The Hyperlux™ ID iToF Series extends the range of depth measurements up to 30 metres to increase productivity and safety in industrial environments.

Onsemi has launched the Hyperlux™ ID Series, the industry’s first real-time, indirect time-of-flight (iToF) sensor delivering high-precision long-distance measurements and 3D imaging of fast-moving objects. Using onsemi’s new proprietary global shutter pixel architecture and on-board storage, the Hyperlux ID family can capture an entire scene and simultaneously process the depth measurement in real time. Eliminating the limitations of standard iToF sensors, this innovative approach provides depth sensing of up to 30 metres, or 4 times more than standard iToF sensors, within a smaller form factor. The sensor family can produce both a monochrome (black-and-white) image and depth information at the same time. By combining these two outputs, the sensor can provide a comprehensive view of the environment without the need for separate sensors for visual and depth data.

As a result, the Hyperlux ID family offers a simplified design, the longest depth sensing in the industry, operation in dynamic scene conditions and the ability to capture fast-moving objects, which was not previously possible.

As automation and robotics become widespread in industrial markets, the ability to obtain highly precise depth information quickly and efficiently is becoming critical to increasing productivity and safety in these complex environments. Until now, however, the use of iToF sensors has remained limited due to minimum range, poor performance in harsh light and the inability to calculate depth on moving objects.

Capable of making precise measurements on moving objects and high-resolution images, the Hyperlux ID family can help reduce errors and downtime and lower operating costs by optimising processes in production systems. In addition, it can enhance facial recognition, gesture detection and 3D video conferencing in commercial applications.

The Hyperlux ID family offers an ideal solution for a wide range of industrial environments:

Automation and robotics: Object detection for better navigation and collision avoidance to increase safety on factory floors.

Manufacturing and quality control: Measure the volume and shape of objects, detect defects and ensure that products meet quality standards.

Logistics and material handling: Measure the positions, dimensions and fill ratios of pallets and cargo to optimise storage and handling processes.

Access control systems: Highly detailed and accurate facial recognition for payment terminals, home and commercial entry systems and more.

Agriculture and farming: Help monitor crop growth and health by measuring plant height, detecting diseases and optimising irrigation and fertilisation processes.