On November 1st, 2016, e2v, a global innovator in imaging solutions, and TowerJazz, the leading global specialty foundry, announced that their standard and custom CMOS image sensor products are now available with an innovative generation of high-performance global shutter pixels. This significant advancement was developed by TowerJazz at its partnership facility, TowerJazz Panasonic Semiconductor Co. (TPSCo) in Japan.

Key Highlights:

  • Advanced Technology: The collaboration leveraged TPSCo’s expertise to create a smaller yet highly efficient global shutter pixel using 110nm technology node.
  • Enhanced Performance: e2v integrated this cutting-edge pixel into its industrial sensors, delivering superior electro-optical performance and noise reduction with minimal motion blur across various applications. Key benefits include improved image quality and reduced motion distortion—ideal for demanding industrial use cases including machine vision systems.
  • Industrial Applications: The new pixels offer high-speed imaging capabilities suited for automation, healthcare, communication infrastructure, and other sectors requiring precision imaging.

Benefits:

The new sensors are designed to support critical industries such as automotive safety, healthcare, and factory automation with increased reliability and image quality. These sensors feature next-generation performance enhancements that address the growing demand for reliable imaging in challenging industrial environments.

About Our Partnerships

  • TPSCo’s Role: TPSCo’s manufacturing capabilities enabled mass production of high-quality silicon wafers.
  • Industry Impact: The new pixels provide faster response times and improved image clarity, ensuring minimal motion distortion even under demanding conditions. These sensors are ideal for real-time imaging in automated systems.

Target Industries:

This innovation supports industries requiring precise imaging solutions—automation, healthcare monitoring systems, automotive safety features, industrial automation equipment, communication devices, environmental monitoring tools, and security applications.

  • Key Features of the Global Shutter Pixels:
    • Minimal motion blur reduction
    • High dynamic range optimization for bright environments
    • Compatibility with various CMOS sensor platforms

Technical Specifications:

The new global shutter pixels enable faster frame rates while maintaining low power consumption. The innovation addresses limitations faced by existing imaging systems and is designed to meet the growing demand from industrial sectors.

About e2v:

Bringing technology to life, e2v partners with customers across healthcare, communications, safety, automation, and environmental solutions. With over 1750 employees worldwide and annual sales exceeding £236 million as of March 2016, the company focuses on custom imaging solutions for a wide array of applications.

About TowerJazz Panasonic Semiconductor Co. (TPSCo):

  • Partnered with Panasonic Corporation to maintain three Japanese manufacturing sites in Hokuriku.
  • Provides advanced process flows including BCD technology and CMOS image sensor processes used by e2v and other companies worldwide.

Global Shutter Pixel Benefits:

This innovation represents a major step forward for industrial imaging. The new pixels are now available through both e2v (London Stock Exchange listed) and TowerJazz’s global facilities in Japan via TPSCo, ensuring multi-site manufacturing for extended capacity.

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Last Updated: 2025-09-05 05:34:33