Four new 5-megapixel image sensors enable customers to optimize high-speed and high-detail image capture through a single flexible product (rather than a dual-chip solution)
    The new series of products are highly suitable for high-speed automated processes and object tracking
    The brand-new sensor adopts advanced technology and features two shutter modes: global rolling shutter, 2.25µm pixel technology, and is equipped with advanced 3D stacked packaging and on-chip RGB-IR image separation function
STMicroelectronics (ST) (NYSE :STM), a leading global semiconductor company serving multiple electronic application fields, has released a new series of 5-megapixel CMOS image sensors. Including VD1943, VB1943, VD5943 and VB5943, etc. These four new products belong to the ST BrightSense sensor product portfolio of stmicroelectronics, aiming to accelerate the application of innovative vision technologies in various industries, including advanced industrial automation systems that adopt enhanced machine vision and robot vision. Next-generation security applications such as biometric recognition and traffic management; And intelligent retail applications such as inventory management and automatic cash registers. Stmicroelectronics has long been a leading manufacturer in the field of optical sensing technology for consumer electronics. With its first-class design, 3D stacking technology and large-scale manufacturing capabilities, stmicroelectronics has continuously expanded into new application markets, consolidating its market position.

Alexandre Balmefrezol, Executive Vice President of stmicroelectronics and General Manager of the Imaging Sub-product Division, said:
    Our brand-new image sensor features both global and roller shutter modes, which can help customers optimize image shooting performance. It ensures no motion artifacts in video shooting, lower imaging noise, and stronger detail expression. It is an ideal choice for image acquisition and object tracking in high-speed automated processes. This architecture is unique in today's market, bringing unparalleled flexibility, performance and integration to image sensors. We are constantly expanding our imaging solution portfolio to various industrial application fields, and are committed to bringing our optical sensing technology to both existing and emerging applications.

Dr. Florian Domengie, Chief Imaging Analyst of Yole Group, said:
    Industrial and safety imaging technologies are elevating sensor performance to a new level, empowering various functions such as object recognition, robot navigation, measurement and determination, and advanced monitoring and inspection. By 2030, the market size of industrial and safety image sensors is expected to reach 3.9 billion US dollars, with shipments exceeding 500 million units. Major technological advancements include enhanced low-light imaging performance, on-chip intelligence, global/rolling shutter dual shutter modes, and the integration of low-noise and high-precision time sensing, etc." *
    * Source: Status of the CMOS Image Sensor Industry 2025
    – 3D Imaging & Sensing 2025, Yole Group

Technical Description
    The VD1943, VD5943, VB1943 and VB5943 sensors belong to the ST BrightSense product portfolio and are ready for evaluation tests and sample submissions. Mass production is scheduled to commence in February 2026. Detailed documentation, evaluation kits and product samples can be obtained through local stmicroelectronics sales representatives or authorized dealers.

    This series of RGB-IR sensors features on-chip RGB-IR separation, eliminating the need for external components to separate RGB and IR images, thereby simplifying the system design. This feature supports multiple output modes, including 5MP RGB-NIR 4x4, 5MP RGB Bayer, 1.27MP NIR sub-sampling and 5MP NIR smart upgrade, and has independent exposure time and instant output mode switching. This degree of integration can reduce application costs, while both color and infrared imaging maintain a complete 5MP resolution.