The MT9V033 sensor allows a camera to capture crisp images and video by separating the bright background from the darker foreground through a controlled exposure method, Aptina said. Because the sensor is a wide-VGA (720 by 480 pixels), it allows more details of a scene to be monitored and with its high-speed capabilities — up to 60 frames per second at full resolution — the video delivers crisp details. In addition, the sensor's state-of-the-art shutter control, leveraging Aptina's proprietary TrueSNAP (Shutter Node Active Pixel) technology, reduces image smearing or tearing when capturing fast-moving objects.

The sensor has a 1/3-inch form factor that easily fits into the popular optical format for video surveillance applications. The sensor also incorporates a context switching feature, allowing two applications with separate imaging needs to run from a single source, and an enhanced near-infra-red (NIR) capability, especially important when there is insufficient light to see.

Pricing: Less than $10 per piece in volume.
Product information: image sensors

Aptina Imaging, www.aptina.com