Switching from ON Semiconductor CCD (e.g. KAI-29050) to CMOS Sensors [AN201909]
ON Semiconductor Sensors: KAI-29050, KAI-01050, KAI-02050, KAI-02150, KAI-04050, KAI-08050, KAI-16050, KAI-16070, KAI-29050, KAI-43140, KAI-47051, KAI-50140
In October 2019, ON Semiconductor (formerly TrueSense/Kodak) announced that it would discontinue all CCD sensors by 2020. Users using these sensors must switch to CMOS sensors. In this application note, we provide an overview of alternative cameras with CMOS sensors.
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CMOS sensors have been on the market for many years and have proven their effectiveness in many applications. Recent CMOS sensor developments have significantly increased image quality, resolution and performance, enabling their use in applications where CCD sensors were previously used. Typical advantages of CMOS sensors include high frame rates, flexible readout of the sensor (ROI – region of interest) and low energy consumption. They also feature extremely limited noise, excellent uniformity, and high dynamic range and SNR (signal-to-noise ratio). Their sensitivity has also been increased, allowing very short or long exposure times. CMOS sensors therefore offer a significantly better price-performance ratio compared to CCD sensors and can be used in a wide range of applications.
With ON Semiconductor (formerly TrueSense/Kodak) announcing in October 2019 that it plans to discontinue CCD sensors by 2020, users are now forced to switch to alternative CMOS cameras. This transition provides an opportunity for users to leverage the many advantages of CMOS sensors in their applications.
For over 20 years, we have been providing high-performance digital cameras to our customers worldwide. With our broad portfolio and expertise in CMOS and CCD sensor technologies, we understand your requirements and will be happy to advise you in finding the most suitable solution for your application.
Overview of ON Semiconductor CCD Sensors and CMOS Alternatives
A fully compatible CMOS camera alternative may not always be available for every CCD camera. In addition to sensor features, camera features and camera functions should also be taken into account.
The following overview provides you with information about possible alternative CMOS cameras.
| resolution | ON Semiconductor CCD Sensor | Features | Alternative CMOS Cameras |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 MP | KAI-01050 | 1024 × 1024, 5.5 µm, 1/2″, 120 fps | LX cameras with ams CMV2000 LX and CX cameras with Sony IMX252 |
| 1.9MP | KAI-02050 | 1600 × 1200, 5.5 µm, 2/3″, 68 fps | LX cameras with ams CMV2000 LX and CX cameras with Sony IMX252 LX and CX cameras with Sony IMX250 |
| 2MP | KAI-02150 | 1920 × 1080, 5.5 µm, 2/3″, 64 fps | LX cameras with ams CMV2000 LX and CX cameras with Sony IMX252 LX and CX cameras with Sony IMX250 |
| 4MP | KAI-04050 | 2336 × 1752, 5.5 µm, 1″, 32 fps | LX cameras with ams CMV8000 LX and CX cameras with Sony IMX250 |
| 8.1MP | KAI-08050 | 3296 × 2472, 5.5 µm, 4/3″, 16 fps | LX cameras with ams CMV8000 |
| 16MP | KAI-16050 | 4896 × 3264, 5.5 µm, 32 mm, 8 fps | LX cameras with ON Semiconductor PYTHON 25K LX cameras with ams CMV20000 |
| 16MP | KAI-16070 | 4864 × 3232, 7.4 µm, 43 mm, 8 fps | LX cameras with ams CMV20000 LX cameras with ams CMV50000 |
| 29MP | KAI-29050 | 6576 × 4384, 5.5 µm, 43 mm, 4 fps | LX cameras with ams CMV50000 |
| 47MP | KAI-47051 | 8040 × 5360, 5.5 µm, 57 mm, 7 fps | LX cameras with ams CMV50000 |
| 48MP | KAI-43140 | 7920 × 6004, 4.5 µm, 46 mm, 5 fps | LX cameras with ams CMV50000 |
| 50MP | KAI-50140 | 10440 × 4800, 4.5 µm, 52 mm, 4 fps | Please contact our sales department. |
