Hydra3D ToF Sensor Delivers Fast, Accurate 3D Detection for Industrial & Outdoor Applications

A CMOS time‑of‑flight (ToF) sensor, the Hydra3D from Teledyne e2v, delivers reliable 3D detection and distance measurement for industrial and outdoor use, including robotics, automated guided vehicles, and surveillance systems. The sensor features a 10‑µm three‑tap pixel that captures fast‑moving scenes without motion blur at depth maps of over 30 fps.

With an 832 × 600‑pixel resolution, the Hydra3D offers rapid transfer times beginning at 20 ns, excellent demodulation contrast, and high sensitivity. It operates in real time across short, mid, and long‑range distances under both indoor and outdoor conditions, while its wide field of view captures both 2D and 3D imagery.

The Hydra3D’s embedded capabilities include multiple acquisition modes, a high‑dynamic‑range mode via non‑destructive readout, programmable exposure time, row‑wise and column‑wise regions of interest, multiple trigger options, and on‑chip multi‑system management. This flexible configuration lets users balance distance range, object reflectivity, and frame rate to meet specific application needs.

Encased in a ceramic LGA package, the Hydra3D operates between –40 °C and +105 °C and provides scalable LVDS outputs (13, 7, or 4 channels). Samples are available now, and evaluation kits will ship in September 2020.

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