Sony IMX908

 

 

Features

  • Approx. 8.4 MP resolution (3856 × 2180 effective pixels)
  • 4K video support (3840 × 2160) optimized for security applications
  • Up to 90 fps (10-bit) / 60 fps (12-bit) readout
  • Advanced HDR modes, including Clear HDR, Clear HDR3, Hybrid HDR3, and DOL HDR
  • Up to ~96 dB dynamic range (via HDR modes)
  • STARVIS 3 back-illuminated pixel technology with LOFIC structure
  • 1.45 µm pixel size for balanced sensitivity and resolution
  • CSI-2 interface (2-lane / 4-lane) with RAW10 / RAW12 / RAW16 output
  • Low power operation with multi-voltage supply (3.3 V / 1.8 V / 1.1 V)
  • Built-in synchronization and gain control functions

 

Why IMX908 Matters

 

Modern security and vision systems must operate reliably across a wide range of lighting conditions, from low-light indoor environments to high-contrast outdoor scenes.

 

The IMX908 addresses these challenges by combining:

  • Enhanced low-light performance, improving visibility in dim environments
  • Wide dynamic range, preserving detail in both shadows and highlights
  • Reduced HDR artifacts, maintaining image integrity during motion
  • High frame rate performance, enabling accurate object tracking and recognition

 

This results in improved detection accuracy, better color fidelity, and more reliable AI inference at the edge.

 

 

Technology Highlights

 

 

STARVIS 3 + LOFIC Architecture

 

Sony’s STARVIS 3 technology introduces a back-illuminated structure with LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor), enabling:

  • Higher sensitivity in visible and near-infrared light
  • Improved single-exposure dynamic range
  • Reduced noise and motion artifacts

 

Advanced HDR Processing

 

Multiple HDR modes provide flexibility depending on the application:

  • Clear HDR / Clear HDR3 for balanced dynamic range
  • Hybrid HDR3 for optimized performance in mixed lighting
  • Digital overlap HDR for enhanced detail retention

 

 

 

Use Cases

 

 

Security & Surveillance

  • Indoor and outdoor monitoring
  • High dynamic range scenes (entryways, parking lots)
  • Low-light and night-time imaging

 

Edge AI Vision Systems

  • Object detection and tracking
  • Smart city infrastructure
  • Intelligent transportation systems

 

Industrial Vision

  • Inspection systems with variable lighting
  • Robotics and automation vision

 

 

 

 

Integration & Design Advantages

 

The IMX908 is designed for seamless integration into modern vision pipelines:

  • Flexible readout modes, including full scan and window cropping
  • Standard MIPI CSI-2 interface for compatibility with SoCs and FPGAs
  • Synchronization support for multi-camera systems
  • Low power consumption for edge deployments

 

Macnica Support

 

Macnica Americas helps bridge Sony image sensors into complete vision solutions.

 

We support customers across:

  • Sensor selection and evaluation
  • ISP and image pipeline integration
  • FPGA, SoC, and edge AI platform alignment
  • End-to-end system design from component to solution

 

 

Macnica workflow diagram

 

 

 

Ready to integrate the Sony IMX908 into your next vision system?

 

 

 

 

 

 

CategorySpecification
Optical Format1/2.8-type (Diagonal 6.42 mm)
Effective Pixels3856 × 2180 (~8.4 MP)
Video Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Pixel Size1.45 µm × 1.45 µm
Frame RateUp to 90 fps (10-bit), 60 fps (12-bit)
Dynamic RangeUp to ~96 dB (HDR modes)
Output InterfaceMIPI CSI-2 (2- or 4-lane)
Output FormatsRAW10 / RAW12 / RAW16 (HDR)
ShutterVariable electronic shutter
GainUp to 72 dB (analog + digital)
Package114-pin LGA

 

 

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