Cirrus Logic Introduces New Industrial Imaging Products for High-Precision Scan Applications

Key Terms

analog front-end technical

An analog front-end (AFE) is the set of electronic circuits that take real-world signals — such as sound, light, pressure, or bio-signals — and condition them (by amplifying, filtering and converting to a form a digital processor can use). Think of it as the device’s sensory and pre-processing stage, like the ears and microphone system before the brain interprets sound. For investors, AFE design affects product accuracy, power use, component cost and time-to-market, so it can materially influence a device’s competitiveness and profit margin.

machine vision technical

Machine vision is technology that allows computers and machines to see, interpret, and analyze visual information from the world, much like how human eyes and brains work together. It enables automated systems to recognize objects, read signs, or inspect products without human help. For investors, machine vision is important because it drives advancements in automation and artificial intelligence, influencing industries and business efficiency.

led driver technical

An LED driver is an electronic power supply that controls the amount of electricity delivered to light-emitting diodes so they operate safely and at the intended brightness. Investors care because it is a critical component in lighting, displays, and many consumer or industrial products—changes in driver technology, supply constraints, or cost shifts can affect manufacturers’ margins, product performance, and adoption rates. Think of it as the regulated adapter or dimmer that keeps LED lights working reliably.

lvds technical

LVDS (low-voltage differential signaling) is an electrical standard for sending high-speed data between chips or devices using a pair of wires that carry opposite voltages to cancel noise. Think of it like a balanced two-lane road where opposite traffic keeps the path stable and fast. Investors care because LVDS affects product performance, power use, and compatibility in markets like chips, displays, and networking, influencing manufacturers’ costs, design choices, and competitive edge.

High-performance, integrated analog front‑end ICs built for faster, more accurate commercial and industrial imaging

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS) today announced the launch of a new family of industrial imaging integrated circuits (ICs) designed for high-precision scanning systems. This expands Cirrus Logic’s industrial portfolio and delivers a high-performance, highly integrated analog front-end solution for multi-function printers, scanners, and advanced industrial imaging platforms.

Designed for applications ranging from office and home scanners to industrial flatbed systems and machine vision scanning platforms, the new imaging ICs capture and process LED reflections from scanned objects to produce accurate digital representations. This product family supports multi-lens and multi-channel scanning architectures used across a wide range of industrial and commercial imaging systems.

Demand for precision imaging technologies continues to accelerate as commercial and industrial segments adopt more digital imaging hardware driven by broader use of machine-vision cameras, inspection systems, and integrated imaging platforms within industrial automation. This growth reflects increasing requirements for accuracy, speed and integrated signal processing solutions—which this new industrial imaging family addresses.

As an extension of Cirrus Logic’s mixed-signal products, the new imaging ICs deliver higher performance through a redesigned SAR ADC architecture, enabling faster scan times, improved system efficiency and lower system costs. Integrated LED driver functionality, typically implemented as a discrete component, reduces complexity while providing a more streamlined design path for OEMs.

The introduction of this product family fills a major gap in the industrial imaging market, where suppliers have limited options for high-performance scanning solutions. These imaging ICs provide OEMs with a scalable platform for deployment in products across performance tiers and channels, to deliver a variety of imaging systems and use cases.

“Across the imaging market, customers are under pressure to deliver greater precision without adding system complexity, especially as scanning platforms become more connected, data‑driven, and intelligent,” said Jonny Whyte, Product Marketing Manager, Industrial Applications, Cirrus Logic. “Our new industrial imaging ICs solve this need by delivering precision analog performance and ultra‑low‑latency conversion in an integrated solution. We’ve combined Cirrus Logic’s mixed-signal expertise with more functionality and higher performance. Ultimately, this helps our customers simplify system design and reduce BOM costs.”

Cirrus Logic’s new industrial imaging IC family brings advanced imaging capabilities to the multi-function scanner market, commercial and enterprise scanning platforms, and industrial imaging systems, including flatbed scanning and high-precision surface inspections. Customers include leading global imaging OEMs, with broad adoption expected across industrial and commercial imaging markets.

• CS82L41 – Single-channel analog front-end IC with CMOS data output
• CS82L44 – Four-channel analog front-end IC with CMOS/LVDS data output
• CS82L46 – Six-channel analog front-end IC with CMOS/LVDS data output

Availability

Samples are available now for the new Cirrus Logic Industrial Imaging IC family of CS82L41, CS82L44, and CS82L46. Learn more at cirrus.com.

About Cirrus Logic

Cirrus Logic, Inc. develops high-precision, low-power analog and mixed-signal processing solutions for a broad range of consumer and industrial applications. With a focus on power efficiency, performance, and system integration, Cirrus Logic enables next-generation devices across audio, sensing, haptics, and emerging application markets. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Learn more at cirrus.com.

Cirrus Logic, Cirrus, and the Cirrus Logic logo are registered trademarks of Cirrus Logic, Inc.

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