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Teledyne e2v CMOS Image Sensors

Grenoble, FRANCE, September 24th, 2024 — Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company and global innovator of imaging solutions is pleased to announce its new Optimom™ 5D turnkey imaging module. The new imaging module features the recently announced Topaz5D™ image sensor, a compact board, standard connector, and a pre-assembled lens. This comprehensive board-level vision extension seamlessly integrates full-HD 2D vision with the generation of 3D depth data. It excels in challenging light conditions enabling the delivery of 3D objects or human visualisation based on the detected contrast.

Teledyne e2v’s Optimom 5D imaging module features an innovative 2 Megapixel resolution, 2.5 µm global shutter pixel image sensor with unique angular sensitive pixels. It is the first commercially available module to affordably offer this new type of 3D vision technology. With a compact 25 x 25 mm footprint and low power consumption, it includes a fast lens (45° horizontal field of view) and operates from 40 cm to 140 cm. Depth data processing generates detailed 3D depth maps and can see through sheets of glass or transparent organic material (e.g. plexiglass or plastic bottles). Real-time 3D depth map processing can be performed using dedicated Software Development Kits run on a host processor.

Optimom 5D excels in diverse operating and lighting conditions serving applications such as smart factories and industrial robotics (including AMR’s), logistics and warehouse automation, 3D facial modeling for anti-spoofing, and many other applications. Unlike stereoscopy, it avoids optical occlusion at short distances. Optimom 5D also comes fully calibrated for its operating range, ensuring easy setup for the end-user.

Laurent Appercel, Senior Marketing Manager at Teledyne e2v said, “Optimom 5D marks a significant advancement in the adoption of angular sensitive pixel technology. As a turnkey 3D vision solution, it features a standard MIPI-CSI2 interface and requires no additional calibration. In real-time, this module provides sharp 2D full-HD images (in mono or color) alongside contrast-based 3D depth maps, all at 30 frames per second with minimal latency.”

See a live demo of Optimom 5D which will be connected to an Nvidia® Jetson Nano™ platform, at VISION, Stuttgart, 8 – 10 October. Visit us at Teledyne stand 8 B10 or contact us online to get more information about product capabilities and 5D processing SDK customization options.

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.

For more information, visit imaging.teledyne-e2v.com.

Teledyne e2v media enquiries contact:

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WATERLOO, Canada – September 19, 2024 – Teledyne is excited to announce the launch of a website dedicated to its Teledyne Vision Solutions group. The new platform combines and leverages the strengths of Teledyne’s leading business units focused on imaging technology and presents their combined offerings in a single site. The initiative offers a comprehensive and integrated portfolio of vision solutions for markets including machine vision and inspection, scientific, custom & OEM, aerospace, medical & life sciences, defense, and intelligent transportation.

The Teledyne Vision Solutions website includes comprehensive product and support information from Teledyne DALSA, e2v CMOS image sensors, FLIR IIS, Lumenera, Photometrics, and Princeton Instruments – businesses that have been trusted for decades to meet imaging needs across a wide range of markets. Teledyne Judson Technologies, Acton Optics, and Adimec will also be included in the new website at a future date.

Visitors can easily search by product categories, including cameras, image sensors, 3D vision, frame grabbers, vision systems, industrial infrared, spectrometers, and X-ray. The Camera Selector Tool lets users choose a camera type, application, and required specifications to uncover multiple camera options from any of the included brands. Additionally, the new Learning Center showcases customer stories, white papers, articles, webinars, and other resources demonstrating how Teledyne Vision Solutions is helping companies and institutions build the world’s smartest imaging solutions.

“We are excited to launch this new Teledyne Vision Solutions website where our customers can find all the vision products they need in one place,” said Brooks Riendeau, Vice President of Marketing, Teledyne Vision Solutions. “Teledyne’s acquisition of multiple imaging companies over the years meant we had multiple websites representing our vast portfolio. We have taken all of this information, added new resources, and created a centralized location for all of our customers. This platform not only simplifies the search process, but also highlights the innovative solutions our businesses offer.”

Explore the new Teledyne Vision Solutions website at: www.teledynevisionsolutions.com.

Teledyne Vision Solutions offers the world’s most comprehensive, vertically integrated portfolio of industrial and scientific imaging technology. Aligned under one umbrella, Teledyne DALSA, e2v CMOS image sensors, FLIR IIS, Lumenera, Photometrics, Princeton Instruments, Judson Technologies, Acton Optics, and Adimec form an unrivalled collective of expertise across the spectrum with decades of experience and best-in-class solutions. Together, they combine and leverage each other’s strengths to provide the deepest, widest sensing and related technology portfolio in the world. Teledyne offers worldwide customer support and the technical expertise to handle the toughest tasks. Their tools, technologies, and vision solutions are built to deliver to their customers a unique and competitive advantage.

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Grenoble, FRANCE, May 7, 2024 — Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company and global innovator of imaging solutions, announced today that Emerald Gen2™, its new state-of-the-art CMOS image sensor family, was recognized among the best of the 2024 VSD Innovators Awards. The engineering community recognized Teledyne e2v with the Bronze award in the Image Sensors category.

Built on Teledyne e2v’s advanced imaging technologies, the new Emerald Gen2 family delivers enhanced performance, making the new sensors ideal for a wide range of machine vision uses, outdoor surveillance, and traffic detection and monitoring cameras. Emerald Gen2 is available in 8.9-Megapixels (4,096 x 2,160) or 12-Megapixels (4,096 x 3,072), in monochrome or color, and in two-speed grades, standard and high. The high-speed models provide superior performance for demanding applications that require sharp images at very high speeds, such as food sorting, inspection, and Intelligent Traffic Systems.

The 2024 VSD Innovators Awards celebrates outstanding innovation in machine vision for the engineering industry. Every year we showcase and reward companies, designers, and innovators who have contributed to the advancement of technology through their creative and impactful designs.

2024 VSD Innovators Award winners are chosen by the qualified judging panel chosen by the editorial staff­ at Vision Systems Design.

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.

For more information, visit imaging.teledyne-e2v.com.

Teledyne e2v media enquiries contact:

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Grenoble, FRANCE, April 23, 2024 —Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company and global innovator of imaging solutions, is pleased to announce a new technology and design collaboration with Airy3D (Montreal, Canada), a leading 3D vision solution provider. The first result of this partnership is the co-engineering of the recently announced Topaz5D™, a low-cost, low power, passive, 2 megapixel global shutter sensor which produces 2D images and 3D depth maps.

Arnaud Foucher, Business Team Director at Teledyne e2v, said, “We’re very excited to have collaborated with Airy3D on the development of Topaz5D, our latest unique CMOS sensor. The need to deploy alternative 3D vision solutions in different industries is crucial. Teledyne e2v’s image sensor design capability coupled with Airy3D’s proven 3D technology has allowed us to develop more 3D vision products for several market segments with a reduced cost of ownership.”

Chris Barrett, CEO of Airy3D, commented, “Airy3D uniquely combines our patented optically Transmissive Diffraction Mask (TDM) design and deep software processing know-how, enabling our partners to add value to their products. Teledyne e2v’s image sensor design, production and supply chain expertise are paramount in introducing these novel 3D solutions to the market and this initiative is a key milestone for us.”

A Topaz5D Evaluation Kit and monochrome and color sensor samples are available now for evaluations and design. Please contact Teledyne e2v for more information.

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.

For more information, visit imaging.teledyne-e2v.com.

Teledyne e2v media enquiries contact:

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About Airy3D

Airy3D creates simple, comprehensive depth solutions by focusing on people and technology, as well as partners and customers, to solve problems that deeply impact our industry and society. Airy3D is dedicated to revolutionizing how machines perceive the world. This ambition is driven by a commitment to simplicity, versatility, and affordability, ensuring that Airy3D’s solutions are accessible and transformative for industries worldwide.

For more information, visit www.airy3d.com

Airy3D media enquiries contact: [email protected]

Grenoble, FRANCE, March 26th, 2024 — Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company and global innovator of imaging solutions, announces Topaz5D™, a full-HD CMOS image sensor designed to combine 2D vision with the generation of 3D depth maps. A single Topaz5D sensor used in challenging lighting conditions delivers 3D object visualisation based on the contrast detected, ideal for various logistics applications, AR/VR headsets, access control devices, household vacuum robots, and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR).

Topaz5D combines a small 2.5 µm global shutter pixel with a post-processing diffraction layer to create angular sensitive pixels. This enables 3D angular signal raw data to be generated and then processed by a 5D compatible SDK. Topaz5D is a 3D-enabled variant of Teledyne e2v’s popular Topaz 2M, which is widely used in logistics/retail markets and smart factories.

Topaz5D has a 2 megapixel (1,920 x 1,080) resolution and is currently available in both monochrome and color. Its tiny form factor (7.65 mm x 4.45 mm) makes it easy to integrate into space-constrained optical engines or modules and it consumes only 200 mW of power to run at full frame rate. It generates 3D depth maps and displays the contrast details of any kind of object, even black or very shiny ones, or those seen through sheets of glass or transparent organic material (e.g., plexiglass or plastic bottles).

Unlike other 3D technologies, which rely on illumination of the scene, Topaz5D can be used in very diverse operating conditions, including indoor lighting or direct sunlight. Compared to a stereoscopy solution, only a single sensor plus a lens is required, without the need for complex dual-lens system alignment and there is no risk of optical occlusion. In addition, Topaz5D delivers an unmatched cost of ownership compared to other competitive 3D vision technologies.

Laurent Appercel, Senior Marketing Manager at Teledyne e2v, said, “Topaz5D has the unique ability to deliver crisp 2D images in full-HD, along with detailed contrast-based 3D depth maps in real time, at high frame rates, and without latency. 5D processing SDK integration on several SoC vendor platforms is also readily available. All these unmatched benefits come from a single sensor which can be deployed with lower costs, minimal power consumption, no illumination and with simplified hardware and software.”

See a live demo of Topaz5D, which will be connected to an Nvidia embedded vision platform, at Embedded World, Nuremberg 9-11 April 2024. Visit us on Teledyne stand 644 in Hall 2 or contact us online for more information about product capabilities and 5D processing SDK customization options.

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.

For more information, visit imaging.teledyne-e2v.com.

Teledyne e2v media enquiries contact:

[email protected]

Seville, SPAIN, March 12, 2024 — Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company and global innovator of imaging solutions, announces the expansion of its Flash™ CMOS image sensor family, with the introduction of Flash 2K LSA, which has been specifically adapted for laser profiling applications requiring the use of a Large Scheimpflug Angle (LSA).

Teledyne e2v’s Flash family of CMOS image sensors are specifically tailored for 3D laser profiling/displacement applications and high speed/high resolution inspection. Flash 2K LSA is a derivative of the popular Flash 2K sensor for applications requiring large Scheimpflug angles, with an angular response that has been multiplied more than four times for 30° angles and more than seven times for 40° angles. In addition to improving image quality, this sensor enables the power of the laser line at system level to be optimized when large Scheimpflug angles are used.

Flash 2K LSA shares the same 6 µm CMOS global shutter pixel as the other members of the Flash family, which effectively combines high resolution and fast frame rates. It also has the same application-based features such as HDR modes up to 100 dB, multiple Regions of Interest and frame-to-frame on-the-fly changes.

Yoann Lochardet, Marketing Manager for 3D at Teledyne e2v said, “We are very pleased to announce this new version of Flash 2K, designed to enable easy and cost-effective integration, so that our customers can have a camera portfolio for all Scheimpflug angles, using the same CMOS sensor for all versions. This minimizes camera redesigns and simplifies the supply chain.”

Flash is also available in 2K (2K x 1K, 1,500 fps full frame) and 4K (4K x 1K, 1,800 fps full frame), with or without standard micro-lenses, and combined with or without a glass lid.

Please visit the product page or contact us for more information.

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.

For more information, visit imaging.teledyne-e2v.com.

Teledyne e2v media enquiries contact:

[email protected]

Grenoble, France, January 16, 2024 — Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company and global innovator of imaging solutions, announces OnyxMax™, the next generation of its popular Onyx 1.3M low light CMOS image sensor. This new sensor has been designed for extremely low light conditions, down to 1 mLux. The combination of sensitivity and image resolution increases its range, allowing even small objects to be detected in harsh conditions. This makes OnyxMax ideal for a wide range of applications including science, defense, traffic cameras, broadcast, surveillance, border control and astronomy.

OnyxMax features 1.3 Megapixels (1,280 x 1,024) and is available in monochrome, as standard, and with CFA arrangements available on request. It has a 10 x 10 µm pixel, designed with Teledyne’s new cutting edge HiRho™ proprietary technology, which enables outstanding Near Infrared (NIR) sensitivity and spatial resolution with Quantum Efficiency (QE) of 58% and MTF of 63% at 850nm wavelength. OnyxMax also provides an SNR of 10 dB at less than 2 mLux and at 60 frames per second and operates in rolling and global shutter modes, providing 75 dB of linear dynamic range. It also has a patented on-chip HDR mode which is capable of handling scene dynamics up to 100 dB.

Ariane Le Bon, Marketing Manager for Low Noise Imaging, at Teledyne e2v said, “We are very proud to release OnyxMax, which has been specifically designed to deliver high-performance in challenging low light conditions. This sensor performs significantly better than general purpose image sensors that generally lose contrast in the NIR. OnyxMax performs impressively in these conditions and has been very well received by defense, commercial, and scientific markets.”

See a live demo of OnyxMax at SPIE Photonics West, San Francisco, USA, 30 January – 1 February 2024. Visit us on Teledyne booth 327 or contact us online for more information.

Documentation and samples are available now 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.

For more information, visit imaging.teledyne-e2v.com.

Teledyne e2v media enquiries contact:

[email protected]

Grenoble, FRANCE, November 21, 2023 — Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company and global innovator of imaging solutions, announces Emerald Gen2™, its new state-of-the-art CMOS image sensor family. Built on Teledyne e2v’s advanced imaging technologies, this new family delivers enhanced performance, making the new sensors ideal for a wide range of machine vision uses, outdoor surveillance, and traffic detection and monitoring cameras.

Emerald Gen2 is available in 8.9-Megapixels (4,096 x 2,160) or 12-Megapixels (4,096 x 3,072), in monochrome or color, and in two-speed grades, standard and high. The high-speed models provide superior performance for demanding applications that require sharp images at very high speeds, such as food sorting, inspection, and Intelligent Traffic Systems.

The sensor has a small 2.8 µm global shutter pixel, designed with Teledyne e2v’s latest generation light pipe technology, which provides up to 67 dB dynamic range in 10-bit and 12-bit ADC mode. This allows cameras to work in high-contrast scenes without any exposure issues in the images.

This new generation has several improved features compared to the original Emerald family. Its matrix is centered in a compact 21 x 20 mm² Ceramic Land Grid Array (CLGA) package, which fits 1-inch optical formats for easier and more cost-effective integration. It has two types of output, LVDS and MIPI CSI 2, providing camera manufacturers with the option to use either interface, depending on their customer’s requirements. It also offers excellent low-noise performance with < 3e- readout noise and increased sensitivity and angular response with dual-light pipe technology.

Maxime Taupin, Marketing Manager at Teledyne e2v, said, “We’re excited to launch the Emerald Gen2 sensor family, which has been specifically designed for the current and future demands of multiple industries. With improved electro-optical performance and the flexibility to choose outputs, this new generation of sensors provides cameras manufacturers with high-performance solutions for a wide range of demanding customer needs.”

See a live demo of Emerald Gen2 at the International Technical Exhibition on Image Technology and Equipment (ITE), Yokohama, Japan 6-8 December 2023. Visit us on Teledyne stand D-04 or contact us online for more information.

Documentation and samples are available now 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.

For more information, visit imaging.teledyne-e2v.com.

Teledyne e2v media enquiries contact:

[email protected]

Grenoble, FRANCE, 13 June, 2023 — Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company and global innovator of imaging solutions, announces Snappy Wide, a new 8K wide aspect ratio CMOS image sensor designed specifically for logistics applications where larger conveyor belts are becoming increasingly common. A single Snappy Wide sensor can cover this large field of view successfully, replacing multiple sensors for a more efficient and cost-effective solution.

Snappy Wide has a small 2.5 µm global shutter pixel, designed with Teledyne e2v’s latest generation light pipe technology, which provides 67 dB dynamic range in 10-bit and 12-bit ADC mode. The sensors have low read-out noise, which is paramount for barcode reading, with a good MTF in any kind of environment, and low dark current to ensure pristine image quality, even in very low-light conditions. With a maximum resolution of 8K (8,192) x 4k (4,320) pixels (i.e. 17/9 aspect ratio) Snappy Wide provides innovative sensor solutions for the logistics market and other industrial applications, such as smart factories.

Snappy Wide is available now in black and white, and color versions, in 35 Megapixels (8,192 x 4,320), 28 Megapixels (8,182 x 3,500) and 16 Megapixels (8,192 x 2,000) resolutions. The sensor has also been designed so there is flexibility in the horizonal and vertical resolutions. Unlike a square format CMOS image sensor, using Snappy Wide results in no wasted pixels and a better overall system cost. In addition, this new sensor can also be used very effectively as a high throughput 1D linear scanner (18,700 fps for dual line scanning).

Arnaud Foucher, Business Team Leader at Teledyne e2v, said, “Snappy Wide offers customers the ability to adapt resolution, frames per second, performance, micro lens CRA value and pricing based on their individual needs. Our logistics-oriented customers have welcomed the introduction of Snappy Wide as it meets their requirements for advanced barcode scanning, and high-speed linear scanning in high throughput warehouses.”

See a live demo of Snappy Wide at Automatica, Munich 27-20 June. Visit us on Teledyne stand B5.210 or contact us online to get more information about product capabilities and customization options.

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.

For more information, visit imaging.teledyne-e2v.com

Teledyne e2v media enquiries contact:

[email protected]

Seville, SPAIN, 18 April 2023 — Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company and global innovator of imaging solutions, is proud to sponsor and present at the upcoming European Machine Vision Association (EMVA) 21^st Business Conference, taking place 4-6 May 2023 in Seville, Spain.

Rafael Romay Juárez, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Teledyne’s CMOS image sensors and aerospace & defense groups will give a presentation on 3D Stacked Technologies applied to Custom CMOS Image Sensors – A very solid reason to invest in differentiation. In it, he will review how modern 3D stacked technologies can be used to create next-generation CMOS image sensors able to effectively solve inspection challenges while drastically improving the SWaP-C of the inspection system.

Rafael Romay Juárez holds a double MSc in Microelectronics System Design and Computer Science from the University of Seville. After an initial research period in high-speed data converters at the Spanish National Council of Research (CNM-CSIC), he joined Bell Labs as a Design Engineer. In 2001 he joined the founding team of AnaFocus, a start-up company based in Seville, specializing in CMOS image sensors, where he worked as Business Dev. Director and CEO until 2014, when the company was sold to e2v. e2v was acquired in 2017 by Teledyne Technologies (TDY).

The EMVA Conference unites business leaders and technical experts within the machine vision industry from Europe and around the world to present and discuss the trends and challenges of the business. The 21st Conference has an agenda packed with highly topical talks from industry leaders combined with many opportunities to network with those players who are defining the future of machine vision. Topics including artificial intelligence, spectral imaging, OpenCV, event-based imaging, custom CMOS image sensors and addressing challenges (e.g. regarding human resources) will provide participants with crucial insights into the continuing evolution of the vision market.

For more information and to register for the conference, visit the webpage. For more information on Teledyne e2v’s CMOS image sensors visit https://imaging.teledyne-e2v.com/ .

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.

For more information, visit imaging.teledyne-e2v.com

Teledyne e2v media enquiries contact:

[email protected]