Blog de la compañía Supplying the Sony IMX390 Automotive Image Sensor: A Visual Core Designed for Demanding Automotive Environments

Supplying Sony’s IMX390 Automotive Image Sensor | Mingjiada Electronics Offers Stock Distribution, Empowering ADAS Forward-Facing and Autonomous Driving Vision Systems

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of intelligent driving and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), the performance of the image sensor—the ‘eye’ of the in-vehicle camera—directly determines the accuracy of a vehicle’s environmental perception and its safety redundancy. Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd., a globally renowned authorised independent distributor of electronic components, is now supplying large quantities of Sony’s automotive-grade CMOS image sensor, the IMX390, to the market. With genuine OEM products, immediate stock availability and highly competitive pricing, the company supports automotive vision solution providers, Tier 1 suppliers and autonomous driving R&D enterprises in achieving rapid mass production and delivery.

I. Product Overview: The Visual Core Designed for Demanding Automotive Environments

The IMX390 is a 1/2.7-inch automotive CMOS image sensor launched by Sony Semiconductor, featuring approximately 2.45 million (2.45M) effective pixels. It utilises a square-pixel RGGB colour filter array and supports two mainstream resolution outputs: WUXGA (1920×1200) and Full-HD (1920×1080). The device integrates Sony’s industry-first technology enabling simultaneous operation of HDR (High Dynamic Range) and LFM (LED Flicker Suppression), specifically designed to address the extreme lighting challenges encountered in automotive vision applications.

It is primarily positioned as the core image sensor for ADAS forward-facing cameras, surround-view systems, driver monitoring systems (DMS) and dashcams, providing stable, clear and distortion-free raw image data for autonomous driving decision-making.

II. Key Technical Features: Addressing Critical Pain Points in In-Vehicle Vision

1. 120dB HDR + LED Flicker Suppression: Worry-free performance in tunnels and at traffic lights

When a vehicle enters or exits a tunnel, encounters oncoming traffic at night, or drives into backlight, ambient illumination can change dramatically within a very short time; traditional image sensors are highly prone to overexposure (white screen) or underexposure (black screen). The IMX390 features a 120dB high dynamic range, enabling it to preserve detail in both highlights and shadows simultaneously. More importantly, its LFM (LED Flicker Suppression) function effectively eliminates the stroboscopic effect when capturing LED traffic lights and vehicle LED tail lights, thereby preventing the risk of misjudgement caused by recognition errors.

2. Low-light sensitivity of 0.1 lux for clear and distinguishable night-time imaging

With a pixel size of 3.0 μm, combined with Sony’s back-illuminated pixel architecture, this sensor achieves high-sensitivity colour imaging at 0.1 lux (equivalent to moonlight), providing a reliable visual foundation for night-time pedestrian detection and obstacle recognition.

3. AEC-Q100 Grade 2 + ASIL C: Automotive-grade reliability

The IMX390 is certified to AEC-Q100 Grade 2 automotive standards, with an operating temperature range of –40°C to +105°C. Its development process complies with the ISO 26262 functional safety standard, achieving ASIL C safety integrity level. This means it can be deployed in perception chains related to braking and steering, meeting the stringent control requirements for component failure risks in autonomous driving.

III. Typical Application Scenarios: From ADAS to Autonomous Driving

Thanks to its high dynamic range, LFM suppression and automotive-grade quality, the IMX390 is widely used in the following in-vehicle vision scenarios:

ADAS forward-facing cameras: Providing visual input for Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).

Electronic rear-view mirrors (CMS): Replacing traditional optical rear-view mirrors to provide glare-free, wide-angle rear views.

Driver Monitoring System (DMS): Monitoring driver fatigue and distraction levels.

360° Surround View and Automatic Parking: Functioning as a surround-view camera node, it provides distortion-free imaging to assist with parking path planning.

Dashcams: Record high-definition driving footage to provide crucial evidence in determining liability following accidents.

IV. Mingjiada Electronics’ Guaranteed Stock Availability

Founded in 1996, Mingjiada Electronics is an authorised independent distributor of electronic components with a global reach, operating from its headquarters in Shenzhen and branches in Hong Kong, Japan, Russia and other locations. For the IMX390, Mingjiada Electronics offers:

Guarantee of Genuine Products: All components are sourced directly from the original manufacturer or authorised channels, with full traceability of quality;

Adequate Stock Levels: Common automotive-grade sensor models are always in stock, reducing customer lead times;

Flexible Minimum Order Quantities: Supports a range of procurement needs, from R&D samples to mass production.

To obtain a quotation for the IMX390 or to purchase samples, please contact the Mingjiada Electronics sales team.

Contact Mingjiada Electronics:

Contact: Mr Chen

Mobile: +86 13410018555

Email: sales@hkmjd.com

Address: Rooms 1239–1241, New Asia Guoli Building, Zhenzhong Road, Futian District, Shenzhen

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