Omnivision Intros Image Sensor Duo Targeting Industrial and Transportation

Omnivision has introduced two backside-illuminated (BSI) global shutter CMOS image sensors for industrial imaging applications. Omnivision has released the 12-megapixel OG12S10 targeting factory automation and intelligent transportation systems, while the 5-megapixel OG05D focuses on compact machine vision cameras and robotics.

Omnivision introduces its new global shutter CMOS image sensors: the 12MP OG12S10 (left) and the 5MP OG05D (right).

Both sensors use global shutter technology, which exposes all pixels simultaneously rather than scanning the image one row at a time. This helps prevent distortion when capturing moving objects. The sensors also incorporate Omnivision's Nyxel near-infrared (NIR) technology and high dynamic range (HDR) capabilities, although their resolutions, pixel sizes and frame rates differ.

OG12S10: Higher Resolution for Industrial Imaging

The OG12S10 is a 12MP global shutter sensor with a 4096 × 3072 resolution and 3.45 µm pixels. It uses Omnivision's PureCel Plus-S stacked BSI architecture and can capture images with exposure times as short as 1 µs. That short exposure time is useful in factory automation and intelligent transportation systems, where parts or vehicles may be moving at high speeds. By shortening the exposure time, the sensor can reduce motion blur and capture clearer images of objects moving through an inspection or monitoring system.

Omnivision’s OG12S10 can support high-speed motion captures with an exposure time of just 1 microsecond. Image used courtesy of Adobe Stock (licensed).

The sensor can capture up to 75 frames per second (fps) at 10-bit output, 50 fps at 12-bit, and 37.5 fps when using dual conversion gain (DCG) HDR. It also has a 74 dB dynamic range, a 20,000-electron full-well capacity and 2.8-electron read noise in DCG mode. Essentially, HDR helps the camera pick up details in both bright and dark areas, while DCG gives it more flexibility when dealing with different lighting conditions.

Omnivision also includes its Nyxel technology to improve near-infrared sensitivity. The company reports a quantum efficiency of 60% at 850 nm and up to 40% at 940 nm, meaning the sensor can make better use of infrared light reaching its pixels. This comes in handy for inspection equipment that uses infrared illumination or operates where visible lighting isn't always consistent. Combined with the global shutter and HDR features, it gives engineers a way to capture moving objects without as much distortion or loss of detail.

The OG12S10 also has a shutter efficiency of 106 dB and supports 10-, 12- and 14-bit RAW output through sub-LVDS or four-lane MIPI interfaces. Omnivision lists 3D machine vision, industrial barcode scanning and intelligent transportation equipment among its applications. The sensor is expected to begin sampling in November 2026, with mass production planned for the fourth quarter.

OG05D: Smaller Pixels and Faster Frame Rates

The OG05D global shutter sensor will feature a 5MP global shutter sensor with 2.2 µm pixels and a resolution of 2592 × 1944. According to Omnivision, it is the industry's first global shutter HDR sensor with pixels this small. The smaller pixels allow Omnivision to use a more compact optical format without sacrificing the sensor's 5MP resolution or HDR capabilities.

Omnivision's OG05D targets machine vision applications ranging from industrial barcode scanning to cameras used in humanoid robotics.

The sensor uses a 1/2.525-inch optical format and a 56-pin chip-scale package. Omnivision reports that it is 30% smaller and 143% faster than its previous-generation sensors. It operates at up to 146 fps in linear mode without crypto processing, or 130 fps in linear mode with crypto enabled. Both single-exposure DCG HDR and three-exposure HDR operate at 60 fps.

The OG05D also combines Nyxel NIR technology with HDR, low power consumption and on-chip RGB-IR processing. For robotic vision systems, this combination is useful because cameras may need to operate continuously while dealing with changing lighting conditions. HDR helps maintain image detail when a robot moves between bright and dark areas, while NIR sensitivity supports imaging under limited visible light. Lower power consumption is particularly useful in compact or battery-powered equipment, where power and heat need to be managed.

The OG05D supports color, monochrome and RGB-IR configurations, with 10-, 12-, 14- and 16-bit HDR RAW output through a four-lane MIPI interface. Intended applications include industrial barcode scanners, logistics equipment, compact AI cameras and humanoid robotics, including cameras used to collect training data. Sampling is underway, with mass production planned for Q4 2026.

Omnivision’s two new sensors offer different options for industrial imaging. The OG12S10 focuses on higher resolution and short exposure times, while the OG05D provides faster frame rates in a smaller package. Both include global shutter, HDR and near-infrared capabilities, giving engineers options depending on the speed, lighting and space requirements of their applications.

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