Teledyne e2v announces new high-speed sensor with extended sensitivity in NIR wavelengths
Teledyne e2v has introduced Lince5M™ NIR, a high-speed CMOS image sensor with enhanced performance in both visible and near-infrared wavelengths. This 5.2-megapixel monochrome sensor features a 250 fps frame rate and 35% Quantum Efficiency at 850 nm, making it ideal for applications requiring high-speed imaging in low-light conditions.
Building on the established Lince5M platform, the new sensor offers a dynamic range of 55 dB in standard mode and over 100 dB in High Dynamic Range mode. It comes in a 28 x 28 mm ceramic package with a 1-inch optical format compatible with C-mount lenses, and operates in temperatures from -40°C to 125°C.
The Lince5M NIR targets applications including motion capture, sport analytics, industrial metrology, retinal imaging, and traffic monitoring. It will be showcased at Vision China in Shanghai from March 26-28, 2025.
Teledyne e2v ha introdotto il Lince5M™ NIR, un sensore di immagine CMOS ad alta velocità con prestazioni migliorate nelle lunghezze d'onda visibili e nel vicino infrarosso. Questo sensore monocromatico da 5,2 megapixel presenta una frequenza di 250 fps e una Quantum Efficiency del 35% a 850 nm, rendendolo ideale per applicazioni che richiedono immagini ad alta velocità in condizioni di scarsa illuminazione.
Basato sulla consolidata piattaforma Lince5M, il nuovo sensore offre un range dinamico di 55 dB in modalità standard e oltre 100 dB in modalità High Dynamic Range. È disponibile in un pacchetto ceramico di 28 x 28 mm con un formato ottico da 1 pollice compatibile con obiettivi a montaggio C, e funziona a temperature comprese tra -40°C e 125°C.
Il Lince5M NIR è destinato a applicazioni che includono cattura di movimento, analisi sportive, metrologia industriale, imaging retinico e monitoraggio del traffico. Sarà presentato a Vision China a Shanghai dal 26 al 28 marzo 2025.
Teledyne e2v ha presentado el Lince5M™ NIR, un sensor de imagen CMOS de alta velocidad con un rendimiento mejorado en longitudes de onda visibles y en el infrarrojo cercano. Este sensor monocromático de 5.2 megapíxeles cuenta con una tasa de 250 fps y una eficiencia cuántica del 35% a 850 nm, lo que lo hace ideal para aplicaciones que requieren imágenes de alta velocidad en condiciones de poca luz.
Basado en la plataforma establecida Lince5M, el nuevo sensor ofrece un rango dinámico de 55 dB en modo estándar y más de 100 dB en modo de Alto Rango Dinámico. Viene en un paquete cerámico de 28 x 28 mm con un formato óptico de 1 pulgada compatible con lentes de montaje C, y opera en temperaturas de -40°C a 125°C.
El Lince5M NIR está dirigido a aplicaciones que incluyen captura de movimiento, análisis deportivo, metrología industrial, imagenología retinal y monitoreo de tráfico. Se presentará en Vision China en Shanghái del 26 al 28 de marzo de 2025.
Teledyne e2v는 가시광선 및 근적외선 파장 모두에서 성능이 향상된 고속 CMOS 이미지 센서인 Lince5M™ NIR를 소개했습니다. 이 5.2메가픽셀 모노크롬 센서는 250 fps의 프레임 속도와 850 nm에서 35%의 양자 효율을 제공하여 저조도 조건에서 고속 이미징이 필요한 애플리케이션에 적합합니다.
확립된 Lince5M 플랫폼을 기반으로 한 새로운 센서는 표준 모드에서 55 dB의 동적 범위와 고동적 범위 모드에서 100 dB 이상의 성능을 제공합니다. 28 x 28 mm의 세라믹 패키지로 제공되며 C 마운트 렌즈와 호환되는 1인치 광학 포맷을 가지고 있으며, -40°C에서 125°C의 온도에서 작동합니다.
Lince5M NIR는 모션 캡처, 스포츠 분석, 산업 측정, 망막 이미징 및 교통 모니터링을 포함한 애플리케이션을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 2025년 3월 26일부터 28일까지 상하이에서 열리는 Vision China에서 전시될 예정입니다.
Teledyne e2v a présenté le Lince5M™ NIR, un capteur d'image CMOS haute vitesse avec des performances améliorées dans les longueurs d'onde visibles et dans l'infrarouge proche. Ce capteur monochrome de 5,2 mégapixels offre un taux de 250 fps et une efficacité quantique de 35% à 850 nm, ce qui le rend idéal pour les applications nécessitant une imagerie haute vitesse dans des conditions de faible luminosité.
Reposant sur la plateforme Lince5M établie, le nouveau capteur offre une plage dynamique de 55 dB en mode standard et plus de 100 dB en mode Haute Plage Dynamique. Il est proposé dans un boîtier céramique de 28 x 28 mm avec un format optique de 1 pouce compatible avec les objectifs à monture C, et fonctionne à des températures de -40°C à 125°C.
Le Lince5M NIR cible des applications telles que la capture de mouvement, l'analyse sportive, la métrologie industrielle, l'imagerie rétinienne et la surveillance du trafic. Il sera présenté à Vision China à Shanghai du 26 au 28 mars 2025.
Teledyne e2v hat den Lince5M™ NIR vorgestellt, einen Hochgeschwindigkeits-CMOS-Bildsensor mit verbesserter Leistung in sichtbaren und nahen Infrarot-Wellenlängen. Dieser 5,2-Megapixel Monochromsensor bietet eine Bildrate von 250 fps und eine quanteneffizienz von 35% bei 850 nm, was ihn ideal für Anwendungen macht, die hochgeschwindigkeits Imaging bei schwachem Licht erfordern.
Auf der etablierten Lince5M-Plattform basierend, bietet der neue Sensor einen dynamischen Bereich von 55 dB im Standardmodus und über 100 dB im Hochdynamikmodus. Er kommt in einem 28 x 28 mm großen Keramikgehäuse mit einem 1-Zoll-optischen Format, das mit C-Mount-Objektiven kompatibel ist, und arbeitet bei Temperaturen von -40°C bis 125°C.
Der Lince5M NIR zielt auf Anwendungen ab, die Bewegungserfassung, Sportanalytik, industrielle Messtechnik, Netzhautbildgebung und Verkehrsüberwachung umfassen. Er wird auf der Vision China in Shanghai vom 26. bis 28. März 2025 präsentiert.
- New high-speed CMOS sensor with 5.2 megapixel resolution
- High frame rate of 250 fps at full resolution
- 35% Quantum Efficiency at 850 nm for better NIR performance
- Dynamic range of 55 dB standard and over 100 dB in HDR mode
- Operating temperature range from -40°C to 125°C
- Compatible with existing Lince5M mechanical and electrical interfaces
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Insights
Teledyne e2v's launch of the Lince5M™ NIR image sensor represents a strategic expansion of the company's high-performance imaging portfolio, with potential revenue implications for Teledyne Technologies' Digital Imaging segment, which contributed approximately 30% of the company's total revenue in recent quarters.
The new sensor's enhanced 35% quantum efficiency at 850 nm wavelengths significantly outperforms standard CMOS sensors in near-infrared applications. This technical advancement addresses growing demand across multiple high-value markets:
- In medical imaging, particularly retinal diagnostics, the NIR sensitivity enables deeper tissue penetration without increasing light exposure to sensitive structures
- For industrial inspection systems, the 250 fps capture rate combined with NIR capabilities allows for detection of defects invisible to conventional sensors, especially in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing
- In intelligent traffic systems, the 100+ dB dynamic range in HDR mode enables simultaneous capture of bright headlights and dark surroundings, critical for license plate recognition and traffic flow analysis
The sensor's compatibility with existing Lince5M implementations creates a frictionless upgrade path for current customers, potentially accelerating market adoption and revenue realization. This compatibility strategy mirrors Teledyne's broader approach of creating ecosystem lock-in across its specialized imaging platforms.
From a competitive standpoint, while Sony and ON Semiconductor dominate the broader CMOS market, Teledyne has carved out defensible positions in high-performance niches where specialized capabilities command premium pricing. The Lince5M NIR's combination of speed, NIR sensitivity, and extreme operating temperature range (-40°C to 125°C) positions it uniquely for harsh industrial environments and outdoor deployments.
This product launch aligns with broader Industry 4.0 trends driving increased adoption of machine vision systems. The global machine vision market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% through 2030, with specialized imaging components like NIR-enhanced sensors capturing disproportionate value in this expansion.
For investors, this incremental innovation reinforces Teledyne's position in high-margin, specialized imaging technologies while potentially opening new application markets that could drive long-term growth beyond the company's traditional industrial and defense customer base.
GRENOBLE, France, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company and global innovator of imaging solutions, introduces Lince5M™ NIR, a state-of-the-art high-speed CMOS image sensor. Leveraging Teledyne e2v’s advanced imaging technologies, this new sensor delivers enhanced performance in both visible and near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths, making it ideal for a wide range of commercial, industrial, and medical applications.
The Lince5M NIR is a monochrome image sensor with a resolution of 5.2 megapixels (2,560 x 2,048). Building on the established Lince5M, this new sensor combines high-speed capabilities and high Quantum Efficiency (
Lince5M NIR is housed in a robust 28 x 28 mm 181 PGA (Pin-Grid Array) ceramic package and features a 1-inch optical format compatible with a broad range of C-mount lenses, for cost-effective camera integration. With an operating temperature range from -40°C up to 125°C, the Lince5M NIR is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.
François Trolez, Marketing Manager at Teledyne e2v, said, “We are very pleased to release Lince5M NIR, specifically designed to offer unique features for high-speed imaging beyond the visible spectrum, with high performance in the near-infrared region. With its robust design, Lince5M NIR meets the demands of both industrial and commercial applications. Camera manufacturers currently using our Lince5M will find it easy to switch to Lince5M NIR, as both products share the same mechanical and electrical interfaces. This new product will enhance our ability to address new markets and applications.”
Lince5M NIR will be showcased during Vision China, Shanghai, China from 26-28 March 2025. Visit us on Teledyne stand 5413 in Hall W5 or contact us online for more information.
Documentation, samples, and kits for evaluation or development are available upon request.
About Teledyne e2v
Teledyne e2v innovations lead developments in healthcare, life sciences, space, transportation, defense and security and industrial markets. Teledyne e2v’s unique approach involves listening to the market and application challenges of their customers and partnering with them to provide innovative standard, semi-custom or fully custom imaging solutions, bringing increased value to their systems.
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