HDR sensor improves automotive cabin monitoring

Joining Omnivision’s Nyxel NIR line, the OX05C1S global-shutter HDR image sensor targets in-cabin driver and occupant monitoring systems (DMS and OMS). The 5-Mpixel sensor, with 2.2-µm backside-illuminated pixels, captures clear images of the entire cabin, enhancing algorithm accuracy even under challenging high-brightness conditions.

The OX05C1S leverages Nyxel technology to achieve high quantum efficiency at the 940-nm NIR wavelength, improving DMS and OMS performance in low-light environments. On-chip RGB-IR separation reduces the need for a dedicated image signal processor and backend processing.

With package dimensions of 6.61×5.34 mm, the OX05C1S is 30% smaller than the previous-generation OX05B (7.94×6.34 mm), providing greater mechanical design flexibility for in-cabin camera integration. Lens compatibility with the OX05B enables reuse of existing optics, simplifying system upgrades and reducing overall design cost.

The OX05C1S sensor is offered in both color filter array (RGB-IR) and monochrome configurations. Samples are available now, with mass production scheduled for 2026.

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