TOPPAN 3D Time-of-Flight Sensing Solutions

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Advanced Depth & Vision Technologies

Overview

TOPPAN’s 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensing solutions deliver intelligent depth perception, enabling robotics, automation, and next-generation devices to “see” with clarity. Built on decades of semiconductor innovation and proprietary hybrid ToF™ architecture, TOPPAN sensors and cameras offer long-range precision, high resolution, and resilience in strong ambient light. Our company partners with TOPPAN to bring these cutting-edge solutions to OEMs and developers, offering design support, local expertise, and assistance with integration.

 

hybrid ToF™: What Makes It Superior

  • Enhanced Ambient Light Tolerance: Performs reliably even under strong sunlight, up to 100,000 lux.
  • Reduced Motion Artifacts & Blur: Captures moving subjects crisply, minimizing distortion.
  • High Frame-Rate Capture: Up to 120 fps to track fast motion smoothly.
  • User-Configurable Working Range & HDR Modes: Adapt the device’s depth range and dynamic response to suit diverse environments.

 

TechnologyKey StrengthsLimitationsMain Applications
dToF (LiDAR)
  • Long measurement range
  • Works well outdoors
  • Good for detecting distant objects
  • Lower temporal resolution compared to iToF
  • May be slower for high-speed motion tracking
  • Obstacle avoidance (e.g., autonomous vehicule)
iToF (CW type)
  • Excellent spatial resolution
  • Compact sensor design
  • Short measurement range
  • Susceptible to motion blur
  • Lower performance outdoor
  • Shape recognition
  • Object sorting and manipulation in factories
  • Indoor robotics
hybrid ToFTM
  • Combines the strengths of dToF and iToF
  • Better temporal resolution than iToF
  • Improved outdoor performance compared to iToF
  • Medium range (shorter than LiDAR)
  • Outdoor shape recognition`Motion recognition
  • Versatilités object detection

Key Products

senSPure™ C11U 3D ToF Camera

senSPure C11U

The senSPure™ C11U is a full-featured 3D camera leveraging hybrid ToF technology. It excels in challenging lighting, motion, and environmental conditions—ideal for:

  • Indoor robotics near windows or stairs
  • Outdoor robotics or drones with exposure to sunlight and fast motion
  • Environments where standard LiDAR or 3D cameras struggle

Key Specifications:

FeatureDetails
Ambient light tolerance

Up to 100,000 lux (usable under direct sunlight)

Frame rate

Modes at 15, 30, 60 fps; high-speed mode up to 120 fps

HDR modes available

Durability

IP67 rated for rugged or outdoor use

Working range

Approx. 0.5 to 7.0 meters

Interface

USB 3.1 Gen 1 via USB-C

Optical field of view (FOV)

~90° (H) × 67° (V)

TPHT4040 3D ToF Sensor

For integration into custom designs, the TPHT4040 sensor is an engineering-sample global shutter sensor aimed at developers needing flexible, high-performance modules.

 

Key details:

  • Pixel format includes VGA resolution (640×480) and 160×120 with 4×4 binning
  • Global shutter for reduced motion distortion
  • Supports up to 120 fps in specialized (multi-lane) modes
  • Interface via MIPI CSI-2 (2 or 4 data lanes plus clock)
  • Pixel size: approximately 5.6 µm × 5.6 µm

 

senSPure™ SDK & Software Support

SenSPure SDK

To accelerate your product development, TOPPAN supplies a comprehensive SDK designed for multiple platforms:

  • Supported OS/environments: Windows, Ubuntu, Jetson, ROS 2
  • Flexible pipeline framework to integrate with existing imaging or robotic systems
  • Optimized libraries to get full performance out of the senSPure™ product line

 

Applications

TOPPAN’s 3D ToF offerings can be deployed across many use cases:

 

Robotics
AMR & AGV

Robotics & Automation

Navigation, mapping (SLAM), obstacle detection

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

Drone
Industry

Drones

Safe flight, obstacle avoidance & terrain mapping

Industrial environments

Precise object detection, pallet handling, sorting

Why Choose Macnica & TOPPAN

By choosing our TOPPAN-based systems, you benefit from:

  • Local engineering support & integration services
  • Early access to evaluation kits, demo hardware & software tools
  • Supply chain reliability for scaling from prototype to production