Switch from ON Semiconductor CCD (e.g. KAI-29050) to CMOS sensors [AN201909]

Sensors from ON Semiconductor: 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 the discontinuation of all its CCD sensors as of 2020. Users who utilize these sensors must therefore switch to CMOS sensors. In this application note we present you with an overview of alternative cameras with CMOS sensors.

Introduction

CMOS sensors have been available for many years and have proven their effectiveness in many applications. The latest CMOS sensor developments have considerably improved the image quality, resolution, and performance and thus also allow them to be used in applications in which CCD sensors were previously been used. Typical advantages of CMOS sensors include high frame rates, the flexible reading out of the sensor (ROI – region of interest), and low power consumption. In addition, they feature exceptionally limited noise, excellent homogeneity, and a high dynamic range and SNR (signal-noise ratio). In addition, the sensitivity has been improved, allowing very short or longer shutter speeds. Compared to CCD sensors, CMOS sensors therefore provide a significantly better price-performance ratio and allow a wide range of applications.

With the announcement of ON Semiconductor (formerly TrueSense/Kodak) in October 2019 that they plan to discontinue their CCD sensors as of 2020, users are now faced with switching to alternative CMOS cameras. This offers them the opportunity of utilizing the many advantages of CMOS sensors in applications.

For more than 20 years we have been offering our customers around the world high-performance digital cameras. With our extensive portfolio and expertise in CMOS and CCD sensor technology, we understand your requirements and are glad to advise you in finding the optimal solution for your application.

Overview of ON Semiconductor CCD sensors and CMOS alternatives

There will not always be an exact 1:1 alternative CMOS camera replacement for every CCD camera. In addition to the sensor characteristics, the camera characteristics and camera functions must also be considered.

The following overview provides you with possible alternative CMOS cameras.

Resolution	ON Semiconductor CCD-sensor	Characteristics	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
1.9 MP	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
2 MP	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
4 MP	KAI-04050	2336 × 1752, 5.5 µm, 1", 32 fps	LX cameras with ams CMV8000 LX and CX cameras with Sony IMX250
8.1 MP	KAI-08050	3296 × 2472, 5.5 µm, 4/3", 16 fps	LX cameras with ams CMV8000
16 MP	KAI-16050	4896 × 3264, 5.5 µm, 32 mm, 8 fps	LX cameras with ON Semiconductor PYTHON 25K LX cameras with ams CMV20000
16 MP	KAI-16070	4864 × 3232, 7.4 µm, 43 mm, 8 fps	LX cameras with ams CMV20000 LX cameras with ams CMV50000
29 MP	KAI-29050	6576 × 4384, 5.5 µm, 43 mm, 4 fps	LX cameras with ams CMV50000
47 MP	KAI-47051	8040 × 5360, 5.5 µm, 57 mm, 7 fps	LX cameras with ams CMV50000
48 MP	KAI-43140	7920 × 6004, 4.5 µm, 46 mm, 5 fps	LX cameras with ams CMV50000
50 MP	KAI-50140	10440 × 4800, 4.5 µm, 52 mm, 4 fps	Please contact our sales department.