US EditionSony Unveils High-Resolution SPAD Sensor for Automotive LiDAR
- Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation announced the IMX479 SPAD depth sensor designed for automotive LiDAR systems on June 11, 2025.
- This release responds to rising demands for advanced driver assistance and Level 3 automated driving, which require precise and fast object detection.
- The IMX479 features 520 dToF pixels, a frame rate up to 20 fps, 0.05-degree vertical angular resolution, and can detect objects up to 300 meters accurately.
- Sony stated the sensor's detection accuracy improves 2.7 times over conventional products, with a distance resolution of 5 cm and reliable performance even in bright light over 100,000 lux.
- This sensor advances automotive LiDAR technology and supports safer and more reliable mobility by enabling enhanced object recognition in complex driving environments.
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