizion 63D.
What's more, the Vizion 931 supports multi-drop, allowing seamless connection of up to four cameras to the application processor using a single wire. This provides device manufacturers with greater design flexibility and simplifies the overall wiring process.
Both the ISOCELL Vizion 63D and the ISOCELL Vizion 931 are currently being sampled to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide, paving the way for a future that is powered by enhanced robotic vision and immersive XR experiences.
Samsung's commitment to driving the image sensor market forward is evident in their relentless pursuit of technological innovation. As they continue to push boundaries and imagine new possibilities, we can only imagine the extraordinary advancements that lie ahead.
