会社ブログについて Mingjiada ToF (Time-of-Flight) Sensors: Designed for Robotics, Smart Cars, Industrial Automation, and Consumer Electronics Applications

Against the backdrop of rapidly growing demand for 3D sensing and precision ranging in sectors such as consumer electronics, automotive electronics, industrial automation, and robotics, ToF (Time of Flight) sensors have become one of the core sensing components. As an electronic component supply chain service provider with many years of deep expertise in the semiconductor sensing field, Mingjiada Electronics has established a ToF sensor supply system covering multiple brands—including ST, Infineon, Sony, ams OSRAM, visionICs, and Broadcom—centered around the two technical approaches of iToF (indirect Time of Flight) and dToF (direct Time of Flight). The following is a breakdown of the core ToF sensor models currently supplied by Mingjiada, organized by brand, for selection reference.

I. ST (STMicroelectronics) — Full Coverage of the FlightSense™ ToF Series

ST is one of the manufacturers with the most comprehensive ToF sensor product lines. Mingjiada offers full coverage of ST’s FlightSense™ series, ranging from short-range sensing to LiDAR-grade modules.

Single-zone short-range/medium-to-long-range models: VL53L4CD (ultra-low power consumption, wide temperature range -30°C to 85°C), VL53L4ED (industrial-grade wide temperature range -40°C to 105°C), VL6180X (combined range-finding and ambient light sensor), VL53L0X (entry-level classic model, 1mm resolution) , VL53L1X (programmable field of view, multi-target recognition), VL53L3CX (enhanced multi-target detection), VL53L4CX (ultra-long-range single-zone ranging).

Multi-zone depth imaging models: VL53L5CX (8×8 multi-zone, wide field of view), VL53L7CX/VL53L7CH (90° ultra-wide angle, histogram output), VL53L8CX/VL53L8CH (SPI+I2C dual interfaces, high-speed imaging). For automotive applications, the VL53L5CAV0GC/1 supports 8×8 zone ranging and is designed for smart cockpit interaction and driver status monitoring.

LiDAR-grade modules: VL53L9CX (3D dToF all-in-one LiDAR module, on-chip processing, I3C interface), VD55H1 (industrial-grade 3D iToF, 0.5M pixels, low noise).

II. Infineon — REAL3™ iToF Series

Infineon’s REAL3™ series is based on an iToF architecture jointly developed with pmdtechnologies. It utilizes a patented ToF CMOS process and on-chip backlight suppression (SBI) to maintain stable depth imaging even in bright lighting conditions.

Key models supplied by Mingjiada include: IRS2877C (VGA 352×288, suitable for both consumer and industrial applications), IRS2877A (optimized for low-light environments, suitable for smart home and door lock 3D recognition), IRS2975C (industrial-grade high stability, suitable for assembly line inspection and warehouse positioning), and IRS2976C (optimized for power consumption and package size, supports ROI configuration). The laser drivers IRS9102C and IRS9103A support modulation frequencies up to 100 MHz and can efficiently drive VCSEL arrays. For automotive applications, models such as the IRS2877AXUMA1 and IRS2877ASXUMA1 are also available.

III. Sony — Back-Illuminated and SPAD ToF Image Sensors

Sony’s ToF sensors excel in back-illuminated pixel structures and SPAD (Single-Photon Avalanche Diode) technology; Mingjiada offers both iToF and dToF product lines.

iToF Series: IMX570 (1/4.5-inch, approximately 300,000 pixels, up to 56 fps, modulation frequency 2–120 MHz), IMX556 (1/2-inch, approximately 300,000 pixels, up to 60 fps, modulation frequency 4–100 MHz); available models include IMX570PLR-C, IMX556PLR-C, and others. SPAD dToF Series: IMX560 (approx. 100,000 SPAD pixels, 100 fps, supports 850/905/940 nm, maximum ranging distance of 300 meters, built-in histogram generation); Mingjiada supplies the IMX560-AAMV model; The IMX459 is the industry’s first stacked SPAD dToF depth sensor and is also included in the supply and buyback scope.

IV. ams OSRAM — dToF Modules

Mingjiada has established a direct supply partnership with ams OSRAM to provide its high-performance dToF sensors, which feature fast and accurate 5-meter distance measurement capabilities and utilize a compact, fully integrated module design. Key models in this series include the TMF8701, TMF8805, TMF8820, TMF8821, TMF8828, and TMF8829. Among these, the TMF8828 is an 8×8 multi-zone dToF sensor, while the TMF8829 is designed for high-resolution multi-zone distance sensing in industrial systems.

V. visionICs—dToF SPAD Arrays

The visionICs series utilizes SPAD (Single-Photon Avalanche Diode) technology, integrating a pixel detector array with 3D imaging circuitry to output centimeter-level precision 3D point clouds without the need for an external ISP. Mingjiada primarily supplies three models—the VI4310, VI4320, and VI4330—covering a range of low, medium, and high resolutions.

VI. Other Brands: Broadcom and OPNOUS

Regarding Broadcom, Mingjiada supplies its time-of-flight (ToF) 3D sensors, as well as related optical sensing products such as silicon photomultiplier tubes. As for OPNOUS, Mingjiada supplies the OPN8018 time-of-flight imaging sensor, which employs a Pulse Hybrid ToF architecture and supports matrix sensor resolutions of 100×100, QVGA (320×240), and VGA (640×480), making it suitable for mid-to-high-end 3D perception applications.

The Core Value of Mingjiada’s ToF Sensor Supply

Founded in 1996, Mingjiada Electronics is a hybrid distributor of electronic components serving both authorized and unauthorized channels, with branches in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Japan, Russia, and Taiwan. Its strengths in supplying ToF sensors are reflected in three areas: First, it offers a comprehensive technology portfolio covering both iToF and dToF, capable of meeting diverse needs ranging from consumer-grade short-range sensing to automotive-grade and industrial-grade long-range depth imaging; Second, it offers sufficient depth in brands and models. The full ST product line, Infineon’s REAL3™, Sony’s SPAD dToF, ams OSRAM dToF modules, and visionICs’ domestically produced dToF arrays complement one another, reducing the coordination costs associated with multi-source procurement for customers; third, it provides strong stock availability and delivery capabilities, maintaining a constant inventory of mainstream models to support both small-batch prototyping and large-volume deliveries.

To obtain real-time inventory, pricing, or sample support for the aforementioned ToF sensor models, please visit the Mingjiada Electronics website (www.integrated-ic.com) or contact their sales team for further inquiries.