Seeing what the eye can’t see
Ultraviolet imaging enables detection of features and materials that are not visible in the standard visible spectrum or features that are too small to be resolved effectively by visible light. Traditional image sensors are largely insensitive to UV wavelengths, but Sony overcomes this with specialized materials optimized for UV photon detection.
As an authorized Sony distributor, RESTAR FRAMOS provides access to UV sensor technologies and supports selection for your application.
The Sony IMX487 is a purpose-built UV image sensor designed for applications where standard visible-light cameras cannot reveal enough information. Its sensitivity to ultraviolet wavelengths allows engineers to detect features, materials, and defects that are difficult or impossible to see with conventional sensors.
Combined with Sony’s back-illuminated global shutter architecture, the IMX487 also delivers sharp, distortion-free imaging for moving objects and high-speed inspection processes.
Ultraviolet imaging can reveal surface characteristics and material responses beyond the visible spectrum. This makes the IMX487 especially valuable for precision inspection and analysis tasks.
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The IMX487 combines UV sensitivity with high image resolution, allowing more detail to be captured in a single frame.
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Sony’s global shutter technology exposes all pixels simultaneously, eliminating motion distortion during fast capture.
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The sensor’s back-illuminated pixel design improves photon efficiency and helps maintain image quality in UV applications.
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