At the heart of both camera modules is Sony IMX908 sensor with STARVIS 3™ Technology, a 1/2.8-type CMOS image sensor with approximately 8.45 megapixels and 4K compatibility. Featuring Sony's newly developed 1.45 μm LOFIC pixel architecture, the sensor delivers up to 96 dB dynamic range with Clear HDR3, while providing enhanced sensitivity in low-light and near-infrared environments.
Advanced HDR with Sony LOFIC and Clear HDR3
The IMX908 introduces Sony's LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor) pixel architecture, which adds charge-storage capacity to the pixel's Floating Diffusion (FD) region. This expands the amount of charge that can be stored before saturation, helping preserve image information in high-contrast scenes.
The sensor also incorporates Clear HDR3, which performs real-time HDR image compositing within the sensor and enables up to 96 dB dynamic range with single-shot-exposure HDR. By achieving high dynamic range with a single exposure, the IMX908 helps reduce motion-related artifacts associated with conventional multiple-exposure HDR approaches, supporting clearer imaging of moving subjects.
Beyond HDR, the IMX908 combines a back-illuminated structure and deep photodiode layer to enhance low-light sensitivity. Its pixel design also helps reduce resolution degradation in the near-infrared spectrum, enabling clearer details under IR illumination and supporting reliable imaging from daytime to nighttime environments.
LI-IMX908-MIPI-140H: Compact MIPI Connectivity
The LI-IMX908-MIPI-140H combines the Sony IMX908 sensor with a 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 interface, providing high-speed connectivity for compact embedded camera systems.
The module supports 3840 × 2160 output at up to 90 fps and 10-bit / 12-bit RAW output. It also features a 140° horizontal field of view and supports M12 lenses, providing flexibility for wide-angle imaging applications.
Key Features:
- Sony IMX908 8.45 MP CMOS Image Sensor with STARVIS 3™ Technology
- 4-Lane MIPI CSI-2 Interface
- Up to 90 fps at 3840 × 2160
- 10-bit / 12-bit RAW Output
- 140° Horizontal Field of View
LI-IMX908-GM2B-140H: GMSL2 for Long-Distance Multi-Camera Systems
The LI-IMX908-GM2B-140H combines the Sony IMX908 with a GMSL2 interface, providing a solution for applications requiring reliable image transmission over longer distances.
With support for long-distance transmission and multi-camera synchronization, the module is designed for distributed camera systems where multiple imaging devices operate together as part of a larger vision architecture.
Key Features:
- Sony IMX908 8.45 MP CMOS Image Sensor with STARVIS 3™ Technology
- 4K HDR Imaging
- GMSL2 Interface
- Long-Distance Transmission
- Multi-Camera Synchronization
Designed for Security, Surveillance, and Intelligent Transportation Systems
With high dynamic range, enhanced low-light and near-infrared performance, and flexible connectivity options, the LI-IMX908-MIPI-140H and LI-IMX908-GM2B-140H are designed for demanding applications, including:
- Security and Surveillance
- Access Control
- Robotic Vision
- Intelligent Transportation Systems
The combination of LOFIC, Clear HDR3, and STARVIS 3™ enables reliable imaging across bright, high-contrast, low-light, and near-infrared environments. The IMX908's single-shot-exposure HDR capability also helps reduce motion-related artifacts when capturing dynamic scenes.
About Leopard Imaging Inc.
Leopard Imaging is a global leader in AI perception and spatial intelligence solution design and manufacturing, providing advanced imaging technologies for autonomous systems, robotics, AIoT, automotive, industrial automation, healthcare, and edge AI applications. Leopard Imaging specializes in high-performance imaging, optics, and AI processing technologies for next-generation intelligent vision systems. To learn more about the LI-IMX908-MIPI-140H and LI-IMX908-GM2B-140H, visit www.leopardimaging.com
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