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Product：Cheetah Thermal Imaging Sensor

Recommended reasons： Meridian Innovation's new MI0502 is a cutting-edge Thermal Imager tailored for AI mass market applications, leveraging advanced SenXor™ technology. It stands out as the first 50x50 focal plane array (FPA) Thermal Imager with 2,500 pixels resolution. Paired with the Meridian Thermal Image Processor (TIP), it converts radiometric data into temperature information and images. Complemented by an accompanying SDK, developers gain access to complex filters and image processing tools, facilitating seamless integration across diverse applications. Meridian also provides TIP with AI capabilities to support a broad range of AI use cases. For easy integration, the MI0502 is offered in both traditional low-cost I2C TO can and the standard SPI FPC modules. Designed for the smart home and IoT ecosystem, the MI0502 excels in monitoring beyond the visual spectrum. Its versatility is evident in applications from fever detection to mobile phone attachments. It also enhances IoT through smart/AI sensing, optimizing small appliances, lighting, and more. Notably, the MI0502 delivers exceptional value, with modules available at an unprecedented price of less than US$10 in OEM quantities.

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Shanghai Orient-chip Technology Co.,Ltd.

Product：OCH183XHigh Precision Automotive Hall Effect Switch

Recommended reasons： OCH183X系列是一款車規級霍爾效應開關晶片，通過了AEC-Q100合格認證。為了提升晶片在使用過程中的可靠性，在晶片設計時，我們還添加了晶片輸出短路保護，EOS保護，反接保護等保護功能，同時添加了浪湧吸收電路，大幅提升了晶片管腳的浪湧能力。另外將晶片管腳的ESD能力提升到8KV,因此晶片的可靠性又上了一個臺階。晶片的應用領域： 1.汽車和工業安全系統 2.工業電機/編碼器 3.主幹/門/升降門/雨刷電機 4.無刷直流電機 6.速度測量主要技術指標： 1.此晶片擁有較寬的工作電壓範圍：3.0V~28V。 2.支援較寬的工作溫度範圍：-40°C~170°C。 3.Open-Drain pre-driver 4.UVLO:2.35V

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Well Being Digital Limited 101

Product：ActivHearts™

Recommended reasons： Smartwatches have long used PPG sensors (i.e. photodiodes) to measure vital signals. However WBD101 is a pioneer in using PPG for in-ear sensing (earbuds), given our first patents date back to 2008. Both WBD101 and competitors use photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensors that measure reflected light from the skin, but while our light source is medical infrared, competitors use green LED. Green LED is absorbed by skin pigment (melanin), distorting the signal in darker skin tones, and the cold weather-induced low blood flow near the skin surface further decreases accuracy. Infrared also has energy-conserving and aesthetic benefits, as the light is invisible. Blood produces pulsatile signals which reflect light to our sensors’ algorithm to derive heart rate data. Competitors rely on accelerometers to detect motion noise artifact—movement from the subject that can interfere with measurements. However, WBD101 uses multi-PPG to categorise targeted and untargeted signals without exclusion. Accelerometers often miss slow movements, can be affected by variations in skin contact, and only identifies targeted signals, filtering out untargeted signals that may contain useful information for uncovering more vitals. WBD101’s patented multiple sensor array allows 360 degree monitoring of blood vessels. By comparing signals from multiple light paths, our algorithm can clearly separate true pulse signals from motion noise without accelerometers. Unlike accelerometers that can only distinguish signal frequencies that often overlap, our PPG sensors utilise the signals’ unique spatial patterns for more accurate differentiation. WBD101 enhances accuracy with custom-designs optimised for different ear locations. Competitors use fixed-shape photosensors, but WBD101 offers multiple earbud shapes, maximising sensor contact and stability with the skin for consistent PPG data collection. This multi-angled sensing with tailored fit establishes WBD101 as a pioneer in delivering reliable health monitoring beyond accelerometer-based devices.

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PROPHESEE S.E.

Product：GenX320

Recommended reasons： GenX320 is the world’s smallest and most power-efficient 320x320 6.3μm pixel BSI stacked Metavision^® Event-based Vision sensor. GenX320 key features: • Resolution (px) 320×320 • Ultra-low power mode (down to 36μW) • Optical format: 1/5” • Pixel latency @1k lux (μs) 120 • Nominal contrast threshold (%) 25 • Pixel size (μm) 6.3 x 6.3 • Embedded features: Anti-flicker filtering (AFK) + Event-rate Controller (ERC) + Spatio-temporal Contrast filter (STC) GenX320 typical applications: • AR/VR/XR: Eye tracking • Gesture recognition • IoT: AI on the edge and Machine Learning, Always on cameras • Healthcare (privacy) cameras • Wearables • Smart Home

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NXP Semiconductors

Product：NXP S32R47 High-Performance Imaging Radar Processor

Recommended reasons： NXP’s S32R47 is NXP’s next-generation imaging radar purpose-built for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving. Designed for Level 2+ to Level 4 autonomy, it delivers 2x the performance in a 38% smaller footprint, with tailor-made radar accelerators, AI/ML support, and built-in security. It enables 4D sensing with dense point clouds for precise object detection—even in poor weather or complex urban settings. With up to 89% fewer antenna channels, it reduces system cost, size, and power. Engineered to meet stringent safety and quality standards, the S32R47 empowers scalable, software-defined vehicles with unmatched radar performance and reliability.

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DAINVI Limited

Product：OmniEye™

Recommended reasons： OmniEye™ – Infinite Vision. Singular Form. OmniEye™ is an intelligent visual sensor designed for multispectral surface inspection in high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) environments. Inspired by the Thousand-Eyed form of Avalokiteśvara—who sees all suffering and responds with infinite compassion—OmniEye channels that omnidirectional vision through a single form: one camera, one lens. Its core innovation is a segmentable lighting system, where embedded light sources are divided into programmable zones. These zones simulate multi-angle illumination across complex surfaces without repositioning the device—revealing subtle defects like scratches, dents, and impurities with exceptional clarity. Through dynamic multispectral control, OmniEye activates specific wavelengths tailored to different material responses, enhancing contrast for color-sensitive defect detection. Synchronized image acquisition ensures each lighting cycle is precisely captured in real time, generating richly layered visual data. Key Features: • Multi-zone directional lighting without mechanical movement • Automated wavelength sequencing across visible spectra • Intelligent synchronization for high-resolution defect mapping • Seamless integration with robotic arms or inspection booths OmniEye™ eliminates the need for manual light tuning or 3D hardware, offering a compact, scalable solution for precision inspection. It delivers the awareness of a thousand eyes—in just one.

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STMicroelectronics

Product：3D dToF all-in-one lidar module (Light Detection And Ranging)

Recommended reasons： 3D dToF all-in-one lidar module (Light Detection And Ranging) ToF sensors, which can accurately measure the distance to objects in a scene, are driving exciting new capabilities in smart devices, home appliances, and industrial automation. We have already delivered two billion sensors into the market and continue to extend our unique portfolio, which covers all types from the simplest single-zone devices up to our latest high-resolution 3D indirect and direct ToF sensors,” VL53L9CX is a new direct ToF (Time-of-Flight) 3D LiDAR device with a resolution of up to 2.3k zones. Integrating a dual scan flood illumination, unique in the market, the LiDAR can detect small objects and edges and captures both 2D infrared (IR) images and 3D depth map information. It comes as a ready-to-use low power module with its on-chip dToF processing, requiring no extra external components or calibration. Additionally, the device delivers state-of-the-art ranging performance from 5cm to 10 meters. VL53L9CX’s suite of features elevates camera-assist performance, supporting macro up to telephoto photography. It enables features such as laser autofocus, bokeh, and cinematic effects for still and video at 60fps (frame per second). Virtual reality (VR) systems can leverage accurate depth and 2D images to enhance spatial mapping for more immersive gaming and other VR experiences like virtual visits or 3D avatars. In addition, the sensor’s ability to detect the edges of small objects at short and ultra-long ranges makes it suitable for applications such as virtual reality or SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping).

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Texas Instruments

Product：LMH13000 integrated high-speed lidar laser driver

Recommended reasons： The LMH13000 is the industry's first integrated laser driver to deliver ultra-fast rise time of 800ps and adjustable output current from 50mA to 5A with only 2% variation across temperature, enabling lidar modules in automobiles, as well as autonomous robots to measure objects more accurately up to 30% longer distances than today's lidar systems. The LMH13000 laser driver does not require an external FET or large capacitor. Additionally, TI's proprietary HotRod(tm) package eliminates the internal bond wires that help achieve a low inductance in the high-current path, enabling the design to acheive faster current rise and fall times. With integrated LVDS, CMOS and TTL control signals and 3.3V support, designers can reduce solution size by 4 times compared to discrete solutions. Using multiple LMH13000 devices in parallel can increase the amount of current going to the laser up to 5A.

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ams OSRAM

Product：AS5147U Rotary Position Sensor

Recommended reasons： The ams OSRAM AS5147U magnetic rotary position sensor represents a significant leap in automotive electrification, designed to enhance efficiency and safety in high-speed electric motors for critical vehicle functions like power steering, braking, and active damper control. This intelligent sensor supports the industry's drive towards greener, smarter vehicles. A unique design integrates advanced technologies for unparalleled performance. The AS5147U features DFS™ (Dynamic Filter System) for accurate, low-noise position measurements, coupled with DAEC™ (Dynamic Angle Error Correction) for virtually zero latency and ultra-accurate real-time angle measurement at rotation speeds up to 28,000rpm. This patented combination, exclusive to ams OSRAM, maximizes motor torque and efficiency. The sensor also benefits from an internal DSP core, performing measurement processing directly on the chip. A special feature is its inherent immunity to stray magnetic fields, thanks to a patented differential sensing architecture. This eliminates the need for costly shielding materials, reducing system complexity and overall cost. For enhanced safety, the AS5147U embeds a comprehensive suite of self-diagnostic features and Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) protection for external communications, supporting strict ISO 26262 functional safety standards. This highly integrated solution provides versatile output formats including 14-bit ABI, UVW and digital PWM, SPI and is qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 0, dual redundant chip version ASIL-D capable, all in a compact 14-lead TSSOP package.

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Shanghai Orient-chip Technology Co.,Ltd.

Product：OCH183XHigh Precision Automotive Hall Effect Switch

Recommended reasons： The OCH183X Series of Hall-effect switches are AEC_x005FQ100 qualified for 12V automotive applications .These sensors are temperature-stable and suited for operation over extended junction temperature ranges up to 170°C. They are available in active high and active low variants for ease of integration into electronic subsystems. The devices include on-board reverse-battery and overvoltage protection for operating directly from an automobile battery, as well as protection from shorts to ground by limiting the output current until the short is removed. The device is especially suited for operation from unregulated supplies. The OCH183X series are available in SIP-3L, SOT23-3L and SOT-23 package. Both packages are lead (Pb) free, with 100% matte-tin-plated leadframes. Features ◼ AEC-Q100 qualified ◼ Wide operating voltage range: 3.0V~28V ◼ Operating temperature range: -40°C ~ +170°C ◼ Output short-circuit protection ◼ EOS protection ◼ Temperature compensation ◼ Reverse polarity protection ◼ Open-Drain pre-driver ◼ Package: SIP-3L、SOT23-3L、SOT-23 Applications ◼ Automotive and industrial safety systems ◼ Industrial motors/encoders ◼ Trunk/door/liftgate/wiper motors ◼ Electronic power steering (EPS) ◼ Brush-less DC Motor ◼ Speed measurement

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AP Infosense

Product：API MEDCAL

Recommended reasons： The API MEDCAL is a professional-grade temperature-sensing device designed exclusively for use in clinical and hospital settings. It offers high-precision thermal monitoring of the human palm and fingers, with an accuracy of ±0.2 °C. This level of precision allows healthcare professionals to detect subtle variations in thermal patterns, which are central to diagnostic approaches rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles of QI (氣) and Blood (血). The device is equipped with proprietary high-sensitivity sensors that ensure accurate and consistent temperature readings. These sensors are specifically designed to capture fine-grained thermal variations across the palm and fingers, providing healthcare practitioners with detailed and reliable data. The data is visualized in real-time through the device's thermal imaging capabilities, enabling the identification of potential abnormalities in temperature distribution. Its ergonomic design ensures optimal contact and usability in a clinical environment. The API MEDCAL integrates seamlessly with apiVision, a proprietary software platform powered by advanced Machine Learning algorithms. apiVision processes the thermal data collected by the sensors, correlating it with TCM diagnostic frameworks to generate insights into a patient's health condition. The software delivers detailed analyses and personalized health assessments, tailored for professional use by trained practitioners. Over time, the system enhances its diagnostic capabilities through continuous learning from an expanding database of clinical cases. By combining proprietary sensor technology, cutting-edge software, and TCM diagnostic principles, the API MEDCAL and apiVision provide a robust solution for healthcare professionals, enabling precise, data-driven assessments to support patient diagnosis and treatment in clinical settings.

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onsemi

Product：Advanced Depth Sensor Hyperlux™ ID iToF family

Recommended reasons： Unique Design: The Hyperlux™ ID sensor family combines global shutter architecture and indirect time-of-flight (iToF) technology to deliver precise and rapid depth sensing. Special Feature: By using onsemi’s new proprietary global shutter pixel architecture and on-board storage, the Hyperlux™ ID family can capture an entire scene and simultaneously process depth measurement in real-time, addressing the limitations of standard iToF sensors and enabling depth sensing up to 30 meters. Target Applications: Hyperlux™ ID is suited for enhance Facial recognition, gesture detection and 3D video conferencing in commercial applications, as well as a broad range of industrial environments such as: Automation and Robotics, Manufacturing and Quality Control, Logistics and Material Handling, Agriculture and Farming, Access Control Systems. Competitive Advantages: Traditionally iToF sensors have been limited in their use due to minimal range, poor performance in harsh light and an inability to calculate depth on moving objects. With the ability to provide precision measurements of moving objects and high-resolution images, the Hyperlux™ ID family can help reduce errors and downtime and optimize processes in manufacturing systems to lower operational costs. Its depth sensing up to 30 meters or four times further than standard iToF sensors, all within a smaller form factor. Additionally, the sensor family is capable of producing both monochrome (black and white) images and depth information at the same time. By combining these two outputs, the sensor can provide a comprehensive view of the environment without requiring separate sensors for visual and depth data.

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FORTSENSE TECHNOLOGY (HK) CO., LIMITED

Product：Large Array SPAD-SoC LiDAR Sensor: FL6031

Recommended reasons： The FL6031 chip is a high-resolution array receiver sensor chip based on Fortsense’s self-developed high-performance Single Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD). Designed using the unique STACKED BSI SPAD process, the chip offers key advantages such as high Photon Detection Efficiency (PDE) and low crosstalk. it features an integrated ASIC circuit and, when paired with the appropriate laser source, supports the development of FLASH solid-state LiDAR products.

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OMNIVISION

Product：OV50X50

Recommended reasons： OMNIVISION’s OV50X50 image sensor was designed with the professional videographer and photographer in mind to enable movie-grade video capture in flagship smartphones. Consumers can now own a smartphone capable of superior video and photo capture around the clock, even in challenging capture conditions such as sunrise, sunset, or nighttime with bright lights. The OV50X50 CMOS image sensor is a 50-megapixel (MP) sensor with a 1.6-micron (µm) pixel in a 1-inch optical format designed for flagship smartphones that require high dynamic range (HDR) video and preview with single exposure, excellent low-light performance, fast autofocus and high frame rates. The OV50X50 supports 4-cell binning for 12.5MP at 180 frames per second (fps) and 60 fps with three-channel HDR. It offers premium-quality 8K video with dual analog gain (DAG) HDR and on-sensor crop zoom. OMNIVISION’s TheiaCel™ technology further expands single exposure HDR close to 108 dB—the highest range possible in smartphones. The sensor also supports quad phase detection (QPD) for best-in-class autofocus performance.

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