The forward facing automotive camera is a rapidly developing application. The first systems were relegated to simple functions such as intelligent headlamp control (IHC), lane departure warning (LDW), or rain sensing. Succeeding generations of forward facing cameras may incorporate multiple advanced functions such as: adaptive cruise control (ACC), forward collision warning (FCW), traffic sign recognition (TSR), pedestrian detection, obstacle detection and night vision. These demanding applications require spiraling improvements in image processing, sensors and lenses. Sunex is pleased to be at the fore front of lens technology for forward facing camera systems.
Compared to a rear vision lens the optical performance requirements for a forward facing lens are completely different but no less challenging. A typical optical performance requires high resolution, low F-number, low distortion and minimal package size. In addition, since the next generation forward facing cameras will use high- or wide dynamic range (HDR or WDR) sensors, special attention must be paid to veiling glare and stray light effects. Sunex has developed proprietary design, simulation capability, test and process tools that help to address these critical issues.
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