Major surveillance video camera designers have chosen AltaSens CMOS image sensors for their IP network cameras because the AltaSens Wide-Dynamic-Range solution is a perfect match for a variety of indoor and outdoor surveillance camera types.

AltaSens’ adaptive WDR solution delivers extremely high-quality video under any light intensity situation. Used outside on a sunny day, the WDR solution captures a clear image of the brightest and darkest parts of the scene. Used inside against a bright background, faces in the foreground and details in the background are equally clear and detailed. The same sensor will adjust to low-light conditions, switching to non-WDR mode and delivering ultimate low-light quality comparable to CCD sensors.

The “built-in windowing function” of the A3372E3-4T sensor allows it to output many resolutions, such as 720p or VGA. Regardless of the format, the sensor can work in standard-dynamic-range or wide-dynamic-range mode. At full 1080p resolution, the sensor can be set to work at frame rates up to 60 fps. This flexibility allows surveillance camera manufacturers to use the A3372E3-4T to build and optimize different types of camera for targeted applications. AltaSens’ turnkey WDR solution and dedicated engineering support help customers accelerate their time to market.