Semiconductor technology manufacturer Omnivision has launched a new 2.2-µm 5MP global shutter (GS) high dynamic range (HDR) CMOS image sensor that is purpose-built for industrial machine vision applications.
Billed as an “industry first”, the OG5D GS sensor is suited for use in barcode scanners, factory automation, compact AI cameras and humanoid robots, especially data-collection devices for robotics training.
“The rapid growth of industrial machine vision and robotics is driving demand for image sensors specifically designed for these emerging applications,” said Kelly Yan, staff product marketing manager at Omnivision.
“Our new OG05D sensor delivers the ideal combination of compact size, high-speed imaging, excellent HDR performance and industry-leading low power consumption, enabling customers to build smaller, more capable and power-efficient industrial vision systems.”
At a maximum output of 146 frames per second (fps) in linear mode, the new OG05D is 143% faster than previous-generation sensors.
The sensor combines Nyxel near-infrared (NIR) technology, HDR, low power consumption and a compact optical format in a stacked backside-illuminated (BSI) sensor design. According to Omnivision, this combination delivers an optimised imaging solution for industrial and robotic vision systems where imaging performance, sensor size and power efficiency are essential.
The OG05D GS sensor delivers HDR in a single exposure, reducing motion artifacts associated with multi-exposure HDR approaches. According to Omnivision, the sensor’s RGB-IR on-chip processing and imaging performance—combined with higher NIR quantum efficiency and low noise enabled by dual conversion gain—overcomes the challenges faces by traditional non-HDR sensors.
The OG05D sensor comes in a 1/2.5-inch optical format and the package size is 6.6µm x 5.3µm, ideal for robotic, industrial and embedded AI camera designs. DCG HDR provides high-quality image capture across scenes containing both bright highlights and dark shadows.
Enhanced HDR capability improves object detection and navigation in real-world situations where lighting conditions frequently change, including in factories, warehouses and the outdoors.
The OG05D sensor is available now for sampling and will be in mass production in Q4 2026.
