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Sony Unveils High-Resolution SPAD Sensor for Automotive LiDAR
- Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation revealed the IMX479, a time-of-flight sensor featuring 520 distance-measurement pixels, designed for use in automotive LiDAR applications, with sample units expected to be available in Autumn 2025.
- This release responds to growing demand for advanced driver assistance and automated driving technologies that require higher speed and resolution.
- The IMX479 sensor achieves 20 fps with 520 dToF pixels, 0.05-degree vertical angular resolution, and detects objects up to 300 meters, enhancing detection accuracy by 2.7 times.
- Sony stated the sensor’s capabilities support Level 3 automated driving, enabling autonomous control under specific conditions and contributing to safer, more reliable mobility.
- This sensor sets a new benchmark for high-resolution automotive LiDAR and positions Sony as a key contributor to the evolution of autonomous vehicle technologies.
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