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Recently, SGWRD officially launched the 2MP starlight night vision full-color camera module SN2M4EFGD. This module features a 2M low-light image sensor and a high-performance ISP chip. By leveraging SGWRD's proprietary ISP technology, the image quality has been significantly upgraded, enabling high-quality imaging during both day and night. It is ideal for low-light scenarios and applications requiring different light condition detection.     What is a Starlight Camera? Low-light camera levels are typically categorized as follows: 0.1 lux: Low light level 0.01 lux: Moonlight level 0.001 lux: Starlight level A starlight camera is capable of capturing clear images in low-light (starlight-level) environments without the need for any auxiliary lighting.   Starlight-Level Night Vision Imaging The SN2M4EFGD starlight camera module features a 2MP low-light image sensor with a larger photosensitive area per pixel, providing enhanced sensitivity for low-light imaging. It can capture even the faintest light signals. In starlight-level lighting conditions, this camera can produce clear, full-color images without the need for any auxiliary lighting.   ↑ Regular camera vs. ↑ Starlight camera   SGWRD self-developed ISP technology The starlight camera module SN2M4EFGD utilizes a high-performance ISP chip in combination with an ultra-sensitive image sensor. SGWRD’s self-developed ISP technology enhances image brightness and eliminates noise, significantly improving image quality under low-light conditions.     High-Quality Imaging Around the Clock Thanks to its unique image enhancement technology, the SN2M4EFGD module enhances brightness and clarity in nighttime scenes while also managing exposure suppression and image blending for daytime scenes. It achieves starlight-level minimum illumination and strong light resistance, perfectly meeting the demand for high-quality imaging in 24/7 monitoring applications.   ↑ Regular camera vs. ↑ Starlight camera Outdoor Daytime Multi-Scene Imaging Performance   Reliable High-Quality Transmission The SN2M4EFGD starlight camera module employs GMSL2 serializers with FAKRA connectors and supports synchronized triggering, enabling multi-sensor fusion. This module is ideal for long-distance, low-latency, and high-quality transmission scenarios, making it particularly suitable for unmanned delivery vehicles and robots operating in complex environments. Its smooth, high-quality image transmission effectively prevents connection interruptions, ensuring stable device operation.     Compact Design In terms of design, the SN2M4EFGD module features a compact form factor with dimensions of just 30mm × 30mm × 22.5mm and a weight of approximately 50g. Its small size ensures easy installation, and it meets the IP67 protection standard.     Wide Range of Applications The SN2M4EFGD starlight camera module can be applied across various fields...

Today, the development of automotive intelligence is rapidly advancing towards autonomous driving. Imaging and vision, as one of the key technologies, are crucial for achieving safe, reliable, and efficient autonomous driving.   SGWRD has recently launched an ultra-Small automotive surround-view camera module based on the Onsemi 3MP AR0341AT image sensor. This product helps improve driving safety standards, meets the demands of high-speed autonomous driving for excellent HDR performance and image quality, and reduces system development costs.     ONSEMI Ultra Small AR0341AT Image Sensor The AR0341AT is one of the first products in Onsemi’s new Hyperlux image sensor series. It is equipped with second-generation super exposure pixel technology, offering an industry-leading 150 dB high dynamic range (HDR) and LED flicker mitigation (LFM) functionality. This pixel technology significantly reduces latency in critical automotive systems that depend on scene-specific automatic exposure control operations, enabling faster and safer data collection and decision-making.   With no compromise on performance, the AR0341AT image sensor, featuring a 2.1 µm pixel size and 3MP resolution, achieves the industry's smallest automotive camera with its Small optical size and industry-leading low power consumption. Additionally, the AR0341AT image sensor is designed following ASIL-C design processes and surpasses ASIL-B hardware standards with its complex real-time safety mechanisms and fault detection features.   Image source: ONSEMI official website   The camera module using the OX08D10 image sensor, with OMNIVISION's advanced TheiaCel technology, provides advantages in low light sensitivity, dynamic range (HDR), and LED flicker suppression (LFM), which are particularly suitable for automotive camera applications, especially in the fields of advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD).   ① Excellent HDR performance   The high dynamic range (HDR) of the AR0341AT image sensor is 150 dB, which can capture high-quality images under the most extreme lighting conditions without sacrificing low light sensitivity. As one of the first products to adopt Hyperlux technology, AR0341AT boasts excellent HDR performance. Hyperlux can provide vivid, sharp, and detailed images. Due to its extremely stable and unaffected by temperature or lighting conditions, it lays the foundation for higher safety designs.   As shown in the figure below, the Hyperlux sensor performs well in the most demanding environments and extreme conditions.   lmage source: ONSEMI official website   ② Leading ultra-low power consumption and small size   As more image sensors are added to vehicles, their size and power consumption have become design considerations for the automotive industry. The AR0341AT image sensor features industry-leading ultra-low power consumption and Small size. Compared ...

From July 17 to 19, the 2024 Unmanned Mobile Industry Expo (UWC) was grandly held at COEX in Seoul, South Korea. SGWRD showcased a range of independently innovative camera products and solutions at Booth C533 in Hall C.     The 2024 Unmanned Mobile Industry Expo (UWC) is a major industrial event co-hosted by six departments, including the Ministry of Science and ICT of Korea and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute. As a leading supplier of visual imaging products and solutions, SGWRD is committed to providing high-quality images for unmanned systems. At this expo, SENSING displayed a series of camera modules and multi-camera fusion solutions suitable for aerial UAVs, ground UGVs, and more, attracting significant attention from global exhibitors and industry customers.   During the expo, SGWRD presented a wide range of products, including GMSL cameras, MIPI cameras, smart cockpit cameras, low-latency cameras, optical zoom cameras, and infrared thermal imaging cameras. Based on these camera modules, SGWRD offered solutions for multi-camera fusion imaging, ultra-low latency video transmission, and long-distance imaging, which can be widely applied to scenarios such as unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), AMRs for passenger and cargo transportation, exploration, UAV racing, surveillance, search and rescue, and long-distance observation.     As the first team in China to complete the design and mass production of digital coaxial cameras, SGWRD's 1MP-8MP GMSL camera modules attracted the attention of many professional visitors due to their advanced high-quality imaging technology. These camera modules are suitable for long-distance, low-latency, high-quality transmission scenarios and have been widely used in various vehicles, vehicle-road collaboration, UGVs, and more.   Additionally, in the exhibition area, SGWRD showcased six major categories of camera modules, including MIPI cameras, ultra-low latency cameras, thermal imaging cameras, and optical visible zoom cameras, fully demonstrating SGWRD's technical strength and innovation capability in high-quality imaging.   The MIPI cameras and ultra-low latency cameras exhibited by SGWRD garnered significant attention. MIPI cameras feature high optical precision, high reliability, and excellent temperature drift performance, making them suitable for applications requiring short-distance transmission, such as various robots, handheld devices, floor-cleaning robots, and AGVs. The ultra-low latency cameras feature HDR high dynamic range imaging, long-distance low-latency image transmission, and high-definition smooth display, enabling drone operators to achieve highly real-time, immersive visual experiences for tasks such as aerial photography and drone racing.     At the exhibition, SGWRD's thermal imaging cameras and optical zoom cameras attracted considerable interest and discussion. The thermal imaging cameras offer high sensitivity/uniformity, e...

After four years, the highly anticipated 2024 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition kicked off on April 25th. As a major event and landmark in the global automotive industry, it gathered over a thousand enterprises to compete on stage under the theme of "New Era, New Automobile", launching various new cars and technologies, and embarking on a journey to the vast new era of automobiles.   As a technology innovation company dedicated to providing high-quality images for intelligent driving and autonomous machines, SGWRD recently launched the industry's first in car camera module based on the latest OMNIVISION 8 million image sensor OX08D10, which can effectively solve the needs of advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) for higher resolution and image quality, and assist in the intelligent upgrading of the automotive industry.   OMNIVISION's latest 8 million image sensor   OX08D10 is the first brand new 2.1 micron TheiaCel using OMNIVISION™ An 8-megapixel CMOS image sensor utilizing next-generation Lateral Overflow Integrated Capacitor (LOFIC) and OmniVision's DCG technology ™ High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology can accurately capture LED lights and eliminate flickering artifacts under various driving conditions. With TheiaCel ™ Technology, OX08D10 can achieve HDR image capture within a range of 200 meters, achieving the best balance between SNR1 and dynamic range. In addition, OX08D10 also has industry-leading low light performance and low power consumption, with a volume 50% smaller than similar sensors. Image source: OMNIVISION official website   The camera module using the OX08D10 image sensor, with OMNIVISION's advanced TheiaCel technology, provides advantages in low light sensitivity, dynamic range (HDR), and LED flicker suppression (LFM), which are particularly suitable for automotive camera applications, especially in the fields of advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD).     ① Excellent low light performance   The camera module using OX08D10 image sensor can provide excellent image quality even in low light conditions, allowing the camera to effectively capture images in nighttime or other low light scenes, especially suitable for precise recognition of objects in low light scenarios in intelligent driving.   Image source: OMNIVISION official website     ② Wide High Dynamic Range (HDR)   The camera module using the OX08D10 image sensor has significantly improved its HDR performance, capturing detailed images in extremely bright or dark scenes, ensuring excellent image quality in tunnel scenes with varying brightness and darkness, and meeting the requirements for high-quality images in autonomous driving applications. Image source: OMNIVISION official website       ③ Excellent flicker suppression (LFM) performance   The camera module adopts the OX08D10 image...

SGWRD has recently released the first GMSL3 series camera module, SG8S-AR0820C-5300-GMSL3, which can be widely used in the fields of in-vehicle vision, advanced assisted driving and robotics.   GMSL2 (6 Gbit/s) is a recognised and reliable interface for automotive applications, and the new GMSL3 standard (12 Gbit/s) is ADI's third-generation Gigabit multimedia serial link. With this interface, image sensors can operate under the full MIPI CSI-2/D-PHY v1.2 specification (4 channels at 2.5 Gbps each), enabling vision systems to stream uncompressed, smooth video at up to 15 MP @ 36 fps or 4K @ 60 fps and over a single piece of coaxial cable (PoC), resulting in smooth, clear sensor fusion, real-time images or stereoscopic 3D imaging.   GMSL3 series camera is a new generation of high-definition digital coaxial GMSL3 camera module independently developed by SGWRD, the SG8S-AR0820C-5300-GMSL3 camera module is one of the excellent products, we will continue to higher pixel GMSL3 camera module.   SG8S-AR0820C-5300-GMSL3 Camera Module   SG8S-AR0820C-5300-GMSL3 camera module from SGWRD is powered by the latest GMSL3 serialiser MAX96793 using ONSEMI 8.3MP AR0820 RGGB image sensor equipped with 1/2-inch sensor and 2.1um pixel size with GEO GW5300 for ISP.   The camera module supports 3840x2160 resolution, 8 megapixels high, and outputs YUV422 format, which makes the whole camera's imaging clarity higher as well, which means it can see more details when identifying a target object, and can address the camera's need to acquire finer, high-quality images.         GMSL3 Development Evaluation Kit   As a partner of NVIDIA Elite Jetson, SGWRD relies on the software-driven technology on NVIDIA Jetson and always ensures the deep integration of SENSING cameras with the Jetson platform. The SG8S-AR0820C-5300-GMSL3 camera module can be applied to NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX&Nano development kit.   With the Jetson Orin NX&Nano Development Kit GMSL3 adapter board developed by SGWRD, 2 SG8S-AR0820C-5300-GMSL3 cameras can be connected to NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX&Nano modules at the same time and are fully compatible with the development kit.   < Jetson Orin-based GMSL3 Camera Development Kit >   SGWRD's GMSL3 camera module development kit based on Jetson Orin NX&Nano is mainly designed to provide AI practitioners, development enthusiasts, and eco-partners in various industries with a development platform to quickly build a GMSL3 camera, so that they can easily develop a variety of applications suitable for their own learning and research.   The development kit can meet the vision needs of customers in machine vision, industrial inspection and other applications of complex scene imaging and highly detailed images.  

In the era of intelligence, various imaging and vision technologies play an increasingly important role in automotive intelligent driving, industrial automation, robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT), and they are the key drivers of recognition and perception systems and vision-based artificial intelligence.   As a technological innovative company with imaging and vision technologies at its core, SGWRD focuses on the research, development and application of imaging products and vision solutions. Recently SGWRD has released the NVIDIA Jetson Orin-based 120dB High Dynamic 4 Lane CSI-2 MIPI Camera - SG2- IMX390C-MIPI, which can be applied to machine vision, industrial inspection and other scenes.   SENSING High Dynamic 4 Lane CSI-2 MIPI Camera The SG2-IMX390C-MIPI camera is a high-dynamic MIPI camera independently developed by SGWRD, using a SONY IMX390 RGGB image sensor, equipped with a 1/2.7-inch sensor and 3.0 µm pixel size. The camera achieves a dynamic range of more than 120dB, making it easy to acquire stable, highly detailed images even in scenes with high-speed motion and strong contrasts between light and dark. Combined with LED anti-flicker technology, the camera captures details in both bright and dark areas, and improves the recognition of important signals and markers in a large number of scenes.     G2-IMX390C-MIPI camera with 4 Lane MIPI CSI-2 interface design, can be installed 15/22Pin FPC cable, the output of uncompressed RAW data, an effective solution to the camera in the complexity of the scene image of the need to obtain uncompressed high-quality, high-pixel images.     With different fields of view, apertures and focal lengths for customers to choose from, in addition to customisation services according to customers' needs. The overall dimensions of the camera are only 20x35x25mm and weighs about 50g, making it very compact and easy to install.   The SG2-IMX390C-MIPI camera can be used in a wide range of applications such as machine vision, industrial inspection, driver assistance, and aerospace. It can effectively address the camera's need to acquire uncompressed, high-quality, high signal-to-noise-ratio images of complex and changing scenes, as well as to enable flexible and efficient large-volume data transfers between cameras in a variety of modes.   Development Kit based on NVIDIA Jetson Orin   As a partner of NVIDIA Elite Jetson,SGWRD, relying on the ISP tuning technology on NVIDIA Jetson, always ensures the deep integration of SENSING cameras with the Jetson platform. The MIPI camera module launched this time is a 2-megapixel SONY IMX390 RGGB camera that can be applied to NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano. Moriyun will continue to introduce more MIPI camera modules that support the full range of Jetson Orin official development kits.     The Jetson Orin Nano Development Kit serves as a new benchmark for entry-level edge AI and robotics with extremely good arithmetic ...

In the intelligence area , the application of technologies such as assisted autonomous driving/autonomous machines has accelerated the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, and the visual perception technology, which acts as the "eyes , has become more important As traditional RGB cameras are easily affected by light conditions, the images captured in dark environment are not effective. The RGBlR camera can perfectly solve the above problems by adopting RGBIR technology, which can capture both RGB color and lR images at the same time, it has both daytime and nighttime visibility, and can provide all-weather high-quality image data support for visual perception technology.   SGWRD Smart RGBIR Camera Recently, SGWRD with its own full-stack technology capability and rich mass production experience in smart driving high quality imaging, combined with the company's industry strengths in smart driving and perceptual imaging, launched the industry's first.     RGBIR camera SG5-0X05BIR-4000-GMSL2 module that can be used for al-weather smart identification and in-cockpit monitoring. This camera is developed by SGWRD using OmnivisionOX05B1S image sensor, OAX4000 image processor and Maxim Max9295A GMSL serializer, and outputs uncompressed YUV422@8bit, which can effectively solve the needs of high performance operation and simplicity, small size, low power consumption and low cost of the camera under various lighting conditions lt can effectively address the needs of high performance operation, simplicity, small size, low power consumption and low cost in various lighting conditions.   Equipped with OX05B1S image sensor, the RGBIR camera has 2.2 micron ultra-small pixel size and high NIR sensitivity. With 5MP global exposure and wide-angle RGB&IR image effect, it can achieve high quality image capture even in dark lighting environment and wide viewing angle for all-weather intelligent identification monitoring. The camera also supports AA and AB frame dual working modes: in AA mode, it outputs 30fps frame rate RGB images when the scene brightness is greater than the brightness threshold, and automatically switches to output 30fos frame rate lR images when the scene is less than the brightness threshold; in AB frame mode, A frame outputs 30fos frame rate RGB images; B frame outputs 30fps frame rate IR images.       Night scene IR effect & day scene RGB effect   Currently, this RGBIR camera launched by SENSING meets the material selection of vehicle specification.lt s exterior dimensions are 28.8 x 44.2 x 20mm and its weight is less than 50g. The compact and delicate housing design makes the camera look very compact and convenient as a whole, and it is also easier to install.   It is very suitable for cockpit safety monitoring, and can clearly observe the driver and passengers even under restricted lighting conditions, achieving the perfect integration of DMS camera and OMS camera for in-ve...

As artificial intelligence and robotics technology continue to advance, stereo depth cameras are increasingly being utilized as a crucial sensor in various robotic systems. As an indispensable perception device for robots, stereo depth cameras provide high-precision depth information, enabling robots to perform tasks such as environment perception, stereo vision, posture recognition, intelligent navigation, human-computer interaction, and target tracking.     SGWRD Falcon-Zx Series Stereo Vision Cameras   Recently, SGWRD has leveraged its technical expertise and product experience in high-quality AI imaging to launch the Falcon-Zx series of stereo vision cameras, designed specifically for robotic applications. This product is composed of two IR image sensors, one RGB image sensor, one infrared speckle projector, and one IMU, all supported by a USB 3.0 interface in a 3D stereo camera.   The SGWRD Falcon-Zx series stereo vision cameras utilize an active stereo vision principle to capture depth information more accurately. This series not only provides high-resolution and high-frame-rate image data but also delivers excellent imaging performance, offering high-quality images across various application scenarios. This ensures that AI robots maintain clear vision in diverse environments.   The Falcon-ZF stereo vision camera within the Falcon-Zx series supports both active stereo technology for 3D imaging based on structured light and passive stereo technology based on visible light. It can achieve depth measurement over a range of up to 25 meters, aiding robots in reliably perceiving their surroundings in complex and dynamic environments.   The SGWRD Falcon-Zx series stereo vision cameras can output image data at a maximum resolution of 1280x800@30fps. The IR and RGB image sensors use global shutter technology to minimize motion artifacts, ensuring high-quality perception performance even in high-speed movement environments. Additionally, the stereo camera integrates a 6-axis IMU, providing robots with high-precision 3D positioning data across various application scenarios.   ▲ SGWRD Falcon-Zx Series Stereo Camera Image Effects   The SGWRD Falcon-Zx series stereo cameras combine stereo vision with an RGB camera. The RGB image data offers additional support and information for robot perception and decision-making, enabling robots to capture features such as color and shape of target objects for more precise identification and grasping, thereby meeting the demand for more flexible robotic operations.     In terms of design, the SGWRD Falcon-Zx series stereo vision cameras feature a compact design, with dimensions of 90.75x25x30mm, making them highly adaptable and seamlessly integrable into more robotic and spatial perception applications. Moreover, these stereo vision cameras are widely applicable for AGV/AMR, drone obstacle avoidance, navigation, and other similar uses.   Falcon-Zx S...