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Supply Sony Ultraviolet Image Sensor:IMX487-AAMJ-C,IMX487-AAMJ1-RG

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I. Differences between Sony UV image sensors and key hardware specifications

The entire IMX487 series features a 2/3-inch sensor format and 8.13-megapixel resolution, specifically designed for the UV spectrum covering the deep UV band from 200nm to 400nm. Based on Sony’s proprietary back-illuminated Pregius S process, the photosensitive structure is optimised for UV imaging. The key difference between the two models lies in the configuration of the sealing glass:

The IMX487-AAMJ-C (Standard Version) comes with a fixed optical glass cover as standard, utilising standard industrial packaging, making it the preferred choice for conventional UV camera solutions; it features 2,856 (H) × 2,848 (V) effective pixels and a pixel size of 2.74μm × 2.74μm, global shutter architecture, with high-speed output of 194 fps at 8-bit full-pixel resolution, 193 fps at 10-bit, and 127 fps at 12-bit; equipped with SLVS/SLVS-EC high-speed data interfaces; analogue power supply 3.3V/2.9V, digital 1.1V, interface 1.8V; low power consumption suitable for embedded UV device development.

The IMX487-AAMJ1-RG (removable glass version) features a sensor chip with identical specifications; its core pixels, frame rate and spectral parameters are exactly the same as the AAMJ-C. It is equipped with a removable sealed optical glass, allowing customers to replace UV filters and customise optical paths as required, making it suitable for specialised inspection equipment requiring modified lens optical paths or deep-ultraviolet detection without glass.

Key Technical Highlights

High-Sensitivity Deep-UV Imaging: The imaging unit utilises optical materials with high UV transmittance and a specifically optimised UV light-receiving structure. Sensitivity is maximised across the 200–400 nm UV spectrum, with significantly reduced dark-state noise and low interference from visible light, enabling clear imaging of faint UV spots;

Distortion-free Global Shutter Capture: The entire range features a global shutter design, completely eliminating motion blur. It delivers distortion-free imaging of high-speed assembly line materials, dynamic discharge arcs and rapidly moving workpieces, making it ideal for automated high-speed production line inspection scenarios;

High-resolution precision detection: Achieves 8.13 million industrial-grade pixels within a 2/3-inch format, setting the benchmark for UV sensors of this specification; fully captures minute scratches, fine discharge points and sub-micron defects in semiconductors.

II. Mainstream Application Scenarios

Leveraging outstanding UV imaging performance, these two sensors are widely deployed across multiple industrial inspection sectors and serve as the mainstream standard chips for domestic UV industrial cameras:

Precision semiconductor process inspection: UV inspection for wafer lithography defects, encapsulation resin flaws, and chip surface contamination;

Recyclable material sorting: Sorting and screening of waste plastics, glass and resins, utilising automated sorting based on differences in UV absorption rates between materials;

Power Infrastructure Inspection: UV detection of partial discharges in high-voltage cables and substation equipment; inspection of ageing hazards in outdoor overhead power lines;

Component Quality Inspection: Flaw detection of fine scratches, missing adhesive and coating defects in precision hardware and transparent plastics;

Research and Life Sciences: Laboratory UV micro-imaging, biological fluorescence observation and specialised spectral analysis.