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Mingjiada Supply SONY IMX560, IMX556 And IMX570 Time Of Flight Image Sensor

Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd. — Long-term supplier of Sony back-illuminated Time-of-Flight (ToF) distance image sensors, including the IMX560, IMX556 and IMX570 series. These products cover high-precision, high-speed distance measurement from long to short ranges. Mingjiada Electronics maintains stock of mainstream models and supports both small-batch samples and large-volume orders. Relying on an efficient logistics system, we ensure rapid product delivery.

[SONY] Back-illuminated Time-of-Flight (ToF) Distance Image Sensors
1. Overview:
ToF (Time-of-Flight) distance image sensors project light generated by light sources such as lasers or LEDs onto an object and measure the distance to the object by detecting the time difference between the emission of the light and its reflection back to the sensor. They can not only capture images in the X and Y directions but also acquire information in the Z direction, thereby enabling perception of three-dimensional space.
2. Features:
The dToF method for long-range distance measurement and the high-speed, high-resolution iToF method
Direct ToF (dToF)
- This method measures the time difference between the light emitted by the light source and the light detected after it has been reflected by the object. SPAD (Single Photon Avalanche Diode) technology may be utilised in the pixels. As this method can detect faint light, it is capable of measuring objects at long distances.
Indirect ToF (iToF)
- This method accumulates the charge generated by reflected light within each pixel and measures distance by detecting the phase difference relative to the time of emission. Utilising a conventional CMOS image sensor structure, this method enables the acquisition of high-resolution 3D images in a compact form factor.

IMX560 – SPAD ToF distance sensor, 1/2.9-inch, approximately 100,000 pixels, capable of capturing distance information over long distances and wide areas
Mingjiada Electronics recommended model:
Model: IMX560-AAMV
Pixels: SPAD (Single Photon Avalanche Diode) pixels
Image size: 6.25 mm diagonal (1/2.9-inch)
Effective pixels: 597 (H) × 168 (V) (approx. 100,000 SPAD pixels)
Pixel size: 10.08 µm (H) × 10.08 µm (V)
Cell Size: 3 (H) × 3 (V) SPAD pixels (i.e. 199 (H) × 56 (V) cells)
Maximum Frame Rate: 100 frames/s*1
Recommended Light Source Wavelengths: 850 nm, 905 nm, 940 nm, etc.
Photon detection efficiency: 24% (905 nm)
Sampling frequency: 1 GHz / 0.5 GHz
Output interface: MIPI CSI-2 (4-lane / 2-lane)
Output mode: Line mode / Matrix mode*2
Package: 152-pin BGA, 15.35 mm (H) × 15.65 mm (V)

The IMX556/IMX570 are compact, high-resolution back-illuminated Indirect Time-of-Flight (hereinafter referred to as iToF) distance imaging sensors for industrial equipment, utilising Sony’s sensor and ranging technologies. They are capable of capturing images at a wide range of distances, from far to near. As compact sensors capable of acquiring accurate distance images, they not only provide the ranging functionality required to assist the autonomous operation of AGVs and AMRs, but can also be utilised in a wide range of fields and applications, including forklift pallet detection, load recognition, fruit picking and automated milking robots.

Mingjiada Electronics recommended models:
IMX556 – iToF-type distance image sensor, 1/2-inch, approx. 300,000 pixels
Models: IMX556PLR-C, IMX556PLR1-C
Resolution: 0.3M 0.3M
Effective pixels: 642 (H) × 484 (V)
Optical size (inches): 1/2
Maximum frame rate: 60 fps (VGA resolution)
Recommended light source wavelength: 850 nm or 940 nm
Pixel size: 10 µm × 10 µm
Modulation frequency: 4–100 MHz
Interface: MIPI

IMX570 — iToF-type distance image sensor, 1/4.5-inch, approx. 300,000 pixels
Model: IMX570PLR-C, IMX570PLR1-RG
Resolution: 0.3M
Effective pixels: 648 (H) × 488 (V)
Optical size (inches): 1/4.5
Maximum frame rate: 56 fps (VGA resolution)
Recommended light source wavelength: 850 nm or 940 nm
Pixel size: 5 µm × 5 µm
Modulation frequency: 2–120 MHz
Interface: MIPI

For further information on [SONY] Time-of-Flight distance image sensors or to enquire about sample prices, please visit the Mingjiada Electronics website (https://www.integrated-ic.com/) for more supply details.