FRAMOS makes previously unattainable resolutions available for industrial embedded systems with vision capability thanks to a new Sony sensor.
Munich, Bavaria, Germany – May 14th, 2025 – Sony announced the new IMX811 rolling shutter sensor with a groundbreaking high resolution of 247 megapixels back in spring 2024. The first engineering samples are now available for industrial customers and can be ordered from FRAMOS. Commercial sales for mass production will follow at the end of the year. Sony and FRAMOS are responding to the great demand for high-resolution image sensors for industrial applications. Accordingly, it targets applications that need great detail to be perceived at high resolution. This is the case, for example, with surface inspections such as quality control for solar cells, or with drones that need to create aerial images of terrain. For images in dark environments or where no color information is required, the 4.1-inch IMX811 is also available in a monochrome version to achieve even sharper and brighter image results.
The effective usable image size of both versions is 245.7 megapixels, providing a resolution of 19240×12840 (HxV), which corresponds to an aspect ratio of 3:2. The pixel size is still a moderate 2.81 µm per side, which allows it to absorb a relatively large amount of light. These image sensors capture up to 12 images per second and have a +24 dB gain circuit, with a 12-/14- and 16-bit A/D converter. At 16-bit output, the sensor still achieves 5.3 images per second, which increases to 10.5 images per second at 14-bit and 12.4 images per second at 12-bit. Thanks to the support of the fast SLVS-EC interface, the high volumes of data generated are transferred without any problems. FRAMOS offers an IP core (SLVS-EC RX IP CORE) for AMD SoCs/FPGAs, to help speed up the integration and development of this sensor into new designs.
“With the IMX811, we are addressing the continuing strong demand for high-resolution and ultra-high-resolution image sensors from industrial customers. Combining this sensor with suitable components from our FSM:Ecosystem, we enable customers to realize imaging systems more quickly while leveraging best-in-class image processors on the market. In the past, customers needing larger resolutions had to cobble together existing consumer DSLR cameras into their systems with poor interfaces, little support, and frequent (unannounced) product lifecycle changes that required constant reintegration and engineering efforts,” says Darren Bessette, Senior Partner Manager Sony at FRAMOS.
Information on the new sensors can be found here: https://www.framos.com/en/products/sony-imx811-aaqr-es-27554 (color) and https://www.framos.com/en/products/sony-imx811-aamr-es-27557 (monochrome)
About FRAMOS
FRAMOS® is the leading global expert in vision systems, dedicated to innovation and excellence in enabling devices to see and think.
For more than 40 years, the company has supported clients worldwide in building pioneering vision systems, empowering breakthroughs in diverse sectors.
Throughout all phases of vision system development and deployment, companies rely on FRAMOS’ proven expertise in component selection, consulting, customization, prototyping, and mass production. Leveraging a broad portfolio of services as well as hardware and software solutions, the experts at FRAMOS are committed to delivering state-of-the-art imaging solutions for the world of tomorrow.
Thanks to its customer-centric focus and its excellence in engineering, production and supply chain management, FRAMOS has successfully established a large base of loyal customers in all major sectors and industries.
FRAMOS is a global company with over 180 employees serving the European, American, and Asia-Pacific markets. The main offices are in Germany, Canada, the USA, Italy, and Croatia, while the company also has a local presence in China and Japan.
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