Smallest ToF Sensor

Infineon and 3D Time of Flight system specialist pmdtechnologies are presenting what they claim to be to the world’s smallest and most powerful 3D image sensor measuring 4.4 x 5.1 mm.

The sensor, REAL3 (IRS2887C),  enables an accurate 3D image of faces, hand details or objects which is relevant when it must be ensured that the image matches the original.

This is already applied in payment transactions using mobile phones or devices that need no bank details, bank cards or cashiers and the payment is carried out instead via facial recognition.

This requires an extremely reliable and secure image and return transmission of the high-resolution 3D image data. The same applies to securely unlocking devices with a 3D image.

The sensor also implements this in particular in extreme lighting conditions such as strong sunlight or in the dark.

The chip provides additional options for ambitious photos with cameras, for example, with enhanced autofocus, bokeh effect for photo and video, and improved resolution in poor lighting conditions.

Real-time full-3D mapping also allows authentic augmented reality experiences to be presented.

Series production will begin in the middle of 2020.